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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa’s new head volleyball coach Jim Barnes speaks during a press conference introducing Barnes as head coach at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022. “We’re rebuilding this team and we’re gonna get this team working together. That’s my first goal.”

New Iowa volleyball head coach Jim Barnes ready to begin rebuild of program

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor January 4, 2022

The mileage Jim Barnes has traveled as a head volleyball coach doesn't show on his face. At his introductory press conference Tuesday afternoon in the Feller Club Room at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa...

The main floor is seen during Xtream Arena's opening media tour in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020.

Jim Barnes named head coach of Iowa volleyball

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 28, 2021

Iowa Athletics named Jim Barnes head coach of the University of Iowa Volleyball team Tuesday. Barnes has 24 years of head coaching experience and has amassed a 455-345 career record. Barnes has...

Iowa setter/rightside hitter Courtney Buzzerio jumps to spike the ball during the volleyball game between Iowa and Purdue at Xtream Arena on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Purdue defeated Iowa 3-0.

Iowa volleyball winless in two-match road trip

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 23, 2021

Iowa volleyball ended its two-match road trip without a victory, as the Hawkeyes fell to No. 10 Ohio State on Friday and Indiana on Sunday. Senior outside hitter Courtney Buzzerio finished with...

Iowa rightside hitter Courtney Buzzerio spikes the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Maryland at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Buzzerio recorded 23 kills. The Hawkeyes beat the Terrapins 3-1.

Iowa volleyball set for two-match road trip

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 18, 2021

Iowa volleyball has had a bumpy fall 2021 season. Former Hawkeye starting libero Joslyn Boyer transferred to Wisconsin last May, leaving Iowa without an anchor in the backcourt. Iowa struggled on...

Iowa middle blocker Amiya Jones poses for a portrait with her family and assistant coaches William Tatge and Dave Brown on senior night before the volleyball match against Maryland at Xtream Arena in Coralville, IA on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. The Hawkeyes beat the Terrapins 3-1.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Maryland

Rachel Wagner, Photojournalist November 14, 2021

Rightside hitter Courtney Buzzerio spikes the ball during a volleyball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Indiana Hoosiers at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers 3-1.

Iowa volleyball defeats Maryland, 3-1

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 14, 2021

Iowa volleyball defeated Maryland, 3-1, on Saturday night in the Hawkeyes’ final home game of the 2021 season. The Hawkeyes also honored their four seniors: Outside hitter Courtney Buzzerio, middle...

Minnesota opposite Stephanie Samedy spikes the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Minnesota at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. The Gophers beat the Hawkeyes 3-0. (

Iowa volleyball swept by No. 8 Minnesota

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 12, 2021

Iowa volleyball lost its thirteenth Big Ten match of the season Thursday at Xtream Arena in Coralville. The Hawkeyes were swept by the No. 8 Minnesota Golden Gophers. The play of Iowa’s service...

Iowa setter Jenna Splitt just misses the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Minnesota at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. The Gophers beat the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Minnesota

Larry Phan, Photojournalist November 12, 2021

Iowa right-side hitter Courtney Buzzerio goes for the kill during a volleyball match at Xtream Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Buzzerio recorded 13 kills in the match. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Iowa volleyball ready for final home matches

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 10, 2021

Iowa volleyball face its last two home matches of 2021 this week. The Hawkeyes will host No. 8 Minnesota and unranked Maryland this week at Xtream Arena in Coralville. Iowa will hold its annual...

Iowa setter Bailey Ortega looks at a referee after a call during a volleyball match between Iowa and No. 4 Wisconsin at Xtream Arena on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Iowa volleyball swept by No. 4 Wisconsin

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 7, 2021

After an emotional win against Indiana on Friday, Iowa volleyball struggled against No. 4 Wisconsin at Xtream Arena in Coralville Saturday. The Badgers dominated the Hawkeyes, picking up a 3-0 victory....

Setter Bailey Ortega sets the ball during a volleyball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and Indiana Hoosiers at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers 3-1.

Iowa volleyball downs Indiana in the wake of Brown’s termination

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 6, 2021

After a turbulent 48-hour stretch, Iowa volleyball picked up its second win against a Big Ten Conference opponent this season. The Hawkeyes downed Indiana, 3-1, at Xtream Arena in Coralville Friday...

Iowa right-side hitter Courtney Buzzerio goes for the kill during a volleyball match at Xtream Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Buzzerio recorded 13 kills in the match. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Iowa volleyball set for homestand against Indiana, No. 4 Wisconsin

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter November 4, 2021

Iowa volleyball lost its first 10 Big Ten matches before the Hawkeyes picked up their first conference win of the season last Friday. The Hawkeyes took down Michigan State in four sets in East Lansing....