Volleyball Sweeps Iowa State for First-Ever Win Over the Big 12

WASHINGTON – The American University volleyball team took down Iowa State in commanding fashion on Saturday afternoon, sweeping the Big 12 opponent to mark the program’s third victory over a Power Four team this season. Deniz Dakak led the way with a double-double on 37 assists and 12 digs, driving the Eagles a season-high .292 hitting percentage. Notable AU’s other Power Four wins came against Northwestern on Aug. 29, and Virginia on Aug. 30. Dakak added two blocks and two aces in addition to her fifth double-double of the season. American had stellar performances up and down the roster. Salme…