IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa softball team took game one of the three-game series against Michigan State, 4-0, on Friday evening at Bob Pearl Field.

Sophomore Jalen Adams (8-6) threw the program’s 19^th no-hitter as Iowa picked up the win over the Spartans. This was Iowa’s first no-hitter since May 2021. Adams allowed two free passes and struck out two Michigan State hitters in seven innings of work.

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Iowa (15-11, 3-1) returns to action Saturday for game two against Michigan State. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. (CT). The game will be streamed on B1G+ (subscription required) and broadcast live on the Hawkeye Radio Network.

WACO, Texas – Iowa State (12-17, 3-5 Big 12) evened the weekend series against No. 23 Baylor (18-12, 2-9 Big 12) on Friday afternoon, using a three-run seventh inning to overtake the nationally-ranked Bears, 3-2.

After tallying just one hit the night prior against the Bears, Iowa State’s bats came to life on Friday, as the Cyclones notched nine hits on the day to pull the ranked road win.

ISU was held scoreless for the first six innings, marking 13 consecutive scoreless innings against the Bears before the Cyclones broke through in the seventh inning. In the seventh, ISU strung together four hits to score three runs to overcome a 2-0 deficit and earn a come-from-behind victory.

Milaysia Ochoa, McKenna Andrews and Olivia Wardlow all had multiple hits on the day, with Ochoa driving in one run. Alesia Ranches accounted for the other two RBI, as her go-ahead base knock in the seventh was the difference. Ranches also drew a pair of walks on the afternoon.

Lauren Schurman started in the circle for the Cyclones, as the freshman from Delaware allowed just one run on two hits in her two and a third innings. Jaiden Ralston (2-3) relieved Schurman and threw the remaining four and two-thirds innings, allowing just one more run while striking out four Bears.

Not to be overshadowed on the day, Baylor’s Aliyah Binford hurled six innings of action, striking out 11 Cyclones along the way. Baylor’s lockdown pitcher from Thursday, RyLee Crandall (8-5), came in for a save opportunity in the seventh inning, but she allowed three runs and a pair of runs as she earned her fifth loss of the season

On Deck

ISU will wrap up the weekend series tomorrow, March 30, when it returns to Getterman Field to face Baylor in the weekend finale rubber match. Saturday’s game is set to start at noon and will be streamed live on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

The Nodaway Wolverine boys golf team getting ready for their first golf meet of the season. The Wolverines are coached by Joel Klobnak.

Coach Klobnak says that team came out on top at many golf meets last year.

Coach Klobnak talked about what the Wolverines have been working on in practice.

Coach Klobnak revealed who would be his front 3 standout athletes this year.

Coach Klobnak said his main goal of the season is for team to go out and have some fun.

The Wolverines will have their first golf meet at the Griswold Country Club on Monday April 1st as they will be taking Essex and Griswold. That meet will get underway at 4:00 p.m.

The Griswold Tigers are eager to get their season underway. The Tigers are coached by Chad Rodgers this year.

Coach Rodgers enjoys the hard work ethic of the squad so far this season.

Coach Rodgers says the squad have been working on their short game in practice.

Coach Rodgers mentioned he would like to see how junior Hogan Hook and see how the team finishes the season.

The Tigers first golf meet of the season will be Monday April 1st, as they will host Essex and Nodaway Valley at the Griswold Country Club. That golf meet will start at 4:00 p.m.