The Hawkeyes suffered two heartbreaking losses in Michigan, despite major comeback runs to break even at 2-2 in both games.
Iowa fell in five sets to Michigan State in Friday's game in East Lansing, Michigan. First-year Carmel Vares led the offense with 13 kills, followed by sixth-year Chard'e Vanzandt with 12 kills and three aces.
The first set saw the Spartans outkill the Hawkeyes, 14–13, despite committing one more attack error.
The Hawkeyes struggled in the fifth set, dropping to 10-8 overall and 1-5 in conference play.
Author's summary: Hawkeyes lose two games in Michigan.