University of Minnesota Athletics
University of Minnesota
10-20, 2-3
Iowa
19-9, 5-3
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Schwartz, Sydney (7-8)
L: Neiss, Serayah (7-3)
Batting:
2B: Cosgriff, Jae 1
RBI: Snippes, Jessa 1
SH: Hooper, Lucy 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Jones, Brooklyn 1
Batting:
2B: McAnally, Leah 1
Base Running:
CS: Jackson, Avery 1
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Schwartz Spins Gem as Gophers Edge Hawkeyes
3/22/2026 3:29:00 PM | Softball
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Senior Sydney Schwartz was dominant in the circle on Sunday, spinning a one-hit shutout to lead the Minnesota Golden Gophers to a 1-0 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Schwartz (7-8) went the distance for Minnesota (10-20, 2-3), allowing just one hit while walking one and striking out six in a complete-game effort.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Golden Gophers broke through in the fifth inning, plating the game's only run. Junior Brooklyn Jones came around to score, giving Minnesota a 1-0 lead it would not relinquish.
GAME NOTES
» Schwartz tossed a one-hit shutout for Minnesota.
» Schwartz struck out six Hawkeyes hitters.
» Minnesota scored its lone run in the fifth inning.
» The Golden Gophers out-hit the Hawkeyes, 6-1.
» Minnesota went 2-for-5 (.400) with runners in scoring position.
» Gopher pitchers faced 23 Iowa hitters, inducing 11 groundouts and three flyouts while striking out six.
» Sophomore Jae Cosgriff led Minnesota at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double.
UP NEXT
Minnesota returns home to Jane Sage Cowles Stadium for its first home series of the 2026 season, hosting Illinois March 27–29. First pitch is set for 5:00 p.m. CT on Friday, 1:00 p.m. CT on Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. CT on Sunday. All games will be streamed live on B1G+.