IOWA CITY — Jim Barnes never knows what to expect. Sometimes it’s yes, sometimes it’s no. When one of Iowa volleyball’s five international players gets to play in front of their family, it can lead to a boost in performance — or a slump.
Iowa's Rosa Vesty (22) connects on an attack attempt during an NCAA volleyball match against Milwaukee at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Iowa's Rosa Vesty celebrates after a successful attack during an NCAA volleyball match against Drake at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026.
Iowa's Rosa Vesty celebrates after a successful kill during an NCAA volleyball match against Southern Illinois at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Thursday, Sept. 10.
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Iowa's Rosa Vesty (22) connects on an attack attempt during an NCAA volleyball match against Milwaukee at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Tuesday, Sept. 22.
Iowa's Rosa Vesty celebrates after a successful attack during an NCAA volleyball match against Drake at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026.
Iowa's Rosa Vesty celebrates after a successful kill during an NCAA volleyball match against Southern Illinois at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Thursday, Sept. 10.
