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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa Hawkeye Volleyball players Jess Janota and Reghan Coyle try to defend the net during a match against the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on Friday, Oct. 19, 2017. The Illini defeated the Hawkeyes three sets to two.

Iowa volleyball has tools to reach NCAA Tournament goal

Anna Kayser, [email protected] November 14, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team will try to run with its success against Ohio State to record wins in the last four games of the season with hopes of an NCAA Tournament bid. Despite falling behind by a wide...

Taylor Louis striking against Ohio at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated Ohio State 3-1. (Andrew Baur Schoer/The Daily Iowan)

V-ball finally finishes out tight matches

Anna Kayser, [email protected] November 13, 2017

Iowa volleyball picked up a 3-1 win against Ohio State on Nov. 11 for Senior Night and its final game of the season in Carver-Hawkeye. The Hawkeyes closed out the first set on 4-straight points to...

Annika Olsen reacts to a mis-hit ball during a volleyball match against Indiana University on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball notches final home win

Anna Kayser, [email protected] November 11, 2017

Iowa volleyball beat Ohio State, 3-1, in Carver-Hawkeye on Nov. 11 in its final home match of the season. The first set featured six ties and three lead changes. After taking the lead for the second...

Annika Olsen reacts to a mis-hit ball during a volleyball match against Indiana University on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers 3-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa volleyball prepares for last home match

Anna Kayser, [email protected] November 10, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team will try to restart the intensity in its last home match of the season at 8 p.m. Saturday against Ohio State. The Buckeyes are 14-12 on the season, 7-8 in the Big Ten. Blocking...

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...