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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

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.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. DMACC (9/13/2019)

Emily Wangen, Photojournalist September 14, 2019

Iowa utility player Sarah Lehman catches a ground ball during the game against Nebraska at the Bob Pearl Softball Field on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Iowa softball falls in first round of Big Ten Tournament

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter May 9, 2019

A late-season push by the Hawkeye softball team boosted it into this year’s Big Ten Tournament, but a third-inning rally brought about its exit in a 7-4 first-round loss to Wisconsin on May 9 in Bloomington,...

Iowa players huddle between innings 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.

Hawkeye softball takes on Big Ten Tournament

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor May 8, 2019

With one of the toughest schedules in the nation and new program leadership, it seemed as if it would be an unfruitful year for Iowa softball. The Big Ten Tournament seemed like a lofty goal...

Players line up after 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.

Hawkeye softball looking at second chance against Badgers

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter May 7, 2019

A late-season surge pushed the Iowa softball team into the last spot in the Big Ten Tournament. The Hawkeyes will play Wisconsin on Thursday at 10 a.m. in Bloomington, Indiana, in the first round. A few...

Iowa pitcher Erin Riding throws 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.

Hawkeye softball recognizes seniors in regular-season finale

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter May 5, 2019

Iowa softball’s game against Ohio State on Sunday was a special one for the Hawkeyes, and not just because they captured their season goal of making it to the Big Ten Tournament. It was a special...

Iowa infielder Cameron Cecil runs before catching the ball during the game against Ohio State at the Bob Pearl Softball field on Saturday, May 4, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Buckeyes 0-10.

Iowa softball clinches spot in Big Ten Tournament, drops series to Buckeyes

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor May 5, 2019

A beautiful weekend at Pearl Field helped Iowa softball clinch a berth in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament and honor graduating seniors at the same time. The Hawkeyes desperately needed things to go...

Ohio State catcher Emily Clark swings during the game at the Bob Pearl Softball field on Friday, May 3, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 1-0.

Hawkeye softball blanked by Buckeyes

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter May 4, 2019

After a thrilling 1-0 win for the Hawkeye softball team on Friday, Ohio State bounced back in Game 2 of a three-game set as the Buckeyes prevailed, 10-0, on Saturday. With ace Allison Doocy on the hill...

Iowas Miranda Schulte connects on what would be a double during a softball game against Des Moines Area Community College on Friday, Sep. 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 8-1.

Schulte blast leads Hawkeye softball over Buckeyes

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter May 3, 2019

Iowa softball continued to struggle to hit the ball in the May 3 matchup against Ohio State. But as it has done many times this season, the Hawkeyes’ pitching kept them in the game, leading to a 1-0...

Iowa catcher Kate Claypool slides into homebase during the game against Nebraska at the Bob Pearl Softball Field on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated 7-5 by the Huskers.

Iowa softball hits final home stand against Ohio State

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor May 2, 2019

Hawkeye softball hits its last home stand of the year this weekend with a series against Ohio State at Pearl Field. It’s been a long and winding first season under head coach Renee Gillispie. With only...

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