Iowa Hawkeyes softball

The Iowa Hawkeyes softball team represents University of Iowa in NCAA Division I college softball. The team participates in the Big Ten Conference. The Hawkeyes are currently led by head coach Renee Luers-Gillispie. The team plays its home games at Bob Pearl Softball Field located on the university's campus.[2]

Iowa Hawkeyes softball
Founded1978
UniversityUniversity of Iowa
Head coachRenee Luers-Gillispie (1st season)
ConferenceBig Ten
LocationIowa City, IA
Home stadiumBob Pearl Softball Field (Capacity: 1500)
NicknameHawkeyes
ColorsBlack and Gold[1]
         
NCAA WCWS appearances
1995, 1996, 1997, 2001
NCAA Tournament appearances
1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009
Conference Tournament championships
2001, 2003
Conference championships
1989, 1990, 1997, 2000, 2003

History

Coaching history
Years Coach Record %
1978-1980Jane Hagedorn
1981-1987Ginny Parrish
1988-2010Gayle Blevins
2011-2018Marla Looper
2019-PresentRenee Luers-Gillispie

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Championships

Conference Championships
Season Conference Record Head Coach
1989Big Ten Conference17-7Gayle Blevins
1990Big Ten Conference17-7Gayle Blevins
1997Big Ten Conference22-0Gayle Blevins
2000Big Ten Conference14-4Gayle Blevins
2003Big Ten Conference13-4Gayle Blevins

Conference Tournament Championships
Year Conference Tournament Location Head Coach
2001Big Ten ConferenceAnn Arbor, MIGayle Blevins
2003Big Ten ConferenceIowa City, IAGayle Blevins


Coaching staff
Name Position coached Consecutive season at
Iowa in current position
Renee Luers-GillispieHead coach1st
Trena PraterAssistant Coach1st
Rick DillingerAssistant Coach1st
Lori DuncanVolunteer Assistant Coach1st
Keely McMillonDirector of Softball Operations2nd
Brooke RozierStudent Assistant Coach1st
Makenzie IhleStudent Assistant Coach1st
Reference:[4]

References
  1. Iowa Hawkeyes Visual Brand Standards – Iowa Basic Version (PDF). August 28, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  2. "Bob Pearl Softball Field". HawkeyeSports.com. The University of Iowa Athletics. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  3. "Iowa Softball Record Book" (PDF). HawkeyeSports.com. The University of Iowa Athletics. p. 54. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
  4. "Iowa Hawkeyes Softball Roster". HawkeyeSports.com. The University of Iowa Athletics. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
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