The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions 10-2 at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Monday, April 21.
The Nittany Lions achieved an early lead in the first inning with two runs. The Hawkeyes took back the energy with two back-to-back home runs from Avery Jackson and Hannah Lindsay.
Talia Tretton stayed on the attack, retiring 10 Penn State hitters in a row. Desiree Rivera got the run-rule win for Iowa with a single over to center field, scoring the 10th run of the game.
Members from the Barnstormer Diamonds softball team enter the field before a softball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Penn State Nittany Lions at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Monday, April 21, 2025. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 10-2. The Barnstormer Softball Club is a non-profit travel softball club located in Bettendorf, Iowa.