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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie speaks to members of the media during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Three takeaways | Iowa softball finishes with 6-5 record in Silicon Valley Tournament

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter March 18, 2024

In a week-long series of games in the Silicon Valley Tournament, the Iowa softball team managed to go 6-5. Ending the tournament with four straight wins, the Hawkeyes now sit at 12-10 on the season.  Here...

Iowa infielder Grace Banes practices during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Iowa softball goes 2-2 over weekend in UNF/Jacksonville Tournament

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter February 26, 2024

The Iowa softball team found itself in Florida again this weekend, managing two wins against Jacksonville and losses to Harvard and North Florida. The Hawkeyes are now 6-5 on the year. Game one...

Iowa infielder Devin Bowman and outfielder Echo Mattiello high five after practice during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Iowa softball splits action in “The Spring Games,” looks to improve record in upcoming tournament

Trey Benson, Sports Reporter February 22, 2024

Iowa softball split action last weekend, managing to get a 4-1 win against the Liberty Flames while dropping a game to Southern Illinois, 4-2. The Hawkeyes are now 4-3 overall. In game one, Iowa found...

Iowa infielder Jena Young poses for a portrait during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Iowa softball’s Jena Young focused on maxing potential after stellar high school career

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter February 13, 2024

Jena Young has already worked herself into the starting lineup for Iowa softball in her first collegiate season. Iowa softball head coach Renee Gillispie told reporters last week the Hawkeyes started...

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie poses for a portrait during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Iowa softball notebook | Hawkeyes look to build off last season’s success

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor February 7, 2024

  “Grit.” That's the word Iowa softball head coach Renee Gillispie used to describe the identity of this year's Hawkeye squad. After finishing last season with a National Invitational...

Iowa outfielder Tatianna Roman poses for a portrait  during Iowa softball media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. The Iowa softball team answered questions from media and held an open practice.

Photos: 2024 Iowa women’s softball media day

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist February 7, 2024

The Iowa women’s softball team hosted a media day at Bob Pearl Field on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes answered questions from the press and held an open practice. Iowa will start their season at the...

Iowa infielder Grace Banes hits the ball during a softball game between Iowa and Northern Iowa at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The Panthers defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-2.

Iowa softball completes comeback, takes home National Invitational Softball Championship title

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor May 20, 2023

Iowa softball scored five runs with two outs in the seventh inning to defeat BYU, 9-7, and take home the National Invitational Softball Championship title on Saturday night. Iowa came into the eight-team...

Iowas Nia Carter runs to second base during a softball game between Rutgers and Iowa at the Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 28, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes 5-3.

Offensive powerhouse Nia Carter leaves mark on Iowa softball program

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter May 9, 2023

Whenever Iowa softball head coach Renee Gillispie called upon Nia Carter, she had an answer. In her first collegiate at-bat as a freshman, Carter lifted the Hawkeyes over the East Carolina...

Iowa’s and Northern Iowa’s softball teams high five after a softball game between Iowa and Northern Iowa at Bob Pearl Softball Field on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The Panthers defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-2.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Northern Iowa

Darren Chen, Photojournalist May 4, 2023

The Northern Iowa defeated Iowa, 4-2, at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Wednesday afternoon. Iowa’s record is now, 30-23. Both the University of Northern Iowa and Iowa had 7 hits each. The...

Iowa pitcher Jalen Adams throws the ball during a softball game between Iowa and Maryland at Pearl Field on Sunday, April 14, 2023. Maryland defeated Iowa, 5-2, in the first game and 2-0 in the second.

Iowa softball freshman Jalen Adams follows her mom’s legacy to collegiate softball

Emma Sachs, Sports Reporter May 2, 2023

Freshman Jalen Adams is following in her mother’s footsteps by playing college softball. Adams, a right-handed pitcher, is already making an impact as a Hawkeye. As of May 1, Adams is leading...

Iowa players cheer for Denali Locker as she runs home after hitting a home run during a softball game between Iowa and Rutgers at  Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 28, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes, 5-3.

Iowa softball takes series against Rutgers, celebrates senior class

Emma Sachs, Sports Reporter April 30, 2023

Iowa softball secured its first 30-win season since 2013 with a 9-6 victory over Rutgers during senior day on Sunday afternoon at Bob Pearl Field.  The Hawkeyes fell in the series opener, 5-3,...

Iowas Nia Carter runs to second base during a softball game between Rutgers and Iowa at the Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Friday, April 28, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes 5-3.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Rutgers

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist April 29, 2023

Iowa softball faced off against Rutgers at the Bob Pearl softball field in Iowa City on Friday. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes 5-3. Rutgers got off to an early lead scoring three runs in the...

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