Humphreys, timely hits lead KU past Hawkeyes

? Senior Kassie Humphreys tossed five solid innings, and the Kansas University softball team provided her with more than enough offense Saturday in a 7-3 victory against Iowa during rainy conditions at the Red and Black Tournament.

Humphreys (5-1) allowed two unearned runs on three hits, striking out four. Reliever Val George pitched the final two innings to earn her second save.

KU (6-5-1) did the bulk of its damage in the top of the third inning, using three hits – including a three-run double by sophomore Dougie McCaulley – two walks and an error to break a scoreless tie and take a 5-0 lead.

Up 5-2 in the seventh, the Jayhawks padded their lead thanks to a two-run double by freshman Sarah Ramirez.

KU will wrap up tournament play today in an 11 a.m. rematch against the Hawkeyes (7-5).