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University of Minnesota softball player Alex Velazquez makes contact with the ball during a game against the University of Iowa on Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 8-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Minnesota bats light up Pearl Field

James Geerdes, [email protected] • April 14, 2018

Minnesota’s hitting took over Pearl Field in Iowa’s three-game series with their neighbors to the north April 12-13. To start the series, the Gophers posted 9 hits and 8 runs to win via the mercy...

University of Iowa softball player Aralee Bogar drops the ball during a game against the University of Minnesota on Thursday, Apr. 12, 2018. The runner was safe at second base and the Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 8-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

No bats, lessons to be learned

James Geerdes, [email protected] • April 13, 2018
Iowa softball’s record fell to 19-19 after a series-opening loss to Minnesota.
Iowa head coach Marla Looper looks to the outfield during a softball game against Valparaiso at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 17, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Crusaders, 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Softball has tough Big Ten slate to come

Anna Kayser, [email protected] • April 12, 2018
The Hawkeyes will have to mentally and physically buy in 100 percent to contend for a conference championship.
Iowa's Mallory Kilian hits a ball 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)

Softball drops one of two in Nebraska

anna kayser, [email protected] • April 11, 2018
Despite a lineup shakeup, the Hawkeyes couldn’t overcome Nebraska in the second game of a doubleheader.
Iowa's Lea Thompson kneels next to the base 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)

Coaching philosophy pays off for Iowa softball

Anna Kayser, [email protected] • April 10, 2018
The Hawkeye offense has finally found its groove, proven in three games over the weekend.
Iowa's Allison Doocy pitches 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)

Process works, time for softball to repeat

James Geerdes, [email protected] • April 10, 2018
Iowa softball is coming off its Big Ten first sweep of the year and plans to repeat that with Nebraska today.
Allie Wood 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)

Iowa softball records first season sweep

Anna Kayser, [email protected] • April 9, 2018
Despite the cold weather, the Hawkeye offense kept fighting and ended up on top against Big Ten foe Wisconsin.
Iowa catcher Angela Schmiederer bats during the Iowa/Wisconsin softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Saturday, April 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers in the second game of the series, 4-3. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Bats adjust, softball outlives another Big Ten opponent

Anna Kayser, [email protected] • April 8, 2018

On a cold, winter-like day in April, the Iowa softball team swept Wisconsin after narrowly avoiding defeat to finish the doubleheader at Pearl Field. All aspects of the Hawkeye squad shone April...

Iowa outfielder Allie Wood swings at the ball during women's softball Iowa vs. Drake at Bob Pearl Field on March 28, 2018. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Poor hitting leads to softball lineup tweaks

James Geerdes, [email protected] • April 6, 2018
Now in a four-game skid, head coach Marla Looper is making adjustments to find a winning softball squad.
Iowa infielder Mallory Kilian waits to field the ball during women's softball Iowa vs. Drake at Bob Pearl Field on March 28, 2018. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Offensive success comes from coaching philosophy, buying in

Anna Kayser, [email protected] • April 5, 2018
The Hawkeyes need to start hitting again to start winning again, and one key starter is all in on that mentality.
Iowa infielder Aralee Bogar swings at the ball during women's softball Iowa vs. Drake at Bob Pearl Field on March 28, 2018. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Softball needs quick adjustments

James Geerdes, [email protected] • April 4, 2018
After a not-so-good weekend in Maryland, Iowa softball will need to adjust in the batter’s box for the team’s success.
Iowa infielder Aralee Bogar during women's softball Iowa vs. Drake at Bob Pearl Field on March 28, 2018. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa bats lose three in weekend series with Maryland

James Geerdes, [email protected] • April 2, 2018
Despite two more strong outings from Allison Doocy in the circle, the softball offense missed the trip to College Park.
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