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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 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 5, 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...

Iowa outfielder Nia Carter runs to third base and cheers as teammate Grace Banes hits a 2-run home run during the Iowa Softball senior game against Illinois on May 16, 2021 at Bob Pearl Field. Iowa defeated Illinois 4-3.

Iowa softball looking to make fewer mistakes on four-game road trip

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 24, 2022

The Iowa softball team is heading to Leesburg, Florida, this week for a slate of four spring games. The Hawkeyes will face the North Florida Ospreys and Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Friday. Then,...

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 wins three games at Torero Classic

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter February 20, 2022

Iowa softball moved to 6-3 on the season after a weekend of games at the Torero Classic in San Diego. Iowa opened the weekend taking on South Dakota State on Friday. The Hawkeyes defeated the Jackrabbits,...

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 set for Torero Classic in San Diego

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 17, 2022

After four games to open the 2022 season, Iowa softball head coach Renee Gillispie is confident in her lineup. The Hawkeyes went 3-1 in their opening weekend at the Northern Lights, Southern Nights...

Nebraska catcher Anni Raley runs to first base as Iowa utility player Denali Loecker gets her out during the Iowa softball game v. Nebraska at Pearl Field on Saturday, May 8, 2021. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 4-0.

Iowa softball goes 3-1 at Northern Lights, Southern Nights Invitational

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter February 13, 2022

Iowa softball kicked off its 2022 campaign in Leesburg, Florida, this weekend, playing in the Northern Lights, Southern Nights Invitational. Iowa played four games over the span of three days, finishing...

Iowa utility player Denali Loecker prepares for a catch during a softball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Pearl Field on Friday, May 7, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 1-0.

Iowa softball to open season at Northern Lights, Southern Nights Invitational

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 10, 2022

Iowa softball head coach Renee Gillispie says confidence will be key during the Hawkeyes’ opening weekend in Florida. The Hawkeyes have just six upperclassmen on their roster for the 2022 season...

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.

Hitting a point of emphasis for Iowa softball in 2022

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter February 8, 2022

After a 26-18 2021 season, the Iowa softball team is setting loftier goals for 2022. Hawkeye head coach Renee Gillispie isn’t afraid to talk about her team’s objectives, either. “We’ve...