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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

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Iowa middle hitter Hannah Whittingstall spikes the ball during a women’s volleyball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.  The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes in a sweep 3-0.

Iowa volleyball swept by Minnesota

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 24, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team battled rival Minnesota hard, but ultimately fell in three straight sets against the Golden Gophers on Saturday. The game was the first of a three-game road trip to close out the...

Nebraska players huddle during a volleyball match between Iowa and Nebraska at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. The Cornhuskers defeated the Hawkeyes in a 3-0 sweep.

Photos: Iowa Volleyball vs. Nebraska

Lily Barriball and Wyatt Goodale November 21, 2024

The No.2 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes 3-0 at the Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday for their final home meet of the season. Harper Murray had 11 kills and seven digs for...

Iowa's Hannah Whittingstall hits during a volleyball game between Iowa and Michigan State Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. The Spartans defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Iowa volleyball swept by rival Nebraska in final home match of season

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 20, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team fought hard but was ultimately outmatched by Nebraska at Xtream Arena on Wednesday. The No. 2 Cornhuskers won three consecutive sets over the Hawkeyes in Coralville to close out...

Dominique Phills hammers the ball towards opposing blockers during a volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Thursday Sept. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes 3-2. Phills scored 18 points against the Coyotes.

Q&A | Iowa volleyball hitter Dominique Phills talks university, role models, and favorite movies

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 19, 2024

The Daily Iowan: What was your favorite subject or class you took in high school? Dominique Phills: My favorite class I took was criminal justice because there were a lot of fun activities like...

Iowa middle hitter Gracie Gibson spikes the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Indiana at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Thursday, Nov, 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers in a sweep 3-0.

Iowa volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes sweep Indiana, fall to Michigan State

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 17, 2024

The Iowa women’s volleyball team broke even in Big Ten contests this week, sweeping Indiana on Thursday and falling in three sets to Michigan State on Sunday. The split leaves Iowa 10-18 overall and...

Hawkeyes celebrate after a point during a volleyball match between Iowa and Indiana at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Thursday, Nov, 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers in a sweep 3-0.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Indiana

Talan Nelson, Photojournalist November 15, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, 3-1, at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Thursday. Iowa's Malu Garcia led with 13 kills throughout the three sets. Alyssa Worden and Hannah Whittingstall...

Alyssa Worden digs the ball during an Iowa Women’s Volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1, 25-21, 25-21, 25-27, and 25-13.

Iowa women’s volleyball finds offense, opportunity in first-year Alyssa Worden

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 12, 2024

It’s been an up-and-down 2024-25 season for the Iowa women’s volleyball team, but they may have found an offensive spark with first-year outside hitter Alyssa Worden.  Worden redshirted last...

Iowa hitters Hannah Whittingstall and Malu Garcia block a hit during an Iowa Women’s Volleyball game against Northwestern on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. The Hawkeyes fell to the Wildcats, 3-1.

Iowa volleyball drops consecutive games to Wisconsin, Northwestern

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 10, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team lost consecutive contests to Wisconsin and Northwestern on Friday and Sunday, respectively. The Hawkeyes were swept by the Badgers on the road in Madison, then returned home and...

Head coach Jim Barnes rally his team during a volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sept. 19. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes 3-2. Jim Barnes is the Hawks 11th head coach in program history.

Jim Barnes providing strong leadership, motivation for Iowa volleyball

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 5, 2024

Through the ups and downs, the Iowa volleyball team has found consistent leadership and support through third-year head coach Jim Barnes, whose career has a history of building humble programs into...

Alyssa Worden digs the ball during an Iowa Women’s Volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1, 25-21, 25-21, 25-27, and 25-13.

Iowa volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes drop tough matches to Ohio State, Penn State

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter November 1, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team dropped back-to-back road contests against Ohio State and Penn State on Thursday and Friday. The defeats leave Iowa at 9-15 overall and 3-9 in Big Ten play.  The Hawkeyes opened...

Jaimie Marquardt fights off a serve during an Iowa Women’s Volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1, 25-21, 25-21, 25-27, and 25-13.

Iowa volleyball falls to Illinois, 3-1

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter October 27, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team came up short against Illinois across four sets of competition on Sunday, falling 3-1.  Fourth-year Michelle Urquhart led the Hawkeyes offensively with a career high of...

Brooke Mosher attempts to pancake save the ball during an Iowa Women’s Volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1, 25-21, 25-21, 25-27, and 25-13.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Illinois

Talan Nelson, Photojournalist October 27, 2024

On Sunday, the Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 3-1, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. The Illini looked to be the dominant team in the match, winning the first two sets 25-21...