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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Maryland at the HTRC on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 6-1.

Women’s tennis completes first leg of southeast action

Austin Hanson, Assistant Sports Editor January 20, 2020

Spring is officially in session for Iowa women’s tennis as the Hawkeyes begin 2020 play with a southern swing. This stretch of Iowa’s schedule features the likes of Texas, Texas Tech, and LSU....

Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell celebrates a point during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Rutgers at the HTRC on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 6-1.

Strong performance marks end of fall session for Iowa women’s tennis

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter November 3, 2019

After a strong showing at the Florida International University Invitational, Iowa women’s tennis has officially adjourned for the winter. The Hawkeyes had a solid weekend, posting a 10-8 singles record....

Iowa's Danielle Burich hits a backhand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska at the HTRC on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Cornhuskers, 4-2.

Iowa women’s tennis travels to Florida to finish out its fall slate of competition

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter October 31, 2019

As colder weather starts rolling into Iowa, the Hawkeye women’s tennis team will be migrating south. The Hawkeyes are heading to Miami, Florida, this weekend for the Florida International University...

Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Maryland at the HTRC on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 6-1.

Van Heuvelen Treadwell stars for Iowa in Norman

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter October 22, 2019

This fall, Iowa women’s tennis has done something remarkable. The Hawkeyes have successfully changed the narrative surrounding the team. At the beginning of the season, the Hawkeyes appeared to be...

Iowa's Samantha Mannix prepares to serve during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Xavier at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on Friday, January 18, 2019. The Hawkeyes swept the Muskateers, 7-0.

ITA Regionals highlight Iowa’s fall session

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter October 16, 2019

The highlight of the Hawkeyes’ fall session is upon them. Norman, Oklahoma, will be the site of the biggest event Iowa women’s tennis will compete in this fall. While ITA Regionals won’t be Iowa’s...

Iowa's Michelle Bacalla hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Nebraska at the HTRC on Saturday, April 13, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, fell to the Cornhuskers, 4-2.

WMU Invitational propels Hawkeyes toward ITA Regionals

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter October 14, 2019

Another positive weekend has supplied Iowa women’s tennis with more bricks to help build the foundation of the team.  Sophomores Michelle Bacalla and Cloe Ruette traveled to Michigan over the weekend...

Iowa's Samantha Mannix prepares to serve during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Xavier at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Center on Friday, January 18, 2019. The Hawkeyes swept the Muskateers, 7-0.

Mannix, Van Heuvelen Treadwell form dynamic duo for Iowa tennis

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter October 8, 2019

Programs and individuals are driven by results. Successful individuals help make successful programs. This season, Iowa women’s tennis is putting together an impressive collection of talent. Three...

Iowa players cheer on Sophie Clark during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Rutgers at the HTRC on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 6-1.

Dodridge emerging as star for Hawkeye tennis

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter September 25, 2019

Freshmen aren’t always known as the most confident and composed individuals participating in collegiate athletics. Iowa’s Erika Dodridge challenged this widely accepted belief Sunday by winning the...

Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell celebrates a point during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Rutgers at the HTRC on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 6-1.

By the Numbers: Iowa women’s tennis poised to surprise this season

Austin Hanson, Sports Reporter September 9, 2019

The Gopher Invite is coming up next weekend, which means Hawkeye tennis is back. The Hawkeye women’s tennis team lead by Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell and company is gearing up for another season....

Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen Treadwell celebrates a point during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Rutgers at the HTRC on Friday, April 5, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights, 6-1.

Iowa tennis teams success bodes well for next year

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter May 1, 2019

Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams concluded their seasons on high notes with some solid individual achievements. The No. 42 men’s team completed its season with a program-best 14 home victories. Additionally...

Iowa's Kareem Allaf hits a forehand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Illinois State at the HTRC on Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redbirds, 6-1.

Iowa tennis hopes alive in Big Ten Tournament

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter April 25, 2019

Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams will attempt to keep their postseason hopes alive in each of their first matchups in the Big Ten Tournament. The No. 42 ranked men’s team, the winner of five-consecutive...

Iowa players huddle around Will Davies after his win during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Michigan at the HTRC on Sunday, April 21, 2019. The Hawkeyes, celebrating senior day, defeated the Wolverines, 4-1.

Iowa tennis preps for Big Ten tourney after wrapping up regular season

Shivansh Ahuja, Photojournalist April 21, 2019

Closing out their regular seasons, the Iowa men’s and women’s tennis teams needed to win and get a little help to improve their positions in the Big Ten Tournament. First, on April 19, the men’s...