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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

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Iowa pinch hitter Kalena Burns connects with the ball for a bases clearing triple during a softball game at Pearl Field on Saturday, April 3 during a softball game between Iowa and Indiana. Burns finished the game with five RBIs.The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 8-0 in five innings.

Kalena Burns’ two home runs give Iowa softball victory over Minnesota

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 8, 2022

Iowa softball found its hero in first baseman Kalena Burns as the Hawkeyes defeated Minnesota, 9-8, on Friday at Bob Pearl Field to take the 1-0 series lead over the Golden Gophers. Burns hit two...

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.

Denali Loecker’s go-ahead home run pushes Iowa softball past Drake

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 6, 2022

When Iowa and Drake softball were tied at two runs apiece in the bottom of the sixth inning at Bob Pearl Field, sophomore Denali Loecker swung at the ball in a full count. Loecker’s swing turned...

Iowa third baseman Amber Desana passes to first base during a softball game between Iowa and Drake at Pearl Field in Iowa City, Iowa, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Desana had six assists. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 3-2.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Drake

Grace Smith April 6, 2022

The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 3-2, during a softball game at Pearl Field in Iowa City on Wednesday. Iowa pitcher Denali Loecker hit a home run in the sixth inning, winning Iowa the game. Iowa...

Iowa outfielder Riley Sheehy hits the ball during the Iowa Softball game against Illinois on May 14, 2021 at Bob Pearl Field. Iowa defeated Illinois 3-1.

Iowa softball loses three games to Maryland, drops to 0-6 in Big Ten play

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter April 3, 2022

Iowa softball was swept by Maryland this weekend. The Terrapins beat the Hawkeyes three times at Maryland Softball Stadium in College Park. Iowa was outscored by Maryland, 9-24, on the series. Four...

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie observes action during a softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-5.

Iowa softball to travel to Maryland for three-game series against Terrapins

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter March 31, 2022

Iowa softball started its 2022 campaign with a bang, beating then-No. 24 Liberty, Eastern Kentucky, and Pittsburgh in one weekend. Iowa scored nine runs in its win over Pittsburgh on Feb. 13. The...

Wisconsin pinch runner Eden Dempsey slides into home during a softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Dempsey earned one run. The Badgers beat the Hawkeyes, 13-1.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Wisconsin- game three

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist March 29, 2022

Wisconsin softball defeated Iowa, 13-1, in the second game of a doubleheader at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday. Iowa pitcher Devyn Greer replaced Breanna Vasquez in the second game, pitching for...

Wisconsin second baseman Ellie Hubbard smiles and points to the Wisconsin dugout during a softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Hubbard struck out once. The Badgers beat the Hawkeyes, 9-3.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Wisconsin – game two

Gabby Drees, Photojournalist March 28, 2022

Wisconsin softball defeated Iowa, 9-3, in the first game of a doubleheader at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Iowa pitcher Breanna Vasquez pitched for all seven innings of the...

Iowa right-handed pitcher Breanna Vasquez throws a pitch during a softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. Vasquez threw 102 total pitches. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-5.

Iowa softball drops doubleheader against Wisconsin

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter March 28, 2022

Iowa softball was swept by Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field this weekend. The three-game series was the Hawkeyes’ first against a Big Ten Conference opponent in 2022. Iowa dropped the first game of...

Iowa head coach Renee Gillispie observes action during a softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-5.

Iowa softball emphasizing accountability, fearless play

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 27, 2022

When Iowa softball dropped three of the four games it played from March 13-15, Renee Gillispie knew she needed to take action. So, the head coach of the Hawkeyes decided each member of her team should...

Wisconsin infielder Peyton Bannon slides into home plate during a softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. Bannon scored two runs. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-5.

Fast start pushes Wisconsin past Iowa softball

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 25, 2022

Iowa softball fell in its first Big Ten Conference game of the season on Friday. The Hawkeyes dropped the opening leg of their three-game series against the Wisconsin Badgers, 10-5. Wisconsin built...

Iowa huddles up before their home opener and Big Ten Conference opener softball game between Iowa and Wisconsin at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday, March 25, 2022. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 10-5.

Photos: Iowa softball vs. Wisconsin – game one

Grace Smith and Isabella Cervantes March 25, 2022

Wisconsin softball defeated Iowa, 10-5, during the Hawkeyes' home opener at Bob Pearl Field in Iowa City on Friday. Iowa pitcher Denali Loecker started and threw in the circle for 2.1 innings, but was...

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.

Iowa softball to host Wisconsin in Big Ten opener

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter March 24, 2022

As temperatures rise in Iowa City, Hawkeye softball is returning home to host its first games of the season at Bob Pearl Field. Iowa has been on the road for the first six weeks of the season....

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