The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 2-1 at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 19.
Penn State was quick to score in the second inning with one run. Iowa responded in the fourth with two runs.
Iowa pitcher Jalen Adams pitched the entire game and ended with three strikeouts, two bases on balls, and two hits. Iowa infielders Jena Young and Avery Jackson both had one hit each. Penn State infielder Meagan Ricks led in total hits, having two.
Iowa will play Penn State in their second game tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.
Iowa pitcher Jalen Adams prepares to pitch during a softball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 2-1. Adams threw three strikeouts.