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 |
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| Founded | 1978 |
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| University | University of Iowa |
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| Head coach | Renee Luers-Gillispie (1st season) |
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| Conference | Big Ten |
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| Location | Iowa City, IA |
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| Home stadium | Bob Pearl Softball Field (Capacity: 1500) |
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| Nickname | Hawkeyes |
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| Colors | Black and gold[1]
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| 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001 |
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| 1989, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 |
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| 2001, 2003 |
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| 1989, 1990, 1997, 2000, 2003 |
Conference championships
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| Season
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Conference
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Record
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Head coach
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| 1989 |
Big Ten Conference |
17–7 |
Gayle Blevins
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| 1990 |
Big Ten Conference |
17–7 |
Gayle Blevins
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| 1997 |
Big Ten Conference |
22–0 |
Gayle Blevins
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| 2000 |
Big Ten Conference |
14–4 |
Gayle Blevins
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| 2003 |
Big Ten Conference |
13–4 |
Gayle Blevins
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Conference tournament championships
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| Name
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Position coached
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Consecutive season at
Iowa in current position
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| Renee Luers-Gillispie |
Head coach |
1st
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| Brian Levin |
Assistant coach |
1st
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| Mandy Gardner |
Assistant coach |
1st
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| Erin Doud Johnson |
Volunteer Assistant Coach |
1st
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| Jessica Ujvari |
Director of Softball Operations |
2nd
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| Reference:[4]
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- Big Ten Player of the Year
- Terri McFarland, 1990
- Karen Jackson, 1991
- Debbie Bilbao, 1997
- Big Ten Pitcher of the Year
- Karen Jackson, 1994
- Kristi Hanks, 2000
- Kristi Hanks, 2001
- Lisa Birocci, 2003
- Big Ten Freshman of the Year
- Terri McFarland, 1989
- Karren Jackson, 1991
- Kari Knopf, 1994
- Jessica Bashor, 2000
- Stacy May, 2003
- Big Ten Coach of the Year
