SAN JOSE, Calif. — The University of Iowa softball team swept a doubleheader against CSU Bakersfield and San Jose State University on Friday afternoon on day one of the Silicon Valley Classic.

The Hawkeyes took game one against the Roadrunners, in run-rule fashion, 17-1, before capping off the day with a, 3-2, win over the Spartans.

Junior Devyn Greer and sophomore Jalen Adams each picked up a win in the circle for Iowa.

Sophomore Tory Bennett and junior Rylie Moss each recorded five hits in the doubleheader. Bennett finished the day going 5-for-7 with two RBIs and three runs scored. Moss had a perfect day at the plate going 5-for-5 with one RBI and four runs scored.

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The Hawkeyes will return to action on Saturday Mar. 8 for day two of the Silicon Valley Classic with a doubleheader against Santa Clara. The games will be played at 2:30 and 5 p.m. CT at the Santa Clara Softball Stadium. Both games will be streamed on ESPN +. (subscription required)