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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 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...

Iowa's 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...

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 falls to Northern Iowa on the road

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 30, 2019

Hawkeye softball fell in a contest to in-state rival Northern Iowa on Tuesday, 4-2. The game served as Iowa’s last chance to get a win over an in-state school this season, but it has now dropped games...

Iowa catcher Abby Lien catches a ball during the game against Nebraska at the Bob Pearl Softball Field on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Iowa softball looks for support from bats against Northern Iowa

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 29, 2019

Iowa softball is coming off arguably its most disappointing weekend series of the season — it was outscored 23-1 against Minnesota in a three-game set in Minneapolis. A series score like that is pretty...

Junior Allison Doocy pitches during the Iowa v Kirkwood softball game at the Pearl Softball Complex in Coralville on Sept 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Kirkwood Eagles 10-6.

Hawkeye softball diced up by Gopher bats

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 28, 2019

It was a rough weekend at the office for Iowa softball. The team was swept by Minnesota in Minneapolis by a combined score of 23-1 this past weekend. Because of inclement weather the following day,...

Iowa utility player Ashley Hamilton misses the ball 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.

Hawkeye softball prepped for Minnesota

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 25, 2019

April is starting to give way to May, which means the softball season is starting to reach its conclusion. The Hawkeyes have just two more three-game series left in the regular season, the first being...

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.

Hawkeye softball splits doubleheader with Nebraska

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 24, 2019

It’s not easy to rebound and win the second game of a doubleheader, but Iowa softball played cleanly and took care of business to split with Nebraska on Wednesday at Pearl Field. Rough play from Nebraska...

Iowa catcher Abby Lien catches a ball that came off of her glove during a softball game between Iowa and Northwestern on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes lost to the Wildcats 6-0.

Iowa softball splits doubleheader with Nebraska

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 24, 2019

It’s not easy to rebound and win the second game of a doubleheader, but Iowa softball played cleanly and took care of business to split with Nebraska on Wednesday at Pearl Field. Rough play from Nebraska...