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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 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,...

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....