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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

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Iowa utility player Marissa Peek hits a home run during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Peek recorded the only run for the Hawkeyes but it proved enough. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Iowa softball’s bats recover a day after being no-hit

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 17, 2021

One day after having no runners reach base, Iowa softball got its bats going in a doubleheader against Northwestern Saturday in Iowa City. Though the Hawkeyes lost the first game, 9-7, and the second...

Iowa pitcher, Lauren Shaw, pitches the ball during the Iowa softball game v. Northwestern at Pearl Field on Friday, April 16, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 7-0.

Iowa softball’s pitching struggles continue in losses to Northwestern

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 17, 2021

Iowa softball’s pitching woes continued Saturday afternoon as the Hawkeyes dropped both games of a doubleheader against Northwestern. Iowa’s three pitchers — seniors Allison Doocy, Lauren...

Northwestern pitcher, Danielle Williams, pitches the ball during the Iowa softball game v. Northwestern at Pearl Field on Friday, April 16, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 7-0.

Northwestern throws perfect game against Iowa softball

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 16, 2021

It took 90 pitches for Northwestern’s Danielle Williams to throw a perfect game against Iowa softball Friday in Iowa City. The Hawkeyes sent 21 batters up to the plate, and all of them would be...

Northwestern infielder/outfielder, Rachel Lewis, hits the ball during the Iowa softball game v. Northwestern at Pearl Field on Friday, April 16, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 7-0.

Iowa softball’s pitchers struggle in 7-0 loss to Northwestern

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 16, 2021

Iowa softball struggled on both sides of the ball in its 7-0 loss to Northwestern at Bob Pearl Field on Friday, surrendering seven runs defensively and accruing no hits offensively. Northwestern’s...

(left to right) Iowa's Riley Sheehy, Brylee Klosterman and Nia Carter confer during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Sunday, April 4th. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 2-1 in extra innings

Iowa softball looks to bounce back against Northwestern

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 15, 2021

Last weekend, Iowa softball traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, in search of its first series sweep of the 2020-21 season. The then-5-15 Badgers, however, had different plans for the Hawkeyes, dealing...

Iowa catcher Lindy Milkowski attempts to pick off a runner on third after a strike during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Milkowski shines in first season with Iowa softball

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 12, 2021

Before last weekend’s series at Wisconsin, Iowa softball catcher Lindy Milkowski said she was willing to help the Hawkeyes in any way she could. On Saturday, Milkowski gave the Hawkeyes the boost...

Iowa's Denali Loecker, who plays first base, touches home plate during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. Loecker collected two RBIs.The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Iowa softball drops four-game series with Wisconsin

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 11, 2021

Iowa softball’s goal of sweeping a weekend series in the Big Ten will have to wait at least another week. The Hawkeyes thought they could accomplish the feat against the then 5-15 Wisconsin Badgers...

Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy throws a pitch with a runner on first during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Iowa softball ready for four-game series in Madison

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 8, 2021

The weekend, Iowa softball will travel to Madison for a four-game series with Wisconsin. The Hawkeyes are currently 13-7 on the season — good for fifth in the Big Ten standings. The Badgers sit...

Iowa first basemen Denali Loecker touches home plate during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. Loecker collected two RBIs.The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Freshman Denali Loecker emerges as Iowa softball’s new two-way threat

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 5, 2021

In 2020-21, freshman Denali Loecker has quickly emerged as one of Iowa softball’s most potent offensive threats. The first baseman currently boasts a .328 batting average through the first 19...

Iowa players and fans celebrate after a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Iowa softball wins with 10th inning walk-off single

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 4, 2021

Riley Sheehy made sure Iowa softball finished the weekend with a memorable victory when she stepped up to the plate as there was a runner on third base with two outs in the tenth inning against Indiana. After...

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie talks with her players during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Seventh-inning comeback effort propels Iowa softball over Indiana in extra innings

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 4, 2021

At the bottom of the seventh inning, Iowa softball was down to its last chance as it trailed Indiana, 1-0. Freshman catcher Lindy Milkowski was due up. For some good luck, her mom moved from her...

Iowa pitcher Lauren Shaw winds up to throw during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Shaw went six complete innings but  could not finish the seventh. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Iowa softball pitchers throw shutouts in doubleheader against Indiana

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2021

Iowa softball knew it had the energy to bounce back Saturday after an extra inning loss to Indiana a day before that did have good pitching from the Hawkeyes. With a doubleheader on a beautiful...