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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa first basemen Kaitlyn Mullarkey hits the game winning double during the first game of a double header against Nebraska at Bob Pearl on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. The Hawkeyes took the first game, 4-3, over the Cornhusckers. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Softball drops (and that’s the word) error-filled game to Wildcats

May 5, 2017

By Jess Westendorf [email protected] The Iowa softball team (18-30) dropped the series opener of its weekend series against Northwestern (23-27) on May 5, 5-2, at Pearl Field. At first,...

Iowa catcher Holly Hoffman throws down to second base at Pearl Field on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. The Hawkeyes lost to UNI in a close game 9-8. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Two Hawkeye softball players win conference awards

May 12, 2016

Two Iowa softball players were given Big Ten accolades for the 2016 season: Holly Hoffman and Sammi Gyerman. Hoffman was named second team All-Big Ten, and Gyerman joined the All-Defensive Team. Both awards...

Early blow out sinks softball

Early blow out sinks softball

Although the forecast was 71 degrees, and the Sun shone brightly at Pearl Field on Sunday, it wasn’t a warm end of the season for the Iowa softball team. The Hawkeyes got blown out by Minnesota in...

Penn State infielder Alyssa VanDerveer hits the ball at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, Apr 23, 2016. Iowa defeated the Penn State, 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Bittersweet weekend for softball

The next three games at home will more likely than not be the Iowa softball team’s last of the season. Minnesota will travel to Pearl Field to wrap up the Big Ten regular season with a three-game...

Iowa infield Kaitlyn Mullarkey catches the ball at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, Apr 23, 2016. Iowa defeated the Penn State, 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

One last road rodeo for softball

The Hawkeye softball team will compete in its last road game of the season against Iowa State at 4 p.m. today. Iowa recently just competed on the road against Illinois and finished 0-3 in the series....

Penn State infielder Alyssa VanDerveer hits the ball at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, Apr 23, 2016. Iowa defeated the Penn State, 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Softball determined to enjoy Champaign

April 29, 2016

Iowa will head out on the road to face Illinois. By Mario Williams [email protected] The Iowa softball team has only notched three Big Ten wins, 10 outside conference play. As the Hawks...

Penn State infielder Alyssa VanDerveer hits the ball at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Saturday, Apr 23, 2016. Iowa defeated the Penn State, 4-1. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Knowing each other at 43 feet

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] April 26, 2016

Around three years ago, Shayla Starkenburg was thrown into the bullpen with catcher Holly Hoffman. They didn’t really know each other, but they were expected to learn how to communicate with each...

Iowa third baseman Sarah Kurtz catches an infield pop-up during the Iowa-Wisconsin game at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 17, 2016. The Hawkeyes lost to the Badgers, 3-1. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Tough Penn State faces Hawks

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] April 22, 2016

The Iowa softball team will attempt to upset the No. 3 team in the Big Ten, Penn State, when the Nittany Lions travel to Pearl Field for a three-game series starting tonight. The Hawkeyes, 12-30, 2-12...

Iowa Softball team practices during the media day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016. Iowa opens the season Feb. 12 at the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Tournament in Corpus Christie, Texas. (The Daily Iowan/Peter Kim)

Softball eyes Tigers burning bright

Mario Williams, [email protected] April 19, 2016

After failing to win the rubber match against Wisconsin on Sunday at Pearl Field (3-1), the softball Hawkeyes will have a chance to get the bad taste out of their mouths right away. The team will welcome...

Iowa first baseman Kaitlyn Mullarkey swings the bat during game three of the Iowa-Purdue series at Bob Pearl Field on Sunday, April 3, 2013. The Hawkeyes won over the Boilermakers, 10-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Softball set for Wisconsin

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] April 15, 2016

Fresh off of two-straight home wins, the Iowa softball team (11-29, 1-9 Big Ten) will try to keep the streak alive when Wisconsin (21-16-1, 6-4-1) travels to Iowa City for a three-game weekend series. Iowa...

Iowa catcher Holly Hoffman throws down to second base at Pearl Field on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. The Hawkeyes lost to UNI in a close game 9-8. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Softball rallies late

Mario Williams, [email protected] April 14, 2016

  Junior Kaitlyn Mullarkey stepped up to bat in the bottom of the eighth inning with a lot on her mind. The Hawkeyes were tied with Drake at 7, the bases were loaded with one out, and Mullarkey...

Students and workers walks up the Grand Stair Case of the Iowa State Capitol building during the Hawkeye Caucus in the Capitol building on April 5, 2016. Hawkeyes Caucus day highlights the University of Iowa's accomplishments in Iowa City and around the state once a year at the Capitol building in Des Moines. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Softball to battle Panthers

April 12, 2016

The Iowa softball team will face a tough Northern Iowa team. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] The Iowa women’s softball team will take on Northern Iowa when the Panthers travel...