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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

Middle blocker Phoebe Awoleye celebrates with Kylie Murr during the Iowa vs. Minnesota Volleyball game at Xtream arena on Sept. 21, 2023. The Gophers won 3-2.

Photos: Iowa Volleyball vs. Minnesota

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist September 22, 2023

The University of Minnesota Gophers defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Thursday. The Hawkeyes fell to the gophers in the first set but came back to win the second. After five...

Outside hitter Nataly Moravec is seen spiking the ball 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 falls short to No. 12 Minnesota in Big Ten opener

Daniel Gomez, Sports Reporter September 21, 2023

The Iowa volleyball team fell in its Big Ten home opener against No.12 Minnesota in five sets at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Thursday night.  The Hawkeyes went back and forth with the Golden...

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

The 2023 season is off to a strong start for the Iowa women’s volleyball team. Coming off a 2022 season where the team finished with a 10-21 record, the Hawkeyes are heading into Big Ten play...

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

The Daily Iowan: What do you like to do for fun? Sydney Dennis: I like to go shopping. Or paint— I like painting and drawing. Painting is nice. DI: If you can eat only one food for the rest...

Delaney McSweeney seen spiking the ball 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.

Photos: Iowa Volleyball vs. Grand Canyon University

Theodore Retsinas, Photojournalist September 10, 2023

The Grand Canyon University Antelopes defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Sunday.  The Hawkeyes were unable to win a set and lost 3-0, making their season record 6-4.  The...

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

The Iowa volleyball team finished with a 2-1 record at the Hawkeye Invitational held at Xtream Arena in Coralville over the weekend.  The Hawkeyes beat both Central Michigan and Missouri State...

Iowa’s Sydney Dennis digs the ball to continue the set 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.

Photos: Iowa Volleyball vs. Central Michigan

Ava Goldsmith, Photojournalist September 8, 2023

Iowa volleyball defeated Central Michigan, 3-1, at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. The Hawkeyes took the first two sets before the Chippewas took the third. Iowa came back and secured...

The Iowa State Cyclones Celebrate a win against Iowa at the Iowa vs. Iowa State volleyball game at Xtream Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. The Cyclones beat the Hawkeyes 3-2.

Photos: Iowa Volleyball Vs. Iowa State

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist September 7, 2023

The Iowa State Cyclones defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 3-2, during a volleyball match at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday. The Hawkeyes won the first two sets 26-24 and 25-17, respectively but fell...

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

The Iowa volleyball team fell to the Iowa State Cyclones, 3-2, in the Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series at Xtream Arena on Wednesday evening.  The Cyclones now lead the series against the Hawkeyes, 31-24....

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

Iowa women’s volleyball team middle hitter Rosa Vesty is from New Zealand but isn’t the first person in her family to play collegiate volleyball in the U.S.  The first-year made the move from...

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

Chris Meglio: What do you like to do for fun? Kaia Mateo: Well, volleyball I love, obviously, but I also love art. And I like creating art. I play the piano, too. Those things ground me and keep...

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

The Iowa volleyball team finished with a 3-0 record at the Fryfest Invitational held at Xtreme Arena in Coralville from Sept. 1-3.   The Hawkeyes swept Middle Tennessee State, 3-0, beat Kent State,...

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