2012 Golden Eagle Volleyball Headlines

Season
Volleyball schedule features three non-conference tournaments
Volleyball schedule features three non-conference tournaments

The Tennessee Tech volleyball team is under new direction in 2013, and the future looks bright. Head coach Dave Zelenock announced the team's schedule, featuring three tough, non-conference tournaments to prepare for Ohio Valley Conference action.

Zelenock announces final piece to volleyball team puzzle
Zelenock announces final piece to volleyball team puzzle

Head coach Dave Zelenock has announced that former Delaware State standout and LaSalle assistant Cassandra Joyner is the latest addition to the Tennessee Tech volleyball program. Joyner will join Zelenock and Claire Lindner on the coaching staff this fall.

Two more student-athletes commit for 2013 volleyball recruiting class
Two more student-athletes commit for 2013 volleyball recruiting class

Tennessee Tech volleyball head coach Dave Zelenock has announced two more additions to the 2013 recruiting class, adding outside hitter Irem Sile and libero Kennedy Wade.

Zelenock announces first two commitments of 2013 recruiting class
Zelenock announces first two commitments of 2013 recruiting class

New Tennessee Tech volleyball head coach Dave Zelenock announced the addition of two student-athletes Tuesday, adding setter Sharon Anderson and outside hitter Rachel Travis to the squad for the 2013 season.

Dave Zelenock named as new Tech volleyball coach
Dave Zelenock named as new Tech volleyball coach

Dave Zelenock, who helped reshape the landscape of Central Michigan volleyball in his six successful seasons on the Chippewa coaching staff, has been named as head volleyball coach at Tennessee Tech University.

Golden Eagle Volleyball receives OVC Team Sportsmanship Award
Golden Eagle Volleyball receives OVC Team Sportsmanship Award

The Tech volleyball team is the recipient of the 2012 Ohio Valley Conference Team Sportsmanship Award for Volleyball.

Tech to hold reception Monday for retiring volleyball coach John Blair
Tech to hold reception Monday for retiring volleyball coach John Blair

The public is invited to attend a reception Monday afternoon in recognition of Golden Eagle volleyball coach John Blair, who is retiring from his position after nine seasons. The event begins at 3 p.m. in the Eagles Nest in Eblen Center.

Volleyball donates proceeds from Pink Out event
Volleyball donates proceeds from Pink Out event

The Golden Eagle volleyball team made a donation to the Upper Cumberland Susan G. Komen foundation with the money they raised at their Pink Out event held in October.

Golden Eagle senior Kelsey Gray voted OVC Defensive Player of the Year
Golden Eagle senior Kelsey Gray voted OVC Defensive Player of the Year

Golden Eagle Kelsey Gray was named Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year Wednesday after a solid year of play. Gray ranks first in the OVC and 13th in Division I in blocks.

John Blair announces retirement as Golden Eagle volleyball coach
John Blair announces retirement as Golden Eagle volleyball coach

Tennessee Tech volleyball coach John Blair is stepping down from his position at the helm of the Golden Eagle program. Blair’s retirement comes following his 10th season at the school and 29th year overall as a collegiate head coach.

Tech Volleyball completes 2012 season
Tech Volleyball completes 2012 season

The Golden Eagles envisioned a different outcome prior to the 2012 season, but Tech saw a team improve each day and persevere through one of the toughest seasons in program history.

Volleyball team to travel to SEMO for final match of the season
Volleyball team to travel to SEMO for final match of the season

The Golden Eagles will hit the road one last time Saturday as they travel to Southeast Missouri for their final match of the season.

Golden Eagle volleyball heads to rival Jacksonville State
Golden Eagle volleyball heads to rival Jacksonville State

The Golden Eagle volleyball team heads to Jacksonville State Tuesday, to take on the Gamecocks for the second time this season. The match is set for 6:00 p.m. in Jacksonville, Ala.

Rival Jacksonville State defeats Tech Volleyball 3-1
Rival Jacksonville State defeats Tech Volleyball 3-1

The Gamecocks won the fight, but the Golden Eagles will finish the war. Jacksonville State defeated Tech 3-1 Tuesday night in Jacksonville, Ala. Set scores were 25-18, 15-25, 26-24, and 25-16.

Tech Volleyball falls to Eastern Illinois in four sets
Tech Volleyball falls to Eastern Illinois in four sets

The Tech volleyball team gave a valiant effort in their send off of three seniors Saturday night, but it wasn't enough as the Panthers clinched a 3-1 victory in the Golden Eagles final home match of the season. Set scores for Eastern Illinois were 25-23, 19-25, 25-19 and 25-20.

Tech Volleyball dominates fourth set to down SIUE 3-1
Tech Volleyball dominates fourth set to down SIUE 3-1

The Tech volleyball team dominated the fourth set to send the Cougars on their way in OVC action Friday night. Set scores were 25-23, 24-26, 29-27 and 25-13.