IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa softball team dropped game three against Minnesota, 5-1, on Monday afternoon at Bob Pearl Field.

Sophomore Jalen Adams (9-13) got her second start of the series against the Gophers. Minnesota jumped out to an early lead on a solo home run in the top of the first inning. The Hawkeyes answered back with a solo shot of their own off the bat of senior Grace Banes in the home half of the inning.

Adams worked around a few base runners to keep the Gophers off the board through the fourth inning. Minnesota retook the lead, 2-1, on another solo home run in the top of the fifth. The Gophers took advantage of a Hawkeye error in the sixth as they plated three runs on two hits to extend their lead to four.

The Hawkeyes were retired in order in the bottom of the seventh as Minnesota secured the series sweep. Iowa finished the game with one run on three hits and one error.

Iowa (16-26, 4-16) returns to action for their final nonconference matchup on Wednesday as they travel to Cedar Falls, Iowa to take on Northern Iowa. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. CT.

Former Iowa star Caitlin Clark is preparing for her pro debut Friday night when the Indiana Fever visit the Dallas Wings in a WNBA exhibition game. Training camp is underway in Indianapolis.

Clark is just three weeks removed from the end of her college career.

The expectations are high for Clark and a Fever team that has not made the playoffs since 2016.

Clarks says a key for the Fever will be building team chemistry.

Former UNI defensive lineman Khristian Boyd says playing for the Panthers has prepared him for the next level. Boyd was selected in the sixth round of the NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. He is the 10th UNI player to be drafted during Mark Farley’s tenure as head coach.

Boyd had 43 tackles, including three and-a-half sacks last season the Panthers and his draft stock soared with his performances at the Hula Bowl and East-West Shrine Bowl.

Known as a run stopper in college Boyd wants to improve his ability in the pass rush.

Boyd believes he has the mental approach needed to succeed in the NFL.

Former Iowa State corner T.J. Tampa says he is motivated by his slide in the NFL Draft. Projected as a second or third round selection Tampa was not taken until the fourth round by the Baltimore Ravens. He was a third team All-American this past season for the Cyclones.

Tampa says he is ready to show the Ravens what the are getting.

Tampa on what his strengths as a corner are.

Tampa says the Ravens have a history of outstanding defenses. *

Boys 4×400 Meter Relay

15. Thomas Jefferson: Victor Atupra, Nathan Anderson, Jordan Dewaele, Brandon Bowen (3:25.87)

Boys 1600 Meter Run 

7. Natnael Kifle, Sioux City North (4:14.03)

9. Landon Bendgen, Woodbine (4:15.08)

13. Ethan Eichhorn, Lewis Central (4:17.85)

Girls 1500 Meter Run

7. Lili Denton, St. Albert (4:40.19)

Boys 400 Meter Hurdles 

2. Ryce Reynolds, Mount Ayr (52.09)

4. Gabe Funk, Lenox (52.76)

13. Karson Elwood, Treynor (54.82)

14. Brandon Bowen, Thomas Jefferson (55.33)

15. Jack Follmann, CAM (56.37)

Boys 4×100 Meter Relay Preliminaries

6q. Harlan: Hagen Sorensen, Matthew Sorfonden, Brehden Eggerss, Cade Sears (42.19)

18. Shenandoah: Hunter Dukes, Alex Razee, Cole Graham, Brody Cullin (43.17)

23. Glenwood: Jackson Mullins, Trey Darden, Keaton German, Payton Longmeyer (43.26)

32. Treynor: Jett Sornson, Karson Elwood, Drew Meyers, Brady Wallace (43.59)

52. Atlantic: Jaice Larson, Tye Houser, Jarrett Hansen, Ethan McNeal (44.04)

78. Underwood: Riley Sealock, Charlie Myers, Josh Ravlin, Will Buckholdt (44.81)

89. Mount Ayr: Garrett Walter, Jackson Ruggles, Trevin Victor, Preston Fleharty (45.40)

Girls 4×100 Meter Relay Prelims

19. Glenwood: Zoie Carda, Elaina Dougherty, Danika Arnold, Allison Koontz (49.96)

42. Atlantic: Hailey Huffman, Jayci Reed, Allison Middents, Lila Wiederstein (50.89)

43. Wayne: Hagan Arnold, Brystal Peck, Cortney Knutson, Ella Whitney (50.95)

50. Central Decatur: Soiyer Smith, Abigail Leahy, Addy Schreck, Breegan Lindsey (51.06)

55. Riverside: Elly Henderson, Carly Henderson, Emma Gordon, Lydia Erickson (51.23)

67. Nodaway Valley: Grace Britten, Maddie Weston, Emma Lundy, Annika Nelson (51.61)

81. Clarinda: Bailey Nordyke, Alexa Barnes, Kylie Meier, Jerzee Knight (51.92)

83. Underwood: Tieler Hull, Kinsley Ferguson, Ainsley Roberts, Haley Stangl (51.98)

89. Fremont-Mills: Izzy Weldon, Bella Gute, Carlie Chambers, Emily Madison (52.33)

91. Treynor: Ellie Kinsella, Rylee Hemmingsen, Allie Houser, Alyssa Kulesa (52.50)

94. Lewis Central: Irelynn James, Brooke Nelson, Payton Mathews, Madeline Fidone (53.06)

Boys Shuttle Hurdle Relay Preliminaries 

10. Treynor: Brady Wallace, Brock Casey, Cauy Konz, Karson Elwood (1:00.70)

14. Underwood: Sam Hulsing, Lucas Bose, Jack Vanfossan, Mason Boothby (1:01.53)

15. Bishop Heelan: Quinn Olson, James Arlt, Drew Uhl, Hunter Wauhob (1:01.69)

FS. Lenox: Donald Bashor, JJ Martin-England, Dawson Evans, Gabe Funk

Girls Shuttle Hurdle Relay Preliminaries 

11. Fremont-Mills: Bella Gute, Izzy Weldon, Carlie Nuckolls, Emily Madison (1:07.59)

DQ. Stanton: Kyla Hart, Lauren Johnson, Elly McDonald, Hannah Olson

Boys Scores 

St. Albert 3, Beckman Catholic 0
St. Albert 1, Wahlert Catholic 0
St. Albert 1, Regina Catholic 0
Southeast Polk 2, Council Bluffs Lincoln 0
West Central Valley 4, Kuemper Catholic 0
Treynor 5, Van Meter 1
ADM 1, Fort Madison 0
Gilbert 1, North Polk 0
West Central Valley 10, Panorama 0
ADM 1, Pella 0

Girls Scores 

Treynor 1, Glenwood 0
Boone 4, Central Iowa United 2
Kuemper Catholic 2, Boone 1

Defensive back Ben Nikkel, a former walk-on, has signed with the Washington Commanders. He wowed teams with an impressive performance at Big 12 Pro Day in Frisco, Texas at the end of March. The McPherson, Kansas, native, started his playing career as a wide receiver at McPherson College before coming to Iowa State as a walk-on in 2021.

After redshirting his initial season, Nikkel switched over from the offensive side of the ball to the defensive backfield and saw action in all 12 games as a special teams standout in 2022.

Prior to the 2023 season, ISU head coach Matt Campbell awarded Nikkel with a scholarship and his value to the program was recognized by his teammates, who voted him a co-captain. He finished the 2024 season with 40 tackles and was second on the team with eight special teams stops. He also scooped up a blocked punt against TCU.

 Nikkel played in 24 career games and making 43 tackles.

DETROIT — University of Iowa defensive lineman Logan Lee stays in the black and gold after being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the sixth round of Saturday’s NFL Draft. Lee was the 178th player picked overall.

Lee is the fourth Hawkeye to be selected in the 2024 NFL Draft: DB/RS Cooper DeJean (Philadelphia, second round); TE Erick All (Cincinnati, fourth round); P Tory Taylor (Chicago, fourth round). Iowa has had four or more NFL Draft selections five of the last six years, including 2023 and 2024.

Lee was a two-time honorable mention All-Big Ten and Academic All-Big Ten honoree (2022 & 2023). The native of Orion, Illinois, also served on the Player Council three times.

Lee started 41 of 43 games as a Hawkeye, totaling 158 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, and seven pass break-ups. Lee led all Hawkeye defensive linemen with 55 tackles last season. Starting all 14 games at defensive tackle in 2023, he totaled 5.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, three pass break-ups and blocked a field goal.

Pittsburgh won 10 games last season and competed in the first round of the NFL Playoffs last January. The Steelers’ most recently drafted an Iowa player in 2008 when they chose linebacker Mike Humpal in the second round.

Iowa has had at least one player drafted in every NFL Draft since 1978. Lee is the 89th player coached by Kirk Ferentz at the University of Iowa to be selected in the NFL Draft.

To see the University of Iowa’s NFL Draft Central Page, visit Iowa’s Draft Central.