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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

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Iowa’s Michelle Bacalla serves the ball into play during a singles match at the Iowa Women's Tennis meet in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Bacalla won the match, 2-1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles, 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis defeats Missouri

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter February 15, 2022

In its first match since Jan. 29, Iowa women’s tennis defeated Missouri, 5-2, at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Tuesday afternoon. Iowa quickly faced a 0-1 deficit after Missouri...

Iowa head coach Sasha Schmid (right) talks with Danielle Burich 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 prepared for duals against Missouri and Iowa State

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter February 14, 2022

Iowa women’s tennis will play two duals this week. The 3-1 Hawkeyes will welcome the 2-3 Missouri Tigers to the Hawkeyes Tennis and Recreation Complex on Tuesday. Then, Iowa will travel to Ames for...

Iowa's Samantha Mannix leads the team in a cheer before an Iowa women's tennis match against Penn State. The Hawkeyes topped Penn State 5-2, making it their fifth straight win of the season.

Iowa women’s tennis postpones two duals

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor February 2, 2022

The University of Iowa women's tennis team has postponed its next two duals. The Hawkeyes were supposed to travel to the Sunflower State to take on Kansas and Kansas Sate on Feb. 4 and 6, respectively. Instead,...

Iowa’s Michelle Bacalla serves the ball into play during a singles match at the Iowa Women's Tennis meet in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Bacalla won the match, 2-1. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles, 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis to compete at ITA Kickoff in Georgia

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter January 28, 2022

Iowa women’s tennis will travel to Athens, Georgia, this weekend to compete in the ITA Kickoff at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex. Iowa will take on Mississippi State on Friday morning at 9 a.m....

Iowa’s Vipasha Mehra hits the ball during a doubles match in a tennis meet between Iowa and Marquette on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Eagles, 6-1.

Friday’s Iowa-Missouri women’s tennis dual postponed

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor January 21, 2022

The University of Iowa women's tennis team's dual against Missouri scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday has been postponed. The Hawkeyes and Tigers were supposed to square off at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation...

Drake’s Kelsey Neville serves the ball during a tennis match between Iowa and Drake at Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. Neville lost her singles match to Iowa’s Samantha Gillas. Iowa beat Drake, 6-1.

Photos: Iowa tennis vs. Drake and Marquette

Gabby Drees and Lillie Hawker January 16, 2022

Iowa women’s tennis defeated Marquette, 6-1, and Drake, 6-1, at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City on Sunday, Jan. 16. Iowa failed to drop a single doubles game against Drake, with...

Iowa’s Michelle Bacalla serves the ball during the Iowa Women’s Tennis match against Purdue on Feb. 28, 2021 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis concludes final fall tournament

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter November 15, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, this weekend to compete in the Watanabe Classic.  Four Hawkeyes — freshman Barbora Pokorna, seniors Michelle Bacalla and Samantha Gillas,...

Iowa’s Michelle Bacalla watches the ball come to her during a women's tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers with a score of 4-3.

Iowa women’s tennis to wrap up fall season at UNLV Invitational

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter November 11, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis will play its last event of the fall season this weekend at the Fertitta Tennis Complex in Las Vegas. The Hawkeyes will participate in the UNLV Invitational from Friday to Sunday. Counting...

Iowa’s Alexa Noel returns the ball during a women's tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers with a score of 4-3.

Iowa tennis’ Alexa Noel falls in semifinals of ITA Fall National Championships

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter November 7, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis sophomore Alexa Noel competed in the 2021 Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s Fall National Championships in San Diego, California, this weekend. Noel’s tournament singles...

Iowa’s Alexa Noel serves the ball during the Iowa Women’s Tennis match against Purdue on Feb. 28, 2021 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 6-1.

Iowa tennis sophomore Alexa Noel headed to ITA Fall National Championships

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter November 3, 2021

Iowa women’s tennis player Alexa Noel was the only Hawkeye invited to compete in the 2021 Intercollegiate Tennis Association Fall National Championships. The sophomore will travel to the Barnes Tennis...

Iowa’s Vipasha Mehra signals a point during the Iowa Women’s Tennis match against Purdue on Feb. 28, 2021 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. Iowa defeated Purdue 6-1.

Iowa women’s tennis wraps up ITA Central Regional Championships

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter October 28, 2021

Five University of Iowa women’s tennis players participated in the ITA Central Regional Championships at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City this week: Samantha Mannix, Barbora...

Iowa’s Alexa Noel goes low to return a ball during a women's tennis meet at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hoosiers with a score of 4-3.

Iowa women’s tennis prepares to host ITA Central Regional Championships

Chase Szewc, Sports Reporter October 19, 2021

The University of Iowa women’s tennis team will host the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s annual women’s central regional championship this week. Competition will begin Wednesday at the Hawkeye...