UNI softball pitcher Samantha Heyer fanned 12 batters in a 5-0 shutout victory against Valparaiso, with Madison Parks setting a new single-season walks record for the school.

By the Numbers
  • Samantha Heyer struck out 12 batters in the game.
  • Madison Parks set a new single-season walks record with 47 walks.
  • UNI has won 14 consecutive games against Valparaiso since 2018.
  • UNI improved to 30-15 on the season and 17-5 in MVC play.
Yes, But

No notable counterarguments or complexities were reported in the game.

State of Play
  • UNI secured its 11th consecutive win, continuing to lead the MVC standings.
  • The team extended its program record of winning 30 or more games for the fourth consecutive season.
  • Samantha Heyer recorded her 16th win of the season and Madison Parks set a new program record for walks.
What's Next

The Panthers will face Valparaiso in the second game of the series on Saturday at 2 p.m. CT.

Bottom Line

UNI showcased a dominant performance with Heyer's pitching prowess and Parks' record-setting achievements, maintaining their winning streak and strengthening their position in the conference standings.