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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 liberos Joy Galles and Olivia Lombardi dive for a ball as the drake team celebrates during a volleyball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Drake Bulldogs in the third and final game of the Kwik Star Klassic Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville Iowa on Saturday, Sept. 21,2024. The Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1.

Photos: Iowa Volleyball vs. Drake Bulldogs

Ethan McLaughlin, Photojournalist September 22, 2024

The Kwik Star Classic came to a close at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Despite their strong start, the Bulldogs defeated the Hawkeyes, ending the game with a final...

Saint Louis Middle Blocker Kayla Jansen and Iowa Setter Jenna Meitzler simultaneously try to block the ball from their teams’ sides during a volleyball match between Iowa and Saint Louis at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. The Billikens defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. Meitzler made 41 assists throughout the game.

Photos: Iowa Volleyball vs. Saint Louis

Hannah Neuville, Photojournalist September 21, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team was defeated by Saint Louis University, 3-1, for the Kwik Star Klassic game at Xtream Arena on Friday. Iowa took the first set 25-20 and lost the other three to Saint Louis...

The Hawkeyes celebrate their 5th set win during a volleyball match at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Thursday Sept. 19, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Coyotes 3-2. The Hawkeyes have gone 6-4 so far this season.

Photos: Iowa Volleyball vs South Dakota

Talan Nelson, Photojournalist September 19, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeye volleyball team defeated the South Dakota Coyote’s 3-2 at Xtreme Arena on Thursday. Iowa took the first two sets 25-22 and 25-20 before losing the next two 22-25 and 19-25, the Hawkeyes...

Iowa players huddle before a game between Iowa and Cal Baptist at Xtream Arena in Coralville on
Sept. 7. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lancers 3-0.

Iowa volleyball players supporting each other on and off the court

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 17, 2024

The Iowa volleyball program has found a burst of energy with a new team dynamic combining many new faces with a few key returning players from last year. The Hawkeyes finished the 2023-24 season...

Iowa player, Malu Garcia (18), serves the ball during a game between Iowa and Cal Baptist at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lancers 3-0.

Hawkeye volleyball falls to St. Thomas and UW-Milwaukee in Panther Invitational, topple Illinois State

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 15, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team traveled to Milwaukee this weekend to play in the Panther Invitational, hosted by UW-Milwaukee. Despite a 3-1 Friday loss to the St. Thomas Tommies, the Hawkeyes triumphed...

Outside hitter, Malu Garcia (18), walks away from an out of bounds ball during a game between Iowa and Cal Baptist at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lancers 3-0.

Iowa volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes fall short on the road against Iowa State

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 12, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team fell to the Iowa State Cyclones in Ames on Wednesday, coming up short against the rivals across four sets of action. The Hawkeyes entered the game with a 4-1 record, boasting...

Iowa setter, Claire Ammeraal (4), sets the ball to outside hitter, Hannah Whittingstall (12), during a game between Iowa and Cal Baptist at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lancers 3-0.

Iowa volleyball setter Claire Ammeraal surpasses 2,000 career assists

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 10, 2024

Iowa volleyball setter Claire Ammeraal surpassed 2,000 career assists during Iowa’s victory over Providence in the Puerto Rico Clasico on Aug. 31. Ammeraal played both matches in Puerto Rico,...

Players warmup before a game between Iowa and Cal Baptist at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Lancers 3-0.

Photos: Iowa Volleyball vs. Cal Baptist

Emma Calabro, Assistant Visual Editor September 8, 2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Cal Baptist Lancers, 3-0, during a volleyball match at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday. Iowa had seven team blocks, while Cal Baptist had two. Dominique Phills...

Iowa middle hitter Delaney McSweeney (6) observes the other team during a volleyball match between Iowa and Nebraska at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023.

Iowa volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes struggle against San Jose State, bounce back with wins over Delaware and Cal Baptist

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 8, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team kicked off their home schedule with the three-game Hawkeye Invitational over the weekend at Xtreme Arena in Coralville.  Following a 3-1 Friday loss to the San Jose State Spartans,...

Iowa bench celebrates after winning a point on Oct. 4, 2023, at the Xtreme Arena in Coralville. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0. After a 20-game losing streak last season, much optimism remains with the team.

Iowa volleyball program enters 2024-25 season with optimism after dreadful losing streak

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 3, 2024

Despite ending the 2023-24 season on a 20-game losing streak, the Iowa volleyball team is kicking off this year with a surge of optimism. Iowa head coach Jim Barnes acknowledges last season’s...

The Iowa Hawkeyes celebrate after winning a point during a volleyball match between Iowa and Northwestern at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes begin new campaign with impressive wins over Liberty and Providence

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter September 1, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team kicked off the season with a successful showing at the Puerto Rico Clasico over the weekend in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  The Hawkeyes earned a hard-fought sweep over the Liberty...

Portrait of Aleksandra Stojanovic

Iowa volleyball’s Serbian addition readies for season start

Jack Birmingham, Sports Reporter August 27, 2024

The Iowa volleyball team ventured abroad this offseason, adding Serbian middle hitter Aleksandra Stojanovic to its 2024 recruiting class. Stojanovic is one of two international members on the roster,...