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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

Purdue middle blocker Hannah Clayton spiking the volleyball during a volleyball game between Iowa and Purdue at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. The Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes 3-1.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Purdue

Grace Kreber, Photojournalist September 25, 2022

Purdue defeated Iowa, 3-1, during a volleyball game at Xtreme Arena in Coralville on Sunday. The Boilermakers won the first set 29:27, Iowa came back in the second set winning 25:19. In the second...

Iowa volleyball middle hitter Amiya Jones celebrates a point against Purdue at Xtream Arena on Sunday afternoon. The No. 11 Boilermakers defeated the Hawkeyes in four sets.

Iowa volleyball ousted by No. 11 Purdue

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter September 25, 2022

Iowa volleyball dropped its match against No.11 Purdue, 3-1, on Sunday inside Xtream Arena.   The Boilermakers, who came off a straight-set victory against No. 8 Minnesota on Friday, have now...

Iowa outside hitter Michelle Urquhart serves the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Northern Iowa at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 3-0.

Iowa volleyball drops Big Ten opener to No. 7 Ohio State, prepares for No. 11 Purdue

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter September 23, 2022

Iowa volleyball dropped its Big Ten Conference opener to No. 7 Ohio State, 3-0, at Xtream Arena on Friday night. Ohio State now leads the all time series, 66-12.  The Hawkeyes, who have already...

North Florida outside hitter Mahalia White spikes the ball while Iowa outside hitter Addie VanderWeide blocks the ball  during a volleyball match between Iowa and North Florida at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ospreys 3-0.

Volleyball notebook | Iowa, conference contenders begin Big Ten play

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter September 22, 2022

The Big Ten has been a consistent volleyball powerhouse for years.  Eight Big Ten teams made it to the NCAA tournament in 2021, with Wisconsin and Nebraska matching up in the championship game. In...

Iowa outside hitter Nia Washington prepares for North Florida’s serve during a volleyball game between Iowa and North Florida at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Washington had one kill.The Hawkeyes defeated the Ospreys 3-0.

Iowa volleyball true freshman Nia Washington makes early impact

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter September 20, 2022

Iowa volleyball true freshman Nia Washington was originally committed to Tulane. But when first-year Hawkeye head coach Jim Barnes took the job at Iowa in December 2021, Washington switched her commitment.  Now,...

Iowa outside hitter Nia Washington prepares for North Florida’s serve during a volleyball game between Iowa and North Florida at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Washington had one kill.The Hawkeyes defeated the Ospreys 3-0.

Iowa volleyball’s Mari Hinkle key contributor on Hawkeye defense

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter September 19, 2022

Iowa volleyball’s defensive numbers sat in the bottom half of the Big Ten in every category in 2021, but there have been flashes of improvement in 2022 under new head coach Jim Barnes. Many of...

Iowa outside hitter Michelle Urquhart jumps to spike the ball while Norther Iowa outside blocker Carly Spies jumps to block the ball during a volleyball match between Iowa and Northern Iowa at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Urquhart had 8 kills. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers, 3-0.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. Northern Iowa

Isabella Cervantes and Lilly Stence September 17, 2022

The Hawkeyes defeated the Northern Iowa Panthers at Xtream Arena in Coralville.  The Hawkeyes won the first and second matches, but the third match was a close one with the Hawkeyes defeating the Panthers...

Northwestern outside hitter Hanna Lesiak and middle blocker Leilani Dodson block a spike from Iowa middle blocker Toyosi Onabanjo during a volleyball match at Xtream Arena in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Wildcats defeated the Hawkeyes 3-0. (Larry Phan/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa volleyball defeats Northern Iowa, prepares for Big Ten play

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter September 17, 2022

Iowa Volleyball closed out the Hawkeye Invitational at Xtream Arena on Saturday by sweeping the University of Northern Iowa. In their first meeting since 2003, the Hawkeyes and Panthers came into...

Florida middle blocker Maddie Boyd jumps up to block Iowa middle hitter Amiya Jones spike during a volleyball game between Iowa and North Florida at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Boyd had three blocks. The Hawkeyes defeated the Ospreys 3-0.

Photos: Iowa volleyball vs. North Florida

Isabella Cervantes and Jordan Tovar September 17, 2022

The Hawkeyes defeated the North Florida Ospreys, 3-0, at Xtream Arena in Coralville. This is the first time Iowa volleyball played North Florida. The teams were neck and neck in each match but the Hawkeyes...

Iowa middle hitter Amiya Jones celebrates during an Iowa women’s volleyball media conference and scrimmage at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022. Jones played 98 matches in 2021.

Iowa volleyball sweeps doubleheader, opens home schedule 2-0

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter September 16, 2022

Iowa volleyball swept its opening home slate at Xtream Arena on Friday, winning both matches of a doubleheader against South Dakota State and North Florida at the Hawkeye Invitational.  In the...

Iowa middle blocker Toyosi Onabanjo and outside hitter Edina Schmidt go up to block a kill at a volleyball game between Iowa and Syracuse at the Xtreme Arena on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. Syracuse defeated Iowa 3-1.

Iowa volleyball’s Toyosi Onabanjo increases workload in 2022 season

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter September 15, 2022

Sophomore outside hitter Toyosi Onabanjo is one of eight returners on a team filled with newcomers. With nine new faces and a new head coach, Onabanjo has made it a priority this season to be whoever...

Iowa middle hitter and libero Sydney Dennis celebrate with teammates after winning the scrimmage during an Iowa women’s volleyball media conference and scrimmage at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022.

Volleyball notebook | Iowa prepares for Hawkeye Invitational

Kenna Roering, Sports Reporter September 14, 2022

Iowa volleyball went 1-2 last weekend at the Cardinal and Gold Challenge in Ames, Iowa, bringing their season record to 3-5. On Sept. 9, the Hawkeyes took their lone victory of the weekend over...

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