Iowa softball photos: Hawkeyes host Northwestern for series in Iowa City

Iowa Hawkeyes pitcher Sarah Lehman warms up during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Northwestern, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa pitcher Sarah Lehman talks with teammates during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Northwestern, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern pitcher Danielle Williams (24) during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Iowa, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa's Grace Banes (23) fields a ball during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Northwestern, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa's Riley Sheehy (33) stands in left field during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Northwestern, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa's Sarah Lehman delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Northwestern, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa's Sarah Lehman delivers a pitch during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Northwestern, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa's Riley Sheehy, left, and Nia Carter run to the dugout during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Northwestern, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes fans cheer during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Northwestern, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern's Angela Zedak (9) gets an out during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Iowa, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa's Denali Loecker (5) reacts after an out during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Northwestern, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie talks with players during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Northwestern, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

A Northwestern fan waves a flag during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Iowa, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa catcher Marissa Peek reacts after catching a strikeout during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Northwestern, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern's Maeve Nelson (4) bats in a run during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Iowa, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern players settle in on defense as the sun sets during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Iowa, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa's Grace Banes (23) bats during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Northwestern, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern's Morgan Newport gets an out during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Iowa, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern players celebrate after a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Iowa, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes players huddle up in the outfield after a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Northwestern, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern pitcher Danielle Williams (24) smiles during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Iowa, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Renee Gillispie talks with players as they huddle up in the outfield after a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Northwestern, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.

Northwestern pitcher Danielle Williams (24) celebrates with teammates after throwing a strikeout during a NCAA Big Ten Conference softball game against Iowa, Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa.