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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’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 4, 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 3, 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,...

Iowa's Taylor Louis spikes a ball against Indiana State on Sept. 2. The Hawkeyes defeated the Sycamores, 3-1. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball’s offense disappointed in Big Ten home opener

Anna Kayser, [email protected] September 29, 2017

Iowa volleyball was swept on Sept. 29 in Carver-Hawkeye by No. 7 Wisconsin in what head coach Bond Shymansky labeled the offense’s flattest showing of the season. Wisconsin took the first set,...

Iowa head coach Bond Shymansky speaks to the team after 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)

Iowa volleyball faces big time Big Ten battles

Anna Kayser, [email protected] September 29, 2017

The Hawkeye volleyball team will return to Carver-Hawkeye this weekend to take on two top-10 teams. Iowa starts off the weekend tonight against No. 7 Wisconsin, and a win would do wonders for the Hawkeyes. “You...

Iowa OH Claire Sheehan serves the ball during the match between Iowa and Iowa State inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, September 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Cyclones 3-1. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

Freshman Sheehan fills big role during volleyball’s conference play

September 27, 2017

Claire Sheehan has developed into a major weapon for the Hawkeyes after overcoming some preseason struggles. By Anna Kayser [email protected] Hawkeye outside hitter Claire Sheehan has provided...

Iowa head coach Bond Shymansky watches players during the volleyball Black & Gold scrimmage in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. The Hawkeyes will host their first home game against Nebraska-Omaha at noon on Sept. 1 to kick off the four game Hawkeye Classic. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa volleyball snags first Big Ten opener since 2009

Anna Kayser, [email protected] September 24, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team this past weekend to start the conference season. On Sept. 23, Iowa faced off against No. 2 Penn State and suffered its first loss in the Big Ten this season. In the first...

Iowa's Kelsey O'Neill high-fives teammates while going through introductions during the volleyball Black & Gold scrimmage in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa volleyball jumps right into conference play

Anna Kayser, [email protected] September 22, 2017

Volleyball will start off the Big Ten season on the road this weekend, facing Rutgers and No. 2 Penn State. At 6 p.m. today, the Hawkeyes will take on the Scarlet Knights, who are 5-7 on the season...

Iowa's Annika Olsen receives the ball during a volleyball match at the Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Oct 7, 2016. Iowa defeated Purdue 3-2. (The Daily Iowan/Ting Xuan Tan)

Confidence is key to playing in one of the toughest conferences in the nation

September 20, 2017

By Anna Kayser [email protected]  The Iowa volleyball team’s strong start to the season has prepared the players in more ways than one for the start of Big Ten play this weekend. The Hawkeyes...

Iowa's Brie Orr sets the ball during a volleyball match against University of Nebraska-Omaha at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Sep. 1, 2017. The Hawkeyes swept the match against the Mavericks, 3 sets to 0. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa volleyball’s Orr receives first collegiate honor

Anna Kayser, [email protected] September 18, 2017

Iowa volleyball setter Brie Orr has been named the Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Week. “It means a lot to me. It’s a huge honor, and I definitely couldn’t have done it without my team,” Orr said....

Iowa OH Claire Sheehan serves the ball during the match between Iowa and Iowa State inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, September 8, 2017. The Hawkeyes fell to the Cyclones 3-1. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Volleyball offense dominates in weekend sweep

Anna Kayser, [email protected] September 17, 2017

The Iowa volleyball team swept the American Volleyball Classic in Washington over the weekend, improving its record to 11-2 going into conference play. “It was a great weekend for us to come out 3-0,...