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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa pitcher Shayla Starkenburg pitches the ball 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)

Softball looks for revenge against Drake

May 1, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa softball team will head to Des Moines tonight to try to defeat the only in-state team it has yet to knock off, Drake. To do that, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa infielder Lea Thompson crouches for a ball 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 finally breaks through in Ohio

April 30, 2017

By Jacob Miller  [email protected] After having no success in their first two games against Ohio State, the Iowa softball team on Sunday was able to steal the third game away from the Buckeyes,...

Iowa first baseman Kaitlyn Mullarkey watches the ball after her hit during the meeting between Rutgers-Iowa at Bob Pearl Softball Filed on Friday, April 14, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Scarlet Knights in the first game of the weekend series 2-0. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Softball faces another top team

April 27, 2017

By Jacob Miller  [email protected] After going up against the most dominant team in the Big Ten in Minnesota, the Iowa softball team will face another top Big Ten team in Ohio State this...

Head coach Marla Looper watches the match at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, Apr 23, 2016. Iowa defeated the Penn State, 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Softball keeps the energy up

April 26, 2017

By Jacob Miller [email protected] Working through various highs and lows remains a crucial part to any team’s success. For the Iowa softball team, the players’ morale and energy throughout...

Iowa's pitcher Shayla Starkenburg winds up 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)

Softball subdues Leathernecks

April 26, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa softball (16-27) team used a midweek nonconference matchup against Western Illinois (19-27) to bounce back after being swept by No. 5 Minnesota...

Iowa's Claire Fritsch snags 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 needs to win again

April 24, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa softball team (15-27) will play Western Illinois (19-26) tonight, a game that had been scheduled as a Wednesday night tilt. With a high chance...

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)

Softball runs into Gopher buzz saw

April 23, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa softball team (15-27) continued conference play against No. 5 Minnesota (43-3) and could not overcome Minnesota’s high-powered offense,...

Iowa's pitcher Shayla Starkenburg winds up 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)

Softball faces a huge challenge

April 20, 2017

By jacob miller [email protected] The greatest challenge for the Iowa softball team this season will be its three-game series against No. 5 Minnesota in Minneapolis this weekend. The Gophers...

Iowa first baseman Kaitlyn Mullarkey swings the bat during game three of the Iowa-Purdue series at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 3, 2013. The Hawkeyes won over the Boilermakers, 10-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Defense clicking for Hawkeye softball team

April 19, 2017

By Jacob Miller [email protected] Sixteen losses in a row would be enough to make most teams crumble and give up on the season, but for the Iowa softball team, it ended up being the ultimate...

Iowa pitcher Shayla Starkenburg throws a pitch 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 slips past Iowa State

April 18, 2017

By Jess Westendorf  [email protected] The Iowa (15-24) softball team defeated Iowa State (16-31) 2-1 in a dramatic finish as it competed in the Cy-Hawk series Tuesday night at Pearl Field. “We...

Softball set for  so-so Cyclones

Softball set for so-so Cyclones

April 17, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa softball team will close out a six-game home stand against Iowa State in the Cy-Hawk Series at 6 p.m. today at Pearl Field. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa's Alison Doocy delivers a pitch during a softball game against Rutgers on Sunday,April16,2017. The Hawkeyes lost 2-0 but won the previous two games of their series agaisnt Rutgers. (The Daily Iowan/Nick Rohlman)

Softball bids Knights good night

April 16, 2017

By Jacob Miller | [email protected] After winning five games in a row and winning another Big Ten series, the Iowa softball team lost its final game against Rutgers on Sunday. Iowa has finally...