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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 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 1, 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 28, 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...

Reghan Coyle spikes 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 seeks to get back on track against Maryland

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 25, 2018

After its loss to Northwestern on Oct. 24, Iowa volleyball stretched its season’s worst losing streak to four matches. It hopes to end the skid with a win against Maryland this weekend in College Park. The...

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.

Hawkeye volleyball struggles in five-set loss to Wildcats

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 24, 2018

After a tough weekend on the road, Iowa volleyball was ready but unable to regain its footing in a Wednesday night match against Northwestern, losing in a long five-set clash. To meet Iowa’s goal...

Iowa's Cali Hoye yells as Iowa scores during a volleyball match against Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the number six ranked Badgers 3-2.

Iowa volleyball looks to break a three-game losing streak

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 23, 2018

Iowa volleyball is hunting for a resurgence after a tough weekend road trip that involved three-set losses to Minnesota and Wisconsin. The squad will face Northwestern at Carver-Hawkeye on Wednesday....

Senior Taylor Louis sends the ball over the net during Iowa volleyball against Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Purdue defeated Iowa 3-2.

No. 3 Minnesota, No. 9 Wisconsin sweep Iowa volleyball

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 21, 2018

Iowa volleyball faced difficult tests on the road this past weekend with matches against No. 3 Minnesota and No. 9 Wisconsin. The Gophers and Badgers proved that they are two of the nation’s most...

Iowa's Molly Kelly celebrates after Iowa scores during a volleyball match against Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the number six ranked Badgers 3-2.

Iowa volleyball faces No. 3 Minnesota, No. 9 Wisconsin in tough weekend slate

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 18, 2018

One of Hawkeye volleyball’s toughest slate of matches comes this weekend on the road. Iowa will take on No. 3 Minnesota this evening, followed by an Oct. 21 rematch against No. 9 Wisconsin. Having...

Iowa volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky answers questions after Iowa's match against Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sept. 23, 2018.

Hawkeye volleyball seeks to break 24-year NCAA Tournament drought

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 17, 2018

The word “rebuild” does not really describe Bond Shymansky’s tenure as head coach of Iowa volleyball. More accurately, Shymansky is attempting to establish a winning culture that has never really...

Freshman Amiya Jones hits the ball during Iowa volleyball against Purdue at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Purdue defeated Iowa 3-2.

Iowa volleyball takes top-25 loss to Boilermakers

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 14, 2018

Carver-Hawkeye was packed for Iowa volleyball’s match against No. 17 Purdue on Oct. 13, giving the program the third-largest crowd in its history. Largely because of the team’s recent success, Iowa...

Iowa's Brie Orr sets the ball during a volleyball match against Wisconsin on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the number six ranked Badgers 3-2.

Hawkeye volleyball eyes Boilermakers

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 11, 2018

Hawkeye volleyball will face another tough task in No. 15 Purdue on Saturday at Carver-Hawkeye. A sweep against Rutgers on Wednesday and a five-set upset victory over Wisconsin on Oct. 6 have given Iowa...

Taylor Louis keeps the ball in play during Iowa's match against Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sept. 23, 2018.

Hawkeye volleyball sweeps Scarlet Knights in New Jersey

Pete Mills, Sports Reporter October 10, 2018

Iowa volleyball traveled across the country for a match against Rutgers on Wednesday night, and it will return to Iowa City with a sweep. Coming off of a big win against top-10 Wisconsin, Iowa was ready...