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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 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...

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.

Freshmen lead the way in Iowa softball doubleheader victories

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 3, 2021

While Iowa softball’s senior pitchers threw a pair of shutouts Saturday afternoon, the Hawkeye freshmen put on a clinic in offense.  Three freshmen hit it out of the park in Saturday’s doubleheader,...

Iowa utility player Lindy Milkowski watches the ball at bat during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Friday, April 2. After nine innings of play, the Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 4-1.

Iowa softball’s offense struggles to score in home opener

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2021

Though Iowa softball got six hits in its home opener against Indiana Friday, the Hawkeyes only put one run across the board in a 4-1 loss that took nine innings. The Hawkeyes had their best inning...

Iowa right-handed pitcher Sarah Lehman pitches during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Friday, April 2. After nine innings of play, the Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 4-1.

Lehman allows two home runs in ninth, Iowa softball falls in extra innings

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 2, 2021

Iowa softball’s senior pitcher Sarah Lehman looked strong through eight innings. In the ninth, Indiana’s hitters figured her out. After pitching eight innings of one-run ball, the score was...

Pitcher Allison Doocy warms up during the Iowa softball fall opener against Des Moines Area Community College. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 4-1 in 10 innings.

Iowa softball ready for first home series in two years

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 1, 2021

It’s been 698 days since Iowa softball last played a game at Bob Pearl Field. On Friday, that streak will be discontinued, as Iowa softball hits the diamond for its first home series of the 2020-21...

Iowa pitcher Sarah Lehman winds up to pitch during a softball game against Western Illinois on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1.

Iowa softball’s Sarah Lehman impresses in return to mound

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 30, 2021

After COVID-19 and an injury limited her on-field action in 2019-20, Iowa softball senior Sarah Lehman has taken advantage of the opportunities she’s received throughout the early portion of the...

Pitcher Allison Doocy (3) poses for a portrait during Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, February 1, 2019.

Iowa softball takes three out of four at Purdue

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 28, 2021

Like it has many times before in 2021, pitching carried the way for Iowa softball this weekend at Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana, as the Hawkeyes won three of four games there. In the first game...

Iowa pitcher Sarah Lehman winds up for a pitch during a softball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Buckeyes, 5-0.

Iowa softball ready for road trip

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 25, 2021

With 12 games under its belt, Iowa softball looks to continue its strong pitching and improve its hitting as it plays a four-game series against 4-8 Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana, from Friday to...

Iowa utility player Aralee Bogar watches a pitch while at-bat during a softball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Buckeyes, 5-0.

Iowa softball successful in second weekend outing

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter March 14, 2021

After a 2-4 start to the season in Leesburg, Florida, two weeks ago, Iowa softball returned to the Sunshine State this past weekend on a mission, going 5-1 against Penn State and Maryland. The Hawkeyes...

Infielder Nia Carter leads off the base during the Iowa softball fall opener against Des Moines Area Community College on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 4-1 in 10 innings.

Iowa softball set for road tilt with Penn State and Maryland

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 10, 2021

Ahead of its upcoming weekend of action against Penn State and Maryland in Leesburg, Florida, Iowa softball has been refining its fielding and adopting a more aggressive offensive mentality. Head...

Infielder Nia Carter leads off the base during the Iowa softball fall opener against Des Moines Area Community College on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 4-1 in 10 innings.

Iowa softball struggles in first six games of season

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter February 28, 2021

After 356 days without a game, Iowa softball kicked off its season this past weekend in Leesburg, Florida, with six games in three days. The Hawkeyes struggled in their first series of the season,...

Pitcher Allison Doocy warms up during the Iowa softball fall opener against Des Moines Area Community College. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 4-1 in 10 innings.

Hawkeye softball opens season with three doubleheaders in Florida

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2021

The Iowa softball team went 17-5 before the remainder of its schedule was canceled last season, but none of those games came against conference opponents. But this season, Iowa will be involved in...