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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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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 16, 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...

Iowa pitcher Breanna Vasquez winds up a pitch during a softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Vasquez pitched for all seven innings. The Badgers beat the Hawkeyes, 9-3.

Iowa softball falls to Minnesota in extra innings

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 9, 2022

Iowa softball fell to Minnesota, 5-2, in eight innings on Saturday at Bob Pearl Field to move the weekend series to 1-1. Breanna Vasquez picked up her ninth loss of the season in the defeat, giving...

Iowa pinch hitter Kalena Burns connects with the ball for a bases clearing triple during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. Burns finished the game with five RBIs.The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Kalena Burns’ two home runs give Iowa softball victory over Minnesota

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 8, 2022

Iowa softball found its hero in first baseman Kalena Burns as the Hawkeyes defeated Minnesota, 9-8, on Friday at Bob Pearl Field to take the 1-0 series lead over the Golden Gophers. Burns hit two...

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.

Denali Loecker’s go-ahead home run pushes Iowa softball past Drake

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 6, 2022

When Iowa and Drake softball were tied at two runs apiece in the bottom of the sixth inning at Bob Pearl Field, sophomore Denali Loecker swung at the ball in a full count. Loecker’s swing turned...

Iowa third baseman Amber Desana passes to first base during a softball game between Iowa and Drake at Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Desana had six assists. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 3-2.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Drake

Grace Smith April 6, 2022

The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 3-2, during a softball game at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Wednesday. Iowa pitcher Denali Loecker hit a home run in the sixth inning, winning Iowa the game. Iowa...

Iowa outfielder Riley Sheehy hits the ball during the Iowa Softball game against Illinois on May 14, 2021 at Bob Pearl Field. Iowa defeated Illinois 3-1.

Iowa softball loses three games to Maryland, drops to 0-6 in Big Ten play

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 3, 2022

Iowa softball was swept by Maryland this weekend. The Terrapins beat the Hawkeyes three times at Maryland Softball Stadium in College Park. Iowa was outscored by Maryland, 9-24, on the series. Four...

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie observes action during a softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-5.

Iowa softball to travel to Maryland for three-game series against Terrapins

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter March 31, 2022

Iowa softball started its 2022 campaign with a bang, beating then-No. 24 Liberty, Eastern Kentucky, and Pittsburgh in one weekend. Iowa scored nine runs in its win over Pittsburgh on Feb. 13. The...

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