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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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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...

Iowa's Will Davies hits a forehand during a men's tennis matchup between Iowa and Butler on Sunday, January 27, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bulldogs, 5-2.

Iowa tennis stays perfect across the country

Shivansh Ahuja, Photojournalist January 27, 2019

Iowa men’s tennis closed out a weekend full of action with a trio of victories, some closer than others. Kicking off the competition on Jan. 25, the Hawkeyes breezed past North Dakota, 7-0. Iowa’s...

Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid and strength coach Lindsay Winkelman cheer on the Hawks during the match against Penn State at Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Sunday, April 9.

Iowa women’s tennis hopeful for wins 2019 home-opener

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter January 17, 2019

The Iowa women’s tennis team is ready to get back in the swing for the spring season. The squad will open at home in the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Center today against Xavier at 5 p.m. and then...

Junior Dori Huckleby returns a volley during Iowa's meet against Minnesota at the HTRC on April 20, 2018.The Hawkeyes were defeated 4-3.

Iowa women’s tennis searches for smooth transition from fall season

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter January 15, 2019

Iowa women’s tennis will get the spring season underway on Friday, hosting Xavier in the home-opener. Last season, the Hawkeyes were much more experienced, using five upperclassmen, four of whom were...

Iowa tennis player Elise van Heuvelen celebrates winning a match during a match against Marquette University on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 at the Hawkeye Tennis Complex.

Hawkeye women’s tennis opens 2019 at Metroplex Mania

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter January 14, 2019

The Iowa women’s team struggled to pick up wins playing in the Metroplex Mania this past weekend on the SMU campus. Head coach Sasha Schmid sent freshman Cloe Ruette, sophomores Danielle Bauers and...

Dori Huckleby returns a volley during Iowa's meet against Minnesota at the HTRC on April 20, 2018.The Hawkeyes were defeated 4-3.

Hawkeye tennis finishes strong in fall-season finales

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter November 12, 2018

Both the Iowa men’s and women’s tennis teams competed in their last fall tournaments this past weekend, each falling in their respective meets. The women’s team came close but failed to pick up...

Jonas Larsen reaches for the ball during a match against Indiana at the HTRC on April 13, 2018. The Hawkeyes were defeated 4-3.

Hawkeye tennis hits road for last fall tournaments

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter November 8, 2018

The Iowa men’s tennis squad will be sending freshman Oliver Okonkwo and sophomore Joe Tyler to Austin, Texas, where they will compete Nov. 9-12 in the Longhorn Invitational, while the entire women’s...

Iowa freshman Danielle Burich tosses up a serve during the NCAA women's tennis match between Iowa and Creighton at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018. The season opener for Iowa ended with a victory against the Bulldogs 6-1.

Hawkeye freshmen shine for men’s and women’s tennis

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter October 14, 2018

Iowa women’s and men’s tennis teams competed in high-stakes tournaments this weekend in Iowa City and Champaign, Illinois. The women’s team is hosting the Central Regionals that runs from Oct....

Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid watches a match during the Iowa-Creighton match at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. The Hawkeyes defeated the Blue Jays, 7-0.

Hawkeye tennis men and women compete at same time for first time in fall

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter October 11, 2018

Both Hawkeye tennis teams will compete at the same time this weekend for the first time this fall season. The men will be headed to Champaign, Illinois, for the fourth tournament of the fall season,...

Hawkeye tennis athlete travels great distances to go pro

Hawkeye tennis athlete travels great distances to go pro

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter September 26, 2018

Iowa women’s tennis sophomore Ashleigh Jacobs traveled 1,697 miles to pursue her dream of becoming a professional tennis player. Before becoming a Hawkeye, Jacobs dominated her competition in Alberta,...