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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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Hawkeye outside hitter Meghan Buzzerio spikes the ball  against Nebraska in Carver-Hawkeye on Nov. 7. The Hawkeyes lost, 3-0.

Purdue, Indiana final challenges for Iowa volleyball

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 16, 2018

Much is riding on the final two weeks of the regular season for Iowa volleyball. With the team’s final away trip coming this weekend with matches against No. 12 Purdue and Indiana, the Hawkeyes need...

Iowa sophomore Halle Johnston serves during a volleyball match between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018.

Iowa volleyball gets it done on the road

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 12, 2018

Trying to climb out of a rough patch, the Iowa volleyball team needed to get back into the win column in its Nov. 10 match against Michigan State, both for momentum and for retaining a chance for an NCAA...

Taylor Louis tips the ball over the net during Iowa's match against Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on September 23, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 3-1. (Megan Nagorzanski/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye volleyball conquers Spartans on the road

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 11, 2018

After falling victim to two straight sweeps, Iowa volleyball got back into the win column after defeating Michigan State in a four-set bout Saturday. Due to a season-ending injury to standout hitter...

Outside hitter Meghan Buzzerio jumps to block a spike during Iowa's game against Nebraska at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 7, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 0-3.

Hawkeye volleyball looks for season sweep of the Spartans

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 9, 2018

Iowa volleyball is headed to East Lansing for a second meeting with Michigan State on Saturday night. After dropping a match via sweep to Nebraska, Iowa is looking to rebound in the match against Michigan...

Iowa coach Bond Shymansky coaches the team on a timeout during a volleyball match between Iowa and Michigan State on Friday, Sept. 21, 2018.

No. 6 Nebraska sweeps Iowa volleyball at home

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 8, 2018

Iowa volleyball welcomed No. 6 Nebraska to Carver-Hawkeye on Wednesday night, hoping to upset the Big Ten juggernaut and gain some late-season momentum. The Iowa team regained much of its chemistry and...

Penn State freshman Serena Gray serves during a volleyball match between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Hawkeyes were shut out by the Nittany Lions, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball looks to keep building against Nebraska at home

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 7, 2018

Iowa volleyball will try to remain successful in its match against No. 14 Nebraska tonight at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The squad got back in the victory column with a sweep of Rutgers last weekend. This...

Iowa junior Cali Hoye prepares to spike the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Hawkeyes were shut out by the Nittany Lions, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball sweeps Rutgers, gets dominated by No. 7 Penn State

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 5, 2018

A five-match losing streak trailed Iowa volleyball in its weekend matches against Rutgers and No. 7 Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye. The team’s halted the streak in a Nov. 2 sweep of Rutgers. The...

Iowa players dive for the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Penn State on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. The Hawkeyes were shut out by the Nittany Lions, 3-0.

Volleyball falls to No. 7 Penn State

Anna Kayser, Assistant Sports Editor November 3, 2018

After breaking its losing streak on Nov. 2 against Rutgers, Iowa fell in three sets to No. 7 Penn State on Nov. 3. Iowa’s offense started off flat in the first set, and it if wasn’t for the work...

Junior Cali Home serves the ball during the Iowa Volleyball game against Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2018. Northwestern defeated Iowa 3-2.

Iowa volleyball yearns to end losing streak in matches against Penn State and Rutgers

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter November 2, 2018

It is a crucial stretch in the season for Iowa volleyball as it tries to rediscover its identity. The Hawkeyes were on pace for a historic season before an interruption by an untimely five-match losing...

Sophomore Brie Orr (left) and freshman Hannah Clayton jump to block the ball during Iowa volleyball against Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

Iowa volleyball swept by Maryland on the road

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 29, 2018

Iowa volleyball traveled for a match against Maryland, hoping to end its season-long losing streak of four matches. Instead, its struggles deepened as the Terrapins swept the Hawkeyes. Hawkeye standout...