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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Right side hitter Courtney Buzzerio serves 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.

Nebraska sweeps Iowa volleyball at home

Ben Payla, Sports Reporter November 10, 2019

On Nov. 9, it was an unfamiliar sight for the Iowa volleyball team, as Carver-Hawkeye Arena was filled with a sea of red. The traveling Nebraska fans showed up in droves, creating a raucous atmosphere...

Iowa players huddle together after the volleyball game between Iowa and Rutgers at the Carver Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 2, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the Scarlet Knights, 0-3.

Hawkeyes, Cornhuskers set to clash at Carver

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter November 7, 2019

Adversity is something Iowa volleyball has been forced to familiarize itself with all year. As the season begins to wind down, the difficulties only seem to ratchet up for the Hawkeyes. On Wednesday...

Iowa's Hannah Clayton blocks a spike from Illinois' Ashlyn Fleming during a match University of Illinois on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes lost to the Fighting Illini, who won 3-0. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa volleyball overpowered by Illinois

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter November 6, 2019

Another difficult evening befell Iowa volleyball on Wednesday night. The visiting Illini dispatched the Hawkeyes in three hard-fought sets. The Illini led the game in nearly every statistical category....

Iowa outside hitter Griere Hughes blocks the ball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Rutgers at the Carver Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 2, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the Scarlet Knights, 0-3.

Volleyball looking to bounce back against Illinois

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter November 5, 2019

Saturday night was a reality check for the Hawkeyes. After being swept at home by a Rutgers team with just one win in Big Ten play all season, it was an empty feeling all around. “The most important...

Iowa defensive specialist Halle Johnston dives for the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Washington at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated by the Huskies, 3-1.

Iowa volleyball falls to Penn State, Rutgers

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter November 3, 2019

In volleyball, the most dangerous team is the team that is underestimated. On Saturday evening, the Hawkeyes greatly underestimated the Scarlet Knights. Rutgers came to Carver-Hawkeye Arena sitting...

Iowa rightside hitter Courtney Buzzerio spikes the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Michigan at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, October 11, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated 3-1.

Iowa volleyball faces Penn State, Rutgers at home

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter October 31, 2019

This weekend, Iowa volleyball will be pitted in a quintessential underdog matchup. No. 7 ranked Penn State will come to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the unranked Hawkeyes. “Our fans really enjoy...

Iowa outside hitter Edina Schmidt goes for a kill during a volleyball match between Iowa and Iowa State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, September 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the visiting Cyclones, 3-2.

Schmidt making impact during transition to Iowa City

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 29, 2019

College can be a difficult time for many incoming students, as many are away from home for the first time. Coming all the way from Berlin, Germany, freshman Edina Schmidt has taken the process in stride...

Iowa’s Amiya Jones attempts to block the ball during an Iowa vs. Lipscomb volleyball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday Sept. 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bisons 3-0.

Volleyball splits road series in Indiana

Ben Payla, Sports Reporter October 27, 2019

Beating the same team twice in a season is never an easy accomplishment, let alone in the same week. However, that is exactly what the Hawkeyes did on Saturday night as they won in a tight, five-set match...

Iowa defensive specialist Joslyn Boyer bumps the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Michigan State at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, October 12, 2019. The Hawkeyes were defeated after 5 sets.

Volleyball looks to build off of win against Indiana

Ben Payla, Sports Reporter October 24, 2019

After beating Indiana in four sets on Sunday, the Hawkeyes ended what was a brutal six-game losing streak. With the big win behind them, Iowa must now prepare to face its first ranked opponent in four...

Iowa middle blocker Blythe Rients forces the ball back over the net during the Iowa volleyball game against Indiana on Sunday Oct. 20 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3-1.

Volleyball’s top-25 recruiting class is having desired impact

Ben Payla, Sports Reporter October 23, 2019

For any freshman, hearing your name called on the loudspeaker for the first time can be a dream come true. For several first-year players on Iowa’s volleyball team, that dream has already become a reality. “It’s...

Iowa middle blocker Hannah Clayton and setter Courtney Buzzerio reach for the ball during the Iowa volleyball game against Indiana on Sunday Oct. 20 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3-1.

Iowa finds footing with win over Indiana

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter October 20, 2019

The goal for Iowa volleyball for the last three weeks has been to right the ship. Sunday afternoon, it seemed the Hawkeyes’ ship was upgraded from wind power to steam power. After a first-set loss,...