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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Iowas Elise van Heuvelen serves during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Kansas State at HTRC on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats 4-3.

Hawkeye tennis teams preparing for spring in absence of fall seasons

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter September 2, 2020

Almost five months after receiving the news that the rest of their spring season had been canceled, the Iowa men’s and women’s tennis teams will have to wait even longer before they can step on...

Iowa head coach Ross Wilson watches his team play during a mens tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska-Omaha at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mavericks, 6-1.

Four athletes make up the 2020 Iowa men’s tennis recruiting class

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter August 6, 2020

Coming off of a season where the Hawkeye men’s tennis team found itself finishing with the highest ranking in school history, Iowa has brought in four new recruits. Head men’s tennis coach Ross...

Iowas Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell hits a forehand during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Maryland at the HTRC on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 6-1.

Van Heuvelen Treadwell named unanimous All-Big Ten selection

Robert Read, Sports Editor May 20, 2020

Iowa senior Elise van Heuvelen Treadwell has been named a unanimous selection to the women's tennis All-Big Ten team, the conference announced Wednesday. It is her fourth All-Big Ten selection. She...

Iowas Will Davies hits a volley during a mens tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan at the HTRC on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 4-3.

COVID-19 halts Iowa men’s tennis’ successful season

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter April 21, 2020

Iowa’s men’s tennis team was scheduled to face off against the rest of the Big Ten this Thursday through Sunday at the conference championships in Bloomington, Indiana. Most likely, the Hawkeyes...

Players prepare to take the field during the baseball game against Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Spring-sport athletes to receive extra year of eligibility, winter-sport athletes denied

Pete Ruden, Pregame Editor March 30, 2020

It's been a tough and unprecedented time for student-athletes who compete at the Division I level. On Monday, some received some good news while others did not. The NCAA Division I Council approved...

Fans leave the game after the mens basketball game against Western Carolina at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, December 18, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Catamounts 78-60.

NCAA postseason events, Big Ten events canceled

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 12, 2020

March 12, 2020 is a day sports fans will not soon forget. The sports world seemed to stop spinning Thursday afternoon as NCAA announced that it would not conduct any of its postseason championships,...

University of Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta dresses Faculty Senate members during a Faculty Senate meeting on Oct. 29, 2019.

Big Ten to conduct winter and spring sporting events without fans

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2020

The Big Ten Conference announced Wednesday evening that fans will not be granted entry to any of its remaining 2020 winter or spring events. Those granted access include student-athletes, coaches,...

Iowas Will Davies hits a forehand during a mens tennis match between Iowa and VCU on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020.

Davies elevates Hawkeyes to undefeated weekend

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 9, 2020

Hawkeye men’s tennis is loaded with nationally-ranked talent this season. Comprised of Will Davies and Oliver Okonkwo, Iowa houses the No. 12 doubles team in the nation. In addition, Iowa also...

Iowas Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell hits a forehand during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Maryland at the HTRC on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 6-1.

Iowa tennis to compete in three weekend matches

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 5, 2020

After the men’s tennis team opened Big Ten play with a resounding 5-2 win over the rival Cornhuskers Feb. 29 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center, the Iowa women get their first taste of the...

Iowas Jason Kerst hits a backhand during a mens tennis match between Iowa and Texas Tech at the HTRC on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. The Red Raiders defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-3.

Men’s tennis defeats Nebraska to cap tennis’ 3-1 weekend

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter March 1, 2020

Hawkeye senior Jason Kerst plays a style of tennis that lends itself to long points — which leads to long games, long sets, and recently, long matches. His abbreviated three-set loss to Patrick...

Iowas Kareem Allaf winds up to return the ball during a match against Wichita State University on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Hawkeyes defeated the Shockers, 4-2.

Iowa tennis to compete in three home matches this weekend

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 27, 2020

After the Hawkeye women’s tennis team defeated DePaul and Kansas State last weekend in Iowa City, the team is riding high into its two matches this weekend — both against in-state rivals. The...

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