MK Roberts
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- Height:
- 5-7
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- Hometown:
- Dalton, Ga.
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- Year:
- Gr.
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- Previous School:
- UNC Asheville
Bio
2025 (Sophomore): Played in all 23 matches in 2025 ... Paired with Aleeya Jones, Roberts went 9-13 on the season at the No. 3 position, while going 0-1 with Jordan Karlen ... finished the season winning six of the last seven matches ... stretch included 2-0 sweeps over counterparts from Chattanooga, Lindenwood twice and Eastern Illinois.
2024 (Freshman): Roberts competed in all 22 matches on the year, finishing 5-16 overall with a 2-8 mark in OVC play… went 5-16 while playing exclusively in the No. 2 position… competed with Skylar Boom (5-15, 2-7 OVC) and Bella Powell (0-1, 0-1 OVC) during the year… made her collegiate debut with Boom in the No. 2 position against LaGrange (Feb. 23), earning her first career win with a dominant, 2-0 showing behind scores of 21-5 and 21-3… provided the match-clinching win in a 3-2 team victory over Morehead State (Mar. 29).
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… named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll twice.
News mentions
MARTIN, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech was battling with UT Martin on Thursday in the opening round of the Ohio Valley Conference Beach Volleyball Championships, but the Skyhawks were able to close out three pairings before the Golden Eagles could clinch one, giving UTM a 3-0 victory.
MARTIN, Tenn. – It’s a brand new start for Tennessee Tech beach volleyball as the Golden Eagles head to UT Martin on Thursday to open the Ohio Valley Conference Beach Volleyball Championships. The Golden Eagles will take on tournament host and No. 3-seed UT Martin with the match scheduled for a Noon start. The winner will advance to take on No. 2 Lindenwood at 3 PM on Thursday, while the loser will face the losing side of No. 1 Chattanooga and No. 4 Morehead State/No. 5 Eastern Illinois at 10 AM on Friday as they try to work their way back into the winner’s bracket.
MOREHEAD, Ky. – Tennessee Tech finished the Ohio Valley Conference regular season on Saturday with a pair of shortened matches to try to beat impending weather, taking a 3-1 loss to Eastern Illinois and a 3-0 loss to Chattanooga. The Golden Eagles will compete in next week’s OVC Beach Volleyball Championship in Martin, Tenn., taking on the host Skyhawks on Thursday at Noon. The winner between the No. 3 Skyhawks and No. 6 Golden Eagles will take on No. 2 Lindenwood at 4 PM, while the loser will compete in the consolation bracket on Friday at Noon.
MOREHEAD, Ky. – Tennessee Tech battled with Lindenwood on Friday morning, but despite the close scores, the Lions were able to take the day’s first action in the second Ohio Valley Conference weekend at Morehead State. The Golden Eagles fell to Lindenwood 5-0 in the opener, then fell to UT Martin in the late morning session 5-0.
MOREHEAD, Ky. – It’s the final weekend of the beach volleyball regular season and it’s also Tennessee Tech’s final look at the Ohio Valley Conference teams as the Golden Eagles travel to Morehead State to compete in the second OVC weekend of the season. Tech will take on Lindenwood at 7 AM and UT Martin at 11 AM on Friday, then will face Eastern Illinois at 7 AM and Chattanooga at 1 PM on Saturday. Next week, the Golden Eagles will head to Martin, Tenn., for the OVC Beach Volleyball Championship.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech collected a win in the sand Saturday as the Golden Eagles split its final day at the Austin Peay Invitational, claiming a 3-2 victory over Southwest Baptist before the host Governors claimed a 3-2 win over Tech. The Golden Eagles conclude the regular season next week at Morehead State at the second Ohio Valley Conference Play Day weekend.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech saw three pairings go to three sets as the Golden Eagles battled with Eastern Illinois in the first day of the Austin Peay Invitational on Friday, but the Panthers took the match 4-1. Tech finished the day with a 5-0 defeat against Missouri State. The Golden Eagles continue the APSU Invitational on Saturday as they face Southwest Baptist at 2 PM, followed by host Austin Peay at 4 PM.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – With the potential for weather, the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team saw shortened action Saturday at the APSU Classic, playing to three in both matches with the Golden Eagles falling 3-0 to Texas A&M Kingsville and host Austin Peay.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech picked up a win to open the APSU Classic on Friday morning, starting the Easter weekend event with a bang as the Golden Eagles defeated McKendree 4-1. The Golden Eagles (3-18) battled with Central Arkansas later in the day, but fell 4-1 to the Bears.
CHATTANOOGA – Tennessee Tech battled on the second day of the Ohio Valley Conference Play Day weekend at Chattanooga, but couldn’t get the upper hand as the Golden Eagles dropped 5-0 decisions to both Eastern Illinois and UT Martin. Tech (2-17, 0-6 OVC) returns to action on Friday and Saturday as the Golden Eagles compete at the APSU Classic in Clarksville.
CHATTANOOGA – Ohio Valley Conference preseason favorite Chattanooga took the first match against the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team on Friday during the first day of the OVC Play Day weekend, but the Golden Eagles wouldn’t go away empty-handed as Tech picked up a point against Lindenwood in the nightcap. Tech (2-15) continues the OVC meet on Saturday as it takes on Eastern Illinois at 11 AM and UT Martin at 5 PM.
CHATTANOOGA – While the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team got the Ohio Valley Conference slate started last week against Morehead State, the Golden Eagles will be in the thick of conference competition on Friday and Saturday for the first of two OVC Play Day events this weekend in Chattanooga. The Golden Eagles will take on the Mocs at 9 AM CT on Friday, before facing Lindenwood at 5 PM CT. Saturday will see Tech face Eastern Illinois at 11 AM CT, followed by UT Martin at 5 PM CT.
LOUISVILLE, Tenn. – MK Roberts made the best of her Senior Day outing on Thursday as the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team opened Ohio Valley Conference play against Morehead State at K2 Volleyball. Roberts, along with Vivian RoBards at the No. 1-spot, fought for every point as the duo fell 21-15 in the first set, then overcame Morehead’s top duo of M.E. Hargan and Bella Marita 22-20 in the second to force the tiebreaker. The Golden Eagle leaders claimed the 15-13 victory in the extra session to claim Tech’s lone point in the Thursday matches.
LOUISVILLE, Tenn. – Ohio Valley Conference play starts off with a bang on Thursday as the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team welcomes in Morehead State to the K2 Volleyball facility for the second of the Golden Eagles’ two home meets this season. First serve is scheduled for 10 AM with a second match after the conclusion of the first.
LOUISVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech ran into some tough competition on Tuesday as the Golden Eagles made progress against a strong Colorado Mesa team. The Mavericks took both matches by 5-0 scores as the Golden Eagles (2-11) get set to open Ohio Valley Conference play on Thursday at K2 Volleyball.
LOUISVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech will host its four home matches this week, although away from the Tech campus, as the Golden Eagles will entertain Colorado Mesa on Tuesday for a doubleheader. The matches – as well as Thursday’s twinbill against Morehead State – will be held at K2 Volleyball in Louisville. First serve Tuesday is set for 11 AM Central.
CONWAY, S.C. – South Florida made Tennessee Tech work for every point on Saturday on the final day of the Coastal Carolina Invitational as the Bulls swept the Golden Eagles 5-0. Tech (2-9) returns to action on Tuesday and Thursday as it hosts its lone “home” action of the season as it hosts Colorado Mesa at 11 AM and 1 PM Central on Tuesday, then opens Ohio Valley Conference play on Thursday at 10 AM and 12 PM Central, weather permitting.
CONWAY, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team picked up a victory on the first day of the Coastal Carolina Invitational on Friday as the Golden Eagles defeated Salem College 4-1. Tech (2-8) later fell 5-0 to host Coastal Carolina. The Golden Eagles complete the tournament on Saturday morning as they take on South Florida at 8 AM CT.
CONWAY, S.C. – The road trip continues for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team. After a jaunt to Atlanta for the Georgia State Day of Duals, the Golden Eagles now head to Conway, S.C., to compete Friday and Saturday in the Coastal Carolina Invitational. On Friday, Tech will take on Salem College at 10 AM, then event host Coastal Carolina at 4 PM. The event concludes on Saturday morning as the Golden Eagles take on South Florida at 8 AM.
ATLANTA, Ga. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team faced its first Division I action of the season and had a full slate on Wednesday at the Georgia State Day of Duals. The Golden Eagles won one and almost took a second pairing against Austin Peay as the Governors won 4-1, while Eastern Kentucky and host Georgia State swept both matches.
ATLANTA – After claiming its first win of the season this past Saturday, the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team will have a busy day on tap Wednesday as the Golden Eagles head to Atlanta to compete in the Georgia State Day of Duals. Tech (1-4) will see three opponents on Wednesday as it takes on Austin Peay at 11:30 AM, Eastern Kentucky at 1:30 PM and host Georgia State at 5:30 PM. The match against the host Panthers will be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required).
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech had a tough start to the 2026 beach volleyball season as the Golden Eagles ran into a buzzsaw with undefeated Carson-Newman on Friday. The host Eagles took both matches Friday by identical 5-0 scores to improve to 7-0 on the season.
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – It’s a new start for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team as they hit the sand for the first time on Friday with the Golden Eagles heading to Carson-Newman for a doubleheader. First serve is set for 11 AM Central.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – As Tennessee Tech gets set to open its third beach volleyball campaign next weekend, the Ohio Valley Conference announced its preseason poll, returning All-OVC athletes and the Players to Watch list. Graduate MK Roberts was named Tech’s Player to Watch.