Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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

Stagnant offense dooms Iowa softball in loss to Nebraska

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter May 8, 2021

Iowa softball’s offense was dormant Saturday afternoon, as the Hawkeyes dropped the second game of the weekend, 4-0, to Nebraska. Through 14 innings in two games against Nebraska this weekend,...

Iowa short stop Grace Banes throws out a runner during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Iowa softball makes multiple errors in loss to Nebraska

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor May 8, 2021

The Iowa softball team struggled defensively Saturday as the Hawkeyes committed four errors against Nebraska in a 4-0 loss at Pearl Field. Senior Lauren Shaw, the left-handed starting pitcher, threw...

Iowa utility player Brylee Klosterman hits the ball during a softball game against Nebraska on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Pearl Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 1-0.

Defense seals Iowa softball’s 1-0 win over Nebraska

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter May 7, 2021

At the top of the seventh inning at Bob Pearl Field Friday afternoon, Iowa softball was hanging on to a one-run lead. And Nebraska was threatening, with one out and a runner on second base. Then,...

Iowa right handed pitcher Allison Doocy throws the ball during a softball game against Nebraska on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Pearl Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskers, 1-0.

A doozy for Doocy: pitcher allows one hit in Iowa softball’s win over Nebraska

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor May 7, 2021

It was a speedy game of softball for the Hawkeyes Friday in the first game of a weekend matchup with Nebraska.  And that 1-0 win for the Hawkeyes — in a game that lasted just one-and-a-half hours...

Iowa infielder, Kalena Burns, attempts to hit the ball during the Iowa softball game v. Northwestern at Pearl Field on Friday, April 16, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 7-0. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa softball set for four-game series with Nebraska

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor May 6, 2021

After a rocky stretch in the middle of the season, sophomore designated player Kalena Burns has found her fire at the plate. During Iowa softball’s series sweep of Rutgers in New Jersey April...

Iowa’s Allison Doocy pitches 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.

By the numbers: Iowa softball

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor May 4, 2021

Through 36 games in 2021, Iowa softball has posted a 20-16 overall record — good for a share of fifth place in the Big Ten Conference standings. With eight games remaining on the Hawkeyes’ schedule,...

Iowa pitcher Allison Doocy throws a pitch with a runner on first during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Doocy throws no-hitter, Iowa softball sweeps Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter May 2, 2021

Senior pitcher Allison Doocy etched her name into the history books on Sunday afternoon in Piscataway, New Jersey, as she threw Iowa softball’s 18th program no-hitter. In a five-inning game that...

Iowa utility player Brylee Klosterman swings at a pitch during the Iowa Softball game against Northwestern on April 17, 2021 at Bob Pearl Field. Northwestern defeated Iowa 7-4. (Casey Stone/The Daily Iowan)

Klosterman, Iowa softball swing into weekend series against Rutgers

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 29, 2021

Ahead of Iowa softball’s series with Rutgers this weekend, Hawkeye freshman Brylee Klosterman has settled into her role at the top of the Iowa lineup. Klosterman began the 2021 season hitting...

Iowa utility player Denali Loecker steps on the base to get Northwestern’s pitcher/utility player Morgan Newport out during the Iowa Softball game against Northwestern on April 17, 2021 at Bob Pearl Field. Northwestern defeated Iowa 7-4.

Iowa softball loses series to Minnesota

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 25, 2021

For the third weekend in a row, Iowa softball went 1-3, this time against No. 24 Minnesota in Minneapolis. The Hawkeyes lost Friday’s game, 3-0, won the first Saturday game, 3-1, lost the second...

Iowa catcher Lindy Milkowski searches for a loose ball during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Sunday, April 4th. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 2-1 in extra innings.

Iowa softball travels to Minnesota in search of upset victory

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 22, 2021

This weekend, Iowa softball will travel to Minneapolis to take on one of the Big Ten Conference’s best teams in a four-game series. The 15-13 Hawkeyes will take on the 22-6 Golden Gophers at Jane...

Iowa pitcher, Lauren Shaw, pitches the ball during the Iowa softball game v. Northwestern at Pearl Field on Friday, April 16, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 7-0. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Shaw shines in first full season on the mound for Iowa softball

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 20, 2021

After every out she gets on the mound, senior pitcher Lauren Shaw swipes her hand across her forehead toward first base. It’s a tradition she has with freshman catcher Lindy Milkowski, who mirrors...

Iowa utility player Lindy Milkowski watches the ball at bat during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Friday, April 2. After nine innings of play, the Hoosiers defeated the Hawkeyes 4-1.

Milkowski hits grand slam in Iowa softball’s 5-2 victory

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 18, 2021

Iowa softball had failed to get a home run in the first three games of its series against Northwestern, but the Hawkeyes got one in the fourth game that proved big. Freshman designated player Lindy...