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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 pitcher Devyn Greer throws a pitch during the first game of a softball doubleheader between Iowa and no. 20 Northwestern on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Wildcats beat the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Iowa softball notebook | Hawkeyes prepare for series against Minnesota and the rest of the regular season

Charlie Fox, Sports Reporter April 20, 2023

Iowa softball finished with a 1-2 record in its series against Maryland from April 14-15. First, the Hawkeyes lost to the Terrapins in a doubleheader, 5-2 and 2-0. In the first matchup, Iowa...

Iowa gathers at the mound 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.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Maryland

Averi Coffee, Photojournalist April 15, 2023

Iowa softball team was defeated by Maryland, 5-2 and 2-0, during a doubleheader at Pearl field in Iowa City on Friday evening. Maryland leads Iowa in the series with one game remaining. Iowa players wore...

Volunteer assistant Erin Doug-Johnson coaches during the second game of a softball doubleheader between Iowa and No. 20 Northwestern at Bob Pearl Softball Fields on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats, 6-5.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Northwestern game three

Rohan Abernathy-Wee, Photojournlist April 2, 2023

Iowa softball played a doubleheader against Northwestern to round out a series of three games at the Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Sunday. The Wildcats took the first game of Sundays doubleheader,...

Iowa catcher Tristin Doster waits for a pitch during the first game of a softball doubleheader between Iowa and no. 20 Northwestern on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The Wildcats beat the Hawkeyes 5-0.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Northwestern game two

Emily Nyberg, Photojournalist April 2, 2023

Iowa softball played the second of three games in a series against Northwestern at the Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Sunday. The Wildcats took the first game of Sundays doubleheader, beating...

Iowa pitcher Breanna Vasquez throws a pitch to Northwestern pitcher Sydney Supple at Bob Pearl Stadium on Saturday, April 1, 2023. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-8.

Photos: Iowa softball Northwestern

Madyson Gomez, Photojournalist April 1, 2023

Iowa softball played their first of three games against the Northwestern Wildcats for the weekend at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Saturday. Iowa fell to Northwestern 3-8. Iowa’s utility...

Nebraska infielder and outfielder Alina Felix prepares to hit the ball during a softball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Felix had one hit.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Nebraska

Cody Blissett, Photojournalist March 28, 2023

Iowa softball opened the season with a doubleheader against Nebraska at Bob Pearl Softball Field in Iowa City on Tuesday. Iowa won the first game, 4-2, while Nebraska won the second match, 3-9. Iowa’s...

Iowa pitcher Breanna Vasquez pitches during a softball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Vasquez had two strikeouts.

Iowa softball splits doubleheader against Nebraska in home opener

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter March 28, 2023

Iowa softball split a doubleheader against Nebraska in its home opener at Bob Pearl Field on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes prevailed over the Huskers in the first game, 3-2, and then dropped the nightcap,...

Iowa pitcher Denali Loecker swings a bat during a softball game between Iowa and Drake at Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Loecker scored a homerun in the sixth inning to put Iowa in the lead. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 3-2.

Iowa softball junior Denali Loecker swinging for the fences

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter March 7, 2023

Iowa softball utility player Denali Loecker has been a force at the plate for the 11-8 Hawkeyes this season. The junior from Ogden, Iowa, is one of the top power-hitting threats in the Big Ten. Loecker...

Iowa pitcher Denali Loecker swings a bat during a softball game between Iowa and Drake at Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Loecker scored a home run in the sixth inning to put Iowa in the lead. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 3-2.

Iowa softball notebook | Hawkeyes split four games at Big Ten/ACC Challenge, prepare for Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 22, 2023

Iowa softball finished with a 2-2 record at the Big Ten/ACC Challenge in Raleigh, North Carolina, from Feb. 17-19. The Hawkeyes took down North Carolina State, 11-2, on Feb. 17 behind the bats of...

Iowa pitcher Breanna Vasquez poses for a portrait during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. (Jerod Ringwald/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa softball notebook | Hawkeyes win four at FAU Classic, prepare for Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 15, 2023

Iowa softball opened its 2023 season with a 4-1 record at the FAU Classic in Boca Raton, Florida, last weekend. The Hawkeyes took down Loyola, 3-1, and Bethune Cookman, 8-0, on Feb. 10 behind the...

Iowa right fielder Nia Carter catches the ball during a softball game between Iowa and Purdue at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Saturday, May 7, 2022. The Hawkeyes beat the Boilermakers, 9-3.

Iowa softball senior Nia Carter prepared to build on impressive junior season

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 12, 2023

Through her first three seasons in Iowa City, Iowa softball’s Nia Carter has missed just one game. When she’s on the diamond, she is one of the Hawkeyes' best players. As a freshman during...

Iowa outfielder Nia Carter poses for a portrait during Iowa Softball Media Day at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The Hawkeyes begin the regular season on Friday, Feb. 10, at the Flordia Atlantic University Paradise Classic.

Iowa softball opens season with pitching improvements, young contributors

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 8, 2023

After a 3-20 record in last season’s Big Ten slate, the Iowa softball program plans to bounce back in 2023. Showcasing a revamped pitching stable and ten incoming freshmen, head coach Renee Gillispie...

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