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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

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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...

Wisconsin pinch runner Eden Dempsey slides into home during a softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Dempsey earned one run. The Badgers beat the Hawkeyes, 13-1.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Wisconsin- game three

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist March 29, 2022

Wisconsin softball defeated Iowa, 13-1, in the second game of a doubleheader at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday. Iowa pitcher Devyn Greer replaced Breanna Vasquez in the second game, pitching for...

Wisconsin second baseman Ellie Hubbard smiles and points to the Wisconsin dugout during a softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Hubbard struck out once. The Badgers beat the Hawkeyes, 9-3.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Wisconsin – game two

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist March 28, 2022

Wisconsin softball defeated Iowa, 9-3, in the first game of a doubleheader at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Iowa pitcher Breanna Vasquez pitched for all seven innings of the...

Iowa right-handed pitcher Breanna Vasquez throws a pitch during a softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. Vasquez threw 102 total pitches. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-5.

Iowa softball drops doubleheader against Wisconsin

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter March 28, 2022

Iowa softball was swept by Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field this weekend. The three-game series was the Hawkeyes’ first against a Big Ten Conference opponent in 2022. Iowa dropped the first game of...

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 emphasizing accountability, fearless play

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 27, 2022

When Iowa softball dropped three of the four games it played from March 13-15, Renee Gillispie knew she needed to take action. So, the head coach of the Hawkeyes decided each member of her team should...

Wisconsin infielder Peyton Bannon slides into home plate during a softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. Bannon scored two runs. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-5.

Fast start pushes Wisconsin past Iowa softball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 25, 2022

Iowa softball fell in its first Big Ten Conference game of the season on Friday. The Hawkeyes dropped the opening leg of their three-game series against the Wisconsin Badgers, 10-5. Wisconsin built...

Iowa huddles up before their home opener and Big Ten Conference opener 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.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Wisconsin – game one

Grace Smith and Isabella Cervantes March 25, 2022

Wisconsin softball defeated Iowa, 10-5, during the Hawkeyes' home opener at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday. Iowa pitcher Denali Loecker started and threw in the circle for 2.1 innings, but was...

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie talks with her players during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Iowa softball to host Wisconsin in Big Ten opener

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 24, 2022

As temperatures rise in Iowa City, Hawkeye softball is returning home to host its first games of the season at Bob Pearl Field. Iowa has been on the road for the first six weeks of the season....

The Iowa Hawkeyes get ready for their game before the Iowa Softball senior game against Illinois on May 16, 2021 at Bob Pearl Field. Iowa defeated Illinois 4-3.

Iowa softball facing stretch of 10 games in seven days

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 10, 2022

Iowa softball’s early season schedule just went from a jog to a sprint. Thanks to a snowstorm that was expected to hit Lawrence, Kansas, late this week, Iowa’s three-game appearance in the Jayhawk...

Iowa utility player Denali Loecker catches the ball for a force out during a softball game between Iowa and Northwestern at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 9-7.

Iowa softball goes 2-1 at Blues City Classic

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter March 6, 2022

Iowa softball won two games this past weekend in Memphis, Tennessee, at the Blues City Classic.  Iowa kicked off its weekend against Indiana State, defeating the Sycamores, 6-1. Senior pitcher...

Iowa utility player Denali Loecker swings at the ball during the Iowa Softball senior game against Illinois on May 16, 2021 at Bob Pearl Field. Iowa defeated Illinois 4-3.

Pitcher Denali Loecker off to strong start for Iowa softball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 3, 2022

Denali Loecker was consistently told that she was not cut out to pitch for a college softball team. So, the Iowa softball sophomore set out to do just that. Loecker took those words to heart and...

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie talks with her players during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Iowa softball head coach Renee Gillispie picks up 900th career win at Spring Games

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter February 27, 2022

Iowa softball played in its third tournament of the season this past weekend, finishing 3-1 at the Spring Games in Leesburg, Florida. The Hawkeyes opened the weekend on Friday, and Iowa took down...

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