Hawkeyes Drop Tough Match At Purdue Oct 4, 2008
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN - The University of Iowa volleyball team dropped a hard-fought, three-set match at Purdue Friday night, 22-25, 23-25, 22-25. The loss snapped Iowa's seven-match winning streak and dropped the Hawkeyes' record to 10-5 overall and 2-1 in the Big Ten. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Volleyball sweeps over Portland, DePaul, Tulsa Sep 22, 2008
The Iowa volleyball team entertained the Carver-Hawkeye Arena crowd over the weekend, steamrollering the Hawkeye-Holiday Inn Challenge in convincing style. The Hawkeyes went 3-0 with a trio of sweeps over Portland, DePaul, and Tulsa. (Daily Iowan, IA)
UNI volleyball beats Drake, 3-1 Sep 20, 2008
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UI volleyball gets home tourney Sep 19, 2008
After opening the season with three-straight road tournaments, the Iowa volleyball team takes the court in the friendly confines of Carver-Hawkeye Arena tonight to host the Hawkeye-Holiday Inn Challenge. Iowa will play Portland tonight before taking on DePaul and Tulsa on Saturday. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Hawkeyes Take Care Of Drake, 3-0 Sep 14, 2008
AMES, IA - The University of Iowa volleyball team swept Drake (25-18, 25-11, 25-16) to close out the Iowa State Tournament Saturday afternoon. The Hawkeyes only trailed in three rallies during the entire match and improve their record to 5-4 overall. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Cyclones Sneak Out Win Against Iowa Sep 14, 2008
AMES, IA - The University of Iowa volleyball team dropped a close match to Iowa State in Hilton Coliseum Friday night, 26-28, 25-27, 24-26. The Hawkeyes had set points in both the first and third frame, but couldn't hold on to their advantages. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Iowa Bounces Back For Win Over Xavier Sep 14, 2008
AMES, IA - The University of Iowa volleyball team knocked off Xavier, who participated in the NCAA Tournament last season, 22-25, 25-11, 25-14, 25-19, Saturday morning at the Iowa State Tournament. Iowa bounced back after dropping the first set to win the match in convincing fashion. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Q & A: Volleyball setter Kiley Fister discusses goals Sep 10, 2008
The Iowa volleyball team is 3-3 on the season and coming off a second-place showing at the Pioneer Classic in Denver. A key to that success in Denver was setter Kiley Fister. (Daily Iowan, IA)
NCAA volleyball gets rules changed Sep 4, 2008
Fans attending Iowa volleyball games this season will be getting home earlier than in years past. There have been a few changes to the rules this season in college volleyball, and one of them focuses on scoring. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Sports Briefs Sep 2, 2008
Sharon Dingman got a win in her first game at the helm of the Iowa volleyball team on Aug. 29, but the celebration was short-lived. Her squad dropped two matches the following day at the Hampton Inn/Bama Bash in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Daily Iowan, IA)
UI volleyball starts anew Aug 26, 2008
Though the concept sounds oxymoronic, it's exactly what the Iowa volleyball team is looking for. The Hawkeyes return four seniors, two juniors, and a plethora of sophomores who got playing time in 2007. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Dingman Era Set To Start Friday Aug 26, 2008
This Week The University of Iowa volleyball team opens the 2008 season on the road at the Hampton Inn Bama Bash, hosted by the University of Alabama. The Hawkeyes will face Nicholls State in their first match Friday at 4:30 p.m. Iowa will play two matches Saturday, facing Western Kentucky at 11 a.m. and host-school Alabama at 7 p.m.. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Hawkeyes To Host Black and Gold Scrimmage Aug 20, 2008
The 2008 Iowa Volleyball squad will have its annual Black and Gold Scrimmage Thursday night at 7 p.m. ... IOWA CITY - University of Iowa volleyball fans can get a sneak-peek at the 2008 Hawkeyes Thursday, Aug. 21, at the annual Black and Gold Scrimmage. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Successful Iowa volleyball team gets taste of Gaylord Aug 13, 2008
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Volleyball Staff To Host Coaches Clinic Jul 23, 2008
The 2008 Iowa Volleyball Coaches Clinic will be held Aug. 16 ... IOWA CITY - The University of Iowa volleyball team will host the 2008 Coaches Clinic Saturday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Carver-Hawkeye Arena ... For clinic information, contact the Iowa volleyball office at (319) 335-9259 or by e-mail at jason-allen@iowavolleyball. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Spiking tragedy Jun 11, 2008
Two weeks after the tornado in the small town to the north, however, the emotions- disbelief, shock, sorrow, empathy, and more - are as raw as ever for a pair of Iowa volleyball players who grew up in the area. Middle blocker Becky Walters and outside hitter Megan Schipper played volleyball together at Aplington-Parkersburg High School. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Kirksville's Bjork named Daily Express Girls Soccer Player of the Year Jun 3, 2008
"I'm kind of nervous about it. My cousin is a volleyball coach, and she's going to come down and teach me this summer. It should be interesting. I was born in Iowa, and in Iowa volleyball is huge. My family has always played. For me, I want to experience some of the stuff my family has done. Also, I'm not very good at softball," she said with a laugh. With everything else that's been thrown at her along the way, it's likely her new volleyball coach will find Bjork just as useful on the court as... (Kirksville Daily Express, MO)
Dingman introduced as new Volleyball Coach Mar 26, 2008
It took a little longer than they had hoped, but the Iowa Volleyball program has found their new leader and it is Sharon Dingman, who led Illinois State to the NCAA Tournament this past year. Iowa Athletic Director Gary Barta introduced her to the media today and had some interesting comments regarding possible facility changes that could be made. (Iowa Sports -- Rivals.com)
Proven winner Dingman takes volleyball helm Mar 25, 2008
New Iowa volleyball head coach Sharon Dingman brings something to the Hawkeye program has been lacking in recent years: a history of winning. Dingman was announced as the eighth head coach in Hawkeye history on March 21 - replacing Cindy Frederick, who resigned in December - and she will be officially introduced as the new leader of the Iowa program at a 3 p.m. press conference today. (Daily Iowan, IA)
North begins bid for third straight tourney appearance Feb 19, 2008
Mallory Husz, a 6-2 senior and University of Iowa volleyball recruit, paces Lewis Central with 15. 9 points and 8. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
2007 - the year in review Jan 4, 2008
Chelsey Degen wins Class 3A state discus title with a throw of 125' 11". Algona boys medley relay finishes second at the state track meet. North Sentral Kossuth freshman Rebekah Rolling places third in the high jump at the state track meet. June Bishop Garrigan girls golf team wins fourth straight state title. Algona baseball team plays Boone at the Metrodome. Algona and Bishop Garrigan softball teams each win two games at Algona Classic. North Sentral Kossuth boys baseball team rated No. 1 in... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Fredrick Resigns As Head Coach Of Iowa Volleyball Dec 19, 2007
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Pink volleyballs take to the air for breast cancer awareness Dec 6, 2007
Iowa volleyball player Christina Meister, in a pink jersey, sets the ball before the "Attacking Breast Cancer" game with Wisconsin on Oct. 13. Similar fundraisers, including Volley for the Cure, go on across the country. (USA Today -- News)
NCAA volleyball: UNI plots sneak attack Nov 30, 2007
One of the Northern Iowa volleyball squad's savviest seniors, the setter occasionally stands with her back to the net, apparently poised to tee up a teammate for a spike before softly tipping the ball behind her and over the net, in no-look fashion. "It tricks a lot of people," Belzung explained, of her "DNH" dink shot that whittles away at foes' confidence. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Volleyball looks to regroup Nov 28, 2007
The Iowa volleyball team settled for another building year after finishing 9-22, with a 1-19 conference record, including 16-consecutive losses to finish the season. After a 2-18 conference campaign in 2006, the Hawkeyes expected to make a jump into the Big Ten mix after early five-game battles against top-25 squads BYU and LSU.. (Daily Iowan, IA)
UNI volleyball to face Wisconsin in NCAA tourney Nov 26, 2007
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V-ball ends on down note Nov 26, 2007
The Iowa volleyball team's season ended on all too familiar terms when the Hawkeyes suffered sweeps at the hands of Wisconsin and Illinois. The final defeats left the Hawkeyes with a 16-match losing streak. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Durant rewarded for outstanding volleyball year Nov 22, 2007
The Iowa Volleyball Coaches Association also released their all-district selections. The four Durant all-staters were on the Class 2A Southeast all-district team. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Last home stand for V-ball Nov 17, 2007
The Iowa volleyball team will say two goodbyes this weekend, with one being more heartrending than the other. Riding a 12-game losing streak, the Hawkeyes (9-16, 1-15) welcome Northwestern (16-11, 7-9) and Michigan State (16-12, 7-9) on Friday and Saturday to conclude their home season. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Volleyball drops two Nov 12, 2007
The Iowa volleyball team dropped its 11th- and 12th-consecutive losses this past weekend, suffering road sweeps to Purdue and Indiana. The Hawkeyes (9-18, 1-15) ran their streak of being swept to eight matches, spanning 18-straight games. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Hawkeyes Fall To Indiana Nov 11, 2007
Bloomington, IN - The University of Iowa volleyball team was swept at Indiana Saturday, 31-29, 30-28, 30-22. Iowa falls to 9-18 overall and 1-15 in Big Ten play. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Hawkeyes Swept In Ann Arbor Nov 6, 2007
Ann Arbor, MI -The University of Iowa volleyball team was swept at Michigan Monday night, 3-0. The Hawkeyes fall to 9-16 overall and 1-13 in Big Ten play. (Hawkeyesports.com)
V-ball swept Nov 2, 2007
The Iowa volleyball team's struggles in the Big Ten continued on Wednesday night in Minneapolis - the Hawkeyes were swept in straight matches, 3-0, by Minnesota. Dropping the first eight points of the opening match, the Hawks couldn't claw their way back from a deep hole, dropping the first game, 30-20. (Daily Iowan, IA)
V-ball seeks a rebound Oct 26, 2007
For the Iowa volleyball team, which went 1-9 in its trip through the Big Ten, it can only hope the adage holds true. The Hawkeyes will take on Ohio State (9-10, 3-7) and No. 2 Penn State (18-2, 10-0) this weekend for a pair of 7 p.m. battles at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, starting with the Buckeyes this evening, and culminating with the Nittany Lions on Saturday. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Central Springs moves on Oct 26, 2007
North Iowa volleyball is getting better. Haley Holmes added 25 digs and a 16-of-16 serving performance with one ace for the Panthers. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
V-ball falls twice Oct 23, 2007
The Iowa volleyball team suffered its fifth- and sixth-consecutive losses, falling on the road in straight games to Michigan State (13-9, 4-6) and Northwestern (12-9, 3-7) over the weekend. The pair of sweeps dropped the 9-12 Hawkeyes' conference record to 1-9 with little relief coming; the squad will welcome Ohio State and No. 3 Penn State to Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday and Saturday. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Hawkeyes Leave Evanston With 3-0 Loss Oct 21, 2007
Evanston, IL - The University of Iowa volleyball team lost at the hands of Northwestern, 3-0, Saturday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Hawkeyes fall to 9-12 overall and 1-9 in Big Ten action. (Hawkeyesports.com)
On Campus: Sibik makes a quick impression Oct 19, 2007
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All pinked up in Carver Oct 13, 2007
While the Iowa volleyball team hopes to make its opponents black and blue, they will be sporting a commemorative coat of pink. The Hawkeyes (9-8, 1-5) will celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month with an "Attacking Breast Cancer" event in its match against No. 9 Wisconsin (14-1, 6-0) on Saturday, which follows a matchup with Illinois (10-6, 2-4) at 7 p.m. today in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Ohio State Tops Iowa, 3-1 Oct 7, 2007
Columbus, OH - The University of Iowa volleyball team dropped a hard-fought contest at Ohio State, 3-1 Saturday night. Iowa falls to 9-8 overall and 1-5 in Big Ten play. (Hawkeyesports.com)
No. 3 Penn State Defeats Iowa, 3-0 Oct 6, 2007
State College, PA- The University of Iowa volleyball team was defeated by No. 3 Penn State, 3-0 Friday night at Rec Hall. Iowa falls to 9-7 overall and 1-4 in the Big Ten while Penn State improved its record to 13-2 overall and 5-0 in Big Ten play. (Hawkeyesports.com)
College volleyball: UNI rebounds, makes quick work of Bradley Sep 30, 2007
Sunday, September 30, 2007 6:16 AM CDT College volleyball: UNI rebounds, makes quick work of Bradley By KELLY BEATON, Courier Sports Writer CEDAR FALLS -- The vital signs of the Northern Iowa volleyball squad have been all over the charts this season. They spiked upward with an early-season sweep of a strong American squad. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
V-ball missing some pieces Sep 26, 2007
Such a challenge is one the Iowa volleyball team must get used to. The Hawkeyes (8-5, 0-2) host their only Wednesday match of the season today at 7 p.m., facing No. 12 Minnesota (8-3, 1-0) with starters Megan Schipper and Catherine Smale both less than 100 percent healthy and second-leading hitter and blocker Becky Walters out for the season with a severe knee injury. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Iowa volleyball makes BTN debut Sep 25, 2007
The University of Iowa volleyball team will debut on the Big Ten Network on Sept. 26 ... IOWA CITY -- The University of Iowa volleyball team will make its first appearance on the Big Ten Network on Wednesday, Sept. 26, when the Hawkeyes host Minnesota. (Hawkeyesports.com)
V-ball loses 2 players, 2 matches Sep 24, 2007
The injury bug stung the Iowa volleyball team over the weekend, just when the Hawks had hoped it was squashed. The Hawkeyes found themselves without two of its top hitters during losses to Indiana and Purdue, when redshirt freshman Becky Walters and sophomore Megan Schipper fell to injury. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Volleyball ready for Big Ten mountain Sep 21, 2007
After finishing with an 8-3 nonconference record, the Iowa volleyball team will leap into conference play tonight against Indiana (9-3, 0-0), followed by Purdue (7-4, 0-0) on Saturday in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Iowa is fresh off its Hawkeye-Holiday Inn Challenge, in which it downed Texas-Arlington, Ball State, and the College of Charleston in fewer than four games apiece. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Volleyballers sweep 3 Sep 18, 2007
The Iowa volleyball team (8-3, 0-0), for instance, kept the Hawkeye faithful proud and cheering all weekend, winning the Hawkeye-Holiday Inn Challenge championship, smashing its way past Texas Arlington (7-6), Ball State (1-11), and the College of Charleston (5-5) ... "The loss to Iowa State certainly won't be remembered as the most satisfying day to be a Hawkeye fan, but while the guys in spikes and pads couldn't put away their rivals, the Iowa volleyball team swept former in-state foes Lindsey... (Daily Iowan, IA)
Hawkeyes Announce "Little Spikers" Dates Sep 14, 2007
Young Iowa volleyball fans have three chances to train with the Hawkeyes ... IOWA CITY - Head Coach and the University of Iowa volleyball team have announced three dates for its "Little Spikers" mini-camp ... For more information, contact the Iowa volleyball office at (319) 335-9259 or by e-mail at iowavolleyball@uiowa. (Hawkeyesports.com)
UNI volleyball squad bounces back, wins twice Sep 10, 2007
-- After a recent four-match losing streak, the Northern Iowa volleyball squad turned things around Saturday with a pair of sweeps against Arkansas and Fresno State. The Panthers defeated Arkansas 30-24, 30-22, 36-34 and then disposed of Fresno State 30-24, 30-28, 30-24 at the Varney's Invitational hosted by Kansas State. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Hawkeyes Fall To Iowa State, 3-0 Sep 9, 2007
Des Moines, IA - The University of Iowa volleyball team was defeated by Iowa State, 3-0 Saturday afternoon in the Hampton Inn State of Iowa Volleyball Challenge ... The Hawkeyes return to action Saturday night at 5:30 against No. 21 LSU in their final match of the Hampton Inn State of Iowa Volleyball Challenge. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Volleyball heads for Drake Classic Sep 8, 2007
The Iowa volleyball team (4-1, 0-0) looks to continue with its winning ways as it travels west down I-80 for the Drake Classic this weekend. The Hawks will battle Drake (2-2), Iowa State (2-4), and No. 21 LSU (6-0). (Daily Iowan, IA)
Panthers pound American Sep 2, 2007
PROVO, Utah -- The Northern Iowa volleyball team defeated American University in the Panthers' first match at the Molten Classic hosted by Brigham Young University on Friday afternoon, recording a 30-26, 30-22, 30-24 sweep. The Panthers controlled the match thoroughly, hitting. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Kremer Leads Iowa Past Saint Francis, 3-0 Sep 2, 2007
Greeley, CO - The University of Iowa volleyball team coasted past Saint Francis, 3-0 (30-16, 30-24, 30-24) Saturday at the Northern Colorado Tournament. Junior led Iowa's attack, recording a career-high 14 kills and hit at a. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Keep Track Of Iowa Volleyball On hawkeyesports.com Aug 30, 2007
Keep Track Of Iowa Volleyball On hawkeyesports ... Keep Track Of Iowa Volleyball On hawkeyesports ... Fans have plenty of ways to keep tabs on the Iowa volleyball team this season. (Hawkeyesports.com)
UNI notebook: More tough tests await volleyball team Aug 29, 2007
Tuesday, August 28, 2007 12:27 PM CDT UNI notebook: More tough tests await volleyball team By DOUG NEWHOFF, Sports Editor CEDAR FALLS - Last weekend, the University of Northern Iowa volleyball team took on a pair of opponents that may end up in the national Top 25 this season when the Panthers tangled with Western Michigan and Kentucky during the UNI Invitational. This weekend when the Panthers (2-1) travel to the Molten Classic in Provo, Utah, they line up against three foes already recognized... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Frontline height aids volleyballers Aug 27, 2007
The Iowa volleyball team split its season-opening Hawkeye Challenge against No. 17 BYU and Marquette thanks in large part to 6-3 redshirt freshman Becky Walters. In Sunday's battle against the Golden Eagles, Walters led the Hawkeyes with 11 kills, two solo blocks, and five block assists - including four in a row during the final 9-0 run in the last game of the 3-1 victory. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Volleyball: Petersen, Panthers eager for season opener Aug 24, 2007
"We have a 'Monster Blocking Drill,'" said the Northern Iowa volleyball coach, grinning. "We used to call it 'Block 'Til You Drop,' but we tried to rename it something more positive.". (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
UNI receives votes but excluded from volleyball poll Aug 16, 2007
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 12:19 PM CDT UNI receives votes but excluded from volleyball poll By Courier staff The Northern Iowa volleyball squad is set to start its 2007 season on the outside looking in, in regard to the Division I coaches poll. The Panthers received 29 points in the CSTV/AVCA preseason volleyball poll released Tuesday, putting them 10th among teams that didn't make the Top 25. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
V-ball seeks mental strength Jul 25, 2007
With one month left before the first serve, the Iowa volleyball team is preparing for the upcoming season. Coming off a year that started with great promise but quickly turned sour, Hawkeye head coach Cindy Fredrick is looking forward to improvement in her team. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Smizik / On the Air: Price hurts Big Ten's network Jul 17, 2007
"Indiana basketball fans don't want to watch Iowa volleyball, but the Big Ten wants everyone to pay for their new network," Comcast said in the release. Comcast executive vice president David L. Cohen, in a letter to Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany, said his company would like to carry the network but not if it meant sticking customers with "a burdensome Big Ten tax.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Big Ten commish wants apology from Comcast Jun 22, 2007
And they're also feuding over the wording of a press release in which Comcast said the Big Ten network will show "second and third-tier sporting events," called it "a niche sports channel" and added: "Indiana basketball fans don't want to watch Iowa volleyball, but the Big Ten wants everyone to pay for their new network.". Delany took exception during a conference call with reporters on Thursday -- the one-year anniversary of the day the Big Ten announced plans to form the network. (ESPN -- College Football News)
Big Ten, Comcast at odds Jun 22, 2007
The Philadelphia-based media giant and the conference have been at odds over the per-subscriber cost of making the new network available nationwide, and in a recent news release, Comcast questioned the overall value of the sporting events BTN promised to provide, calling them second- and third-tier events and saying: Indiana basketball fans don t want to watch Iowa volleyball, but the Big Ten wants everyone to pay for their new network. Certainly, Delaney vented. (Scranton Times, PA)
Fredrick building program around Iowa recruits Jun 13, 2007
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 10:56 AM CDT Fredrick building program around Iowa recruits By JIM NELSON, Courier Sports Writer WATERLOO -- The groundwork has been laid, but Iowa volleyball coach Cindy Fredrick says her program is still in a building process. Heading into her fourth season with the Hawkeyes after a highly successful run at Washington State, Fredrick, the Waverly native, made an appearance Monday at Sunnyside Country Club as part of the Black Hawk County I-Club Golf Outing and Spring... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Two Hawkeye Signees Earn All-American Honors Feb 3, 2007
University of Iowa Volleyball signees Aimee Huffman and Katie Kennedy have been named Prepvolleyball. com all-Americans. (Hawkeyesports.com)
