Softball

Then-sophomore catcher Bella Norton celebrates on the field April 28, 2019, at Andy Mohr Field. The Hoosiers will begin a six -game series versus Northwestern and Rutgers on Thursday in Leesburg, Florida.

IU softball to play Northwestern, Rutgers in Florida starting Thursday

Mar 10, 2021 1:25 pm

The Hoosiers are 4-2 heading into their second week of competition.

The IU softball team cheers on then-sophomore Grayson Radcliffe on March 17, 2019, after she hit a grand slam against Saint Francis University. The Hoosiers scored two wins against Wisconsin on Saturday, as well as a win and a loss against Minnesota on Sunday.

IU softball goes 4-2 in three weekend double-headers in Leesburg, Florida

Mar 1, 2021 7:38 pm

The Hoosiers finished .667 this weekend after playing Nebraska, Wisconsin and No. 24 Minnesota.

Then-freshman Juvia Davis is greeted March 17, 2019, by her teammates at home plate after hitting a grand slam for the Hoosiers. IU softball starts its 2021 season this weekend in Leesburg, Florida.

IU softball starts season Friday against Nebraska in Florida

Feb 25, 2021 12:25 pm

IU softball has three double-headers this weekend against Nebraska, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Then-sophomore pitcher Tommy Sommer pitches the ball against the University of Louisville on May 14, 2019, at Bart Kaufman Field.

Big Ten reportedly won’t allow nonconference baseball and softball games in 2021

Nov 13, 2020 8:27 pm

IU baseball's first 12 games last season were against nonconference opponents.

Then-sophomore pitcher Emily Goodin pitches against Nebraska in 2018 at Andy Mohr Field. Goodin will return for another season after the NCAA granted spring sports athletes another year of eligibility.

OPINION: 5 Hoosiers who are primed for prolific seasons in the fall

Jul 20, 2020 6:12 pm

These IU athletes have potential to be at the forefront of their teams next season.

Then-senior pitcher Emily Goodin strikes out multiple batters in the span of seven innings March 10 at Andy Mohr Field. Goodin recorded 111 strikeouts, five shutouts and a 1.76 ERA last season.

IU softball's Emily Goodin touted as No. 4 pitcher in nation by D1 Softball

Jul 9, 2020 6:35 pm

Goodin led the Hoosiers in strikeouts and earned run average this season.

The IU and University of Iowa softball teams stand March 26, 2016, at Andy Mohr Field. The IU softball team spread #mightywithmicah on Twitter to welcome new graduate transfer Micah Schroder.

Former Ivy League Player of the Year joins IU softball as transfer

Jun 21, 2020 5:03 pm

Micah Schroder batted .473 during in the 2019 season at Dartmouth.

IU’s women's rowing team smiles June 2, 2019, at Eagle Creek Park. The women's rowing team had 26 members named to the Academic All-Big Ten team.

Hoosier athletes collect All-Big Ten Academic honors

Jun 11, 2020 5:49 pm

Women’s rowing accounted for the most recipients with 26.

The IU softball team awaits then sophomore, now junior Grayson Radcliffe on March 17, 2019, after she hits a grand slam against Saint Francis University. IU softball incoming freshman catcher Grace Lorsung recorded a .485 career batting average with 114 RBI, 121 runs scored and 25 home runs in three seasons for Cathedral High School in Indianapolis.

IU softball rising freshman Grace Lorsung to compete in All-American game

Jun 8, 2020 2:56 pm

Lorsung posted a .485 career average at Cathedral High School.

Senior Gabbi Jenkins runs to first base and was called safe by the umpire March 10 at Andy Mohr Field. IU will compete in The Spring Games Thursday through Saturday in Madeira Beach, Florida.

IU softball to finish tournament play at Spring Games in Madeira Beach, Florida

Mar 11, 2020 7:19 pm

IU will play five games against five different teams.

IU cheers after senior Gabbi Jenkins scores and ends the game in the bottom of the seventh inning. IU defeated Miami University 1-0 in its home opener March 10 at Andy Mohr Field.

IU softball wins home opener in walk-off

Mar 10, 2020 10:01 pm

Senior Emily Goodin had a career-high 14 strikeouts for IU.

Then-junior outfielder Gabbi Jenkins steps up to the plate April 10, 2019, against Purdue. IU will compete against Miami University at 4 p.m. Tuesday at home.

Three things to know about IU softball’s home opener Tuesday

Mar 9, 2020 7:30 pm

IU returns to play at home after 18 away games.

The IU softball team huddles March 16, 2019, before the game against Northwestern. The University of Arizona defeated IU 1-6 March 8.

IU softball wins three of five at Wildcat Invitational in Arizona

Mar 8, 2020 11:39 pm

Redshirt senior Josie Wood threw her first complete game since 2016 against South Dakota.

Then-freshman IU softball outfielder Taylor Lambert gets tagged out at the plate as she attempts to put IU's first points on the board April 18, 2018. IU will compete in the Wildcat Invitational on March 6-8 in Tucson, Arizona.

IU softball faces first challenge of the season at Wildcat Invitational

Mar 4, 2020 5:21 pm

IU will play No. 4 Arizona in its first ranked game of the year.

Then-freshman Juvia Davis is greeted March 17, 2019, by her teammates at home plate after hitting a grand slam for the Hoosiers. IU softball will travel nearly 10,000 miles in its first 26 games this season.

‘Road Warriors’: IU softball to travel 10,000 miles over first 26 games

Feb 26, 2020 12:06 pm

The cold weather forces IU to practice inside and travel south for games.

Then-junior outfielder Gabbi Jenkins steps up to the plate April 10, 2019, during the first game in a doubleheader against Purdue. IU won three of its four games Feb. 21-23 during the Fairfield Crabtree Invitational.

Goodin, offense help IU softball go 3-1 at Fairfield Crabtree Invitational

Feb 24, 2020 11:33 am

Goodin threw every inning for IU and earned her second career no-hitter.

Then-junior, now-senior Emily Goodin pitches the ball April 10, 2019, against Purdue. Goodin will lead the Hoosiers from the circle this year.

Emily Goodin adjusts to new role with IU softball

Feb 23, 2020 5:20 pm

Emily Goodin is ready to lead IU in the dugout and on the field.

Softball Associate Coach Chanda Bell talks to catcher Bella Norton after the third out April 10 during the first game against Purdue. IU will compete in the Fairfield Crabtree Invitational Friday through Sunday in Raleigh, North Carolina.

IU softball looks to improve in Fairfield Crabtree Invitational this weekend

Feb 19, 2020 4:12 pm

The Hoosiers have little history against any other team in the invitational.

IU softball Associate Coach Chanda Bell talks to catcher Bella Norton after the third out April 10, 2019, during the first game against Purdue. IU went 1-3 during the Big Ten/ACC Challenge Feb. 14-16 in Durham, North Carolina.

IU softball struggles to score runs in Big Ten/ACC Challenge

Feb 16, 2020 5:19 pm

IU lost both games against Duke and split two games against Syracuse.

IU softball to play in largest ever Big Ten/ACC challenge

Feb 12, 2020 6:47 pm

IU went 4-0 in the challenge last year.