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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter

Pete Mills is in his second year as a sports reporter with The Daily Iowan. He currently serves as a football reporter, contributing to Pregame on a weekly basis as well as writing features and notebooks for the section. In 2018-19 he covered women’s basketball as it made a run toward a Big Ten Championship.

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University of Iowa softball player Allison Doocy winds up to pitch during a game against Western Illinois University on Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1.

Gillispie gains first conference win

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
March 24, 2019
Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder (top center) gestures in conversation with center Megan Gustafson (bottom center) during the Iowa/Illinois women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, February 14, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Illini, 88-66.

Hawkeye women’s hoops bids farewell to seniors

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2019
Iowa's Aralee Bogar prepares to receive a throw at second during Iowa’s Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State at the Goodman Softball complex in Madison, Wisconsin on Friday, May 11. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes 5-1.

Hawkeye softball faces challenging slate


Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
February 28, 2019
Iowa pitcher Erin Riding throws during a NCAA softball Big Four Classic tournament game at Pearl Field in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. The Panthers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa softball posts undefeated weekend

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
February 24, 2019
Senior Mallory Kilian and junior Alex Rath joke around during the Iowa v Kirkwood softball game at the Pearl Softball Complex in Coralville on Sept. 14, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Kirkwood Eagles 10-6.

Hawkeye softball set for long weekend in Orlando

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2019
Iowa's Allison Doocy delivers a pitch during Iowa's Big Ten tournament game against Ohio State at the Goodman Softball complex in Madison, WI. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buckeyes, 5-1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa softball escapes Orlando with two wins

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2019
Iowa center Megan Gustafson and Iowa forward Hannah Stewart celebrate the win during women's basketball vs. Maryland at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, February 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 86-73.

Hawkeye women claim signature win over Terrapins

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
February 17, 2019
Softball head coach Renee Gillispie talks to the media during Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, February 1, 2019.

Iowa softball charges on in second tournament

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
February 14, 2019
Iowa's Allison Doocy winds up to pitch during a softball game against Des Moines Area Community College on Friday, Sep. 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 8-1.

Hawkeye softball rebuilding with history, community

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2019
Iowa center Megan Gustafson attempts a shot during the Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 72-58.

Hawkeye women look to stay perfect at home

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2019
Iowa's Allison Doocy smiles between innings with her teammates during a softball game against Des Moines Area Community College on Friday, Sep. 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 8-1.

Iowa softball sees first tests of season

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2019
Lorenzo Elion talks to the press for interviews during baseball media day at the Hansen Football Performance Facility on Thursday,   Feb. 5, 2019.

Iowa baseball lineup taking shape

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
February 5, 2019
Softball head coach Renee Gillispie talks to the media during Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, February 1, 2019.

Gillispie set to lead Iowa softball

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
February 4, 2019
Iowa guard Makenzie Meyer attempts a layup during the Iowa/Michigan women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, January 17, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wolverines, 75-61.

Iowa women rebound against Penn State

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
February 3, 2019
Iowa guard Kathleen Doyle gestures at the crowd to get loud during the Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 72-58. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women shine at home

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
January 29, 2019
Iowa center Megan Gustafson attempts a layup during the Iowa/Purdue women's basketball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers, 72-58. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women beat Boilermakers in rematch

Pete Mills, Assistant Sports Editor
January 27, 2019

Connor McCaffery

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
November 26, 2018
Iowa sophomore Halle Johnston serves during a volleyball match between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.

Iowa volleyball gets it done on the road

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2018
UI freshman Joe Wieskamp poses for portrait at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on July 10, 2018.

Joe Wieskamp

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2018

Yes

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2018
Iowa's Brie Orr sets the ball during a volleyball match against Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the number six ranked Badgers 3-2.

Hawkeye volleyball eyes Boilermakers

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
October 11, 2018

Yes

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2018
Iowa's Taylor Louis winds up to spike the ball during a volleyball match against Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the number six ranked Badgers 3-2.

Iowa volleyball stuns No. 6 Wisconsin

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
October 7, 2018
Taylor Louis spikes the ball during Iowa's match against Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on September 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 3-1.

Nebraska volleyball stands tall to Iowa

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2018
Iowa Hawkeye Volleyball player Molly Kelly dives for the ball during a match against the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, Oct. 19, 2017. The Illini defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye volleyball struggles against Illini

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
September 29, 2018
Iowa volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky answers questions after Iowa's match against Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sept. 23, 2018.

Iowa volleyball on track with motto

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
September 25, 2018

Wisconsin

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2018
Courtney Buzzario hits the ball during Iowa's match against Eastern Illinois on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes won the match 3-0.

Iowa volleyball set for Big Ten weekend

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
September 20, 2018
Courtney Buzzario hits the ball during Iowa's match against Eastern Illinois on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes won the match 3-0.

Volleyball gets work done with defense

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2018
Hannah Clayton and Cali Hoye block the ball during Iowa's match against Eastern Illinois on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes won the match 3-0.

Rivalry week continues for Iowa volleyball

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
September 13, 2018
Hannah Clayton and Cali Hoye block the ball during Iowa's match against Eastern Illinois on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes won the match 3-0.

Hawkeye volleyball freshmen filling roles

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
September 12, 2018
Iowa tight end Noah Fant drops a pass during Iowa's game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Tight ends

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter
September 4, 2018
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