Taylor Dorsey

13 Taylor Dorsey
Taylor Dorsey
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Hometown:
    Birmingham, Ala.
  • Position:
    MB
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Major:
    Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness
  • Previous School:
    Hoover HS
  • Club Team:
    Southern Performance
  • m
    31
  • k/s
    2.64
  • h %
    .328
  • a/s
    0.06
  • b/s
    0.94
  • sa/s
    0.06
  • d/s
    0.31
Bio

2021 (Junior*): Dorsey played in all 30 of the team’s matches, logging action in 113 of 114 possible sets… led Tech and the OVC with a .316 attack percentage, 139 total blocks, 126 block assists, and 1.23 blocks per set… also ranked 25th nationally in total blocks… set the program’s single-season, rally-scoring era record for block assists… turned in the third-best single-season hitting percentage in the rally-scoring era and tied for the fourth-best overall… turned in the fourth-best single-season, blocks per set rate in the rally-scoring era… ranked second on the team and 10th in the OVC with 385.0 points… also tied for the team lead with 13 solo blocks… was second on the squad with 292 kills and 2.58 kills per set… accounted for 17 service aces… turned in a double-double with 11 kills and 10 total blocks against Eastern Illinois (Nov. 6)… dropped season-highs of 19 kills and 23.0 points while hitting a solid .452 against South Alabama (Sept. 3)… ripped off 18 kills while hitting .452 with seven blocks against Southeast Missouri… tied a career-high with 10 blocks at Morehead State (Oct. 27), pairing with Skylar Boom to become the first Tech teammates with 10 or more total blocks in the same match since 2001… also piled up 10 blocks against Eastern Illinois (Nov. 6)… delivered career-highs of four assists and four service aces at while hitting a season-best .615 with eight kills in a 3-0 win at Chattanooga (Sept. 10)… exploded for 33 kills, 12 blocks, and 39.0 points while hitting a robust .483 in a pair of matches against Southeast Missouri (Oct. 22 & 23)… piled on double-digit kills in 13 matches and 15 or more four times… recorded at least one block in every match for the second time in her career (sophomore season), extending her streak to 35 consecutive matches from the end of the 2020-21 season… compiled five or more blocks 14 times… put together an attack percentage of .300 or better in 15 matches, .400 or better 10 times, and .500 or better in five tilts… finished the season ranked second all-time in program history in career block assists (356), third in career hitting percentage (.279), fourth in career blocks per set rate (1.06), and fifth in career total blocks (408).

2020-21 (Junior): Dorsey appeared in each of Tech’s 16 matches, participating in 60 of 61 sets overall… led the Golden Eagles and the OVC with 70 total blocks and 61 block assists… paced the team and finished second in the league with 1.17 blocks per set… ranked first on the squad and sixth in the conference with a .306 hitting percentage, the fifth-best showing in program history during the rally scoring era… tallied nine solo blocks to rank second on the purple and gold and third in the league… finished third on the team with 141 kills, 2.35 kills per set, and 181.5 points… locked up double-doubles with 13 kills and 10 total blocks against Eastern Kentucky (Feb. 22) and with 14 kills and 10 total blocks at Murray State (Mar. 22)… also registered a career-high 10 block assists against the Racers (Mar. 22)… totaled a season-high 15 kills at Tennessee State (Mar. 14) and again at Murray State (Mar. 21)… hit a staggering .571 with 14 kills and seven total blocks in the first match of a doubleheader against Eastern Illinois (Feb. 14)… racked up double-digit kills in eight matches, including five of the final six games on the year… saw her consecutive matches streak with at least one block snapped at 50 in the second match of the year, but still managed at least one block in 14 of the team’s 16 matches… compiled five or more blocks eight times, including each of the final four matches of the season… posted an attack percentage of .300 or better eight times.

2019 (Sophomore): Dorsey competed in all 30 of the team’s matches, playing in 109 of 112 sets overall… led the team and the OVC with 23 solo blocks… ranked first for the Golden Eagles and second in the OVC with 1.11 blocks per set… paced Tech and finished third in the league with 121 total blocks… was first on the team and fourth in the conference with 98 block assists, the fourth-most in program history during the rally scoring era… finished second on the purple and gold with 307 kills, 2.82 kills per set, and 387.0 points and third with a hitting percentage of .269… posted her first career double-double against Belmont (Nov. 16), tallying 13 kills and career-highs of nine block assists and 11 total blocks… ripped off a career-high 20 kills with a .324 hitting percentage, five total blocks, and career-best 23.0 points against Middle Tennessee (Sept. 21)… blasted 17 kills at Morehead State (Nov. 8) and versus Southeast Missouri (Nov. 21)… hit a remarkable .542 with no attack errors and 13 kills at Eastern Kentucky (Nov. 9)… turned in a career-best two service aces against Oakland (Aug. 30)… compiled double-digit kills in 18 matches and at least 15 kills four times… racked up five or blocks 10 times and extended her streak of consecutive matches with at least one block to 49 after recording at least one in each of the team’s 30 tilts… hit .300 or better 13 times on the year.

2018 (Freshman): Dorsey played in 29 of Tech’s 30 matches, appearing in 104 of 118 sets overall… ranked second on the team with 71 block assists, 78 total blocks, 0.75 blocks per set, and a .223 hitting percentage… finished fourth on the Golden Eagles with 188 kills and 230.5 points and fifth on the team with 1.81 kills per set… made her collegiate debut with 10 kills and a block assist against Fairleigh Dickinson (Aug. 24)… registered a season-high 14 kills while hitting .478 with four block assists and 16.0 points against Chattanooga (Sept. 4)… piled up a season-high eight total blocks at Jacksonville State (Oct. 2) and again with a season-high eight block assists against Eastern Illinois (Oct. 13)… hit an other-worldly .611 with 11 kills and no attack errors at Tennessee State (Nov. 2)… tallied 10 or more kills in seven matches… totaled five or more total blocks in six tilts and posted at least one block in all but three matches, including each of the final 19 on the year… put up a hitting percentage of .300 or better 10 times on the year.

High School: Dorsey was a two-year letterwinner as an outside hitter and middle blocker for head coach Heather Harris at Hoover High School in Hoover, Ala.… played primarily on the club circuit at Southern Performance, where she helped to win an AAU National Gold championship in the 17U division in 2017… named an AVCA Phenom in 2016… also played beach volleyball for Southern Performance.

Personal: Daughter of Kelvin and Rhonda Dorsey… born in Birmingham, Ala. on April 17, 2000… full name is Taylor Dorsey.

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 twice.

Honors & Awards:

  • 2022 Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational All-Tournament Team
  • 2021 All-OVC First Team
  • 2021 3-time OVC Defensive Player of the Week (Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 8)
  • 2021 Chattanooga Classic All-Tournament Team
  • 2020-21 All-OVC First Team
  • 2020-21 OVC Defensive Player of the Week (Mar. 24)
  • 2019 All-OVC Second Team
  • 2019 Chattanooga Classic All-Tournament Team

*Indicates extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 31 18
Sets 118 69
Kills 311 192
Kills per set 2.64 2.78
Errors 84 56
Total Attacks 693 425
Total Attacks per set 5.87 6.16
Hitting Percentage .328 .320
Assists 7 3
Assists per set 0.06 0.04
Service Total Attempts 197 117
Service Aces 7 4
Service Errors 40 17
Service Aces per set 0.06 0.06
Receptions 12 8
Reception Errors 0 0
Digs 37 23
Digs per set 0.31 0.33
Block Solo 12 9
Block Assist 99 73
Block Total 111 82
Blocks per set 0.94 1.19
Block Errors 8 4
Ball Handling Errors 1 1
Points 379.5 241.5
Points per set 3.2 3.5
Matches started - -
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Oct 29 Little Rock W, 3-0
Nov 4 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-1
Nov 5 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-2
Nov 11 UT Martin L, 3-1
Nov 12 UT Martin W, 3-2
Nov 17 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-0
Game Log - Offense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s k e ta pct a pts
Aug 26 vs. Central Arkansas L, 3-1 - 4 8 2 23 .261 0 12.5
Aug 26 at Missouri State L, 3-1 - 4 11 2 20 .450 2 11.5
Aug 27 vs. Oral Roberts L, 3-1 - 4 13 2 29 .379 1 15.0
Sep 2 Northwestern L, 3-1 - 4 4 2 17 .118 0 4.5
Sep 2 Western Carolina L, 3-1 - 4 9 3 23 .261 0 11.0
Sep 3 Evansville W, 3-1 - 4 12 3 19 .474 0 15.5
Sep 9 vs. Loyola Maryland W, 3-0 - 3 13 0 23 .565 0 14.0
Sep 10 vs. Bradley L, 3-2 - 5 7 3 25 .160 0 9.0
Sep 10 at Ohio W, 3-1 - 4 9 0 20 .450 0 10.0
Sep 16 at #21 WKU L, 3-1 - 4 12 3 23 .391 0 12.0
Sep 16 vs. Indiana L, 3-0 - 3 7 4 17 .176 0 8.0
Sep 17 vs. Texas A&M L, 3-0 - 3 8 3 16 .313 1 8.5
Sep 23 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 11 3 23 .348 0 14.5
Sep 24 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 12 2 24 .417 0 13.5
Sep 29 at Tennessee State L, 3-0 - 3 4 3 16 .063 0 5.5
Sep 30 at Tennessee State L, 3-1 - 4 10 2 21 .381 0 13.0
Oct 7 at Lindenwood W, 3-2 - 5 14 2 22 .545 0 15.0
Oct 8 at Lindenwood L, 3-1 - 4 5 2 13 .231 0 7.0
Oct 12 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 16 3 35 .371 0 17.5
Oct 14 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 13 2 19 .579 0 16.5
Oct 15 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 9 2 19 .368 0 10.0
Oct 21 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 10 5 23 .217 0 13.5
Oct 22 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 15 7 34 .235 1 18.5
Oct 26 at Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 15 4 32 .344 1 21.5
Oct 28 Little Rock W, 3-1 - 4 11 2 22 .409 1 15.5
Oct 29 Little Rock W, 3-0 - 3 5 3 12 .167 0 7.5
Nov 4 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 14 3 28 .393 0 17.0
Nov 5 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-2 - 5 10 3 23 .304 0 12.0
Nov 11 UT Martin L, 3-1 - 4 8 4 36 .111 0 11.5
Nov 12 UT Martin W, 3-2 - 5 10 4 23 .261 0 12.0
Nov 17 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 6 1 13 .385 0 6.5
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s digs bs ba be tot bhe
Aug 26 vs. Central Arkansas L, 3-1 - 4 3 2 3 1 5 0
Aug 26 at Missouri State L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 1 0 1 0
Aug 27 vs. Oral Roberts L, 3-1 - 4 0 1 2 1 3 0
Sep 2 Northwestern L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 1 1 1 0
Sep 2 Western Carolina L, 3-1 - 4 2 0 4 0 4 0
Sep 3 Evansville W, 3-1 - 4 1 0 5 0 5 0
Sep 9 vs. Loyola Maryland W, 3-0 - 3 2 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 10 vs. Bradley L, 3-2 - 5 3 0 4 0 4 0
Sep 10 at Ohio W, 3-1 - 4 2 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 16 at #21 WKU L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 1 0 0
Sep 16 vs. Indiana L, 3-0 - 3 1 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 17 vs. Texas A&M L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 23 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 2 0 5 0 5 0
Sep 24 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 1 1 1 0 2 0
Sep 29 at Tennessee State L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 30 at Tennessee State L, 3-1 - 4 1 0 6 0 6 0
Oct 7 at Lindenwood W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 8 at Lindenwood L, 3-1 - 4 4 0 4 0 4 0
Oct 12 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 3 0 3 0
Oct 14 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 1 1 5 0 6 0
Oct 15 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 1 0 2 2 2 0
Oct 21 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 1 0 7 0 7 0
Oct 22 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 2 1 3 1 4 0
Oct 26 at Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 0 2 9 0 11 0
Oct 28 Little Rock W, 3-1 - 4 1 1 5 0 6 0
Oct 29 Little Rock W, 3-0 - 3 1 1 3 0 4 0
Nov 4 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 6 0 6 1
Nov 5 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-2 - 5 2 1 2 0 3 0
Nov 11 UT Martin L, 3-1 - 4 4 0 7 1 7 0
Nov 12 UT Martin W, 3-2 - 5 2 1 2 0 3 0
Nov 17 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 1 0 1 0
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s ta sa se r re
Aug 26 vs. Central Arkansas L, 3-1 - 4 10 1 5 0 0
Aug 26 at Missouri State L, 3-1 - 4 7 0 4 0 0
Aug 27 vs. Oral Roberts L, 3-1 - 4 3 0 2 0 0
Sep 2 Northwestern L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 2 Western Carolina L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 1 0
Sep 3 Evansville W, 3-1 - 4 14 1 1 0 0
Sep 9 vs. Loyola Maryland W, 3-0 - 3 11 1 2 0 0
Sep 10 vs. Bradley L, 3-2 - 5 8 0 2 0 0
Sep 10 at Ohio W, 3-1 - 4 2 0 2 2 0
Sep 16 at #21 WKU L, 3-1 - 4 2 0 1 0 0
Sep 16 vs. Indiana L, 3-0 - 3 8 0 1 1 0
Sep 17 vs. Texas A&M L, 3-0 - 3 7 0 2 0 0
Sep 23 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 6 1 1 0 0
Sep 24 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 5 0 2 0 0
Sep 29 at Tennessee State L, 3-0 - 3 5 1 1 0 0
Sep 30 at Tennessee State L, 3-1 - 4 7 0 1 2 0
Oct 7 at Lindenwood W, 3-2 - 5 13 0 0 0 0
Oct 8 at Lindenwood L, 3-1 - 4 7 0 1 0 0
Oct 12 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 4 0 2 0 0
Oct 14 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 8 0 0 0 0
Oct 15 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 8 0 2 0 0
Oct 21 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 3 0 0 0 0
Oct 22 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 10 1 1 0 0
Oct 26 at Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 2 0 1 0 0
Oct 28 Little Rock W, 3-1 - 4 8 1 1 0 0
Oct 29 Little Rock W, 3-0 - 3 4 0 1 0 0
Nov 4 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 8 0 0 4 0
Nov 5 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-2 - 5 7 0 1 0 0
Nov 11 UT Martin L, 3-1 - 4 7 0 1 0 0
Nov 12 UT Martin W, 3-2 - 5 5 0 1 2 0
Nov 17 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 8 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 29 104 188 1.81 83 471 4.53 .223 1 0.01 230.5 2.2
2019-20 30 109 307 2.82 114 717 6.58 .269 6 0.06 387.0 3.6
2020-21 16 60 141 2.35 43 320 5.33 .306 6 0.10 181.5 3.0
2021-22 30 113 292 2.58 88 645 5.71 .316 11 0.10 385.0 3.4
2022-23 31 118 311 2.64 84 693 5.87 .328 7 0.06 379.5 3.2
Total 136 504 1239 2.46 412 2846 5.65 .291 31 0.06 1563.5 3.1
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2018-19 29 104 10 0.10 7 71 78 0.75
2019-20 30 109 25 0.23 23 98 121 1.11
2020-21 16 60 16 0.27 9 61 70 1.17
2021-22 30 113 50 0.44 13 126 139 1.23
2022-23 31 118 37 0.31 12 99 111 0.94
Total 136 504 138 0.27 64 455 519 1.03
Career Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2018-19 29 104 0 0 0.00 0 25 1
2019-20 30 109 147 8 0.07 36 13 0
2020-21 16 60 23 1 0.02 7 18 0
2021-22 30 113 315 17 0.15 35 22 0
2022-23 31 118 197 7 0.06 40 12 0
Total 136 504 682 33 0.07 118 90 1
Split Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 31 118 311 2.64 84 693 5.87 .328 7 0.06 379.5 3.2
Conference 18 69 192 2.78 56 425 6.16 .320 3 0.04 241.5 3.5
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 44 120 2.73 33 272 6.18 .320 1 0.02 149.5 3.4
Away 12 49 129 2.63 36 275 5.61 .338 4 0.08 156.5 3.2
Neutral 7 25 62 2.48 15 146 5.84 .322 2 0.08 73.5 2.9
Result
Wins 17 65 199 3.06 48 401 6.17 .377 3 0.05 244.0 3.8
Losses 14 53 112 2.11 36 292 5.51 .260 4 0.08 135.5 2.6
Month
August 3 12 32 2.67 6 72 6.00 .361 3 0.25 39.0 3.3
September 13 47 118 2.51 31 267 5.68 .326 1 0.02 139.0 3.0
October 10 38 113 2.97 32 231 6.08 .351 3 0.08 142.5 3.8
November 5 21 48 2.29 15 123 5.86 .268 0 0.00 59.0 2.8
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 31 118 37 0.31 12 99 111 0.94
Conference 18 69 23 0.33 9 73 82 1.19
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 44 16 0.36 5 43 48 1.09
Away 12 49 12 0.24 4 43 47 0.96
Neutral 7 25 9 0.36 3 13 16 0.64
Result
Wins 17 65 19 0.29 9 62 71 1.09
Losses 14 53 18 0.34 3 37 40 0.75
Month
August 3 12 3 0.25 3 6 9 0.75
September 13 47 15 0.32 1 32 33 0.70
October 10 38 11 0.29 6 43 49 1.29
November 5 21 8 0.38 2 18 20 0.95
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 31 118 197 7 0.06 40 12 0
Conference 18 69 117 4 0.06 17 8 0
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 44 69 3 0.07 12 3 0
Away 12 49 73 2 0.04 13 8 0
Neutral 7 25 55 2 0.08 15 1 0
Result
Wins 17 65 118 5 0.08 18 8 0
Losses 14 53 79 2 0.04 22 4 0
Month
August 3 12 20 1 0.08 11 0 0
September 13 47 75 4 0.09 16 6 0
October 10 38 67 2 0.05 9 0 0
November 5 21 35 0 0.00 4 6 0
News mentions
OVC 75th Anniversary Teams: Volleyball
OVC 75th Anniversary Teams: Volleyball

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The 2022-23 academic year marked the 75th anniversary of the Ohio Valley Conference, which began in 1948 and currently ranks as the eighth-oldest Division I Conference. As part of the celebration of the storied accomplishments of the League, a Committee working in conjunction with current and former schools, captured the "best-of-the-best" in each sport and celebrate the top athletes in league history with 75th Anniversary Teams across all OVC sports. A similar listing was compiled during the 40th and 50th anniversaries of the league.

Tech upended in OVC Tournament quarterfinals by Lindenwood
Tech upended in OVC Tournament quarterfinals by Lindenwood

MARTIN, Tenn. – It was a tough end to the 2022 season for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the No. 2 seeded Golden Eagles fell to No. 7 Lindenwood in the quarterfinals of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Wednesday afternoon, 3-0.

Tech kicks off OVC Tournament title journey Thursday against Lindenwood
Tech kicks off OVC Tournament title journey Thursday against Lindenwood

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

Karlen tabbed OVC Setter, Freshman of the Year to lead historic postseason haul for Tech
Karlen tabbed OVC Setter, Freshman of the Year to lead historic postseason haul for Tech

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team made plenty of program history Wednesday evening when the Ohio Valley Conference announced its annual postseason honors, with four Golden Eagles being recognized by the league for the 2022 regular season.

Golden Eagles cap Senior Day with thrilling, five-set victory over Skyhawks
Golden Eagles cap Senior Day with thrilling, five-set victory over Skyhawks

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Sure will and determination provided the Tennessee Tech volleyball team with a storybook Senior Day Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (17-13, 14-4) battled back from a 2-1 deficit to defeat Ohio Valley Conference regular-season champion UT Martin, 3-2, in the final match in the Hooper Eblen Center this season.

Golden Eagles fall for first time in over a month, drop 3-1 tilt to Skyhawks
Golden Eagles fall for first time in over a month, drop 3-1 tilt to Skyhawks

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team dropped its first contest since October 8th Friday evening, falling to in-state foe UT Martin, 3-1, in a match that would ultimately decide the Ohio Valley Conference regular-season champion.

Tech battles UT Martin for OVC crown in final regular season weekend
Tech battles UT Martin for OVC crown in final regular season weekend

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Coming down to the final two matches of the regular season, the Ohio Valley Conference volleyball champion will be determined at the Hooper Eblen Center this weekend, as Tennessee Tech plays host to UT Martin in a battle for not just a regular-season crown, but the right to host the league tournament next weekend.

Special comeback lifts Tech to 10th straight with 3-2 win at EIU
Special comeback lifts Tech to 10th straight with 3-2 win at EIU

CHARLESTON, Ill. – It was another dramatic finish at Lantz Arena for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles (16-12, 13-3) came from behind in the fifth set to eke out a 3-2 victory over Eastern Illinois (14-14, 8-7) up in Charleston.

Brilliant play on both sides powers Tech past Panthers for ninth straight win
Brilliant play on both sides powers Tech past Panthers for ninth straight win

CHARLESTON, Ill. – Yet another stellar showing on both sides of the ball lifted the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to a 3-1 victory at Eastern Illinois (14-13, 8-7) Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles (15-12, 12-3) delivered a spectacular comeback in the fourth set to seal the team’s ninth straight win.

Tech takes final road trip of regular season to Eastern Illinois
Tech takes final road trip of regular season to Eastern Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team makes its final road trip of the 2022 regular season this weekend, trekking north for a pair of matches with Ohio Valley Conference foe Eastern Illinois.

Dorsey picks up OVC Defensive Player of the Week honors
Dorsey picks up OVC Defensive Player of the Week honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Fort the sixth time in her career and first time this season, Tennessee Tech senior Taylor Dorsey was honored as the Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week Monday afternoon, sharing the award with SIUE libero Nicole Kijowski. 

Tech soars to eighth straight victory with sweep of Little Rock
Tech soars to eighth straight victory with sweep of Little Rock

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Another dazzling display on both offense and defense propelled the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to its eight straight win Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (14-12, 11-3) completed yet another weekend sweep with a 3-0 brooming of Little Rock in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Incredible effort on offense and defense lift Tech to seventh straight win
Incredible effort on offense and defense lift Tech to seventh straight win

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the third time in the last four matches, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team produced a season-high 15 blocks, paving the way for a 3-1 victory over new Ohio Valley Conference foe Little Rock Friday evening in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles win sixth straight in 3-1 block party at Morehead
Golden Eagles win sixth straight in 3-1 block party at Morehead

MOREHEAD, Ky. – It was an all-out block party for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Wednesday evening, as the Golden Eagles picked up their sixth straight win with a dominant, 3-1 performance at Morehead State. Picking up the team’s sixth consecutive victory provided the program with its longest winning streak since the 2008 Ohio Valley Conference championship campaign.

Tech slated for Wednesday tilt at Morehead State, weekend matches at home against Little Rock
Tech slated for Wednesday tilt at Morehead State, weekend matches at home against Little Rock

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will take on a trio of matches during the week, beginning with a quick road trip up to Morehead State for a Wednesday night affair at 5:00 p.m. CT.

Tech streaks to fifth consecutive victory with 3-1 win at SEMO
Tech streaks to fifth consecutive victory with 3-1 win at SEMO

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – A more consistent attack lifted the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to its fifth consecutive victory Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (11-12, 8-3) polished off their first season series sweep of Ohio Valley Conference rival Southeast Missouri in program history with a 3-1 victory at Houck Field House.

Golden Eagles win fourth straight with 3-1 rally at SEMO
Golden Eagles win fourth straight with 3-1 rally at SEMO

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball fought tooth-and-nail for a resurgent, 3-1 victory at Southeast Missouri Friday evening, rallying from an early 1-0 deficit in Houck Field House.

Tech volleyball hits the road for big weekend series at SEMO
Tech volleyball hits the road for big weekend series at SEMO

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team heads back out on the road looking to continue its current hot streak, visiting defending Ohio Valley Conference Tournament champion Southeast Missouri this weekend for a pair of critical matches. 

Dorsey, Karlen collect OVC weekly honors
Dorsey, Karlen collect OVC weekly honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Thanks to a pair of standout performances against Morehead State and SIUE, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team turned in a perfect, 3-0 week, leading to more weekly recognition from the Ohio Valley Conference for the Golden Eagle program.

Tech caps perfect homestand with second sweep of SIUE
Tech caps perfect homestand with second sweep of SIUE

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Another relatively efficient day at work propelled the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to its third straight win and second sweep in a row, as the Golden Eagles downed the visiting Cougars of SIUE, 3-0, at the Hooper Eblen Center Saturday afternoon.

Dominant effort propels Tech to 3-0 win over Cougars
Dominant effort propels Tech to 3-0 win over Cougars

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Efficiency was the key for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles (8-12, 5-3) made quick work of the visitors from SIUE in a dominant, 3-0 sweep in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles triumph over longtime OVC foe Morehead State, 3-1
Golden Eagles triumph over longtime OVC foe Morehead State, 3-1

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Several strong performances lifted the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to a big, midweek victory over longtime Ohio Valley Conference rival Morehead State Wednesday evening, as the Golden Eagles rallied from a 1-0 deficit to down the visiting Eagles, 3-1.

Golden Eagles host Morehead Wednesday, SIUE Friday and Saturday
Golden Eagles host Morehead Wednesday, SIUE Friday and Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team embarks on a long week in the Hooper Eblen Center, hosting three matches in four days beginning with a Wednesday tilt against Morehead State. 

Lions down Golden Eagles in Saturday rematch in St. Charles
Lions down Golden Eagles in Saturday rematch in St. Charles

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Inconsistency on the attack proved costly for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (6-12, 3-3) fell to Lindenwood (6-10, 3-4) in Ohio Valley Conference action, 3-1.

Golden Eagles bounce back from early hole, edge Lions in 3-2 thriller
Golden Eagles bounce back from early hole, edge Lions in 3-2 thriller

ST. CHARLES, MO. – Incredible resolve and fight propelled the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to a spectacular comeback at Lindenwood Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles clawed back from a 2-0 deficit to down their first-time Ohio Valley Conference rival in a 3-2 thriller at Robert F. Hyland Arena.

Purple and gold embark on first-ever road trip to Lindenwood
Purple and gold embark on first-ever road trip to Lindenwood

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team wraps up its four-match road stretch this weekend, making the first visit in program history to St. Charles, Mo. and match-ups with new Ohio Valley Conference foe Lindenwood. 

Golden Eagles fall to Tigers in Friday rematch, 3-1
Golden Eagles fall to Tigers in Friday rematch, 3-1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – For the second straight night, Tennessee State bested the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday, defeating the Golden Eagles 3-1 at Kean Hall in Nashville.

Tech heads to Nashville for in-state clashes with Tennessee State
Tech heads to Nashville for in-state clashes with Tennessee State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will look to keep its unblemished mark in Ohio Valley Conference play in-tact this week, as the Golden Eagles embark on a four-game road swing with a two-match stretch at Tennessee State starting Thursday evening. 

Tech cruises to 2-0 OVC start with 3-0 win over Southern Indiana
Tech cruises to 2-0 OVC start with 3-0 win over Southern Indiana

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was smooth sailing for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles completed the weekend sweep of new Ohio Valley Conference foe Southern Indiana with a second straight 3-0 win over the Screaming eagles.

Dominant display leads Golden Eagles over Southern Indiana in OVC opener
Dominant display leads Golden Eagles over Southern Indiana in OVC opener

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A spectacular offensive showing and strong defensive play propelled the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to a 3-0 victory over first-time opponent Southern Indiana Friday night, as the Golden Eagles (4-9, 1-0) opened Ohio Valley Conference play with a dominant 1-0 start.

Tech volleyball team kicks off OVC play, hosts Southern Indiana Friday and Saturday
Tech volleyball team kicks off OVC play, hosts Southern Indiana Friday and Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It's officially time for Ohio Valley Conference play for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles play host to Southern Indiana this weekend in the Hooper Eblen Center. Tech will square off with the Screaming Eagles for the first time in program history.

Golden Eagles fall to Texas A&M in WKU Invitational finale
Golden Eagles fall to Texas A&M in WKU Invitational finale

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team wrapped up non-conference action with its final match of the WKU Invitational Saturday afternoon, falling to Texas A&M at Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. 3-0.

Tech drops doubleheader at WKU Invitational
Tech drops doubleheader at WKU Invitational

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team fought through the first day of the toughest test of the season so far, falling in a pair of matches at the WKU Invitational to No. 21 nationally ranked Western Kentucky University and Indiana.

Golden Eagles wrap up non-conference action at WKU Invitational
Golden Eagles wrap up non-conference action at WKU Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team wraps up non-conference play for the 2022 campaign with a trip to Bowling Green, Ky. and the WKU Invitational hosted by No. 21 nationally ranked Western Kentucky University.

Tech claims Bobcat Invitational title after strong finish in Athens
Tech claims Bobcat Invitational title after strong finish in Athens

ATHENS, Ohio – It was a successful day in Athens for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday, as the Golden Eagles secured their return home to Cookeville with hardware in tow after capturing the Bobcat Invitational title.

Tech kicks off Bobcat Invitational with 3-0 sweep of Loyola Maryland
Tech kicks off Bobcat Invitational with 3-0 sweep of Loyola Maryland

ATHENS, Ohio – Spectacular offense paced the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to its second straight win Friday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles kicked off action at the Bobcat Invitational with a 3-0 sweep of Loyola Maryland.

Golden Eagles hit the road for Bobcat Invitational in Athens, Ohio
Golden Eagles hit the road for Bobcat Invitational in Athens, Ohio

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team heads back out on the road for its third non-conference tournament of the season, taking part in the Bobcat Invitational in Athens, Ohio Friday and Saturday.

Tech rolls to 3-1 victory over Evansville to wrap up Golden Eagle Invitational
Tech rolls to 3-1 victory over Evansville to wrap up Golden Eagle Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – An incredible effort up the middle and determined effort at the service line lifted the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to a 3-1 victory over Evansville Saturday afternoon, as the purple and gold closed out play at the 2022 Golden Eagle Invitational in style.

Golden Eagles fall in pair of 3-1 decisions on first day of home tournament
Golden Eagles fall in pair of 3-1 decisions on first day of home tournament

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Two more hard-fought battles went in favor of the opposition for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday, as the purple and gold wrapped up the first day of the Golden Eagle Invitational after a pair of 3-1 defeats to Northwestern and Western Carolina.

Tech to host first home matches at 2022 Golden Eagle Invitational
Tech to host first home matches at 2022 Golden Eagle Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team returns to the Hooper Eblen Center to host the Golden Eagle Invitational this weekend, representing the first home action for the purple and gold in 2022.

Oral Roberts downs Tech in Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational finale
Oral Roberts downs Tech in Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational finale

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – A strong attack on the other side of the net proved the difference in the final match of the Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday, as the Golden Eagles fell to Oral Roberts in a 3-1 decision at Hammons Student Center in Springfield, Mo.

Golden Eagles fall in pair of four-set tilts on day one of Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational
Golden Eagles fall in pair of four-set tilts on day one of Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – It was a challenging first day of the 2022 season for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles fell in a pair of four-set matches to open the Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational at Hammons Student Center in Springfield, Mo. Friday morning and evening.

Tech volleyball team opens 2022 season at Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational
Tech volleyball team opens 2022 season at Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will kick off the 2022 campaign with its first of four tournaments to tune up for the Ohio Valley Conference season, making a trip to Springfield, Mo. for Missouri State’s Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational.

Tech picked fourth in OVC preseason poll, Dorsey and Isringhausen named Preseason All-OVC
Tech picked fourth in OVC preseason poll, Dorsey and Isringhausen named Preseason All-OVC

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Coming off its most successful season on the court in the past decade, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team saw some of the fruits of its labor ripen Wednesday morning as the Ohio Valley Conference announced its preseason predicted order of finish and the Preseason All-OVC Team for the 2022 campaign.

Golden Eagle volleyball team releases 2022 slate
Golden Eagle volleyball team releases 2022 slate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A tough, but uplifting challenge awaits the Tennessee Tech volleyball team this upcoming fall, as head coach Jeannette Phillips announced the 2022 schedule for the purple and gold.