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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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

Really the volleyball spark

October 19, 2017

Jess Janota is the main fire-starter for the team both in team dynamic and offensive effort. By Anna Kayser [email protected] Senior middle blocker Jess Janota not only brings a dominant offensive...

Iowa's Brie Orr, Jess Janota, and Taylor Louis prepare for 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)

Iowa’s volleyball intensity falters

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 16, 2017

Iowa was swept by No. 6 Minnesota for the second time this season in its first Big Ten rematch. The Hawkeyes fought the Gophers point-for-point in the first set, which featured nine ties and four lead...

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

Iowa volleyball wants second shot at Golden Gophers

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 13, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team will travel to Minnesota this weekend to take on the Gophers for the second time this season on Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. After sweeping Purdue on Oct. 11, Minnesota is ranked No....

Brie Orr sets the ball up for a spike. Hawkeyes defeat the Huskies in volleyball winning the first three games. The game against Northern Illinois University took place at Carver Hawkeye Arena on September 9, 2017. (Ashley Morris/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball chalks up another conference W

October 12, 2017

Iowa beat Indiana 3-1 on Wednesday in a midweek Big Ten matchup in Bloomington. By Anna Kayser [email protected] The Iowa volleyball team snared a victory in four sets over Indiana on Wednesday...

Reghan Coyle hits the ball during the Iowa/Nebraska volleyball match on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Nebraska defeated Iowa 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball won’t overlook Hoosiers

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 10, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team will travel to Indiana for a midweek match at 6 p.m. today against its first unranked opponent since the beginning of Big Ten play. Indiana started off the season strong with...

Players battle at the net during the Iowa/Nebraska volleyball match on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Nebraska defeated Iowa 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Intensity lacking for volleyball Hawks

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 9, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team was swept by No. 4 Nebraska on Oct. 7, continuing the conversation of focusing on itself instead of its opponents. Iowa battled at times, but in the end, Nebraska came out...

Players battle at the net during the Iowa/Nebraska volleyball match on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Nebraska defeated Iowa 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Offense falters to big block

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 7, 2017

Iowa volleyball was swept 3-0 by No. 4 Nebraska on Oct. 7. The first set was close, featuring seven ties and three lead changes. The Cornhuskers led the Hawkeyes in attack percentage, .294 to...

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

Iowa volleyball’s confidence spikes after Michigan

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 6, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team’s strong midweek match boosted its confidence going into today’s 7 p.m. match against No. 4 Nebraska in Carver-Hawkeye. “I think that just gives us a little momentum going...

Iowa’s Brie Orr (9) sets the ball during a match against Michigan on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017. Iowa defeated Michigan 3 sets to 1. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball upsets ranked Big Ten opponent

Anna Kayser, [email protected] October 5, 2017

Confidence and big offensive performances led the Hawkeyes to a 3-1 victory over No. 22 Michigan on Wednesday in Carver-Hawkeye. Michigan started off strong during the first set. The Wolverine defense...

Iowa volleyball players defend at the net during the match between the University of Iowa and University of Minnesota on Saturday, 30 Sept., 2017. Minnesota defeated Iowa three sets to zero. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Confidence key for Iowa volleyball against no. 22 Michigan

October 4, 2017

By Anna Kayser [email protected] The Iowa volleyball team comes off of a short practice week to play No. 27 Michigan in its first midweek game of the season at 7 p.m. today in Carver-Hawkeye. Michigan...

Iowa's Claire Sheehan lunges for a volleyball during the match between the University of Iowa and University of Minnesota on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Minnesota defeated Iowa, 3-0.  (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball tries to learn from mistakes

October 2, 2017

Iowa volleyball was swept by No. 7 Wisconsin and No. 3 Minnesota, but that came with a learning curve. By Anna Kayser [email protected] Iowa volleyball was swept by two top-Ten teams over the...

Iowa outside hitter Claire Sheehan spikes the ball during the match between Iowa and Northern Illinois inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Sept. 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes went on to defeat the Huskies 3-0. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

V’ball regains control, falls in battle with top-five team

Anna Kayser, [email protected] September 30, 2017

Iowa volleyball was swept by No. 3 Minnesota on Sept. 30 in Carver-Hawkeye. Both teams came into the match trying to battle back from being swept on Sept. 29. Iowa was swept by No. 7 Wisconsin,...