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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 pitcher Denali Loecker swings a bat during a softball game between Iowa and Drake at Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Loecker scored a home run in the sixth inning to put Iowa in the lead. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 3-2.

Iowa softball notebook | Hawkeyes split four games at Big Ten/ACC Challenge, prepare for Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 22, 2023

Iowa softball finished with a 2-2 record at the Big Ten/ACC Challenge in Raleigh, North Carolina, from Feb. 17-19. The Hawkeyes took down North Carolina State, 11-2, on Feb. 17 behind the bats of...

Iowa pitcher Breanna Vasquez poses for a portrait during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa softball notebook | Hawkeyes win four at FAU Classic, prepare for Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 15, 2023

Iowa softball opened its 2023 season with a 4-1 record at the FAU Classic in Boca Raton, Florida, last weekend. The Hawkeyes took down Loyola, 3-1, and Bethune Cookman, 8-0, on Feb. 10 behind the...

Iowa right fielder Nia Carter catches the ball during a softball game between Iowa and Purdue at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 9-3.

Iowa softball senior Nia Carter prepared to build on impressive junior season

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 12, 2023

Through her first three seasons in Iowa City, Iowa softball’s Nia Carter has missed just one game. When she’s on the diamond, she is one of the Hawkeyes' best players. As a freshman during...

Iowa outfielder Nia Carter poses for a portrait during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes begin the regular season on Friday, Feb. 10, at the Flordia Atlantic University Paradise Classic.

Iowa softball opens season with pitching improvements, young contributors

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 8, 2023

After a 3-20 record in last season’s Big Ten slate, the Iowa softball program plans to bounce back in 2023. Showcasing a revamped pitching stable and ten incoming freshmen, head coach Renee Gillispie...

Iowa outfielder Rylie Moss poses for a portrait during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes begin the regular season on Friday, Feb. 10, at the Flordia Atlantic University Paradise Classic.

Photos: 2023 Iowa Softball Media Day

Jerod Ringwald, Creative Director January 26, 2023

Iowa softball hosted a media day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center in Iowa City on Thursday. The Hawkeyes answered questions from the media and hosted an intrasquad scrimmage. Iowa begins...

Iowa seniors Riley Sheehy and Kate Claypool stand with their families after a softball game between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Iowa Hawkeyes at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, May 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes fell to the Boilermakers 4-3.

Iowa softball falls to Purdue in extra innings on senior day

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter May 8, 2022

The Iowa softball team fell, 4-3, in extra innings to the Purdue Boilermakers on Sunday at Bob Pearl Field.  The series and season finale also marked senior day for Kate Claypool and Riley Sheehy,...

Purdue first baseman Alex Echazareta points during a softball game between Iowa and Purdue at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, May 8, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-3. Echazareta had one hit in two at-bats.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Purdue – game three

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist May 8, 2022

Purdue softball defeated Iowa at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, 4-3. Breanna Vasquez received her 14th loss of the season after pitching all eight innings. Purdue right fielder Tyrina Jones had...

Iowa first baseman Kalena Burns hits the ball during a softball game between Iowa and Purdue at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Burns earned one run. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 9-3.

Iowa softball uses high-powered fourth inning to take down Purdue

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter May 8, 2022

Iowa softball used a seven-run fourth inning to take down Purdue, 9-3, at Pearl Field on Saturday afternoon. The Hawkeyes and Boilermakers traded runs for the first three innings, and Iowa scored...

Iowa head coach Renee GIllispie talks with Iowa players during a softball game between Iowa and Purdue at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 9-3.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Purdue – game two

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist May 8, 2022

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Purdue Boilermakers, 9-3, at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Saturday. After a strong first inning from Iowa with two runs, Purdue responded in the second and third with...

Iowa pitcher Denali Loeker pitches during a softball game between Iowa and Purdue at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 6, 2022. Lokeker faced 25 batters while giving up nine hits. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 5-1.

Iowa softball drops first leg of three-game series against Purdue

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter May 7, 2022

Iowa softball lost the first game of its weekend series against Purdue, 5-1, at Bob Pearl Field on Friday. Sophomore Denali Loecker got the starting nod in the circle for the Hawkeyes. She picked...

Purdue outfielder Kyndall Bailey high fives associate head coach Dorian Shaw during a softball game between Iowa and Purdue at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, May 6, 2022. Bailey had one RBI. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 5-1.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Purdue – game one

Isabella Cervantes, Photojournalist May 6, 2022

The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 5-1, during a softball game at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday. The Boilermakers picked up their first win over Iowa in four years. Purdue was the first to...

Iowa pitcher Emma Henderson pitches a ball during a softball game between Iowa and Ohio State at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 15, 2022. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 7-3.

Iowa softball snaps five-game losing streak, downs Northern Iowa

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter May 4, 2022

Iowa softball defeated Northern Iowa on Wednesday night, 3-2, in Cedar Falls, ending the Hawkeyes' five-game losing streak. Freshman pitcher Emma Henderson got the start in the circle for the Hawkeyes...

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