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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 Outside Hitter Edina Schmidt bumps the ball during the Iowa Volleyball game against Indiana on Feb. 6, 2021 at Xtream Arena. Indiana defeated Iowa 3-2.

Iowa volleyball travels to Columbus in search of first road win of the year

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 11, 2021

After grabbing its first victory of the 2021 season against Indiana at Xtream Arena Feb. 5, Iowa volleyball will look to get its first road win of the year in a two-day doubleheader against Ohio State...

Middle blocker Grace Tubbs follows the ball during the Iowa and Nebraska volleyball game. The Huskers defeated the Hawkeyes in three sets on November 9, 2019, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Tubbs bolsters Iowa volleyball’s team chemistry

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 9, 2021

Iowa volleyball’s Feb. 5 matchup against Indiana was special for the Hawkeyes for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, it was Iowa’s inaugural match at Xtream Arena, and second, it saw the...

Iowa Defensive Specialist Joslyn Boyer dives for the ball during the Iowa Volleyball game against Indiana on Feb. 6, 2021 at Xtream Arena. Indiana defeated Iowa 3-2.

Boyer and Ortega career highs not enough for Iowa volleyball against Indiana

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 6, 2021

The Iowa volleyball team split its two-day doubleheader against Indiana in its first matches in Xtream Arena. The Hawkeyes beat the Hoosiers on Friday, 3-1, and lost in heartbreaking fashion on Saturday,...

Iowa players huddle up after receiving the point volleyball match between Illinois and Iowa on Saturday Jan 23, 2021 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Fighting Illini, 3-1.

Hannah Clayton leads Iowa volleyball to its first win of the season

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 5, 2021

Friday’s match for the Iowa volleyball team was a night of firsts. The first match at Xtream Arena, the first win of the 2021 season, and the first time Hannah Clayton has tallied 13 kills in a match.  The...

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

Hawkeyes set for first match at Xtream Arena

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 4, 2021

The Iowa volleyball team will begin writing a new chapter of its history this Friday, as it looks to get its first win of the 2021 season in its first game at its new home, Xtream Arena. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa outside hitter Audrey Black and Iowa setter Bailey Ortega high five one another during the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

Black, Lowry, and Ortega set to lead a talented group of freshmen for Iowa volleyball

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter February 2, 2021

Youth is the theme for the Iowa volleyball team this season, as the Hawkeyes carry a roster with no seniors, four juniors, six sophomores, and six freshmen. With Courtney Buzzerio playing an expanded...

Iowa outside hitter Audrey Black and Iowa setter Bailey Ortega high five one another during the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

Hawkeyes struggle in West Lafayette

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter January 31, 2021

After a weekend doubleheader with Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana, Iowa volleyball is still searching for its first win of the season. The No. 13 Boilermakers overpowered the Hawkeyes both offensively...

Teammates huddle up during a timeout at the volleyball game against Illinois on Saturday Jan. 23, 2020, at Carver Hawkeye Arena. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Fighting Illini, 3-1.

Hawkeye volleyball hits the road for doubleheader with Purdue

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter January 28, 2021

Coming off of two four-set losses to Illinois last weekend, Iowa volleyball will hit the road this weekend for a doubleheader against Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana. Like the Hawkeyes, the Boilermakers...

Kyndra Hansen spikes the ball toward Illinois during the volleyball match between Illinois and Iowa on Saturday Jan 23, 2021, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois beat the Hawkeyes 3:1.

Iowa volleyball relying on new faces to fill holes left by senior opt-outs

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter January 26, 2021

The Iowa volleyball team had a very young roster during the 2019 season, boasting just two seniors – neither of which saw much time on the floor. This season looked like it would be a different...

Iowa Outside Hitter Audrey Black hits the ball over the net during the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

Iowa volleyball drops second straight match to Illinois in last match at Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 23, 2021

In its last game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Iowa volleyball team lost its second straight match to Illinois, 3-1, on Saturday. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini in a similar fashion, 3-1,...

Iowa Defensive Specialist Maggie Slagle dives for the ball during the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

Iowa volleyball drops first match of the season to Illinois

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter January 22, 2021

After 419 days without a game, Iowa volleyball returned to the court for one last weekend at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. In their first match of the season, the Hawkeyes fell, 3-1, to the Fighting Illini. Iowa...

Iowa players celebrate a point during a volleyball match between the University of Iowa and University of Maryland at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, November 30, 2019.  The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 3-1.

Hawkeye volleyball looking forward to spring start

Will Fineman, Sports Reporter January 19, 2021

The Iowa women’s volleyball team will return to the court for the first time since November of 2019 this Friday. The Hawkeyes finished 11th in the Big Ten Conference last year with a 10-21 record...

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