IOWA CITY — Stacy May-Johnson addressed her team backed only by the gentle, dull hum of the lights at Bob Pearl Field.
Iowa head coach Stacy May-Johnson, right, and outfielder Breanna Caffery, left, set up a play during a fall softball exhibition against Des Moines Area Community College at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17.
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Iowa head coach Stacy May-Johnson directs her team during a fall softball exhibition against Des Moines Area Community College at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17.
Iowa infielder Mariah Myers makes contact at the plate during a fall softball exhibition against Des Moines Area Community College at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17.
Iowa pitcher Serayah Neiss throws a pitch during a fall softball exhibition against Des Moines Area Community College at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17.
Iowa catcher Leah McAnally makes contact during a fall softball exhibition against Des Moines Area Community College at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17.
Iowa pitcher Carley Brewer throws a pitch during a fall softball exhibition against Des Moines Area Community College at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17.
Iowa head coach Stacy May-Johnson, left, talks to third baseman Avery Jackson, right, during a fall softball exhibition against Des Moines Area Community College at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17.
Iowa outfielder Breanna Caffery lays down a bunt during a fall softball exhibition against Des Moines Area Community College at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17.
Iowa third baseman Avery Jackson makes a throw to first during a fall softball exhibition against Des Moines Area Community College at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17.
Iowa infielder Mariah Myers makes contact at the plate during a fall softball exhibition against Des Moines Area Community College at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17.
Iowa shortstop Devin Bowman fields a bouncing ball during a fall softball exhibition against Des Moines Area Community College at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17.
Iowa shortstop Devin Bowman, left, flips the ball to second baseman Kiara Sipe during a fall softball exhibition against Des Moines Area Community College at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17.
Iowa outfielder Breanna Caffery catches a fly ball during a fall softball exhibition against Des Moines Area Community College at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17.
Iowa pitcher Braylen Conlon throws a pitch during a fall softball exhibition against Des Moines Area Community College at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17.
Iowa pitcher Braylen Conlon throws a pitch during a fall softball exhibition against Des Moines Area Community College at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 17.
Ethan Petrik is a University of Iowa beat writer for the Lee Enterprises network. Follow him on X or send him an email at ethan.petrik@wcfcourier.com.
