DITV: Iowa volleyball continues the same culture 

Last week, coach Bond Shymansky and the team discussed this upcoming season at the annual media day.

Ben Allan Smith

Iowa’s Kelsey O’Neill (11) and Taylin Alm (19) attempt to block a shot from Penn State’s Simone Lee during the match between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes lost to the Nittany Lions 3-0.

Alexis Gore

Bond Shymansky emphasized one thing — true mental toughness. This has become the culture on the Hawkeye volleyball team. Shymansky also added seven new players to the team roster. Iowa will kick off its season-opener in Nashville on Aug. 25 for a matchup against Southern Methodist. Additionally, Big Ten play will begin at Carver-Hawkeye against Michigan State.