Iowa State vs. Utah Valley: Nielsen’s First Homer Not Enough in 4-2 Loss
In a tough loss, Utah Valley's 7th-inning rally was cut short as Iowa State triumphed 4-2 at Wolverine Softball Field, despite Saige Nielsen's first home run as a Wolverine.
By the Numbers- Utah Valley's record: 17-25
- Iowa State's record: 17-25
- Avery Sapp's pitching: 4.1 innings, 2 earned runs, 5 strikeouts
The valiant effort by Libbie Hawker fell short as Iowa State managed to close out the game after an 11-pitch battle in the seventh inning.
State of Play- Iowa State secured the win with a strong performance and timely hits.
- Utah Valley will face Weber State next in a bid to bounce back from this loss.
Utah Valley looks to regroup as they prepare for a non-conference game against Weber State, aiming to break the current tie in their season series.
Bottom LineDespite a late surge, Utah Valley's efforts fell short against Iowa State, highlighting the importance of consistent performance throughout the game in securing victories.
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