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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

Head coach Vicki Brown is seen smiling during the volleyball match between Iowa and Ball State on Friday, Sept 10, 2021. The Cardinals defeated the Hawkeyes 3-2.

Vicki Brown dismissed as head coach of Iowa volleyball

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor November 4, 2021

The Vicki Brown era of Iowa volleyball has come to a close. Per a Thursday Iowa Athletics release, Hawkeye head volleyball coach Vicki Brown has been terminated, without cause. “We appreciate...

Iowa setter Bailey Ortega sets the ball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Illinois at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 3-2.

Iowa volleyball picks up first Big Ten Conference win of 2021 season

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 31, 2021

Iowa volleyball defeated Michigan State on Friday night, snapping a 12-match losing streak. The match also marked the Hawkeyes’ first win against a Big Ten opponent this season. Iowa put together...

Iowa Volleyball Head Coach Vicki Brown waits for the third set of the match between the University of Iowa and Ohio State University at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, November 29, 2019. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1.

Iowa volleyball set for back-to-back road games in Michigan

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 28, 2021

Iowa volleyball has already been swept by both Michigan State and Michigan this season. The Hawkeyes played both Great Lakes State teams back-to-back Oct. 1-2. Now, Iowa will travel north to take...

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

Iowa volleyball falls to Northwestern

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 24, 2021

Iowa volleyball fell to Northwestern, 3-1, on Saturday at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois, for its 12th consecutive loss. But the Hawkeyes avoided the sweep, winning their first set in eight...

Iowa outside hitter Addie VanderWeide 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 swept by No. 9 Nebraska

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 21, 2021

More than 2,000 fans filed into Xtream Arena to watch the University of Iowa volleyball team square off with No. 9 Nebraska Wednesday night. Though, many of the fans in attendance weren’t clad...

Iowa outside hitter Addie VanderWeide bumps 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 to face No. 9 Nebraska, Northwestern

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 20, 2021

On Sept. 25, Iowa volleyball was swept by Nebraska in Lincoln. Since then, the Hawkeyes haven’t won a single set in their last seven matches. The Hawkeyes were simply overpowered by the Cornhuskers...

Iowa outside hitter Addie VanderWeide sends the ball over the net during a volleyball game between Iowa and Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Michigan defeated Iowa 3-0.

Iowa volleyball swept by Northwestern

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 17, 2021

Iowa volleyball’s losing streak moved to 10 matches when the Hawkeyes were swept by Northwestern on Saturday night. Iowa has not won a set in seven-straight matches, as offensive and defensive...

Iowa right side Courtney Buzzerio spikes the ball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Illinois at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. The Fighting Illini defeated the Hawkeyes with a score of 3-2.

Iowa volleyball swept by Illinois

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 13, 2021

Iowa volleyball’s quest for its first Big Ten win of the season continues to be an uphill battle. The Hawkeyes were swept by Illinois on Wednesday in Champaign, Illinois, extending their losing...

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

Switching surfaces: How Xtream Arena’s floor changes during hockey season

Isaac Goffin, Sports Reporter October 13, 2021

From volleyball to hockey and wrestling to concerts, Xtream Arena in Coralville can host a variety of different activities on its floor. Occasionally, the staff at the venue must switch from ice to...

Michigan State outside hitter Biamba Kabengele hits the ball towards Iowa middle back Hannah Clayton and right side Courtney Buzzerio during a volleyball game between Iowa and Michigan State at the Carver Hawkeye Arena on Oct. 1, 2021. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 3 sets to 0.

Iowa volleyball set for two Big Ten foes

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 12, 2021

Iowa volleyball will travel to Champaign this week to face off against Illinois for the second time this season. The Hawkeyes first played Illinois Sept. 22 in their Big Ten opener, falling in five...

Iowa setter Bailey Ortega bumps 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 swept by No. 6 Purdue

Dawson Moore, Sports Reporter October 10, 2021

Iowa volleyball extended its losing streak to eight matches Saturday night after the Hawkeyes were swept by No. 6 Purdue. The Hawkeyes have been swept in five consecutive matches and have yet to...

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.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs Purdue

Casey Stone, Photojournalist October 9, 2021