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The Daily Iowan Sports staff fall 2024.

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter

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Chris Meglio is a third-year journalism student at the University of Iowa double-majoring in Journalism and Sport and Media Culture. Now in his second year working for The Daily Iowan, Meglio has covered various sports, with men’s/women’s basketball, football, and women’s volleyball being his main sports. He also has experience covering news and politics during a summer 2024 internship with MinnPost, and is exploring opportunities in radio, broadcasting, and television reporting.

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Iowa guard Desonte Bowen dribbles past a defender during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Arkansas State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Red Wolves, 88-74.

Hawkeye guard Dasonte Bowen drops career-high point total in Iowa’s win over Arkansas State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
November 18, 2023
Iowa forward Ben Krikke shoots the ball during a men's basketball game between Iowa and North Dakota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Fighting Hawks, 110-68.

Iowa men’s basketball Notebook | Hawkeyes reflect on players’ roles and skillsets heading into game against Arkansas State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
November 17, 2023
Missouri State’s outside hitter Breanah Rives and middle blocker Neele’ge’ Sims attempt to block the ball from Iowa’s outside hitter Gabby Deery during a volleyball game between Iowa and Missouri State on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

Iowa volleyball’s Gabby Deery talks life mottos, favorite items, and fun activities

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
November 14, 2023
Nov 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) dunks against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks in the NBA | Nov. 6-12

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
November 13, 2023
Bailey Ortega waves to the audience before a volleyball match between Iowa and Northwestern at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball honors seniors in loss to Northwestern

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
November 12, 2023
Iowa Guard Brock Harding shoots a three with a defender in his face during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Alabama State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hornets 98-67. Harding had seven assists against the Hornets

Hawkeye guard Brock Harding provides huge spark as playmaker as Iowa tops Alabama State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
November 11, 2023
Iowa guard Payton Sandfort attacks the rim during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Southeast Missouri State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Redhawks, 106-75. (Darren Chen/The Daily Iowan)

Payton Sandfort sparks the Hawkeyes to victory in season opener against North Dakota

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
November 8, 2023
Iowa guard Tony Perkins jumps to block a shot by Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Ohio State at United Center in Chicago on Thursday, March 9, 2023. The Buckeyes defeated the Hawkeyes, 73-69. Thornton scored 17 points and 6 assists.

PCP | Who will Iowa men’s basketball’s breakout player be this season?

Chris Meglio and Brad Schultz
November 7, 2023
Iowa Sophomore Keegan Murray makes a dunk during a game between Iowa and Minnesota. Murray had 24 points total on night along with 13 defensive rebounds as The Iowa Hawkeyes beat the Minnesota Golden Gophers 71-59 on Sunday Feb. 6 2022 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Hawks in The NBA | Oct. 30 – Nov. 5

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2023
The Iowa volleyball team comes together to talk strategy during a volleyball match between Maryland and Iowa at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Oct. 28, 2023. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa women’s volleyball notebook | Hawkeyes continue to struggle in Big Ten play with losses to Michigan and Michigan State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
November 5, 2023
Iowa outside hitter Alyssa Worden watches from the sidelines during a volleyball match between Iowa and Maryland at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. The Terrapins defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball’s Alyssa Worden embodies perseverance through injury

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
November 1, 2023
Iowa middle hitter Anna Davis listens to teammates during a volleyball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Xtream Arena on Friday Oct. 27, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2. Davis transferred from Tulane in 2022, but was redshirted due to injury.

Iowa volleyball’s Anna Davis talks books, hobbies, daily routines

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2023
Iowa forward Ben Krikke prepares to go up for a shot during a men’s basketball game between Iowa and Quincy at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. Krikke had 14 total points and 7 rebounds. The Hawkeyes defeated the Hawks, 103-76.

Picking up where he left off: Ben Krikke shines in Iowa debut

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
October 31, 2023
Oct 29, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) makes a three-point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Hawks In The NBA | Oct. 24-29

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
October 30, 2023
Rutgers middle blocker Zora Hardison attempts to hit a ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Rutgers at Xtream Arena on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. The Scarlet Knights defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Iowa volleyball falls to 0-12 in Big Ten play with back-to-back losses over weekend

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
October 28, 2023
Iowa midfielder Dionne van Aalsum attempts a goal up the field during a field hockey match between No. 1 Iowa and Michigan State at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023. Van Aalsum played for 51 minutes. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 3-1.

No. 8 Iowa field hockey defeats No. 3 Rutgers in season finale

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2023
Iowa’s Amanda Darling dives to keep the ball in play during a volleyball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 3-1.

Iowa volleyball libero Amanda Darling turning dreams into reality, joining Hawkeye sisterhood

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2023
An Iowa fan watches a football game between No. 24 Iowa and Minnesota at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. The Golden Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 12-10.

X, formerly known as Twitter, reacts to Iowa football’s defeat against Minnesota

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2023
Members of the Iowa volleyball team celebrates during a volleyball match between Iowa and Wisconsin at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball to pivot with addition of four teams to Big Ten next season

Chris Meglio and Colin Votzmeyer
October 17, 2023
The Iowa bench cheers during a women’s basketball game between No. 7 Iowa and Wisconsin at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Badgers, 91-61.

Iowa women’s basketball lands in third in AP preseason poll

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
October 17, 2023
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark celebrates a three-pointer during Crossover at Kinnick, a women’s exhibition basketball game between Iowa and DePaul, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. The Hawkeyes enter the 2023-24 season after advancing to the NCAA Championship for the first time in program history last year and winning a program-best 31 games in a single season in the 2022-23 season.

Iowa women’s basketball defeats DePaul in historic Crossover at Kinnick game

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
October 15, 2023
Iowa’s Bailey Ortega dug the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Wisconsin at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Oct. 4, 2023. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball falls to 0-8 in Big Ten play with loss to Michigan State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
October 14, 2023
Delaney McSweeney and Kaia Mateo celebrate after a point during the Iowa vs. Minnesota volleyball game at Xtream Arena on Sept. 21, 2023. The Gophers won, 3-2.

Iowa volleyball drops seventh-straight Big Ten game with loss to No. 13 Penn State

Daniel Gomez and Chris Meglio
October 14, 2023
Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery speaks at a press conference during the 2023 Men’s Basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday Oct. 2, 2023. “Our team is deeper this year than it has been in quite some time” McCaffery said.

Iowa men’s basketball notebook | Fran McCaffery confident heading into season despite losing three starters

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
October 10, 2023
Apr 27, 2023; Kansas City, MO, USA; NFL Networks host Kimmi Chex on stage during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

On-air host of NFL Network, Iowa alum Kimmi Chex returns to Iowa City

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2023
Outside hitter Caitlan Buettner is seen serving during a volleyball match between Iowa and Grand Canyon University at Xtream Arena in Coralville on September 10, 2023. The Antleopes defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Iowa volleyball remains winless in Big Ten play with loss to No. 1 Wisconsin

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2023
Sydney Dennis celebrates during a volleyball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Second-year libero Sydney Dennis brings hometown pride to Iowa volleyball

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
October 3, 2023
Iowa guard Brock Harding tells the story of his tattoo to media during the 2023 Men’s Basketball media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday Oct. 2, 2023. Harding is a freshman point guard from Moline, Illinois.

Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery praises first-year players for their readiness, senses immediate impact

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
October 2, 2023
No. 1, Nataly Moravec jumps to hit the ball while being covered by her team, through Ohio States block at the Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sept 24. 2023.

Iowa volleyball sophomore outside hitter Nataly Moravec looks to write a new script for herself

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
September 26, 2023
Delaney McSweeney and Kaia Mateo celebrate after a point during the Iowa vs. Minnesota volleyball game at Xtream Arena on Sept. 21, 2023. The Gophers won, 3-2.

Iowa volleyball falls to 0-2 in Big Ten play with loss to Ohio State

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2023
Outside hitter Nataly Moravec and middle hitter Rosa Vesty seen blocking a spike during a volleyball match between Iowa and Grand Canyon University at Xtream Arena in Coralville on September 10, 2023. The Antleopes defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Iowa women’s volleyball on pace to have successful season amid rebuild

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2023
Libero Sydney Dennis seen receiving a serve during a volleyball match between Iowa and Grand Canyon University at Xtream Arena in Coralville on September 10, 2023. The Antleopes defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Iowa volleyball’s Sydney Dennis talks social media, hobbies, life mottos

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2023
Iowa’s Amanda Darling digs the ball on a serve receive during a volleyball game between Iowa and Central Michigan at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Chippewas, 3-1.

Iowa women’s volleyball wraps up Hawkeye Invitational, highlights depth and potential in roster

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2023
Anna Davis signals to her team as Kaia Mateo yells at a volleyball game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State on Sep. 1, 2023. The Hawkeyes beat the Blue Raiders, 3-0.

Iowa volleyball falls to Iowa State in five sets

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
September 6, 2023
Rosa Vesty smiles with her teammates during a timeout at a volleyball game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State on Sep. 1, 2023. The Hawkeyes beat the Blue Raiders, 3-0.

Rosa Vesty continues family tradition from New Zealand to Iowa

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
September 5, 2023
Kaia Mateo sets the ball at a volleyball game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State on Sep. 1, 2023. The Hawkeyes beat the Blue Raiders, 3-0.

One-on-one with Iowa volleyball’s Kaia Mateo

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
September 5, 2023
Iowa middle hitter Delaney McSweeney prepares to block the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Wisconsin at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-0.

Iowa women’s volleyball finishes 3-0 at Fryfest Invitational, notes areas of improvement

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
September 3, 2023
(Left) Members of the Wisconsin volleyball team celebrate after a volleyball match between Iowa and No. 4 Wisconsin at Xtream Arena on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0. (Right) Nebraska team members celebrate after scoring a point during a volleyball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. The Cornhuskers beat the Hawkeyes 3-0.

Point/Counterpoint: Who will win the Big Ten volleyball championship?

Chris Meglio and Mia Boulton
August 29, 2023
Iowa middle hitter Delaney McSweeney spikes the volleyball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Purdue at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1. McSweeney had 9 kills during the match.

Iowa women’s volleyball to continue rebuild in 2023 season

Chris Meglio, Sports Reporter
August 22, 2023
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