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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 infielder Donirae Mayhew lines up to hit the ball during the first game in a double header against Illinois on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Mayhew hit a home run. The Hawkeyes fell to the Illinis 12-11 but came back to win the second game. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Mayhew leads Iowa softball lineup with Nebraska looming

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 23, 2019

As Iowa softball gets set to take on Nebraska in a doubleheader today, the Hawkeyes are desperately looking for a way to get more runs across home plate. Scoring has been a problem all season long for...

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.

Pitching gives Hawkeye softball shot at wins

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 22, 2019

Iowa softball is playing much cleaner in a lot of respects, following the end of an 11-game losing slide. Stronger looks from the circle are at the center of the improvement the team has experienced....

Illinois utility player Avrey Steiner catches the ball as Iowa infielder Cameron Cecil runs to first during the game against Illinois at the Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 4-3.

Hawkeye softball picks up one win, drops Rutgers series

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 21, 2019

Another weekend series came and went for Hawkeye softball, resulting in another weekend series loss as it dropped two of three games against Rutgers on Easter weekend. Iowa has now lost all five Big...

Iowa infielder Donirae Mayhew prepares to swing the bat during the game against Illinois at the Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 4-3.

Hawkeye softball aims to put pieces together against Rutgers

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 18, 2019

With a three-game series at Rutgers this weekend, Iowa softball has a lot to prove. Of course, the team has focused on fundamentals in recent weeks after winning only once in its last 11 games. Getting...

Iowa utility Abby Lien swings at a pitch during the the fourth inning of the first game in a double header against Illinois on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Lien popped up to right field. The Hawkeyes fell to the Illinis 12-11 but came back to win the second game.

Improving softball team looking past record

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 17, 2019

Iowa softball sits at about the midway point in conference play  with a 2-10 Big Ten record, 16-22 overall. Obviously, that’s a less than ideal for any team, and even worse, the Hawkeyes are in...

Iowa's Havyn Monteer winds up to connect on a pitch during a softball game against Western Illinois on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1.

Softball edged by Drake despite solid pitching

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 17, 2019

Hawkeye softball was shut out by Drake, 5-0, on the road on Wednesday night, stretching Iowa’s road losing streak to four games. Drake extended its long winning streak to 16 games. The Bulldogs are...

Iowa utility Aralee Bogar watches a pitch during the first game in a double header against Illinois on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Bogar got a walk to first. The Hawkeyes fell to the Illinis 12-11 but came back to win the second game.

Iowa softball set to tackle small details during Drake road trip

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 16, 2019

Iowa softball head coach Renee Gillispie told her team that the minute details were keeping it down during its 11-game losing streak leading up to the games against Illinois on April 13 at Pearl Field. The...

Iowa infielder Donirae Mayhew prepares to swing the bat during the game against Illinois at the Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 4-3.

Hawkeye softball revitalizes offense against Illini

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 14, 2019

Offense has been hard to come by for the Hawkeye softball team. That is probably a gross understatement, actually. Before Iowa’s doubleheader against Illinois on April 13, it had managed just 8 runs...

Iowa pitcher Mallory Kilian and infielder Sydney Owens cheer after Iowa scores the winning run during the game against Illinois at the Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 4-3.

Late-game heroics boost Iowa softball over Illinois

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 13, 2019

An Illinois error resulted in Iowa’s first win in 11 games, as it took Game Two of the Saturday double-header, 4-3, in 8 innings. While the win was certainly the highlight, the other major momentum...

Iowa starting pitcher Allison Doocy (JR) prepares to pitch after an injury caused by a collision during the fourth inning of the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Hawkeye softball offense quiet in loss to Illinois

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter April 12, 2019

The wings came off early for the Hawkeye softball team in a 12-1 loss to Illinois on Friday, in the first of a three-game series. Illinois came into the game as one of the better hitting teams in the...

Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy brings fresh aggression to the sixth inning during the conference opening softball game at Pearl Field on Friday, March 29, 2019. Doocy had an injury scare during the fourth quarter but continued to pitch the rest of the game. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 5-1.

Iowa softball looks to cool off hot Illini

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor April 11, 2019

It’s been slightly more than a year since Iowa softball last won a game on its home field. This can be frustrating, but it can also be inspiring. Iowa will try to use this motivation to grab some wins...