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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's Oliver Okonkwo hits a serve during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Ohio State at the HTRC on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-1.

Hawkeye tennis heads toward final push

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter April 11, 2019

Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams desperately need to gain separation in the Big Ten standings ahead of the Big Ten Championships on April 25. Although the men’s squad upset Penn State (5-2)...

Iowa's Oliver Okonkwo hits a forehand during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Ohio State at the HTRC on Sunday, April 7, 2019. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 4-1.

Iowa tennis gains momentum in Big Ten

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter April 7, 2019

Both the Iowa men’s and women’s tennis teams gained major momentum with huge victories over Big Ten foes. The Hawkeye men toppled Penn State and lost to Ohio State, while the women beat Rutgers...

Players rest during a changeover during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Indiana at the HTRC on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 4-3.

Hawkeye tennis seeks to make strong push in Big Ten

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter April 4, 2019

Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams continue their long stretch of Big Ten dual matches this weekend. The women’s squad is set to host Rutgers and Maryland, and the men’s team is scheduled...

Iowa's Michelle Bacalla hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Indiana at the HTRC on Sunday, March 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers, 4-3.

Iowa women’s tennis turns season around with big wins

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 31, 2019

The Iowa men’s and women’s tennis teams had their roles reversed over the weekend. The men’s team battled and lost on the road, while the women’s squad grabbed a pair of desperately-needed wins...

Iowa coach Ross Wilson watches his team during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Marquette on Saturday, January 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes swept the Golden Eagles, 7-0.

Iowa tennis teams enter Big Ten weekend in different positions

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 28, 2019

Both the Iowa tennis teams are set to get back into Big Ten play this weekend, with the men’s team hitting the road to face Northwestern and Illinois and the women’s squad seeking to get its first...

Will Davies dives to save the ball during men's tennis against the University of Nebraska Omaha at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Feb. 15, 2019. The hawkeyes defeated Omaha 5-2. Davies and his double's partner Oliver Okonkwo lost their match.

Iowa tennis teams produce different results in Big Ten openers

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter March 24, 2019

The Iowa men’s tennis team seems to be in peak form as it gets ready for the final stretch of the season. This past weekend, the Hawkeyes continued their Big Ten play and picked up wins against No. 18...