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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

Iowa players cheer on Sophie Clark during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Rutgers at the HTRC on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 6-1.

Dodridge, Hawkeyes start 2019-20 off with a bang

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter September 22, 2019

The skies dimming in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday evening were not enough to stop the Hawkeyes from shining. Yesterday evening served as nice cap for a successful weekend for Iowa women’s tennis. Over...

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.

Women’s tennis starts fall season at Gopher Invitational

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter September 18, 2019

The wait for tennis is finally over in Iowa City; Hawkeye tennis is officially back. The Iowa women’s tennis team will make its 2019-20 début today in Minneapolis at the Gopher Invitational. Minnesota...

Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid (right) talks with Danielle Burich during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska at the HTRC on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Cornhuskers, 4-2.

Schmid, Hawkeyes aiming for NCAA Tournament berth in 2019-20

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter September 16, 2019

Oftentimes, shouldering the weight of expectations is difficult. For head coach Sasha Schmid and the Hawkeyes, it is no different. “Last year was probably the best we’ve had as program since 2010,”...

Iowas Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell celebrates a point during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Rutgers at the HTRC on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 6-1.

By the Numbers: Iowa women’s tennis poised to surprise this season

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter September 10, 2019

The Gopher Invite is coming up next weekend, which means Hawkeye tennis is back. The Hawkeye women’s tennis team lead by Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell and company is gearing up for another season....

Iowas Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell celebrates a point during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Rutgers at the HTRC on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 6-1.

Iowa tennis teams success bodes well for next year

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter May 1, 2019

Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams concluded their seasons on high notes with some solid individual achievements. The No. 42 men’s team completed its season with a program-best 14 home victories. Additionally...

Iowas Jason Kerst hits a forehand during a mens tennis match between Iowa and Illinois State at the HTRC on Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 6-1.

Iowa tennis ends Big Tens in quarterfinals

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter April 27, 2019

Neither Iowa tennis team to finished their respective seasons on a win as they both fell in the Big Ten Tournament over the weekend. The No. 42 men’s team, which won four-consecutive matches entering...

Iowas Kareem Allaf hits a forehand during a mens tennis match between Iowa and Illinois State at the HTRC on Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 6-1.

Iowa tennis hopes alive in Big Ten Tournament

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter April 25, 2019

Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams will attempt to keep their postseason hopes alive in each of their first matchups in the Big Ten Tournament. The No. 42 ranked men’s team, the winner of five-consecutive...

Iowa players huddle around Will Davies after his win during a mens tennis match between Iowa and Michigan at the HTRC on Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Wolverines, 4-1.

Iowa tennis preps for Big Ten tourney after wrapping up regular season

Shivansh Ahuja, Photojournalist April 21, 2019

Closing out their regular seasons, the Iowa men’s and women’s tennis teams needed to win and get a little help to improve their positions in the Big Ten Tournament. First, on April 19, the men’s...

Iowas Kareem Allaf hits a backhand during a mens tennis match between Iowa and Ohio State at the HTRC on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-1.

Hawkeye tennis seeks to finish on a high note

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter April 18, 2019

Both the Iowa men’s and women’s tennis teams will attempt to bounce back this weekend after tough losses to Big Ten opponents last week. The women’s team will hit the road one final time after...

Iowa coach Ross Wilson watches Joe Tyler during a tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. The Hawkeyes earned the doubles point but lost the match overall, 5-2.

Iowa tennis looks for mental edge

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter April 16, 2019

When it comes to tennis, there are two main aspects of the game: physical and mental. Having the mental toughness and a strong mentality are what separate the good athletes from the elite ones, especially...

Iowas Kareem Allaf hits a backhand during a mens tennis match between Iowa and Ohio State at the HTRC on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-1.

Hawkeye men’s tennis eyeing end of season run

Shivansh Ahuja, Photojournalist April 16, 2019

Meet Iowa, the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde of college tennis. One week, the Hawkeyes are downing ranked opponents with solid doubles play and an energetic core in singles. The next week, they’re blanked...

Iowas Cloe Ruette (left) high-fives Adorabol Huckleby during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska at the HTRC on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Cornhuskers, 4-2.

Iowa tennis unravels in weekend matchups

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter April 14, 2019

With just three dual matches (Hawkeye men) or two (Hawkeye women) left in the spring season, both of Iowa’s tennis teams failed to pick up momentum this past weekend. The women’s squad came in riding...

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