University of Minnesota Athletics
University of Minnesota
10-20, 2-3
Iowa
19-9, 5-3
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Brewer, Carly (4-2)
L: Schwartz, Sydney (6-8)
Batting:
2B: Werner, Maggie 1
HR: Cosgriff, Jae 1
RBI: Cosgriff, Jae 2
SH: Hooper, Lucy 1 ; Wolocko, Tara 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Cosgriff, Jae 1 ; Snippes, Jessa 1
HBP: Johnson, Cassie 1
Batting:
HR: Myers, Mariah 1 ; McAnally, Leah 1
RBI: Myers, Mariah 1 ; McAnally, Leah 1
SH: McAnally, Leah 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Myers, Mariah 1 ; Sipe, Kiara 1 ; McAnally, Leah 1
HBP: Bennett, Tory 1
Game Leaders
Players Mentioned
Gophers Drop Extra-Inning Battle at Iowa
3/21/2026 3:46:00 PM | Softball
IOWA CITY, Iowa – The Minnesota Golden Gophers fell 3-2 in eight innings to the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday afternoon.
Senior Sydney Schwartz (6-8) was charged with the loss in relief for Minnesota (10-20, 2-3). Junior Macy Richardson got the start in the circle and turned in a strong outing, tossing six innings while allowing one run on four hits with one walk and two strikeouts.
At the plate, the Golden Gophers were led by sophomore Jae Cosgriff, who went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. Senior Maggie Werner also contributed, finishing 1-for-3 with a double and a walk.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Minnesota struck first in the second inning, plating a pair of runs to take an early lead. However, Iowa responded by scoring three runs over the remainder of the game, including the game-winner in the eighth inning, to secure the 3-2 victory.
GAME NOTES
» Minnesota's highest-scoring inning came in the second, when it pushed across two runs.
» The Gophers left 10 runners stranded on base.
» Minnesota pitchers held Iowa to 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
» Gopher pitching faced 33 hitters, inducing 11 groundouts and eight flyouts while striking out three.
» Minnesota drew five walks from Iowa pitching.
» Cosgriff led the offense with a home run and two RBIs.
UP NEXT
Minnesota and Iowa will meet in the series finale on Sunday afternoon. First pitch is set for 12:00 p.m. CT at Bob Pearl Field.