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Cody Smith

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter

Email: cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu

Cody Smith is a sports reporter at The Daily Iowan covering men’s and women’s tennis. He is a senior at the UI.

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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
Iowa's Jason Kerst 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 ends Big Tens in quarterfinals

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2019
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
Iowa infielder Izaya Fullard (20) returns home after hitting a home run during a baseball game between Iowa and Nebraska at Duane Banks Field on Saturday, April 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers, 17-9.

Iowa baseball topples Nebraska, wins fourth-straight Big Ten series

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
April 21, 2019
Iowa's Zeb Adreon takes a strike during a baseball game against the University of Illinois on Sunday, Mar. 31, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Illini, 3-1.

Iowa baseball takes Game 1 over Nebraska in walk-off fashion

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
April 19, 2019
Iowa's Kareem Allaf hits a backhand 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 seeks to finish on a high note

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
April 18, 2019
Iowa coach Ross Wilson watches Joe Tyler during a tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. The Hawkeyes earned the doubles point but lost the match overall, 5-2.

Iowa tennis looks for mental edge

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
April 16, 2019
Iowa's Cloe Ruette (left) high-fives Adorabol Huckleby 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 tennis unravels in weekend matchups

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
April 14, 2019
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
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
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
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
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
Will Davies hits the ball during the Men's tennis match against University of Miami at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Feb. 8, 2019. Davies lost his singles match against Miami's William Grattan-Smith. Miami defeated Iowa 4-1. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa men’s tennis trending toward success

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
March 27, 2019
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
Iowa's Samantha Mannix hits a serve during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Penn State at the HTRC on Sunday, February 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the Nittany Lions, 4-3.

Hawkeye tennis continues midseason struggles

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
March 12, 2019
Iowa's Joe Tyler 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.

Hawkeye tennis sweeps Drake, Nebraska

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
March 10, 2019
Kareem Allaf volleys the ball during the men's tennis match against University of Miami at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Feb. 8, 2019. Allaf and his partner Jonas Larsen lost their doubles match 6-4. Miami defeated Iowa 4-1.

Hawkeye tennis looks for production from No. 1 players in weekend matches

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
March 7, 2019
Iowa's Samantha Mannix prepares to serve during a women's tennis matchup between Iowa and Iowa State at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, February 8, 2019.

By the numbers: Iowa women’s tennis’ losing streak

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2019
Iowa's Sophie Clark hits a forehand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Penn State at the HTRC on Sunday, February 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the Nittany Lions, 4-3.

Hawkeye tennis suffers first losing streak of season

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
March 3, 2019
Iowa's Adorabol Huckleby hits a backhand during a women's tennis matchup between Iowa and Iowa State at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, February 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes dropped the doubles point but swept singles matches, defeating the Cyclones 4-1.

Iowa tennis aims to bounce back

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
February 28, 2019
Iowa's Cloe Ruette reaches for a backhand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Penn State at the HTRC on Sunday, February 24, 2019. The Hawkeyes fell to the Nittany Lions, 4-3.

Hawkeye tennis gets swept for first time this season

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
February 24, 2019
Kareem Allaf runs from 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. Allaf won his single's match against Omaha's Nathan Reekie.

Iowa tennis squads seek to continue hot streaks on the road

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
February 21, 2019
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.

Hawkeye tennis moves toward recruiting international players

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
February 19, 2019
Joe Tyler hits 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. Tyler lost his single's match against Omaha's Davis Lawley.

Doubles play helps Hawkeye tennis prevail

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
February 17, 2019
Kareem Allaf volleys the ball during the men's tennis match against University of Miami at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Feb. 8, 2019. Allaf and his partner Jonas Larsen lost their doubles match 6-4. Miami defeated Iowa 4-1.

Newbies continue to push Hawkeye tennis to hot start

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
February 14, 2019
Iowa's Samantha Mannix hits a forehand during a women's tennis matchup between Iowa and Iowa State at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, February 8, 2019. The Hawkeyes dropped the doubles point but swept singles matches, defeating the Cyclones 4-1.

Hawkeye tennis picks up more wins at home

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
February 10, 2019
Iowa's Samantha Mannix serves the ball during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Northern Texas on Sunday, January 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 5-2.

Allaf, Mannix look to keep pushing Hawkeye tennis to wins

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2019
Iowa's Piotr Smietana prepares to serve during a men's tennis match between Iowa and East Tennessee State on Friday, January 25, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Buccaneers, 4-3.

Poland native Smietana comes to Iowa for better opportunity

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
February 4, 2019
Players shake hands following a doubles set during a men's tennis match between Iowa and Marquette on Saturday, January 19, 2019. The Hawkeyes swept the Golden Eagles, 7-0.

Hawkeye tennis aims to remain perfect this weekend

Cody Smith, Sports reporter
January 25, 2019
Iowa's Sophie Clark chips a backhand during a women's tennis match between Iowa and Northern Texas on Sunday, January 20, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Mean Green, 5-2.

Hawkeye tennis dominates in home-openers

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
January 22, 2019
Iowa's Piotr Smietana hits a backhand during a tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018.

Iowa men’s tennis ready to continue success in 2019

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
January 18, 2019
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 18, 2019
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 16, 2019
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
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
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 9, 2018
Kareem Allaf hits a forehand during the first round of the Men's Big Ten Tennis Tournament at the HTRC on April 26, 2018.

Hawkeye Tennis’ Kareem Allaf ready to compete at Oracle National Fall Championships

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
November 7, 2018
Iowa tennis player Will Davies celebrates a point during a match against Cornell University on Friday, Mar. 2, 2018. Davies won his match 6-0, 6-4 and the Big Red defeated the Hawkeyes 4-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye men’s tennis dominates doubles at Big Ten Indoor Championships

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
October 29, 2018
Iowa's Piotr Smietana hits a backhand during a tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018.

Hawkeye men’s tennis hits the road for Big Ten Indoor Championships

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
October 26, 2018
Iowa tennis plays against Western Michigan in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018.

Hawkeye tennis player Oliver Okonkwo adjusts to life in the U.S.

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2018
Kareem Allaf hits a forehand during the first round of the Men's Big Ten Tennis Tournament at the HTRC on April 26, 2018.

Iowa men’s tennis junior Kareem Allaf wins ITA Central Regional

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
October 22, 2018
Illinois' Alex Brown walks during the 2018 Big Ten Men's Tennis Conference Final between #1 seed Ohio State and #2 seed Illinois at the HTRC on Sunday, April 29, 2018.

All men’s tennis players on deck at the ITA Central Regionals

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
October 18, 2018
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 15, 2018
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
Iowa players meet with head coach Ross Wilson between matches during the Iowa/Creighton tennis match at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bluejays, 7-0.

Hawkeye tennis freshmen shine in fall debut

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
October 8, 2018
Iowa’s Jason Kerst returns the ball against Creighton at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex on Feb. 16. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bluejays, 7-0.

Iowa tennis, with new players, ready for new experience

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
October 4, 2018
Iowa's Piotr Smietana serves a ball during the Iowa/Creighton tennis match at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bluejays, 7-0.

Iowa men’s tennis keeps moving at ITAs

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
October 1, 2018
Freshman Will Davies and Freshman Piotr Smietana take a moment to celebrate during men's tennis, Iowa vs. Illinois on March 31, 2018 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex.

Hawkeye men’s tennis prepares for All-American Championships

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2018
Hawkeye tennis athlete travels great distances to go pro

Hawkeye tennis athlete travels great distances to go pro

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
September 27, 2018
Jake Jacoby serves during the first round of the Mens Big Ten Tennis Tournament at the HTRC on April 26, 2018.

Hawkeyes fight at Milwaukee Tennis Classic

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
September 24, 2018
Freshman Will Davies and Freshman Piotr Smietana take a moment to celebrate during men's tennis, Iowa vs. Illinois on March 31, 2018 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex.

Men’s tennis goes on the road for tournament

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
September 19, 2018
Iowa's Kareem Allaf and Jonas Larsen celebrate during a tennis match between Iowa and Western Michigan in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. The Hawkeyes earned the doubles point but lost the match overall, 5-2.

By the numbers: Iowa men’s tennis ready to get back in the swing of things

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
September 18, 2018
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 Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Iowa women’s tennis has a new squad to rebuild the team

Cody Smith, Sports Reporter
August 29, 2018
Iowa’s Zoe Douglas waits to return the ball during the women’s tennis match between Iowa and Wisconsin at the Klotz Tennis Courts on Sunday, April 22, 2018. The Hawkeyes lost to the Badgers, 4-1. (Chris Kalous/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women’s tennis emotional as season ends

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
April 23, 2018
Dreams Do Come True for tennis senior Adrienne Jensen

Dreams Do Come True for tennis senior Adrienne Jensen

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
April 19, 2018
Iowa's Zoe Douglas reacts during a tennis match between Iowa and Ohio State in Iowa City on Sunday, March 25, 2018. The Buckeyes swept the doubles point and won the match, 6-1. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s tennis can’t keep up, fall to Huskers, 4-0

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
April 16, 2018
Iowa tennis player Zoe Douglas returns the ball during a match against Marquette University on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 at the Hawkeye Tennis Complex. Iowa swept the match and Douglas won her match 6-3, 6-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women’s tennis tries to finish strong

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
April 13, 2018
Iowa's Elise Van Heuvelen hits a forehand during a tennis match between Iowa and Ohio State in Iowa City on Sunday, March 25, 2018. The Buckeyes swept the doubles point and won the match, 6-1. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women’s tennis flips script quickly, splits 1-1 on the road

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
April 9, 2018
Iowa tennis player Yufei Long lunges for the ball during a match against Marquette University on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 at the Hawkeye Tennis Complex. Iowa swept the match and Long won her match 6-1, 6-4. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women’s tennis tries to get back to .500

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
April 6, 2018
Iowa's Danielle Burich wails a forehand during a tennis match between Iowa and Ohio State in Iowa City on Sunday, March 25, 2018. The Buckeyes swept the doubles point and won the match, 6-1. (Shivansh Ahuja/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s tennis falls twice in Indiana

Cody Smith, cody-r-smitth@uiowa.edu
April 2, 2018
It’s now or never for women's tennis

It’s now or never for women’s tennis

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
March 30, 2018
Iowa's Anastasia Reimchen hits the ball 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. (The Daily Iowan/Margaret Kispert)

Hawkeye Tennis Continues Road Struggles Against Shockers

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
March 23, 2018
Iowa senior Zoe Douglas returns 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. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye tennis adds missing piece

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
March 23, 2018
Iowa tennis player Montana Crawford celebrates scoring a point during a match against Marquette University on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 at the Hawkeye Tennis Complex. Iowa swept the match and Crawford won her match 6-3, 6-4. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s tennis gets much-needed win

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
March 20, 2018
Iowa tennis player Adorabol Huckleby lunges for the ball during a match against Marquette University on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 at the Hawkeye Tennis Complex. Iowa swept the match and Huckleby won her match 6-1, 6-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeyes get much needed win against Spartans

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
March 19, 2018
Iowa sophomore Kristen Thoms reacts to a point during the match between the Huskers and Hawkeyes at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Nebraska defeated the Hawkeyes in doubles 2-1 but the Hawkeyes rallied back to win the singles 4-2. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Hawkeye Tennis Prepare for Cy-Hawk Series

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
March 7, 2018
Iowa tennis player Anastasia Reimchen winds up to serve during a match against Marquette University on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 at the Hawkeye Tennis Complex. Iowa swept the match and Reimchen won her match 7-6, (7-5), 6-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye Tennis Splits Final Road Trip

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
March 5, 2018
Iowa tennis player Anastasia Reimchen winds up to serve during a match against Marquette University on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 at the Hawkeye Tennis Complex. Iowa swept the match and Reimchen won her match 7-6, (7-5), 6-0. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Women’s Tennis Prepare for Battle on the Road

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
March 2, 2018
Iowa tennis player Zoe Douglas returns the ball during a match against Marquette University on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 at the Hawkeye Tennis Complex. Iowa swept the match and Douglas won her match 6-3, 6-3. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)

Hawkeye women’s tennis rolls over Marquette, Bradley

Cody Smith, cody-r-smith@uiowa.edu
February 26, 2018
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