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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Angela Schmiederer hits the ball at the Pearl Field Hawkeye Softball complex on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Hawkeyes defeated Kirkwood Community College 5-3. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Ten games of competition for softball

James Geerdes, [email protected] March 9, 2018
With 10 games loaded into one week, Iowa softball’s spring break will be a busy one.
Iowa's Daniella Ibarra steps up to bat on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017. Iowa won the game 6-1 against Des Moines Area Community College. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Seven plus innings will be key for Iowa pitchers

Anna Kayser, [email protected] March 7, 2018
The Hawkeyes have proved they can battle against top teams, but they will need to beat unranked teams to succeed.
Allison Doocy pitches for the Hawks at the Pearl Field Hawkeye Softball complex on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Hawkeyes defeated Kirkwood Community College 5-3. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes control their position to win in the top-10

Anna Kayser, [email protected] March 5, 2018
Iowa comes out of a California tourney with an upset and the tools to be successful.
Aralee Bogar gets a nice introduction from her teammates before their game against Iowa State Saturday, Sep. 30, 2017. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Softball faces challenges in Golden Land

James Geerdes, [email protected] March 2, 2018
The softball team hopes to use its strong outing to prosper in the Judi Garman Classic in California.
Aralee Bogar swings at incoming softball at the Pearl Field Hawkeye Softball complex on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes learn from early mistakes, get better

Anna Kayser, [email protected] March 1, 2018
The last two weeks have been for training mode for the Hawkeyes, something they can use to work through early season kinks.
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy poses for a portrait during softball media day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes begin the regular season on Feb. 9 against UIC, in Lafayette, LA. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Softball shows it’s up for the challenge

February 23, 2018
After a strong outing with Texas A&M, Iowa softball knows they can take on any team in the nation.
Allison Doocy pitches for the Hawks at the Pearl Field Hawkeye Softball complex on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Hawkeyes defeated Kirkwood Community College 5-3. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Doocy shines, work to be done

James Geerdes, [email protected] February 19, 2018
Iowa took to Texas this past weekend and nearly upset the sixth-ranked team in the nation.
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy throws a pitch during the first game of a double header against Nebraska at Bob Pearl on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. (File Photo/The Daily Iowan)

Full slate ahead for Hawkeye softball

Anna Kayser, [email protected] February 15, 2018
The Hawkeyes take advantage of the warm south once again to get out on the dirt.
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy winds up 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)

Momentum and confidence shift through wins and losses

Anna Kayser, [email protected] February 15, 2018
The Iowa softball pitchers hold their heads high and look to the tough losses for their most important learning opportunities.
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy speaks to the media during softball media day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes begin the regular season on Feb. 9 against UIC, in Lafayette, LA. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Pitching and offense struggle as Iowa drops three

James Geerdes, [email protected] February 12, 2018
In its first weekend of the season, Iowa softball in Louisiana.
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy speaks to the media during softball media day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes begin the regular season on Feb. 9 against UIC, in Lafayette, LA. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Ditching the snow for some outdoor ball

Anna Kayser, [email protected] February 9, 2018
The Hawkeyes head out of Iowa for a chance to get out on the diamond against competitive opponents.
Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy speaks to the media during softball media day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes begin the regular season on Feb. 9 against UIC, in Lafayette, LA. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Softball players attacking the game

Anna Kayser, [email protected] February 6, 2018
Iowa softball is using its mentality to make this season more successful than the last.