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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa pitcher Erin Riding winds up to pitch during a softball game against Western Illinois on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye softball downed by Western Illinois in home-opener

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 27, 2019

It was a tough home opener for the Iowa softball team as it fell to Western Illinois, 10-1. Wounds opened up early for the Hawkeyes — the Leathernecks put up a 5-spot in the second inning. While...

Pitcher Donirae Mayhew (24) poses for a portrait during Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, February 1, 2019.  (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Softball set for home-opener

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 26, 2019

One of the worst winters in recent memory seems to have finally waned. The timing couldn’t be better, because today is Iowa softball’s home-opener. The team will take on Western Illinois at 7 p.m....

University of Iowa softball player Allison Doocy winds up to pitch during a game against Western Illinois University on Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1.

Gillispie gains first conference win

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor March 24, 2019

First-year Hawkeye softball head coach Renee Gillispie turned over another milestone on March 22, seeing her first conference games at the helm of the program. Iowa took on Purdue in West Lafayette...

Iowa's Allison Doocy delivers a pitch during Iowa's Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State at the Goodman Softball complex in Madison, WI. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 5-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa softball picks up three wins in Illinois

Robert Read, Sports Reporter March 10, 2019

The Iowa softball team closed out the tournament slate of its schedule with a strong showing at the Saluki Invitational in Carbondale, Illinois, over the weekend. Iowa won three out of four in Carbondale,...

Iowa's Allison Doocy smiles between innings with her teammates during a softball game against Des Moines Area Community College on Friday, Sep. 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 8-1.

Mayhew, Doocy powering Hawkeye softball through nonconference slate

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2019

Iowa softball is on a powerful streak heading into this weekend’s slate of games in the Saluki Invitational in Carbondale, Illinois. The Hawkeyes have won nine of their last 11 games, largely because...

Iowa's Allison Doocy delivers a pitch during Iowa's Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State at the Goodman Softball complex in Madison, WI. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 5-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye softball wins three in South Florida Series

Jordan Zuniga, Sports Reporter March 3, 2019

Iowa softball (11-8) was riding high on a six-game winning streak after winning all five games at the Diamond 9 Citrus Classic on Feb. 15-17. The Hawkeyes followed that stellar weekend up with yet another...

Iowa's Aralee Bogar prepares to receive a throw at second during Iowa’s Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State at the Goodman Softball complex in Madison, Wisconsin on Friday, May 11. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 5-1.

Hawkeye softball faces challenging slate


Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2019

Iowa softball’s current six-game win streak is one of its longest in recent memory. The team hopes to keep it going this weekend in the USF Series in Clearwater, Florida. The Hawkeyes will take on Western...

University of Iowa softball player Allison Doocy winds up to pitch during a game against Western Illinois University on Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1.

Numbers indicate early-season success for Iowa softball

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2019

Iowa softball had one of its most fruitful performances in recent memory last weekend, winning each of its six games. The Hawkeyes struggled to get the bats going in the first few opportunities of the...

Iowa pitcher Erin Riding throws during a NCAA softball Big Four Classic tournament game at Pearl Field in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa softball posts undefeated weekend

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor February 24, 2019

Iowa softball (8-6) had the bats working sometimes and the pitching a lot in the Diamond 9 Citrus Classic in Orlando, Florida, this past weekend. The team faced a lengthy slate of six games and managed...

Senior Mallory Kilian and junior Alex Rath joke around 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 set for long weekend in Orlando

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor February 21, 2019

Iowa softball (3-6) will return to Orlando, Florida, this weekend for action in the 2019 Diamond 9 Citrus Classic, with the games taking place at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex. The team has...

Iowa's Allison Doocy delivers a pitch during Iowa's Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State at the Goodman Softball complex in Madison, WI. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 5-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa softball escapes Orlando with two wins

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor February 17, 2019

Iowa softball gained its second and third wins of the season in the Diamond 9 Citrus Blossom last weekend. The Hawkeyes took down Kansas and Massachusetts in the invitational but also saw losses to...

Softball head coach Renee Gillispie talks to the media during Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, February 1, 2019.

Iowa softball charges on in second tournament

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2019

Iowa softball returns to play this weekend in the Diamond 9 Citrus Blossom in Orlando, Florida. It’s the second weekend of competition for the team. The Hawkeyes will face off against Villanova and...