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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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University of Iowa softball player Aralee Bogar stands in the batters box during a game against the University of Minnesota on Friday, Apr. 13, 2018. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 6-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Softball’s Bogar on her way to blossoming

James Geerdes, [email protected] • May 3, 2018

When head coach Marla Looper recruited Aralee Bogar, she knew Bogar could have an immediate impact on her team. She just didn’t know where that would be. The native of Trophy Club, Texas, is speedy....

University of Iowa softball player Angela Schmiederer watches a pitch during a game against the University of Wisconsin on Saturday, Apr. 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Softball heads into battle in Big Ten play

Anna Kayser, [email protected] • May 2, 2018
All facets of the game, physical and mental, will be important for the Hawkeyes to rebound from a 10-game losing streak.
University of Iowa softball player Allison Doocy winds up to pitch during a game against the University of Minnesota on Friday, Apr. 13, 2018. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 6-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

April showers for softball

James Geerdes, [email protected] • May 1, 2018
Iowa softball has had a not-so-pretty month of April, finishing 5-11 during the month. Will May bring it flowers?
University of Iowa softball player Devin Cantu tries to check her swing during a game against Western Illinois University on Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

The wait to win is finally over for Iowa softball team

James Geerdes, [email protected] • April 30, 2018
Iowa softball managed to snap its 10-game losing streak in the second game of its series with Northwestern.
University of Iowa softball player Allison Doocy winds up to pitch during a game against Western Illinois University on Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018. Doocy pitched seven innings with nine strikeouts and gave up one run on one hit but the Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

6 games stand between Iowa softball and proving it can compete

Anna Kayser, [email protected] • April 27, 2018
The Hawkeyes have risen to the occasion before, but can they now?
Iowa catcher Angela Schmiederer bats during the final Fall Ball softball game against NIU at Pearl Field on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. The Huskies defeated the Hawkeyes, 9-2. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Softball struggles seem everlasting

Anna Kayser, [email protected] • April 26, 2018
The Hawkeyes miss chance to take non-conference game.
Iowa pitcher Mallory Kilian bats during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the third game of the series, 5-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa softball can contend, but will it?

James Geerdes, [email protected] • April 24, 2018
The Iowa softball team’s recent string of losses doesn’t put the squad out of contention or out of hacky sack.
Iowa infielder Aralee Bogar swings at the ball during womens softball Iowa vs. Drake at Bob Pearl Field on March 28, 2018. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Three more games, three more losses for Softball

James Geerdes, [email protected] • April 23, 2018
Iowa had two strong offensive performances this past weekend against Illinois, but neither was good enough to avoid a sweep.
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. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

When is a 1-hitter not enough?

James Geerdes, [email protected] • April 19, 2018
Iowa softball’s Allison Doocy is doing everything she can in the circle, but the team behind her can’t seem to do their job.
University of Iowa softball player Brooke Rozier connects for a two out double in the bottom of the seventh inning during a game against Western Illinois University on Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018. The Hawkeyes would score in the inning but the Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Softball drops pitchers’ duel

JAMES GEERDES, [email protected] • April 18, 2018
Two near no-hitters and two final-inning efforts bring a quiet a game to extra innings, where Iowa failed to come out on top.
University of Iowa softball player Allison Doocy stands on second base during a game against the University of Minnesota on Friday, Apr. 13, 2018. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 6-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye softball works to end losing streak

Anna Kayser, [email protected] • April 17, 2018
The Hawkeyes will try to shake off four losses to Minnesota today in a nonconference contest.
University of Iowa softball player Aralee Bogar waits for the ball as a Minnesota player slides to safety during a game against the University of Minnesota on Friday, Apr. 13, 2018. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 6-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Mistakes create chaos for Iowa softball

James Geerdes, [email protected] • April 16, 2018
Iowa finished its series with Minnesota on Friday and it was not pretty.
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