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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowa infielder Jena Young hits a ball in play during the first of two softball games between Iowa and Michigan State at Bob Pearl Field on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 8-2.

Iowa softball drops three-straight to Michigan despite big leads

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 14, 2024

For the first time since 2015, the Iowa softball team traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan, and faced a strong Wolverine squad that ranks third in the Big Ten.  Iowa led in all three games at one point...

Iowa pitcher Jalen Adams sends a ball toward home plate during the second of two softball games between Iowa and Michigan State at Bob Pearl Field on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 1-0.

Iowa softball comes up short to Purdue in West Lafayette

Carly Schrum, Sports Reporter April 8, 2024

The Iowa softball team dropped three games of its three-game series against the Purdue Boilermakers this past weekend in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Hawkeyes lost by margins of 3-2, 4-0, and 2-1...

Purdue pitcher Mo Wimpee hugs her teammates during a softball game between Iowa and Purdue at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, May 8, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-3. Wimpee pitched five innings and allowed three hits and one run.

Iowa softball notebook | Hawkeyes head to West Lafayette to face Purdue in three-game series

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 2, 2024

The Iowa softball team will look to improve upon its respectable start this season in a three-game away series against the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Indiana, this weekend. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa pitcher Jalen Adams sends a ball toward home plate during the second of two softball games between Iowa and Michigan State at Bob Pearl Field on Saturday, March 30, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 1-0.

Iowa softball goes 2-1 against Michigan State in week two of Big Ten play

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter April 1, 2024

Iowa softball picked up a pair of wins in a three-game series against the Michigan State Spartans over the weekend. The Hawkeyes now sit at 4-2 in Big Ten conference play. Game one for the Hawkeyes...

Iowa celebrates their win after a softball game between Iowa and Michigan State at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 29, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 4-0.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Michigan

Shaely Odean, Photojournalist March 30, 2024

The University of Iowa softball team faced off against Michigan State in game one of a three-game series at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 4-0.  Iowa Pitcher...

Iowa players cheer in the dugout during a softball game between Iowa and Rutgers at the Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 28, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes 5-3.

Three takeaways from week one of Big Ten softball schedule

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter March 27, 2024

Big Ten softball teams opened conference play this past weekend. Iowa went 2-1 against Wisconsin. Here are three key takeaways. Northwestern Wildcats sweep the Michigan State Spartans After winning...

Iowa infielder Grace Banes practices during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Iowa softball goes 2-1 against Wisconsin in Big Ten series opener

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter March 24, 2024

Iowa softball opened up Big Ten play this weekend against the Wisconsin Badgers. Iowa went 2-1 in the series and picked up its first win against the Badgers in six years.  Game one of the three-day...

Iowa infielder Devin Bowman and outfielder Echo Mattiello high five after practice during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Iowa softball opens up Big Ten play with a Thursday-Saturday series with the Wisconsin Badgers

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter March 20, 2024

In the 2023 softball season, the Hawkeyes went 10-13 in Big Ten conference play. This year, the Hawks look to improve upon their win total and start out on the right track against the Wisconsin Badgers.  While...

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie speaks to members of the media during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Three takeaways | Iowa softball finishes with 6-5 record in Silicon Valley Tournament

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter March 18, 2024

In a week-long series of games in the Silicon Valley Tournament, the Iowa softball team managed to go 6-5. Ending the tournament with four straight wins, the Hawkeyes now sit at 12-10 on the season.  Here...

Iowa infielder Grace Banes practices during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Iowa softball goes 2-2 over weekend in UNF/Jacksonville Tournament

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter February 26, 2024

The Iowa softball team found itself in Florida again this weekend, managing two wins against Jacksonville and losses to Harvard and North Florida. The Hawkeyes are now 6-5 on the year. Game one...

Iowa infielder Devin Bowman and outfielder Echo Mattiello high five after practice during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Iowa softball splits action in “The Spring Games,” looks to improve record in upcoming tournament

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter February 22, 2024

Iowa softball split action last weekend, managing to get a 4-1 win against the Liberty Flames while dropping a game to Southern Illinois, 4-2. The Hawkeyes are now 4-3 overall. In game one, Iowa found...

Iowa infielder Jena Young poses for a portrait during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Iowa softball’s Jena Young focused on maxing potential after stellar high school career

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 13, 2024

Jena Young has already worked herself into the starting lineup for Iowa softball in her first collegiate season. Iowa softball head coach Renee Gillispie told reporters last week the Hawkeyes started...

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