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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 Oliver Okonkwo hits a serve 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 heads toward final push

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter April 11, 2019

Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams desperately need to gain separation in the Big Ten standings ahead of the Big Ten Championships on April 25. Although the men’s squad upset Penn State (5-2)...

Iowas Oliver Okonkwo hits a forehand 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.

Iowa tennis gains momentum in Big Ten

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter April 7, 2019

Both the Iowa men’s and women’s tennis teams gained major momentum with huge victories over Big Ten foes. The Hawkeye men toppled Penn State and lost to Ohio State, while the women beat Rutgers...

Players rest during a changeover during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Indiana at the HTRC on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 4-3.

Hawkeye tennis seeks to make strong push in Big Ten

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter April 4, 2019

Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams continue their long stretch of Big Ten dual matches this weekend. The women’s squad is set to host Rutgers and Maryland, and the men’s team is scheduled...

Iowas Michelle Bacalla hits a forehand during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Indiana at the HTRC on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 4-3.

Iowa women’s tennis turns season around with big wins

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 31, 2019

The Iowa men’s and women’s tennis teams had their roles reversed over the weekend. The men’s team battled and lost on the road, while the women’s squad grabbed a pair of desperately-needed wins...

Iowa coach Ross Wilson watches his team during a mens tennis match between Iowa and Marquette on Saturday, January 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes swept the Golden Eagles, 7-0.

Iowa tennis teams enter Big Ten weekend in different positions

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 28, 2019

Both the Iowa tennis teams are set to get back into Big Ten play this weekend, with the men’s team hitting the road to face Northwestern and Illinois and the women’s squad seeking to get its first...

Will Davies hits the ball during the Mens tennis match against University of Miami at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Feb. 8, 2019. Davies lost his singles match against Miamis William Grattan-Smith. Miami defeated Iowa 4-1. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s tennis trending toward success

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 27, 2019

So far this season, the Iowa men’s tennis team has accomplished things that only a few other Hawkeye teams have done in the past. From Kareem Allaf winning an Central Regional singles title to defeating...

Will Davies dives to save the ball during mens tennis against the University of Nebraska Omaha at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Feb. 15, 2019. The hawkeyes defeated Omaha 5-2. Davies and his doubles partner Oliver Okonkwo lost their match.

Iowa tennis teams produce different results in Big Ten openers

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 24, 2019

The Iowa men’s tennis team seems to be in peak form as it gets ready for the final stretch of the season. This past weekend, the Hawkeyes continued their Big Ten play and picked up wins against No. 18...

Iowas Samantha Mannix hits a serve during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Penn State at the HTRC on Sunday, February 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the Nittany Lions, 4-3.

Hawkeye tennis continues midseason struggles

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 12, 2019

Iowa tennis has seemingly taken a turn for the worst. Early on this season, the women’s tennis team (8-5) looked it was on its way to becoming ranked by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association after...

Iowas Joe Tyler hits a forehand during a mens tennis matchup between Iowa and Butler on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 5-2.

Hawkeye tennis sweeps Drake, Nebraska

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 10, 2019

With the match tied at 3, the entire Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex crowd stood as Hawkeye sophomore Joe Tyler battled Barny Thorold for the decisive match point. Up one set to none, Tyler was...

Kareem Allaf volleys the ball during the mens tennis match against University of Miami at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Feb. 8, 2019. Allaf and his partner Jonas Larsen lost their doubles match 6-4. Miami defeated Iowa 4-1.

Hawkeye tennis looks for production from No. 1 players in weekend matches

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 7, 2019

Both Iowa tennis teams will head into the weekend with a focus on getting ahead early. The men’s team enters on its first losing streak of the season. The Hawks have recently lost to both Cornell...

Iowas Samantha Mannix prepares to serve during a womens tennis matchup between Iowa and Iowa State at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, February 8, 2019.

By the numbers: Iowa women’s tennis’ losing streak

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 6, 2019

The Iowa women’s tennis team is getting closer to the midseason. So far, it’s been a tale of two seasons. The Hawkeyes started with one of their best streaks in program history, going undefeated...

Iowas Sophie Clark hits a forehand during a womens tennis match between Iowa and Penn State at the HTRC on Sunday, February 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the Nittany Lions, 4-3.

Hawkeye tennis suffers first losing streak of season

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 3, 2019

Iowa tennis had yet another weekend to forget after getting dismantled by ranked opponents on the road. The women’s team (7-3) dropped its third contest in a row, this time to No. 37 Kansas State...

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