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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa head coach Ross Wilson talks to his player Jonas Larsen during the Iowa-Utah match at the Hawkeye Indoor Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, March 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Utes, 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Tennis teams spring into action

James Geerdes, [email protected] January 19, 2018
The start of the spring season, even with snow on the ground, presents another opportunity for the men’s and women’s tennis teams.
Iowa's Adorabol Huckleby hugs a friend after the match against Penn State at Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, April 9. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Nittany Lions 6-1. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

Tennis thrives in consolation rounds

James Geerdes, [email protected] November 13, 2017

The Iowa women’s tennis team’s fall season came to an end on Sunday in the Florida State All-Conference Showdown in Tallahassee. Five players were sent to Florida to compete: freshmen Danielle...

FILE - Iowa's Josh Silverstein hits the ball back during the Iowa-University of North Dakota game at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Hawks, 7-0. (The Daily Iowan/file)

Looking back at Iowa men’s tennis

James Geerdes, [email protected] November 7, 2017

For a team that finished 10th in the Big Ten last season, Iowa finished its fall season with a glimmer of hope, yet the rest offered little to be excited about. Iowa shone at its final tournament, but...

Iowa's Kareem Allaf returns the ball during the match against Penn State at Klotz Outdoor Tennis Courts on Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

Hawkeyes show depth at the Big Tens

James Geerdes, [email protected] October 30, 2017

Monday concluded the men’s Big Ten Indoor Singles and Doubles Tournament and with it, the men’s fall tennis season. The tournament, hosted by Michigan State, crowned the fall season’s Big Ten...

FILE - Iowa’s Jonas Larsen returns a ball during the Iowa-North Dakota match at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on April 23. Larsen is one of the five returning Hawkeyes heading into the 2017-18 season; the team needs six to compete. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s tennis ends has solid end to fall season

James Geerdes, [email protected] October 30, 2017

The men’s tennis team finished its fall individual season at the Big Ten Singles tournament. The event in East Lansing capped a rocky fall season for the Hawkeyes but showed a strong team after numerous...

Iowa's Kareem Allaf returns a ball during a men's tennis meet against Wisconsin in the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on Sunday, March 5, 2017. The Hawkeyes lost to the Badgers, 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Men’s tennis scrambles into Big Tens

James Geerdes, [email protected] October 27, 2017

The Iowa men’s tennis team will conclude its fall individual competition at the Big Ten Singles and Doubles Tournament at Michigan State’s indoor and outdoor tennis facilities in East Lansing this...

Iowa's Kareem Allaf returns the ball during the match against Penn State at Klotz Outdoor Tennis Courts on Sunday, Apr. 2, 2017. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 4-3. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

Iowa tennis shows progress with tournament wins

James Geerdes, [email protected] October 22, 2017

Both Iowa tennis teams competed at their respective Central Regionals this weekend, seeing ups and downs against the area’s top teams. The full men’s roster traveled to Minneapolis on Oct. 19 and...

Iowa's Kristen Thoms celebrates during the match against Penn State at Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, April 9. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Nittany Lions 6-1. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

All Hawks to swarm Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regionals

October 18, 2017

Both Iowa tennis teams will send their full rosters to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Central Regional Tournaments today. By James Geerdes [email protected] The Hawkeye tennis teams will...

Iowa's Jonas Larsen reacts to a call during an Iowa-Michigan men's tennis match outside at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, April 21, 2017. The No. 16 Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 5-2. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Tennis Hawkeyes wrap up in Notre Dame

October 8, 2017

By James Geerdes [email protected] The Iowa men’s tennis team sent junior Jonas Larson and freshman Piotr Smietana to South Bend, Indiana, this past weekend for the Bobby Bayliss Invitational...

Elise Van Heuvelen celebrates after a point during the match between the Huskers and Hawkeyes at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Saturday, April 22, 2017. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeyes knocked out early in tennis tournament

James Geerdes, [email protected] October 5, 2017

The Iowa men’s and women’s tennis teams competed in two of the biggest tournaments of the fall season this week at the All-American Championships. Tulsa, Oklahoma, held the men’s tournament, and...

Iowa's Josh Silverstein attempts to serve the ball during the Iowa-University of North Dakota game at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Hawks, 7-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Iowa tennis preparing for All-Americans

James Geerdes, [email protected] September 29, 2017

Fall season play resumes for the Hawkeye tennis teams as they play in the All-American Championships this weekend. The men will head to the Michael D. Case Tennis Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to compete...

FILE - In this April 23, 2017 file photo, Iowa's Josh Silverstein attempts to hit the ball during the Iowa-University of North Dakota game at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Hawks, 7-0. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert, file)

Iowa men’s, women’s tennis collect some wins

James Geerdes, [email protected] September 24, 2017

Iowa sent parts of their men’s and women’s squads to the Milwaukee Tennis Classic this past weekend, and they enjoyed a measure of success. Senior Josh Silverstein and sophomore Kareem Allaf...