DES MOINES, Iowa – The University of Iowa softball team defeated Drake, 6-3, on Sunday afternoon at Buel Field in a 9-inning exhibition.
The Hawkeyes used the combination of freshmen Talia Tretton, Sofia Elliot and junior Jalen Adams in the circle against the Bulldogs. They allowed three runs on five hits and four walks while striking out 10.
Iowa opened the scoring in the top of the third as three runs were plated on five hits. Drake responded in the fourth and tied the game, 3-3, on a three run-home run. The Hawkeyes retook the lead, 4-3, in the fifth on an RBI triple from sophomore Soo-Jin Berry…