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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 interim head coach Vicki Brown instructs her players 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.

Volleyball returns to Iowa City seeking much-needed win

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter October 17, 2019

Managing an athletic program at the college level is never easy. Iowa volleyball head coach Vicki Brown has undoubtedly learned that fact this season as the team has suffered from many tough losses. Before...

Iowa setter Courtney Buzzerio goes for a kill during a volleyball match between Iowa and Colorado in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, September 6, 2019. The Hawkeyes dropped their season opener to the Buffaloes, 3-0.

Volleyball falls in Columbus

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 17, 2019

It was another close call for Iowa volleyball that ultimately ended in defeat. Although the Hawkeyes were swept Wednesday night, the score card was deceiving. The Hawkeyes lost by a combined seven points...

Iowa setter Courtney Buzzerio 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.

Volleyball looks to recover in road matchup against Ohio State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 15, 2019

It was another difficult weekend for Iowa volleyball. Iowa’s losing streak extended to five games after four and five set losses to Michigan and Michigan State, respectively.  Despite the losses,...

Iowa middle blocker Hannah Clayton spikes 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.

Iowa volleyball drops fourth and fifth-straight at home

Ben Payla, Sports Reporter October 13, 2019

Iowa volleyball competed with Michigan and Michigan State over the weekend but failed to come out of Carver-Hawkeye Arena with a Big Ten victory, extending its losing streak to five-straight.  The...

Iowa’s Brie Orr and Hannah Clayton jump up to block a spike at a volleyball game against Coastal Carolina at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, September 20, 2019. The Chanticleers defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1.

Iowa volleyball dropped by Michigan in four sets

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter October 11, 2019

Pink plastered Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday night as Iowa volleyball faced Michigan. Hawkeye fans, Spirit Squad members, coaches, and players wore pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The cause...

Iowa outside hitter Griere Hughes 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.

Iowa volleyball hosts Wolverines, Spartans at home this weekend

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 10, 2019

After facing three ranked teams in a row — including two in the top 10 — the Iowa volleyball team will have a chance to get back to winning ways this weekend as they face Michigan and Michigan State....

Iowa’s Brie Orr sets the ball over the net during an Iowa vs. Lipscomb volleyball game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday Sept. 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bisons 3-0. Orr had 32 assists during the game.

Orr reaches milestone as volleyball falls to Penn State

Ben Palya, Sports Reporter October 6, 2019

It was a tough weekend in State College, Pennsylvania, for Iowa volleyball, where the Hawkeyes fell in straight sets to the Nittany Lions. Although Iowa was able to keep pace with Penn State early in each...

Iowa setter Courtney Buzzerio 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.

Challenging weekend presents Hawkeye volleyball with an opportunity

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter October 4, 2019

Challenge is a driving force in both athletics and life and often forces people to crumble. However, challenge does occasionally motivate people to succeed. 2019 has presented the Iowa volleyball team...

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.

Hawkeye hot start not enough to defeat No. 7 Gophers

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter October 3, 2019

October is undoubtedly the scariest month of the year. For No. 7 Minnesota volleyball, Oct. 2 was no exception. Carver-Hawkeye Arena nearly proved to be a house of horrors for Minnesota. After dominating...