Jordan Karlen

2 Jordan Karlen
Jordan Karlen
  • Height:
    5-9
  • Hometown:
    Janesville, Wis.
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Previous School:
    Milton HS
Bio

High School: Karlen was a four-year letterwinner at setter for head coach Kaitlin Lundeen at Milton High School in Milton, Wis.… a-three time captain, accumulated 2,282 assists, 197 service aces, 772 digs, 372 kills, and 114 blocks in four seasons… as a senior, delivered 645 helpers with 68 aces, 256 digs, 113 kills, and 52 blocks in 87 sets of action… earned back-to-back All-Conference First Team honors as a junior and senior… named an AAU All-American in 2018… helped lead MHS to a regional title as a freshman, distributing 597 assists with 47 aces and 158 digs in 69 sets… named Team MVP as a sophomore, junior, and senior.

Personal: Daughter of Jonathan and Sabrina Karlen… born in Beloit, Wis. on October 16, 2003… full name is Jordan Shea Karlen… sister, Juliet, plays volleyball at Waldorf University… aunt, Miranda Karlen, plays volleyball at Northern Illinois University.

Academic: Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

News mentions
First Tech beach campaign concludes in impressive fashion, 1-1 showing on day two of OVC Tournament
First Tech beach campaign concludes in impressive fashion, 1-1 showing on day two of OVC Tournament

MARTIN, Tenn. – An remarkable run at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament and incredible inaugural campaign officially came to a close for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team Friday in Martin, Tenn.

Golden Eagles geared up for program's first OVC Beach Volleyball Tournament
Golden Eagles geared up for program's first OVC Beach Volleyball Tournament

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team will make the trip west for its first-ever postseason action, competing at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships at the Skyhawk Beach Volleyball Complex in Martin, Tenn. starting Thursday afternoon.

Karlen honored as member of OVC All-Freshman Team
Karlen honored as member of OVC All-Freshman Team

MARTIN, Tenn. – Continuing the incredible start to her athletic career at Tennessee Tech University, Jordan Karlen was recognized for her prowess on the sand Wednesday evening at the 2023 Ohio Valley Conference Beach Volleyball postseason awards banquet.

Golden Eagles close out first regular season with Saturday split in OVC play
Golden Eagles close out first regular season with Saturday split in OVC play

MOREHEAD, Ky. – It was a strong finish for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles completed another 1-1 split on the second and final day of the second Ohio Valley Conference weekend in Morehead, Ky.

Tech earns big split on opening day of second OVC weekend
Tech earns big split on opening day of second OVC weekend

MOREHEAD, Ky. – Continued success found the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team Friday, as the Golden Eagles split its opening day of the second Ohio Valley Conference weekend in Morehead, Ky.

Second OVC weekend awaits Golden Eagle beach squad in Morehead, Ky.
Second OVC weekend awaits Golden Eagle beach squad in Morehead, Ky.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team wraps up its inaugural regular season Friday and Saturday, making the trip to Morehead, Ky. for the second Ohio Valley Conference weekend with four duals on the docket.

Golden Eagles secure first-ever home win with OVC split against Morehead State
Golden Eagles secure first-ever home win with OVC split against Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a successful day in Cookeville for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball, as the Golden Eagles claimed a split in a pair of duals with Ohio Valley Conference rival Morehead State while competing at the Tech Beach Volleyball Courts for the first time in program history.

Tech falls in pair of duals at unbeaten Carson-Newman
Tech falls in pair of duals at unbeaten Carson-Newman

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team could not hand in-state foe Carson-Newman its first loss of the season Wednesday afternoon, falling in a pair of matches in Jefferson City to a still-unbeaten Eagle squad on its home courts.

Golden Eagles close out non-conference action with double dip at Carson-Newman
Golden Eagles close out non-conference action with double dip at Carson-Newman

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team will close out its non-conference slate for the 2023 season with an in-state trip to Jefferson City and a doubleheader against Carson-Newman Wednesday morning. 

Purple and gold grows on final day of OVC opening weekend
Purple and gold grows on final day of OVC opening weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – A pair of losses underscored a solid day of work for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team Saturday, as the Golden Eagles showed more growth and positives on their second day of Ohio Valley Conference action in Chattanooga.

Golden Eagles head to Chattanooga for first-ever OVC weekend of competition
Golden Eagles head to Chattanooga for first-ever OVC weekend of competition

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team will get its first taste of Ohio Valley Conference action Friday and Saturday, competing in league play for the first time ever at the first of two OVC weekends.

Tech splits on day two of Berry College Tournament to finish first beach weekend 2-2
Tech splits on day two of Berry College Tournament to finish first beach weekend 2-2

MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – It was another successful day for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team Saturday, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up their inaugural weekend with a 1-1 day and 2-2 start to the season at the Berry College Tournament.

Golden Eagle beach volleyball secure first-ever win to kick off Berry College Tournament, 2023 season
Golden Eagle beach volleyball secure first-ever win to kick off Berry College Tournament, 2023 season

MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – It was a historic day for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team Friday, as the Golden Eagles not only kicked off its inaugural campaign, but also claimed victory in its first-ever match.

Golden Eagles kick off inaugural beach campaign at Berry College Tournament
Golden Eagles kick off inaugural beach campaign at Berry College Tournament

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The long wait is finally over for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles will kick off their inaugural campaign Friday, Feb. 24 at Berry College’s Tournament in Mount Berry, Ga.