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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's Jess Janota (29) spikes the ball during the match between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes lost to the Nittany Lions 3-0. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball flat, flatter, flattest against No. 1 ranked Penn State

November 9, 2017

The Hawkeyes couldn't put together enough energy to battle against No. 1 Penn State. By Anna Kayser [email protected] The Iowa volleyball team was swept by No. 1 Penn State in a low-intensity...

Iowa's Reghan Coyle and middle blocker Kelsey O'Neill block a spike during an Iowa/Purdue volleyball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

V’ball looks to battle No. 1 team in the nation

November 8, 2017

The Hawkeyes are prepared to put up a fight against No. 1 Penn State in a huge midweek matchup. By Anna Kayser [email protected] Iowa will have to play its best volleyball of the season so far to...

Iowa outside hitter Claire Sheehan hits a ball over the net during an Iowa/Purdue volleyball game in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Intensity and blocking big for volleyball despite tough loss

November 6, 2017

Iowa took on two Big Ten opponents over the weekend in matches that demonstrated intensity and how the team is shaping up. By Anna Kayser [email protected] The Iowa volleyball team split the weekend...

Iowa players celebrate while Indiana misses a save during the Iowa/Indiana volleyball match in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 3-0. (David Haramantas/The Daily Iowan)

Big block leads Hawkeyes to victory

Anna Kayser, [email protected] November 3, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team swept Indiana in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Nov. 3 in a major Big Ten match. Indiana took an early lead in the first set, but a kill by senior middle blocker Jess Janota tied...

Iowa's Annika Olsen prepares to serve the ball during a volleyball match at the Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 3 , 2016. Iowa defeated Oakland 3-0. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Postseason chance entices Iowa volleyball

Anna Kayser, [email protected] November 3, 2017

Hawkeye volleyball will return to Carver-Hawkeye this weekend for the start of a four-match home stand. Iowa will face Indiana at 7 p.m. today, then shift the focus for a match against No. 22 Purdue...

Iowa Hawkeye Volleyball player Jess Janota during a match against the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, Oct. 19, 2017. The Illini defeated the Hawkeyes three sets to two. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball remains confident in where it stands

Anna Kayser, [email protected] November 2, 2017

The Iowa volleyball players are confident about their performance at this point in the season and where they can go from here. The Hawkeyes are 15-10 this season, 4-8 Big Ten, with eight matches still...

Iowa Volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky watches his team during the Iowa/Nebraska volleyball match on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Nebraska defeated Iowa 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

After two losses, some positives remain for Hawkeye volleyball

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 30, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team dropped matches to both Michigan and No. 10 Michigan State this past weekend, making its Big Ten record 4-8 heading into the last month of the season. On Oct. 28, Iowa battled...

Iowa's Brie Orr sets the ball during a match against Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. Iowa defeated Michigan 3 sets to 1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball seeks to regain momentum

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 27, 2017

Iowa volleyball will travel to Michigan this weekend for two major matches against Michigan and No. 10 Michigan State. The Hawkeyes will take on the Wolverines for the second time this season in...

Players battle at the net during the volleyball match between the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and the Northwestern University Wildcats on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats three sets to zero. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball’s lack of finishing leads to weekend split

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 22, 2017

Learning to finish games strong is a weakness that has persisted through the Iowa volleyball season. On Oct. 21, Iowa swept Northwestern in Carver-Hawkeye, rebounding from a tough loss the night...

Iowa Hawkeye volleyball players celebrate the final point of the match against the Northwestern University Wildcats on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Wildcats three sets to zero. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa rebounds, sweeps unranked Big Ten team

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 21, 2017

The Hawkeye volleyball team bounced back from a Oct. 20 loss to sweep Northwestern on Oct. 21 in Carver-Hawkeye. The first set was close, featuring nine ties and seven lead changes. Northwestern...

Iowa Hawkeye Volleyball player Jess Janota spikes the ball during a match against the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, Oct. 19, 2017. The Illini defeated the Hawkeyes three sets to two. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball drops a heartbreaker to unranked opponent

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 21, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team lost to Illinois in five close sets on the evening of Oct. 20. The match featured 39 ties and 18 lead changes. After dropping the first set, 25-23, the Hawkeyes bounced...

Iowa Volleyball head coach Bond Shymansky watches his team during the Iowa/Nebraska volleyball match on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Nebraska defeated Iowa 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa volleyball faces teams in its time zone

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 20, 2017

Iowa volleyball will return home for two matches against mid-conference opponents that will be critical in the long run. The Hawkeyes will face Illinois at 7 p.m. today and Northwestern at 7 p.m. Saturday,...