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 | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| University | University of Iowa |
| Head coach | Renee Luers-Gillispie (1st season) |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Location | Iowa City, IA |
| Home stadium | Bob Pearl Softball Field (Capacity: 1500) |
| Nickname | Hawkeyes |
| Colors | Black 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 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-1980 | Jane Hagedorn | ||
| 1981-1987 | Ginny Parrish | ||
| 1988-2010 | Gayle Blevins | ||
| 2011-2018 | Marla Looper | ||
| 2019-Present | Renee Luers-Gillispie |
Championships
Conference Championships
| Season | Conference | Record | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Big Ten Conference | 17-7 | Gayle Blevins |
| 1990 | Big Ten Conference | 17-7 | Gayle Blevins |
| 1997 | Big Ten Conference | 22-0 | Gayle Blevins |
| 2000 | Big Ten Conference | 14-4 | Gayle Blevins |
| 2003 | Big Ten Conference | 13-4 | Gayle Blevins |
Conference Tournament Championships
| Year | Conference | Tournament Location | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Big Ten Conference | Ann Arbor, MI | Gayle Blevins |
| 2003 | Big Ten Conference | Iowa City, IA | Gayle Blevins |
Coaching staff
| Name | Position coached | Consecutive season at Iowa in current position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renee Luers-Gillispie | Head coach | 1st | |
| Trena Prater | Assistant Coach | 1st | |
| Rick Dillinger | Assistant Coach | 1st | |
| Lori Duncan | Volunteer Assistant Coach | 1st | |
| Keely McMillon | Director of Softball Operations | 2nd | |
| Brooke Rozier | Student Assistant Coach | 1st | |
| Makenzie Ihle | Student Assistant Coach | 1st | |
| Reference:[4] | |||
References
- Iowa Hawkeyes Visual Brand Standards – Iowa Basic Version (PDF). August 28, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
- "Bob Pearl Softball Field". HawkeyeSports.com. The University of Iowa Athletics. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- "Iowa Softball Record Book" (PDF). HawkeyeSports.com. The University of Iowa Athletics. p. 54. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- "Iowa Hawkeyes Softball Roster". HawkeyeSports.com. The University of Iowa Athletics. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
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