Ashley Hand

14 Ashley Hand
Ashley Hand
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Hometown:
    Greenwood Village, Colo.
  • Position:
    S
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Major:
    Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness
  • Previous School:
    Cherry Creek HS
  • Club Team:
    Colorado Juniors
  • m
    30
  • k/s
    0.75
  • h %
    .286
  • a/s
    10.37
  • b/s
    0.43
  • sa/s
    0.14
  • d/s
    2.33
Bio

2020-21 (Junior): Hand competed in all 16 of Tech’s matches, playing in all 61 sets overall… ranked first on the team and fourth in the OVC with 591 assists… led Tech and ranked sixth in the league with 9.69 assists per set… finished third on the Golden Eagles with 127 digs and 18 service aces and fourth with 33 total blocks… totaled 35 kills and 70.0 points while hitting .213… racked up a season-high 54 assists with eight digs at Murray State (Mar. 22)… picked up a season-best 16 digs with 41 assists at Murray State (Mar. 21)… reached a career-high five blocks against Morehead State (Mar. 7) and again against Belmont (Mar. 29)… fired a season-high three service aces three times, including back-to-back matches against Eastern Kentucky (Feb. 21 & Feb. 22)… recorded six double-doubles on the year between assists and digs… posted 30 or more assists 11 times, 40 or more assists eight times, and 50 or more assists once… recorded at least 40 assists in five of the final six matches of the year, including 39 in a three-set win.

2019 (Sophomore): Hand appeared in all 30 of the team’s matches, competing in all 112 sets overall… led the team and ranked fourth in the OVC with 1,109 assists and 9.90 assists per set… her 9.90 assists per set was the fifth-best mark in a single season in program history during the rally scoring era… finished second on the Tech squad with 20 service aces and a .278 hitting percentage, third with 277 digs, and fourth with 43 total blocks… totaled 84 kills and 128.5 points… picked up her first career double-double with 15 kills and 12 digs against Arizona State (Sept. 6)… fired off a career-high 58 assists at Evansville (Sept. 17) and again at Eastern Illinois (Oct. 18)… ripped off a career-best eight kills with a whopping .700 hitting percentage at Tennessee State (Oct. 12)… tallied a career-high 18 digs against Eastern Kentucky (Oct. 4)… fired a career-best four service aces against North Alabama (Sept. 14) and again against Southeast Missouri (Sept. 28)… posted a season-high four blocks three different times… racked up 14 double-doubles with assists and digs… recorded at least 30 assists 23 times, at least 40 assists 13 times, and at least 50 assists in six matches… posted four straight with 50 or more assists between Sept. 17 and Sept. 21, all double-double efforts.

2018 (Freshman): Hand played in nine of Tech’s 30 matches, appearing in 14 of 118 sets overall… totaled 26 assists, 1.86 assists per set, three kills, seven digs, four total blocks, and 5.5 points… made her collegiate debut at Western Illinois (Aug. 25)… registered her first career kill, assist, and dig against Hampton (Aug. 30)… doled out a season-high nine assists with a kill and a dig against Montana State (Sept. 14)… racked up a season-high three total blocks against East Carolina (Sept. 1), chipping in six assists… also notched six assists at Seattle U (Sept. 14).

High School: Hand was a four-year letterwinner as a setter for head coach Sally Moos at Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village, Colo.… racked up 631 assists, 197 digs, 72 kills, and 31 blocks as a senior… helped lead the Bruins to a Class 5A runner-up finish at the 2017 Colorado High School Activities Association State Tournament… also helped CCHS to league and regional titles in 2017… named to the All-State First Team by the CHSA and was an Aurora Sentinel All-Centennial League selection in 2017… in 2016, led her school to a fifth-place showing at the State Tournament.

Personal: Daughter of Dave and Amy Hand… born September 23, 1999 in Denver, Colo.… full name is Ashley J. Hand… father, Dave, played tennis at Nebraska… mother, Amy, played tennis at Michigan State.

Academic: Majoring in exercise science and physical wellness with a concentration in pre-physical therapy… named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll six times and to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll three times.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 30 18
Sets 114 72
Kills 86 57
Kills per set 0.75 0.79
Errors 17 11
Total Attacks 241 161
Total Attacks per set 2.11 2.24
Hitting Percentage .286 .286
Assists 1182 774
Assists per set 10.37 10.75
Service Total Attempts 406 258
Service Aces 16 9
Service Errors 27 14
Service Aces per set 0.14 0.13
Receptions 8 3
Reception Errors 1 1
Digs 266 172
Digs per set 2.33 2.39
Block Solo 2 0
Block Assist 47 31
Block Total 49 31
Blocks per set 0.43 0.43
Block Errors 3 0
Ball Handling Errors 19 9
Points 127.5 81.5
Points per set 1.1 1.1
Matches started 1 -
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Oct 30 at UT Martin W, 3-2
Nov 5 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1
Nov 6 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1
Nov 12 at Belmont W, 3-2
Nov 13 at Belmont W, 3-2
Nov 18 vs. Austin Peay L, 3-0
Game Log - Offense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s k e ta pct a pts
Aug 20 at Lipscomb L, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Aug 27 vs. The Citadel - - - - - - - -
Aug 27 at Auburn L, 3-0 - 3 1 0 3 .333 26 1.5
Aug 28 vs. Jackson State W, 3-1 - 4 5 1 12 .333 39 6.5
Sep 3 South Alabama W, 3-2 - 5 1 0 11 .091 55 4.0
Sep 3 Valparaiso L, 3-2 - 5 3 2 10 .100 55 8.5
Sep 4 UNC Asheville W, 3-0 - 3 2 0 7 .286 31 3.0
Sep 10 at Chattanooga W, 3-0 - 3 3 0 8 .375 29 5.0
Sep 11 vs. Troy W, 3-0 - 3 3 0 9 .333 31 4.5
Sep 11 vs. Virginia Tech L, 3-0 - 3 0 1 5 -.200 22 0.0
Sep 17 vs. Western Carolina L, 3-1 - 4 6 0 6 1.000 35 7.0
Sep 18 vs. Houston L, 3-0 - 3 2 0 2 1.000 24 2.5
Sep 18 at Alabama L, 3-0 - 3 2 2 5 .000 22 2.5
Sep 24 at SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 3 0 4 .750 33 4.5
Sep 25 at SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 4 4 10 .000 45 5.0
Oct 1 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 6 2 15 .267 49 8.0
Oct 2 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 3 0 10 .300 46 5.5
Oct 6 Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 0 1 8 -.125 41 1.5
Oct 8 Austin Peay W, 3-2 - 5 4 0 11 .364 52 5.0
Oct 9 Austin Peay L, 3-1 - 4 4 0 7 .571 33 4.5
Oct 15 at Murray State L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 6 .000 27 2.0
Oct 16 at Murray State L, 3-1 - 4 2 0 6 .333 36 3.0
Oct 22 Southeast Missouri L, 3-1 - 4 3 0 10 .300 49 4.0
Oct 23 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0 - 3 3 0 8 .375 44 5.0
Oct 27 at Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 2 2 10 .000 39 6.0
Oct 29 at UT Martin L, 3-0 - 3 3 0 7 .429 34 4.5
Oct 30 at UT Martin W, 3-2 - 5 6 0 13 .462 47 6.5
Nov 5 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 2 1 7 .143 50 3.0
Nov 6 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 2 1 6 .167 52 2.0
Nov 12 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 8 0 13 .615 42 9.0
Nov 13 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 2 0 10 .200 55 2.5
Nov 18 vs. Austin Peay L, 3-0 1 3 1 0 2 .500 39 1.0
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s digs bs ba be tot bhe
Aug 20 at Lipscomb L, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Aug 27 vs. The Citadel - - - - - - - -
Aug 27 at Auburn L, 3-0 - 3 12 0 1 2 1 2
Aug 28 vs. Jackson State W, 3-1 - 4 9 0 3 0 3 0
Sep 3 South Alabama W, 3-2 - 5 10 0 4 0 4 0
Sep 3 Valparaiso L, 3-2 - 5 14 2 3 0 5 1
Sep 4 UNC Asheville W, 3-0 - 3 5 0 0 0 0 2
Sep 10 at Chattanooga W, 3-0 - 3 12 0 2 1 2 1
Sep 11 vs. Troy W, 3-0 - 3 3 0 1 0 1 2
Sep 11 vs. Virginia Tech L, 3-0 - 3 3 0 0 0 0 1
Sep 17 vs. Western Carolina L, 3-1 - 4 9 0 0 0 0 1
Sep 18 vs. Houston L, 3-0 - 3 6 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 18 at Alabama L, 3-0 - 3 8 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 24 at SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 9 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 25 at SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 8 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 1 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 10 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 2 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 14 0 3 0 3 0
Oct 6 Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 9 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 8 Austin Peay W, 3-2 - 5 16 0 0 0 0 1
Oct 9 Austin Peay L, 3-1 - 4 12 0 1 0 1 3
Oct 15 at Murray State L, 3-0 - 3 2 0 2 0 2 1
Oct 16 at Murray State L, 3-1 - 4 9 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 22 Southeast Missouri L, 3-1 - 4 10 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 23 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0 - 3 6 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 27 at Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 7 0 6 0 6 1
Oct 29 at UT Martin L, 3-0 - 3 6 0 1 0 1 2
Oct 30 at UT Martin W, 3-2 - 5 13 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 5 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 6 0 2 0 2 0
Nov 6 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 11 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 12 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 13 0 2 0 2 1
Nov 13 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 11 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 18 vs. Austin Peay L, 3-0 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s ta sa se r re
Aug 20 at Lipscomb L, 3-0 - - - - - - -
Aug 27 vs. The Citadel - - - - - - -
Aug 27 at Auburn L, 3-0 - 3 8 0 0 0 0
Aug 28 vs. Jackson State W, 3-1 - 4 16 0 2 0 0
Sep 3 South Alabama W, 3-2 - 5 20 1 2 1 0
Sep 3 Valparaiso L, 3-2 - 5 22 2 2 1 0
Sep 4 UNC Asheville W, 3-0 - 3 8 1 0 0 0
Sep 10 at Chattanooga W, 3-0 - 3 9 1 1 0 0
Sep 11 vs. Troy W, 3-0 - 3 11 1 1 1 0
Sep 11 vs. Virginia Tech L, 3-0 - 3 6 0 0 0 0
Sep 17 vs. Western Carolina L, 3-1 - 4 16 1 1 2 0
Sep 18 vs. Houston L, 3-0 - 3 12 0 2 0 0
Sep 18 at Alabama L, 3-0 - 3 9 0 1 0 0
Sep 24 at SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 9 1 1 0 0
Sep 25 at SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 13 0 1 1 0
Oct 1 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 14 1 1 0 0
Oct 2 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 13 1 0 0 0
Oct 6 Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 17 1 0 0 0
Oct 8 Austin Peay W, 3-2 - 5 21 1 1 0 0
Oct 9 Austin Peay L, 3-1 - 4 12 0 1 0 0
Oct 15 at Murray State L, 3-0 - 3 10 1 0 0 0
Oct 16 at Murray State L, 3-1 - 4 11 0 3 0 0
Oct 22 Southeast Missouri L, 3-1 - 4 14 0 0 0 0
Oct 23 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0 - 3 14 1 0 0 0
Oct 27 at Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 19 1 0 0 0
Oct 29 at UT Martin L, 3-0 - 3 14 1 1 1 1
Oct 30 at UT Martin W, 3-2 - 5 19 0 0 0 0
Nov 5 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 17 0 3 0 0
Nov 6 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 15 0 0 0 0
Nov 12 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 12 0 1 0 0
Nov 13 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 14 0 1 1 0
Nov 18 vs. Austin Peay L, 3-0 1 3 11 0 1 0 0
Career Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
2018-19 9 14 3 0.21 1 13 0.93 .154 26 1.86 5.5 0.4
2019-20 30 112 84 0.75 17 241 2.15 .278 1109 9.90 128.5 1.1
2020-21 16 61 35 0.57 8 127 2.08 .213 591 9.69 70.0 1.1
2021-22 30 114 86 0.75 17 241 2.11 .286 1182 10.37 127.5 1.1
Total 85 301 208 0.69 43 622 2.07 .265 2908 9.66 331.5 1.1
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2018-19 9 14 7 0.50 1 3 4 0.29
2019-20 30 112 277 2.47 6 37 43 0.38
2020-21 16 61 127 2.08 1 32 33 0.54
2021-22 30 114 266 2.33 2 47 49 0.43
Total 85 301 677 2.25 10 119 129 0.43
Career Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2018-19 9 14 16 0 0.00 1 0 0
2019-20 30 112 431 20 0.18 17 5 0
2020-21 16 61 238 18 0.30 12 2 1
2021-22 30 114 406 16 0.14 27 8 1
Total 85 301 1091 54 0.18 57 15 2
Split Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 30 114 86 0.75 17 241 2.11 .286 1182 10.37 127.5 1.1
Conference 18 72 57 0.79 11 161 2.24 .286 774 10.75 81.5 1.1
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 49 33 0.67 7 110 2.24 .236 557 11.37 54.0 1.1
Away 12 45 36 0.80 8 95 2.11 .295 435 9.67 52.0 1.2
Neutral 6 20 17 0.85 2 36 1.80 .417 190 9.50 21.5 1.1
Result
Wins 16 64 57 0.89 9 154 2.41 .312 700 10.94 79.0 1.2
Losses 14 50 29 0.58 8 87 1.74 .241 482 9.64 48.5 1.0
Month
August 2 7 6 0.86 1 15 2.14 .333 65 9.29 8.0 1.1
September 11 39 29 0.74 9 77 1.97 .260 382 9.79 46.5 1.2
October 12 47 36 0.77 5 111 2.36 .279 497 10.57 55.5 1.2
November 5 21 15 0.71 2 38 1.81 .342 238 11.33 17.5 0.8
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 30 114 266 2.33 2 47 49 0.43
Conference 18 72 172 2.39 0 31 31 0.43
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 49 123 2.51 2 20 22 0.45
Away 12 45 110 2.44 0 22 22 0.49
Neutral 6 20 33 1.65 0 5 5 0.25
Result
Wins 16 64 156 2.44 0 26 26 0.41
Losses 14 50 110 2.20 2 21 23 0.46
Month
August 2 7 21 3.00 0 4 4 0.57
September 11 39 87 2.23 2 15 17 0.44
October 12 47 114 2.43 0 23 23 0.49
November 5 21 44 2.10 0 5 5 0.24
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 30 114 406 16 0.14 27 8 1
Conference 18 72 258 9 0.13 14 3 1
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 49 187 9 0.18 10 2 0
Away 12 45 147 5 0.11 10 3 1
Neutral 6 20 72 2 0.10 7 3 0
Result
Wins 16 64 225 9 0.14 15 4 0
Losses 14 50 181 7 0.14 12 4 1
Month
August 2 7 24 0 0.00 2 0 0
September 11 39 135 8 0.21 12 6 0
October 12 47 178 8 0.17 7 1 1
November 5 21 69 0 0.00 6 1 0
News mentions
Tech volleyball team reveals 2022 spring slate
Tech volleyball team reveals 2022 spring slate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – After turning in the program's best season since 2008, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team looks to build on its momentum with a slew of spring events.

Golden Eagles fall to Austin Peay in first round of OVC Tournament
Golden Eagles fall to Austin Peay in first round of OVC Tournament

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team’s 2021 season came to an end Thursday morning, as the No. 6-seeded Golden Eagles fell in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament to in-state rival and No. 3-seeded Austin Peay, 3-0 (27-25, 25-15, 15-19).

Dorsey, Hand named All-OVC First Team, Isringhausen Second Team
Dorsey, Hand named All-OVC First Team, Isringhausen Second Team

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the first time since 2008, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team saw not one, not two, but three Golden Eagles recognized by the Ohio Valley Conference with postseason honors, as announced by the league Wednesday evening.

Tech volleyball ready for OVC Tournament in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Tech volleyball ready for OVC Tournament in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team makes its way to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament in Cape Girardeau, Mo. this week, competing against the league’s best with a bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line.

Golden Eagles hold off Bruins for 10th OVC win of year
Golden Eagles hold off Bruins for 10th OVC win of year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Resolve and determination was the name of the game for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles held off a comeback bid by Ohio Valley Conference and in-state rival Belmont for a 3-2 (25-17, 25-16, 20-25, 19-25, 15-9) victory in Nashville.

Tech rallies in fifth set to complete weekend sweep over Belmont
Tech rallies in fifth set to complete weekend sweep over Belmont

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It was another thrilling finish for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagle completed their 2021 regular season campaign with a fifth-set rally to down in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Belmont, 3-2 (23-25, 25-22, 25-18, 25-27, 15-13) in Nashville.

Tech volleyball closes out 2021 regular season with pair of matches at Belmont
Tech volleyball closes out 2021 regular season with pair of matches at Belmont

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will wrap up the 2021 regular season with a pair of in-state, Ohio Valley Conference battles at Belmont, squaring off with the Bruins on Friday and Saturday in Nashville.

Hand, Dorsey haul in OVC weekly honors for third time this season
Hand, Dorsey haul in OVC weekly honors for third time this season

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the third time this season, Tennessee Tech volleyball senior Ashley Hand and junior Taylor Dorsey collected top honors from the Ohio Valley Conference for their prowess on the hardwood, with the league announcing its weekly accolades Monday afternoon.

Tech delivers fun, Senior Day victory over Eastern Illinois
Tech delivers fun, Senior Day victory over Eastern Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Make it three wins in-a-row for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles (14-13, 9-7) racked up an impressive 58 kills on their way to a 3-1 (25-22, 22-25, 25-19, 25-21) victory Eastern Illinois Saturday afternoon.

Golden Eagles roll to 3-1 victory over Eastern Illinois
Golden Eagles roll to 3-1 victory over Eastern Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Strong showings on both sides of the ball propelled the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to its second straight win Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles (13-13, 8-7) defeated Eastern Illinois (10-15, 3-12) in the Hooper Eblen Center, 3-1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-21, 25-19).

Golden Eagles to close out home slate with weekend tilts against Eastern Illinois
Golden Eagles to close out home slate with weekend tilts against Eastern Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will host Eastern Illinois in its final two home matches of the 2021 regular season this weekend, welcoming in the Panthers for a pair of Ohio Valley Conference tilts.

Purple and gold deliver remarkable comeback in 3-2 win over UT Martin
Purple and gold deliver remarkable comeback in 3-2 win over UT Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. – Spectacular showings from both the outsides and defense led the Tennessee Tech volleyball team back from a two-set deficit Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles rallied to take down in-state rival UT Martin in Ohio Valley Conference action, 3-2 (21-25, 20-25, 25-20, 25-22, 15-13).

Skyhawks take first match-up of weekend against Golden Eagles
Skyhawks take first match-up of weekend against Golden Eagles

MARTIN, Tenn. – In a match-up between the top two blocking squads in the Ohio Valley Conference, it was UT Martin coming out on top Friday evening, as the Skyhawks defeated the Tennessee Tech volleyball team 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-22).

Golden Eagles to visit in-state rival UT Martin for pair of weekend tilts
Golden Eagles to visit in-state rival UT Martin for pair of weekend tilts

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team concludes its three-match road swing with a pair of tilts at in-state rival UT Martin Friday and Saturday, squaring off the Skyhawks in a pair of pivotal match-ups.

Tech kicks off three-match road swing with midweek tilt at Morehead State
Tech kicks off three-match road swing with midweek tilt at Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will kick off a tough, three-game road swing with midweek action at Morehead State, squaring off with the Eagles Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. CT.

OVC honors Dorsey, Hand with weekly honors for second time this season
OVC honors Dorsey, Hand with weekly honors for second time this season

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the second time this season, a pair of Tennessee Tech volleyball student-athletes were honored as the best the Ohio Valley Conference had to offer this past week, with the league announcing its weekly honors Monday afternoon.

Blistering offense leads Golden Eagles to 3-0 sweep over Redhawks
Blistering offense leads Golden Eagles to 3-0 sweep over Redhawks

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a dominant showing from start to finish by the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles (11-11, 6-5) rebounded from a tough, 3-1 loss to Southeast Missouri (18-6, 9-3) on Friday with a 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-21) sweep of the Redhawks.

Tech downed in weekend opener against Southeast Missouri
Tech downed in weekend opener against Southeast Missouri

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Two early, close sets were the deciding factor of the night for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles (10-11, 5-5) fell to visiting Southeast Missouri (18-5, 9-2) in the Hooper Eblen Center Friday evening, 3-1 (25-23, 26-24, 20-25, 25-16).

Golden Eagles return home to host Redhawks Friday and Saturday evening
Golden Eagles return home to host Redhawks Friday and Saturday evening

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team returns to the Eblen Center for a pair of Ohio Valley Conference matches with Southeast Missouri beginning Friday, Oct. 22 in a 6:00 p.m. CT tilt.

Golden Eagles fall in Saturday tilt at Murray State
Golden Eagles fall in Saturday tilt at Murray State

MURRAY, Ky. – A first-set victory just wasn’t enough for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (10-10, 5-4) fell on the road to Ohio Valley Conference rival Murray State (10-9, 4-5) by a final score of 3-1 (24-26, 25-16, 25-22, 25-16).

Tech volleyball off to Murray for pair of weekend tilts with Racers
Tech volleyball off to Murray for pair of weekend tilts with Racers

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team hits the road for the first time in more than two weeks, making a visit to Murray State for a pair of weekend tilts with the Racers on Friday and Saturday.

Govs upend Golden Eagles in Saturday rematch between in-state rivals
Govs upend Golden Eagles in Saturday rematch between in-state rivals

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a tough day at the office for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (10-8, 5-2) couldn’t quite find the momentum in a 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 19-25, 25-17) loss to in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Austin Peay.

Tech outlasts in-state foe Austin Peay in five-set thriller
Tech outlasts in-state foe Austin Peay in five-set thriller

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a thrilling victory for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles (10-7, 5-1) outlasted in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Austin Peay (11-7, 4-1) in the Hooper Eblen Center 3-2 (25-27, 25-21, 25-17, 23-25, 15-13).

Golden Eagles to square off with in-state rival, league-leading Austin Peay
Golden Eagles to square off with in-state rival, league-leading Austin Peay

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team is set for a pair of in-state clashes with Ohio Valley Conference rival Austin Peay Friday and Saturday, squaring off with the last undefeated team in the league.

Tech falls to Morehead State for first OVC loss of season
Tech falls to Morehead State for first OVC loss of season

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the first time in the 2021 campaign the Tennessee Tech volleyball lost an Ohio Valley Conference match, falling to Morehead State in a midweek match-up in the Hooper Eblen Center 3-1 (25-17, 28-26, 22-25, 25-20).

Tech set to meet Morehead State in midweek battle at the Hoop
Tech set to meet Morehead State in midweek battle at the Hoop

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will look to keep its winning ways rolling Wednesday evening, squaring off with Morehead State in a 6:00 p.m. CT match-up in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech stays unbeaten in OVC play with 3-1 win over Tennessee State
Tech stays unbeaten in OVC play with 3-1 win over Tennessee State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team continued to roll Saturday evening, defeating in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Tennessee State, 3-1 (25-14, 17-25, 26-24, 25-15), for the second-straight night to stay perfect in league play.

Golden Eagles 3-0 in OVC for first time since 1999 after 3-1 win over Tennessee State
Golden Eagles 3-0 in OVC for first time since 1999 after 3-1 win over Tennessee State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The strong start to Ohio Valley Conference play continued for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles moved to a perfect 3-0 in league action with a 3-1 (25-21, 21-25, 25-22, 25-20) victory over in-state rival Tennessee State in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech volleyball back home to host in-state foe Tennessee State Friday and Saturday evening
Tech volleyball back home to host in-state foe Tennessee State Friday and Saturday evening

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off a 2-0 start to Ohio Valley Conference play, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team returns to the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center for the first time in nearly a month to host in-state and league rival Tennessee State Friday and Saturday evening.

Dorsey, Hand take home weekly honors from Ohio Valley Conference
Dorsey, Hand take home weekly honors from Ohio Valley Conference

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Not one, but two Tennessee Tech volleyball student-athletes took home recognition from the Ohio Valley Conference Monday afternoon, as middle blocker Taylor Dorsey and setter Ashley Hand claimed weekly honors from the league. Dorsey earned a share of OVC Defensive Player of the Week accolades while Hand was named the league’s Setter of the Week.

Tech earns first 2-0 start in OVC play since 2014 with 3-1 win at SIUE
Tech earns first 2-0 start in OVC play since 2014 with 3-1 win at SIUE

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Resiliency was key for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles took home a 3-1 (25-21, 17-25, 25-21, 25-23) victory at SIUE to start their Ohio Valley Conference season a perfect 2-0 on the road.

Team effort earns Golden Eagles 3-0 sweep over SIUE to open OVC play
Team effort earns Golden Eagles 3-0 sweep over SIUE to open OVC play

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – A total team effort lifted the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to a 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-20) victory over SIUE in the Ohio Valley Conference opening match at the Vadalabene Center Friday evening.

Golden Eagles open 2021 OVC slate with road trip to SIUE
Golden Eagles open 2021 OVC slate with road trip to SIUE

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It's officially time for Ohio Valley Conference play for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles hit the road for a pair of tilts in league action in Edwardsville, Ill. The Golden Eagles square off with the Cougars of SIUE in matches on Friday, Sept. 24 and Saturday, Sept. 25.

Tech falls twice on final day of Bama Bash Invitational
Tech falls twice on final day of Bama Bash Invitational

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – It was a pair of tough losses for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday, as the Golden Eagles (5-6) wrapped up their non-conference slate with a doubleheader of intense competition at the Bama Bash Invitational.

Tech volleyball team puts cap on non-conference slate with Bama Bash Invitational
Tech volleyball team puts cap on non-conference slate with Bama Bash Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team wraps up its non-conference slate this weekend, making the trip south to Tuscaloosa, Ala. for Alabama’s Bama Bash Invitational. The two-day event will kick off Friday, Sept. 17 and run through Saturday, Sept. 18.

Golden Eagle volleyball team splits final day of Chattanooga Classic
Golden Eagle volleyball team splits final day of Chattanooga Classic

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – It was a doubleheader split for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up the Chattanooga Classic with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-19) victory over Troy and a 3-0 (25-15, 25-11, 25-14) loss at the hands of Virginia Tech at Maclellan Gym.

Tech sweeps in-state rival Mocs for hot start to Chattanooga Classic
Tech sweeps in-state rival Mocs for hot start to Chattanooga Classic

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – It was a clean sweep for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles (4-2) took down in-state rival Chattanooga (3-5) at Maclellan Gym in both teams’ opening match of the Chattanooga Classic, 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-21).

Golden Eagles continue tournament slate with Chattanooga Classic Friday and Saturday
Golden Eagles continue tournament slate with Chattanooga Classic Friday and Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team hits the road for its third non-conference tournament of the season, traveling south for the Chattanooga Classic running Friday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 11.

Tech wraps up Golden Eagle Invitational with sweep of UNC Asheville
Tech wraps up Golden Eagle Invitational with sweep of UNC Asheville

COOKEVILLE, Tech. – After a pair of grueling, five-set matches on Friday, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team made quick work of its lone match Saturday afternoon, sweeping UNC Asheville in the final contest of the Golden Eagle Invitational, 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-17).

Golden Eagles split pair of five-set thrillers to open Golden Eagle Invitational
Golden Eagles split pair of five-set thrillers to open Golden Eagle Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was an ultra-competitive opening day of the Golden Eagle Invitational for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday. The purple and gold split a pair of five-set matches in its annual home tournament, claiming a 3-2 (23-25, 25-18, 29-27, 21-25, 15-8) victory over South Alabama in morning action. The Golden Eagles dropped a heartbreaker to Valparaiso in evening competition, falling to the Beacons 3-2 (23-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-15, 18-16).

Tech volleyball hosts Golden Eagle Invitational Friday, Saturday in Eblen Center
Tech volleyball hosts Golden Eagle Invitational Friday, Saturday in Eblen Center

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team returns to the Hooper Eblen Center to host the Golden Eagle Invitational this weekend, the team’s first home tournament action since the 2019 campaign.

Tech picks up first win of 2021 behind resurgent effort against Jackson State
Tech picks up first win of 2021 behind resurgent effort against Jackson State

AUBURN, Ala. – It was an all-around team effort on the hardwood Saturday morning for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles (1-1) took down the defending Southwestern Athletic Conference champion Jackson State Tigers (0-1) in the team’s final match of the War Eagle Invitational, 3-1 (20-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-21).

Golden Eagles fall at Auburn in season opener
Golden Eagles fall at Auburn in season opener

AUBURN, Ala. – In its first taste of non-conference action since 2019, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team fell to Auburn in the 2021 season opener Friday evening, 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-19). The contest marked the opening match of the War Eagle Invitational hosted by the Tigers at Auburn Arena.

Tech volleyball team kicks off 2021 season at War Eagle Invitational in Auburn
Tech volleyball team kicks off 2021 season at War Eagle Invitational in Auburn

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will kick off the 2021 campaign with its first non-conference action since the 2019 season, making a trip to Auburn, Ala. for the War Eagle Invitational slated for Friday, Aug. 27 and Saturday, Aug. 28.

Lipscomb defeats Golden Eagles in exhibition play in Nashville
Lipscomb defeats Golden Eagles in exhibition play in Nashville

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team fell to in-state rival and reigning Atlantic Sun Conference champion Lipscomb in exhibition play Friday evening, as the Bisons defeated the Golden Eagles 3-0 (25-23, 25-16, 25-13) in Allen Arena in the final tune-up for both squads before the start of the 2021 campaign next week.

Dorsey selected to Preseason All-OVC Team, Tech picked fifth in OVC predicted order of finish
Dorsey selected to Preseason All-OVC Team, Tech picked fifth in OVC predicted order of finish

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley Conference officially released its preseason predicted order of finish and the Preseason All-OVC Team Tuesday morning, with a pair of Tennessee Tech volleyball players recognized for their talents heading into the 2020-21 campaign.