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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 catcher Lindy Milkowski attempts to pick off a runner on third after a strike 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.

Milkowski shines in first season with Iowa softball

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 12, 2021

Before last weekend’s series at Wisconsin, Iowa softball catcher Lindy Milkowski said she was willing to help the Hawkeyes in any way she could. On Saturday, Milkowski gave the Hawkeyes the boost...

Iowas Denali Loecker, who plays first base, touches home plate during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. Loecker collected two RBIs.The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Iowa softball drops four-game series with Wisconsin

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 11, 2021

Iowa softball’s goal of sweeping a weekend series in the Big Ten will have to wait at least another week. The Hawkeyes thought they could accomplish the feat against the then 5-15 Wisconsin Badgers...

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.

Iowa softball ready for four-game series in Madison

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 8, 2021

The weekend, Iowa softball will travel to Madison for a four-game series with Wisconsin. The Hawkeyes are currently 13-7 on the season — good for fifth in the Big Ten standings. The Badgers sit...

Iowa first basemen Denali Loecker touches home plate during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. Loecker collected two RBIs.The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Freshman Denali Loecker emerges as Iowa softball’s new two-way threat

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 5, 2021

In 2020-21, freshman Denali Loecker has quickly emerged as one of Iowa softball’s most potent offensive threats. The first baseman currently boasts a .328 batting average through the first 19...

Iowa players and fans celebrate after 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 with 10th inning walk-off single

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 4, 2021

Riley Sheehy made sure Iowa softball finished the weekend with a memorable victory when she stepped up to the plate as there was a runner on third base with two outs in the tenth inning against Indiana. After...

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.

Seventh-inning comeback effort propels Iowa softball over Indiana in extra innings

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 4, 2021

At the bottom of the seventh inning, Iowa softball was down to its last chance as it trailed Indiana, 1-0. Freshman catcher Lindy Milkowski was due up. For some good luck, her mom moved from her...

Iowa pitcher Lauren Shaw winds up to throw during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Shaw went six complete innings but  could not finish the seventh. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 1-0.

Iowa softball pitchers throw shutouts in doubleheader against Indiana

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 3, 2021

Iowa softball knew it had the energy to bounce back Saturday after an extra inning loss to Indiana a day before that did have good pitching from the Hawkeyes. With a doubleheader on a beautiful...

Iowa first basemen Denali Loecker touches home plate during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. Loecker collected two RBIs.The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Freshmen lead the way in Iowa softball doubleheader victories

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 3, 2021

While Iowa softball’s senior pitchers threw a pair of shutouts Saturday afternoon, the Hawkeye freshmen put on a clinic in offense.  Three freshmen hit it out of the park in Saturday’s doubleheader,...

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.

Iowa softball’s offense struggles to score in home opener

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2021

Though Iowa softball got six hits in its home opener against Indiana Friday, the Hawkeyes only put one run across the board in a 4-1 loss that took nine innings. The Hawkeyes had their best inning...

Iowa right-handed pitcher Sarah Lehman pitches 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.

Lehman allows two home runs in ninth, Iowa softball falls in extra innings

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 2, 2021

Iowa softball’s senior pitcher Sarah Lehman looked strong through eight innings. In the ninth, Indiana’s hitters figured her out. After pitching eight innings of one-run ball, the score was...

Pitcher Allison Doocy warms up during the Iowa softball fall opener against Des Moines Area Community College. The Hawkeyes beat the Bears 4-1 in 10 innings.

Iowa softball ready for first home series in two years

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter April 1, 2021

It’s been 698 days since Iowa softball last played a game at Bob Pearl Field. On Friday, that streak will be discontinued, as Iowa softball hits the diamond for its first home series of the 2020-21...

Iowa pitcher Sarah Lehman winds up to pitch during a softball game against Western Illinois on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1.

Iowa softball’s Sarah Lehman impresses in return to mound

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 30, 2021

After COVID-19 and an injury limited her on-field action in 2019-20, Iowa softball senior Sarah Lehman has taken advantage of the opportunities she’s received throughout the early portion of the...

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