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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa infielder Mitchell Boe celebrates after hitting a home run during baseball Iowa vs. Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on May 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 11-3.  (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes hammer No. 12 Cowboys in important series win

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 7, 2018

Needing a win in a huge series against No. 12 Oklahoma State to keep hopes for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament alive, Iowa baseball came up big, taking the series from the Cowboys with an 11-3...

Iowa's Lea Thompson is tagged out by Purdue's Lexi Huffman during a softball game between Iowa and Purdue on Sunday, May 6, 2018. The Boilermakers spoiled the Hawkeyes' senior day, 6-0. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Purdue triumphs, Iowa still makes the tournament

Anna Kayser, [email protected] May 7, 2018

With a Big Ten Tournament berth secured before the start of Sunday’s series finale against Purdue, Iowa softball took another conference loss in the absence of urgency. Penn State took a victory...

Iowa pitcher Jack Dreyer throws the ball during baseball Iowa vs. Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on May 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 11-3.  (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Freshman Jack Dreyer steps up in spotlight

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 7, 2018

Jack Dreyer had never pitched more than 2.1 innings in his Hawkeye baseball career. That changed Sunday, when Iowa, looking for a series-clinching victory against No. 12 Oklahoma State, turned to the...

Lea Shaw throws to first base during Iowa's game against Purdue at Pearl Field on May 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 9-0. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Purdue Mercy Rules Iowa softball

Iowa softball failed to score runners against Purdue in Game 2 of its series with the Boilermakers. The Hawkeyes couldn’t seem to bounce back after a backward first inning. The Boilermakers made...

Iowa Right Fielder Robert Neustrom bats during Iowa's game against Oklahoma State at Duane Banks Field on Saturday May 5, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cowboys 16-14. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa baseball downs No. 12 Oklahoma State to even series

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 5, 2018

Iowa baseball evened an important series at Banks Field on May 5, beating No. 12 Oklahoma State, 16-14, to tie the series at one game. After trailing 12-9 heading into the seventh, the Hawkeyes rattled...

Iowa's Nick Nelson pitches during the Iowa/Mizzou baseball game at Duane Banks Field on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The Tigers defeated the Hawkeyes, 17-16, with two extra innings. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

No. 12 Oklahoma State baseball holds on to beat Iowa

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 4, 2018

The No. 12 Oklahoma State rode a 5-run third inning to jump out to an early lead, and, despite a strong Hawkeye counterattack the following inning, the Cowboys hung on for the win, 7-6, at Banks Field...

Iowa outfielder Havyn Monteer misses a fly ball in right field during the NCAA women's softball game between Iowa and Purdue at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Friday, May 4, 2018. The Hawkeyes lost to the Boilermakers 1-3. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Softball drops series opener to Purdue

With a Big Ten Tournament appearance on the line, Iowa softball lost, 3-1, the first game of a three-contest series with Purdue on May 4 at Pearl Field. Allison Doocy scattered 7 hits and 6 strikeouts...

Jonas Larsen reaches for the ball during a match against Indiana at the HTRC on April 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 4-3.

New leadership for men’s tennis

As two leaders say farewell to Iowa men’s tennis, two more are in line to lead the squad.
Iowa's Laulauga Tausaga competes in the womens' shot put during the 2018 Drake Relays at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa on Friday, April 27, 2018. Tausaga finished fifth with a distance of 15.40 meters.

Throwers highlight Iowa track and field’s late-season success

Iowa track and field is riding a newfound wave after Drake, and a lot of credit goes to the throwers.
University of Iowa softball player Angela Schmiederer catches a ball in the dirt during a game against the University of Minnesota on Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 8-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

One last series for softball

Going into the last series of the season, Iowa softball needs to get on the right foot before the Big Tens.
Nick Allgeyer pitches during Iowa baseball vs. Ohio State at Duane Banks Field on April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 2-1. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Crunch time for Hawkeye baseball

Adam Hensley, [email protected] May 4, 2018
As Iowa’s schedule intensifies, so does the competition — No. 12 Oklahoma State comes to Banks Field, presenting the Hawkeyes with a prime shot at a nonconference upset.
Junior Robert Neustrom follows through his swing during Iowa baseball vs. Northern Illinois at Banks Field on April 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes won the game 2-0. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Point/Counterpoint: Deciding Iowa’s X-factor against Oklahoma State

Pete Ruden, [email protected] May 3, 2018

After hitting a walk-off homer to give Iowa a series win over No. 7 Michigan, who else would be the X-factor? Cropley has been on a roll all season, just as his numbers suggest. The McCook Lake, South...