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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

Softball riding a win surge

Softball riding a win surge

April 13, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa softball team has fans hoping that it can extend its three-game winning streak when Rutgers comes to Pearl Field this weekend. Iowa will...

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 gets out the broom

April 12, 2017

By Jacob Miller  [email protected] The Iowa softball team could do no wrong in its double-header sweep of the Huskers on Wednesday at Pearl Field. “It’s nice to win in walk-off fashion,...

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 knocks off Panthers

April 11, 2017

By Jacob Miller [email protected] Iowa (10-23) needed a win against Northern Iowa (20-15) to create much-needed momentum marching into a double-header against Nebraska (16-20) today at 3 p.m....

Softball shakes off bitter loss

Softball shakes off bitter loss

April 10, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] After losing a gut-wrenching final game and series to Wisconsin, the Iowa softball team gears up to take on Northern Iowa at 6 p.m. today in Cedar...

Iowa first baseman Kaitlyn Mullarkey slides into second during the Iowa-Illinois softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, Mar. 26, 2017. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 7-4. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Softball fights but loses late

April 9, 2017

By Jacob Miller  [email protected] After battling into extra innings, the Iowa softball team fell to Wisconsin on Sunday in the deciding game of the series in Madison. The Hawkeyes and...

The Iowa team watch the intro on the big board before the game between Illinois and Iowa in Iowa City at Bob Pearl Field on Friday, March 24, 2017. The Fighting Illini were able to keep the Hawkeyes hitless and went on to win 8-0. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Softball hopes to ride momentum

April 6, 2017

By Jacob Miller  [email protected] The Iowa softball team is coming off two conference wins against Purdue, and it will try to extend its winning streak against Wisconsin this weekend. The...

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 focuses on numbers

April 5, 2017

By Jacob Miller  [email protected] The Iowa softball team got its first wins of the conference season against Purdue. The Hawkeyes won the series with two victories in decisive fashion, 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)

Softball seeks a victory bounce

April 4, 2017

By Jacob Miller  [email protected] The Iowa softball team, getting a break from conference play, will seek to avenge an early season defeat at the hands of Drake. The last time the two...

Iowa catcher Devin Cantu waits for a pitch 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 rebounds to take series

April 2, 2017

By Jacob Miller  [email protected] After a disappointing start to conference play, the Iowa softball team bounced back in West Lafayette against Purdue this past weekend.The Hawkeyes won...

Iowa players warmup 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 tries to bounce back from losses

March 30, 2017

By Jacob Miller  [email protected] After dropping three games to Illinois, the Iowa softball team will try to get back on track in its second round of conference games against Purdue this...

Iowa infielder Lea Thompson swings during the Iowa-Illinois softball game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, Mar. 26, 2017. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 7-4. (The Daily Iowan/Lily Smith)

Frosh shortstop celebrates speed

March 29, 2017

By Jacob Miller  [email protected] Freshman Lea Thompson, a native of Indiana, will return home this weekend. Thompson, Iowa’s starting shortstop, will be in the middle of the field...

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)

Softball falls three times against Illinois

March 26, 2017

By Jacob Miller  [email protected] The Iowa softball team opened conference play against Illinois and was unable to keep up with the visitors’ high-octane offense, losing all three games...