MK Roberts

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MK Roberts
  • Height:
    5-7
  • Hometown:
    Dalton, Ga.
  • Year:
    R-Fr.
  • Previous School:
    UNC Asheville
Bio

High School: Roberts was a two-sport athlete at Gordon Lee Memorial High School in Chickamauga, Ga., earning four letters for head volleyball coach Trisha Goodwin and four letters for head track & field coach Nathan Burns… was a two-time All-State honoree and three-time All-Region member… named Defensive Player of the Year as a senior… helped lead GLMHS to back-to-back state runner-up finishes as a junior and senior… in her prep career, recorded 1,540 assists, 209 aces, 1,275 digs, 256 kills, and 76 blocks while playing just about every position… guided GLMHS to a pair of state titles in track & field, competing with the 4x800-meter relay squad that finished second in the state championships.

Personal: Daughter of Bobby and Sabrina Roberts… born in Dalton, Ga. on November 24, 2003… full name is Mary Kathryn Roberts… father, Bobby, played baseball at Tennessee Tech from 1989-92.

Academic: Majoring in exercise science and physical wellness with a concentration in pre-occupational therapy.

News mentions
Lions end Golden Eagle run at OVC Championships in 3-2 thriller
Lions end Golden Eagle run at OVC Championships in 3-2 thriller

MOREHEAD, Ky. – The 2024 beach volleyball campaign officially came to a close in heart-wrenching fashion for Tennessee Tech Friday afternoon, falling to Lindenwood in an elimination dual at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships at Giovanni’s Breadstick Beach in Morehead, Ky.

Morehead tops Tech in opening match of OVC Beach Volleyball Championships
Morehead tops Tech in opening match of OVC Beach Volleyball Championships

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Yet another match-up between the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team and Morehead State saw all five scoring duals reach a third set, as the No. 4 seeded Eagles topped the No. 5 Golden Eagles in the first tilt of the Ohio Valley Conference Championships Thursday morning at Giovanni’s Breadstick Beach in Morehead, Ky.

Golden Eagles embark to Morehead for 2024 OVC Beach Volleyball Tournament
Golden Eagles embark to Morehead for 2024 OVC Beach Volleyball Tournament

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team embarks on its second-ever appearance at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships, making the trip to Morehead, Ky. to compete in the league's annual postseason event starting Thursday morning at Giovanni's Breadstick Beach.

Tech falls in pair of 4-1 bouts on day one of final OVC weekend
Tech falls in pair of 4-1 bouts on day one of final OVC weekend

MARTIN, Tenn. – It was a tough day on the sand, albeit one with a few highlights, as the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team fell in a pair of duals at the second Ohio Valley Conference weekend of action, competing at the Skyhawk Beach Volleyball Complex in Martin, Tenn.

Purple and gold earn Tuesday split with familiar foes in Clarksville
Purple and gold earn Tuesday split with familiar foes in Clarksville

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Even though Tuesday marked the first-ever meetings between Tennessee Tech and both Jacksonville State and Austin Peay in the sport of beach volleyball, there was still enough familiarity to go around as the Golden Eagles split the day of duals in Clarksville against the two former Ohio Valley Conference programs.

Tech bests Morehead State in 3-2 thriller in Cookeville
Tech bests Morehead State in 3-2 thriller in Cookeville

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a thriller from beginning to end at the Tech Beach Courts Friday afternoon and evening, as the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team turned in a spectacular comeback to down Ohio Valley Conference rival Morehead State, 3-2.

Golden Eagles split final day of first OVC Weekend
Golden Eagles split final day of first OVC Weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team closed out the first weekend of Ohio Valley Conference play with a split performance at the UTC Sports Complex Saturday, earning a victory over Eastern Illinois before falling to host Chattanooga.

First OVC weekend awaits Golden Eagles in Chattanooga
First OVC weekend awaits Golden Eagles in Chattanooga

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The first of two Ohio Valley Conference weekends is officially on tap for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team this weekend, as the Golden Eagles make the short drive south to Chattanooga for the league’s first action of the season.

Golden Eagles wrap up action at Carolina Challenge
Golden Eagles wrap up action at Carolina Challenge

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team wrapped up play at the Carolina Challenge Sunday afternoon, falling in a pair of tilts to North Florida and New Orleans while competing at Wheeler Beach.

Tech completes day one at Carolina Challenge
Tech completes day one at Carolina Challenge

COLUMBIA, S.C. – It was a day of learning for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up the first day of action at the Carolina Challenge Friday afternoon, hosted by South Carolina at Wheeler Beach.

Carolina Challenge awaits Tech beach volleyball team
Carolina Challenge awaits Tech beach volleyball team

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off an impressive start to the 2024 campaign with a 3-1 mark at the Berry Kick-Off two weeks ago, the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team will take on its stiffest test as a program this weekend, heading to Columbia, S.C. for the Carolina Challenge.

Tech takes two in season-opening day at Berry Kick-Off
Tech takes two in season-opening day at Berry Kick-Off

MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – It was a spectacular start to the 2024 season for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team on Friday, as the Golden Eagles picked up a pair of victories to open play at the Berry Kick-Off in Mount Berry, Ga.

Tech opens 2024 beach season at Berry Kick-Off
Tech opens 2024 beach season at Berry Kick-Off

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Coming off a spectacular inaugural campaign in 2023, the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team embarks on the 2024 opening weekend of competition, heading to Mount Berry, Ga. for the Berry Kick-Off running Friday, Feb. 23 through Saturday, Feb. 24.