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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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Gophers celebrate together during a volleyball match between Iowa and Minnesota on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The Gophers beat the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Minnesota

Lilly Stence, Photojournalist October 19, 2022

The Minnesota Gophers beat the Iowa Hawkeyes, 3-0, at Xtream Arena on Wednesday.  Minnesota had a total of 38 kills, while Iowa had a total of 35 kills. Minnesota outside hitter Taylor Landfair...

Setter Lily Tessier sets the ball to middle hitter Delaney McSweeney during Iowa volleyball's match against Minnesota at Xtream Arena on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The Gophers swept the Hawkeyes.

Iowa volleyball held to season-low hitting percentage, swept by No. 9 Minnesota

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter October 19, 2022

Iowa volleyball fell to No. 9 Minnesota, 3-0, inside Xtream Arena on Wednesday. Iowa is now 1-8 in conference play, including two losses to Minnesota, and 7-13 overall. “Just being a little off...

Iowa outside hitter Audrey Black bumps the ball during an Iowa volleyball media conference and scrimmage at Xtream Arena in Coralville, on Aug. 20.

Iowa volleyball’s Audrey Black continuing Hawkeye tradition

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter October 18, 2022

Outside hitter Audrey Black from Aurora, Colorado, has made her case for being a  valuable player for Iowa volleyball this season. Black was originally drawn to the Hawkeyes because of the city...

Penn State outside hitter Kashuana Williams hits the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Penn State at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, October 15, 2022. Williams had 16 kills. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs Penn State

Matt Sindt, Photojournalist October 16, 2022

The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 3-2, during a volleyball match at Xtream Arena in Coralville. The Hawkeyes won the first set, while the Nittany Lions won the second the second...

Iowa head coach Jim Barnes spoke with the team during a volleyball match between Iowa and Indiana at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated Hoosiers 3-2.

Iowa volleyball takes No. 14 Penn State to five sets, falls 3-2

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter October 15, 2022

Iowa volleyball took No. 14 Penn State to five sets inside Xtream Arena on Saturday night. The Hawkeyes ultimately fell, 3-2, and the Nittany Lions lead the series, 57-0. Iowa is now 1-7 in conference...

Wisconsin middle blocker Caroline Crawford sets the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Wisconsin at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, October 14, 2022. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 25-19.

Iowa volleyball swept by No. 5 Wisconsin

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter October 14, 2022

Iowa volleyball fell to the 2021 national champion Wisconsin Badgers, 3-0, inside Xtream Arena on Friday. The Badgers are currently ranked fifth in the nation. Iowa is now 1-6 in Big Ten play and...

Anna Davis helps the team practice before a volleyball game at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

Iowa volleyball’s Anna Davis leading Hawkeyes while recovering from knee injury

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter October 11, 2022

Junior middle hitter Anna Davis has taken on a unique leadership role off the court this season for the Iowa volleyball team. Davis, one of four team captains voted by her teammates, tore her left...

Iowa outside hitter Addie VanderWeide spikes the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Indiana at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. VanderWeide had 7 kills. The Hawkeyes defeated Hoosiers 3-2.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Indiana

Isabella Cervantes, Photo Editor October 8, 2022

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Indiana Hoosiers, 3-2, during a volleyball match at Xtream Arena in Coralville. The Hoosiers won the first set, while the Hawkeyes won the second. Then moving on to the...

Iowa middle hitter Amiya Jones celebrates during an Iowa women’s volleyball media conference and scrimmage at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. Jones played 98 matches in 2021.

Iowa volleyball captures first Big Ten victory of 2022 season

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter October 8, 2022

Iowa volleyball beat Indiana, 3-2, inside Xtream Arena on Saturday to earn its first Big Ten win of the season. Iowa is now 1-5 in Big Ten conference play and 7-10 overall. Iowa was swept at Indiana...

Iowa middle hitter Amiya Jones celebrating a point during a volleyball game between Iowa and Purdue at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1.  Urquhart had ten kills during the match.

Iowa volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes fall short at No. 5 Purdue, prepare for rematch versus Indiana

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter October 6, 2022

Iowa volleyball played its most complete match of the season Wednesday night at No. 5 Purdue, but ultimately fell short, 3-2. The Hawkeyes dropped to 0-5 in conference play and 6-10 on the season....

North Florida outside hitter Mahalia White spikes the ball while Iowa outside hitter Addie VanderWeide blocks the ball  during a volleyball match between Iowa and North Florida at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ospreys 3-0.

Iowa volleyball’s Addie VanderWeide displays disciplined demeanor

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter October 4, 2022

Sophomore outside hitter Addie VanderWeide is known for her calm and disciplined demeanor on the court. With nine newcomers added to Iowa’s 2022 squad by first-year head coach Jim Barnes, learning...

Iowa outside hitter Toyosi Onabanjo serves the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and North Florida at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Onabanjo had eight kills. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ospreys 3-0.

Iowa volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes drop first conference road matchups

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter October 3, 2022

Iowa volleyball went 0-2 in its Big Ten road matchups last week, bringing the Hawkeyes’ 2022 overall record to 6-9 and 0-4 in conference play.  On Sep. 28, Iowa traveled to Bloomington, Indiana,...