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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 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...

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 relying on youth to rebuild pitching staff

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter February 6, 2022

Iowa softball compiled a 26-18 record in the 2021 season with the help of their three senior pitchers: Allison Doocy, Lauren Shaw, and Sarah Lehman. The Hawkeyes relied on their three seniors to...

Iowa players lead a chant with fans after a softball game between Iowa and Nebraska on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Bob Pearl Softball Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers  4-1.

Iowa softball coaches back out on recruiting trail

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter July 28, 2021

It has been a busy summer for the Iowa softball coaching staff with in-person recruiting back in full swing. After the NCAA suspended in-person visits for prospective student-athletes and live evaluations...

Iowa wrestling head coach Tom Brands watches a during Iowas dual meet against Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.

Iowa athletics announces contract extensions for nine coaches

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 26, 2021

Iowa athletics extended nine Hawkeye head coaches, the department announced Monday. A number of assistant coaches in several sports also received contract extensions. “It is with great pleasure...

Iowa utility player Sammy Diaz high fives her teammates before the Iowa Softball senior game against Illinois on May 16, 2021 at Bob Pearl Field. Iowa defeated Illinois 4-3.

Hawkeyes capitalize in name, image, likeness as Barstool Athletes

Chloe Peterson, Summer Sports Editor July 13, 2021

Iowa softball sophomore infielder Sammy Diaz has been a Barstool Sports fan for as long as she can remember. So, when Barstool Sports started a new venture of its business — Barstool Athletes,...

Iowa right-hand pitcher Allison Doocy pitches the ball during the Iowa Softball senior game against Illinois on May 16, 2021 at Bob Pearl Field. Iowa defeated Illinois 4-3. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa softball ends senior day with a win and strong performance from Doocy

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor May 16, 2021

With runners on first and second and no outs in the fifth inning, Iowa softball senior Allison Doocy came in as the pitcher in her final game ever at Bob Pearl Field on an overcast Sunday. Replacing...

Iowa pitcher Lauren Shaw is congratulated by teammates after winning a softball game between Iowa and Illinois on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Pearl Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini 7-2.

Iowa softball’s pitching helps decide doubleheader split against Illinois

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor May 15, 2021

Pitching made a big difference for the Iowa softball team for better or worse in Saturday’s doubleheader against Illinois. Iowa won the first game, 7-2, and Illinois won the second game, 9-1, at...

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