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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

Piper and Cody Gengler hug as Iowa wins at a volleyball game between Iowa and Middle Tennessee State on Sep. 1, 2023. The Hawkeyes beat the Blue Raiders, 3-0.

Photos: Iowa Volleyball vs. Middle Tennessee State

Isabella Tisdale, Photojournalist September 2, 2023

The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated the Middle Tennessee State University Blue Raiders 3-0 during the Fryfest invitational at the Xtream Arena in Coralville. Iowa won all three sets with 50 kills throughout...

Titan Mercury Wrestling Club’s 59kg Nanea Estrella walks onto the mat during session three at the 2022 USA Wrestling Senior World Team Trials Challenge Tournament at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Sunday, May 22, 2022.

Iowa women’s wrestler Nanea Estrella leading donation drive for those affected by wildfires in Hawaii

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor August 29, 2023

Hawkeye women’s wrestler Nanea Estrella left Hawaii for Iowa on Aug. 14. She said leaving Hawaii “in the state of peril it was in” was the most heartbreaking thing she’s ever had to do. “It’s...

(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

Nebraska The University of Nebraska women’s volleyball team has been on a dominant run throughout recent memory. Since finishing first in the Big Ten standings in 2016, the Cornhuskers have finished...

Anna Davis helps the team practice before a volleyball game at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022.

Iowa volleyball’s Anna Davis fully healthy, prepped for big year

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor August 22, 2023

The last year and a half of Iowa volleyball middle hitter Anna Davis’s life has been challenging, both physically and mentally. The 6-foot-1 Castle Rock, Colorado, native tore her left ACL on...

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

The 2023 season will be the year of the rebuild for the Iowa women’s volleyball team. The Hawkeyes ended the 2022 season 10-21 overall and 4-16 in Big Ten play, placing second-to-last in the conference...

Setter Bailey Ortega sets the ball to middle hitter Delaney McSweeney during an Iowa women’s volleyball media conference and scrimmage at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. Ortega tallied 201 digs in 2021.

Iowa volleyball team aims to ‘play for each other’ in 2023

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor August 2, 2023

The Iowa volleyball team ended last season with two, gritty five-set victories over Michigan and Michigan State. At Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday, middle hitter Delaney McSweeney and setter Bailey...

Iowa middle hitter Amiya Jones serves the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and North Florida at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Jones had 8 kills. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ospreys 3-0.

Former Iowa volleyball player Amiya Jones signs professional contract

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor June 13, 2023

Former Iowa volleyball player Amiya Jones is taking her talents to the two-time reigning Finnish Volleyball League champion club Polkky Kuusamo. The middle hitter, who helped maintain stability...

The Hawkeyes huddle up after scoring a point during a volleyball match between Iowa and Penn State at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Oct. 15, 2022. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 3-2.

Texas State transfer Caitlan Buettner adding experience to Iowa volleyball in 2023

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 27, 2023

Fifth-year outside hitter Caitlan Buettner is adding much-needed experience to Iowa volleyball in 2023. The Texas State transfer was a part of four 20-plus win seasons with the Bobcats. The Hawkeyes...

Contributed photo of Olivia Lombardi.

Iowa volleyball 2023 commit Olivia Lombardi stays in-state, emphasizes trust under Jim Barnes’ staff.

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter February 5, 2023

Iowa volleyball 2023 commit Olivia Lombardi knew from the first day she visited Iowa City that it was going to be hard to turn down the Hawkeyes.  The libero committed to Iowa in July 2021 under former...

A player serves the ball during an Iowa women’s volleyball media conference and scrimmage at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022.

Iowa volleyball 2023 commit Alyssa Worden finds new outlook in injury

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter January 31, 2023

Iowa volleyball 2023 commit Alyssa Worden suffered a season-ending injury last summer, but the six-rotation outside hitter hasn’t allowed the setback to hinder her dreams of playing in the volleyball...

Contributed photo of Gabby Deery.

2023 commit Gabby Deery bringing versatility to Iowa volleyball

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter January 29, 2023

Iowa volleyball 2023 commit Gabby Deery grew up surrounded by Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-2 Burlington, Iowa, native has four older sisters — Niko Deery, Bridget Deery, Gracie Deery, and Evie Deery...

Contributed photo of Kaia Mateo.

Iowa volleyball’s Kaia Mateo coming from Big Apple to Big Ten

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter January 17, 2023

Iowa volleyball 2023 recruit and setter Kaia Mateo is used to being the underdog. As a four-year varsity starter and senior captain, Mateo led Avenues: The World School NYC to a 20-1 record and...

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