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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 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...

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie yells during a softball game between Iowa and Drake at Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 3-2.

Iowa drops road series to No. 8 Northwestern

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter May 1, 2022

Iowa softball was swept for the fifth time this season as the Hawkeyes dropped all three games of their away series at No. 8 Northwestern this weekend. In game one on Friday, the Hawkeyes fell to...

Iowa first baseman Kalena Burns crosses her arms during a softball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 5-2.

Iowa softball loses Cy-Hawk matchup to Iowa State

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 26, 2022

Iowa softball fell to Iowa State on Tuesday, 5-4, despite a late rally in the top of the seventh inning.  Pitcher Breanna Vasquez got the start in the circle for the Hawkeyes, giving up five hits...

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 snaps eight-game losing streak, loses road series to Illinois

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 23, 2022

Iowa softball lost its road series against Illinois this past weekend, falling to the Illini in two of three games. Iowa lost, 4-2, in game one. The Hawkeyes struggled offensively, only compiling...

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie yells during a softball game between Iowa and Drake at Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 3-2.

Iowa softball heads to Illinois on seven-game losing streak

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 21, 2022

Iowa softball will meet Illinois this weekend at Eichelberger Field in Champaign, with hopes of ending its recent rough stretch. The Hawkeyes are currently on a seven-game losing streak and have yet...

Iowa batter Sophie Maras hits 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 falls to Ohio State, loses sixth consecutive game

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 16, 2022

Iowa softball’s losing streak moved to six games on Saturday afternoon as the Hawkeyes lost game two of their series against Ohio State, 6-4, at Bob Pearl Field. Pitcher Breanna Vasquez picked...

Ohio State celebrates 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.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Ohio State – game one

Dimia Burrell, Photojournalist April 15, 2022

Iowa softball matched up with Ohio State for game one of a three-game series at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on April 15, 2022. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 7-3. Three home runs were...

Iowa pitcher Devyn Greer pitches the ball during a softball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Greer played for two innings and had zero strikeouts. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-2.

Iowa softball drops first game of weekend series to Ohio State

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 15, 2022

Iowa softball fell to Ohio State, 7-3, in game one of its home series against the Buckeyes at Bob Pearl Field on Friday night. Freshman Devyn Greer got the start in the circle for the Hawkeyes....

Iowa pitcher Denali Loecker throws a pitch during a softball game between Iowa and Drake at Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Loecker pitched for five innings. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 3-2.

Iowa softball drops doubleheader to Nebraska

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 12, 2022

Iowa softball dropped two games of a doubleheader against Nebraska on Tuesday night. Pitcher Breanna Vasquez got the start in the circle in game one and allowed three runs in two innings, taking...

Minnesota congratulates right fielder Chloe Evans after hitting the first home run of the game during a softball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, April 10, 2022.  The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-2.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Minnesota – game three

Isabella Cervantes, Photojournalist April 10, 2022

Minnesota softball defeated Iowa, 10-2, at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday. After the loss to the Golden Gophers, the Hawkeyes have a 1-7 Big Ten record. The Gophers started off the game strong with...

Iowa pitcher Devyn Greer pitches the ball during a softball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, April 10, 2022. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-2.

Iowa softball drops conference series to Minnesota

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 10, 2022

Iowa softball lost game three of its series against Minnesota, 10-2, on Sunday at Bob Pearl Field.  Sophomore Denali Loecker got the start on the mound in the third meeting between the Hawkeyes...

Minnesota’s Megan Dray celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run in extra innings during a softball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 5-2.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Minnesota – game two

Daniel McGregor-Huyer, Photojournalist April 10, 2022

Minnesota softball defeated Iowa at Pearl Field in Iowa City after eight innings on Saturday, 5-2. The Hawkeyes dropped to 18-17 overall and 1-7 in conference play. Two home runs in extra...