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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’s and Northern Iowa’s softball teams high five after a softball game between Iowa and Northern Iowa at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The Panthers defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-2.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Northern Iowa

Darren Chen, Photojournalist May 4, 2023

The Northern Iowa defeated Iowa, 4-2, at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Wednesday afternoon. Iowa’s record is now, 30-23. Both the University of Northern Iowa and Iowa had 7 hits each. The...

Iowa pitcher Jalen Adams throws the ball during a softball game between Iowa and Maryland at Pearl Field on Sunday, April 14, 2023. Maryland defeated Iowa, 5-2, in the first game and 2-0 in the second.

Iowa softball freshman Jalen Adams follows her mom’s legacy to collegiate softball

Emma Sachs, Sports Reporter May 2, 2023

Freshman Jalen Adams is following in her mother’s footsteps by playing college softball. Adams, a right-handed pitcher, is already making an impact as a Hawkeye. As of May 1, Adams is leading...

Iowa players cheer for Denali Locker as she runs home after hitting a home run during a softball game between Iowa and Rutgers at  Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 28, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes, 5-3.

Iowa softball takes series against Rutgers, celebrates senior class

Emma Sachs, Sports Reporter April 30, 2023

Iowa softball secured its first 30-win season since 2013 with a 9-6 victory over Rutgers during senior day on Sunday afternoon at Bob Pearl Field.  The Hawkeyes fell in the series opener, 5-3,...

Iowa's Nia Carter runs to second base during a softball game between Rutgers and Iowa at the Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 28, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes 5-3.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Rutgers

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist April 29, 2023

Iowa softball faced off against Rutgers at the Bob Pearl softball field in Iowa City on Friday. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes 5-3. Rutgers got off to an early lead scoring three runs in the...

The Iowa State softball team celebrates their victory after a softball game between Iowa and Iowa State at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. The Cyclones defeated the Hawkeyes 7-4.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Iowa State

Averi Coffee, Photojournalist April 27, 2023

The Iowa State softball team defeated Iowa, 7-4, at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes scored twice in the first inning, once in the sixth, and the seventh. The Cyclones...

Iowa pitcher Devyn Greer throws a pitch during the first game of a softball doubleheader between Iowa and no. 20 Northwestern on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Wildcats beat the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Iowa softball notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for series against Minnesota and the rest of the regular season

Charlie Fox, Sports Reporter April 20, 2023

Iowa softball finished with a 1-2 record in its series against Maryland from April 14-15. First, the Hawkeyes lost to the Terrapins in a doubleheader, 5-2 and 2-0. In the first matchup, Iowa...

Iowa gathers at the mound during a softball game between Iowa and Maryland at Pearl Field on Sunday, April 14, 2023. Maryland defeated Iowa 5-2 in the first game, and 2-0 in the second.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Maryland

Averi Coffee, Photojournalist April 15, 2023

Iowa softball team was defeated by Maryland, 5-2 and 2-0, during a doubleheader at Pearl field in Iowa City on Friday evening. Maryland leads Iowa in the series with one game remaining. Iowa players wore...

Volunteer assistant Erin Doug-Johnson coaches during the second game of a softball doubleheader between Iowa and No. 20 Northwestern at Bob Pearl Softball Fields on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 6-5.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Northwestern game three

Rohan Abernathy-Wee, Photojournlist April 2, 2023

Iowa softball played a doubleheader against Northwestern to round out a series of three games at the Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Sunday. The Wildcats took the first game of Sundays doubleheader,...

Iowa catcher Tristin Doster waits for a pitch during the first game of a softball doubleheader between Iowa and no. 20 Northwestern on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Wildcats beat the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Northwestern game two

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist April 2, 2023

Iowa softball played the second of three games in a series against Northwestern at the Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Sunday. The Wildcats took the first game of Sundays doubleheader, beating...

Iowa pitcher Breanna Vasquez throws a pitch to Northwestern pitcher Sydney Supple at Bob Pearl Stadium on Saturday, April 1, 2023. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-8.

Photos: Iowa softball Northwestern

Madyson Gomez, Photojournalist April 1, 2023

Iowa softball played their first of three games against the Northwestern Wildcats for the weekend at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Saturday. Iowa fell to Northwestern 3-8. Iowa’s utility...

Nebraska infielder and outfielder Alina Felix prepares to hit the ball during a softball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Felix had one hit.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Nebraska

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist March 28, 2023

Iowa softball opened the season with a doubleheader against Nebraska at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Tuesday. Iowa won the first game, 4-2, while Nebraska won the second match, 3-9. Iowa’s...

Iowa pitcher Breanna Vasquez pitches during a softball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Vasquez had two strikeouts.

Iowa softball splits doubleheader against Nebraska in home opener

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter March 28, 2023

Iowa softball split a doubleheader against Nebraska in its home opener at Bob Pearl Field on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes prevailed over the Huskers in the first game, 3-2, and then dropped the nightcap,...