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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

The Daily Iowan

Iowa outside hitter Alyssa Worden watches from the sidelines during a volleyball match between Iowa and Maryland at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball’s Alyssa Worden embodies perseverance through injury

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter November 1, 2023

An ACL injury is one of the worst setbacks an athlete can suffer.  In June of 2022, Iowa volleyball’s Alyssa Worden tore her ACL at a club volleyball tournament. This forced her to miss her entire...

Iowa middle hitter Anna Davis listens to teammates during a volleyball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Xtream Arena on Friday Oct. 27, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2. Davis transferred from Tulane in 2022, but was redshirted due to injury.

Iowa volleyball’s Anna Davis talks books, hobbies, daily routines

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 31, 2023

The Daily Iowan: What do you like to do for fun? Anna Davis: I like going on walks with friends. I like reading and baking. I love playing board games and occasionally doing puzzles. What’s...

Rutgers middle blocker Zora Hardison attempts to hit a ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Xtream Arena on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Iowa volleyball falls to 0-12 in Big Ten play with back-to-back losses over weekend

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 28, 2023

The Iowa volleyball team dropped both matches against Rutgers and Maryland over the weekend to remain at the bottom of the Big Ten standings with an 0-12 conference record.  The Hawkeyes began...

Rutgers outside hitter Anna Hartman shrugs after winning a point during a volleyball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Xtream Arena on Friday Oct. 27, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Photos: Iowa Volleyball vs. Rutgers

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist October 27, 2023

The Rutgers defeated Iowa, 3-2, during a volleyball match at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday. In a close match, The Scarlet Knights took the first set,25-21. The Hawkeyes then took the next two...

Iowa’s Amanda Darling dives to keep the ball in play during a volleyball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 3-1.

Iowa volleyball libero Amanda Darling turning dreams into reality, joining Hawkeye sisterhood

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 24, 2023

It’s difficult for some college athletes to say they’re achieving exactly what they hoped for at their dream schools — but Iowa volleyball third-year libero Amanda Darling is doing just that. Darling’s...

Members of the Iowa volleyball team celebrates during a volleyball match between Iowa and Wisconsin at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball to pivot with addition of four teams to Big Ten next season

Chris Meglio and Colin Votzmeyer October 17, 2023

While the Big Ten conference is already one of the most competitive collegiate sports conferences in the nation, it’s about to get even tougher next year. The Big Ten will add four schools from...

Iowa’s Bailey Ortega dug the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Wisconsin at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Oct. 4, 2023. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball falls to 0-8 in Big Ten play with loss to Michigan State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 14, 2023

The Iowa volleyball team fell to Michigan State, three sets to one, at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday — remaining winless in Big Ten play.  Hawkeye fourth-year setter Bailey Ortega led...

Delaney McSweeney and Kaia Mateo celebrate after a point during the Iowa vs. Minnesota volleyball game at Xtream Arena on Sept. 21, 2023. The Gophers won, 3-2.

Iowa volleyball drops seventh-straight Big Ten game with loss to No. 13 Penn State

Daniel Gomez and Chris Meglio October 13, 2023

The Iowa volleyball team was swept by No. 13 Penn State in straight sets on Friday, the defeat extending the Hawkeyes’ winless streak in Big Ten play to seven. Iowa fourth-year hitter Delaney...

Iowa’s Nataly Moravec hits the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Wisconsin at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Oct. 4, 2023. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Photos: Iowa Volleyball vs. Wisconsin

Carly Schrum, Photojournalist October 5, 2023

The University of Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 3-0, at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes will face the Purdue Boilermakers in West Lafayette, Indiana on Oct. 7, 2023.

Outside hitter Caitlan Buettner is seen serving during a volleyball match between Iowa and Grand Canyon University at Xtream Arena in Coralville on September 10, 2023. The Antleopes defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Iowa volleyball remains winless in Big Ten play with loss to No. 1 Wisconsin

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 4, 2023

The Iowa volleyball team was swept by No. 1 Wisconsin, 3-0, on Wednesday to fall to 0-5 in Big Ten play.  Iowa outside hitter Caitlan Buettner led the way with 12 kills and 11 digs. Iowa outside...

Sydney Dennis celebrates during a volleyball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Second-year libero Sydney Dennis brings hometown pride to Iowa volleyball

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter October 3, 2023

As an athlete growing up in Iowa, being a Hawkeye fan came naturally for Iowa volleyball libero Sydney Dennis. When she received the offer to play for the Hawkeyes, she said she couldn’t pass up...

No. 1, Nataly Moravec jumps to hit the ball while being covered by her team, through Ohio States block at the Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sept 24. 2023.

Iowa volleyball sophomore outside hitter Nataly Moravec looks to write a new script for herself

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter September 26, 2023

While following family tradition is always the ideal option, second-year Nataly Moravec decided she wanted to write her own story. The outside hitter was raised in Weston, Connecticut, by her parents,...