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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 designated hitter Cheyenne Pratt takes a moment before hitting during game three of the Iowa-Minnesota game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, May 8, 2016. The Hawkeyes lost to the Golden Gophers, 12-0 in five innings. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Gophers top softball ranks

May 10, 2017

[email protected] After unveiling the first half of the Daily Iowan Big Ten softball power rankings on Wednesday, the final edition is set. Here is how the top half of the conference shakes out. ...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft takes a three point shot during the quarterfinal game of the Women's NIT between Washington State and Iowa at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Sunday, March 26, 2017. The Cougars went on to defeat the Hawkeyes 74-66. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Disterhoft shines, in and out of spotlight

Blake Dowson, [email protected] May 9, 2017

The spotlight has been on Ally Disterhoft for a long time. When she finished junior high and moved over to Iowa City West High, the spotlight was on her to win state championships. And she did.The spotlight...

Softball rankings mixed

Softball rankings mixed

Jacob Miller, [email protected] May 9, 2017

The Big Ten Tournament seedings have been released and the matchups are locked in, but the power rankings differ. Seeding is crucial for all teams, but some received undeserving spots, leading to slight...

Iowa second baseman Claire Fritsch swings the bat during the Iowa-Wisconsin game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 17, 2016. The Hawkeyes lost to the Badgers, 3-1. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Fritsch becomes Hawkeye mainstay

Claire Fritsch was one of four seniors to play her last game at Pearl Field Sunday afternoon in the series finale against Northwestern. She was honored for the time and hard work she put in while wearing...

Iowa pitcher Shayla Starkenburg is interviewed after winning today's second game against Nebraska at Hawkeye Softball Complex on Wednesday, April 12. The Hawkeyes defeated Nebraska in both games, 4-3 and 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

Softball hopes pitching, small ball works

Jacob Miller, [email protected] May 8, 2017

In a season many thought was over early on, the Iowa softball team has put together a run that has resulted in a Big Ten Tournament appearance. The team is not perfect by any means, but it has a unique...

The Iowa Softball Team celebrates after a walk off win against Northwestern on Saturday May 6, 2017. The Hawkeyes won 7-6 in the eleventh inning. (The Daily Iowan/ Nick Rohlman)

Softball drops finale on Senior Day

The Iowa softball team had a different outcome in mind for the four seniors who played their last home game as Hawkeyes on Sunday afternoon. “The best part of coaching these girls have been that they...

Iowa pitcher Elizabeth Wiegand throws towards home plate during the game between Iowa/Northwestern at Pearl Field on Sunday, May 7, 2017. On Iowa's senior day they fell to the Wildcat's 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Wiegand remains always there

Jacob Miller, [email protected] May 7, 2017

Iowa softball senior Elizabeth Wiegand has not been at the top of the pitching rotation this season, but her contributions to the team have not gone unnoticed. Sunday was Senior Day for the team, and...

Iowa's Brooke Rozier swings at the ball during the first game of the Iowa-Illinois match up on March 26, 2017. Illinois defeated Iowa 5-2 to win the first game. (The Daily Iowan/Osama Khalid)

Hawkeyes’ walkoff upends Northwestern in error-filled game

May 6, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] Redshirt freshman Brooke Rozier hit a walkoff single to boost the Iowa softball team to a 7-6 win over Northwestern in 11 innings on May 6 at Pearl...

Iowa first basemen Kaitlyn Mullarkey hits the game winning double during the first game of a double header against Nebraska at Bob Pearl on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes took the first game, 4-3, over the Cornhusckers. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Softball drops (and that’s the word) error-filled game to Wildcats

May 5, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa softball team (18-30) dropped the series opener of its weekend series against Northwestern (23-27) on May 5, 5-2, at Pearl Field. At first,...

Iowa pitches Shayla Starkenburg pitches during the Iowa/South Dakota softball game at Bob Pearl field on Monday, Mar 20, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes, 1-0. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Softball eyes Big Ten seedings

May 4, 2017

By Jacob Miller [email protected] With a spot in the Big Ten tournament at stake, the Iowa softball team will try to take care of business at home against Northwestern at 6 p.m. today. Each...

Iowa's Devin Cantu bats during the Iowa-Iowa State softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 2-1, winning the final game of the Cy-Hawk series for the year. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Cantu a hit in many ways

May 3, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] True freshman Devin Cantu has not only grown into the softball player the Hawkeyes wanted, she’s the player they needed. Cantu started off the...

Iowa outfielder Angela Schmiederer gets an out during the Iowa-Iowa State softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cyclones, 2-1, winning the final game of the Cy-Hawk series for the year. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Softball shuts down Drake

May 2, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] night, the Iowa softball team (18-29) shut out Drake (25-26), 2-0, to win its sixth-straight midweek game and record another victory over an in-state...