McKenna Young

21 McKenna Young
McKenna Young
  • Height:
    5-4
  • Hometown:
    Murfreesboro, Tenn.
  • Position:
    L
  • Year:
    So.
  • Previous School:
    Stewarts Creek HS
  • Club Team:
    MidTN
  • m
    31
  • k/s
    0.02
  • h %
    -.042
  • a/s
    0.86
  • b/s
    0.00
  • sa/s
    0.29
  • d/s
    3.65
Bio

2021 (Freshman*): Young competed in all 30 of the team’s matches, taking part in all 114 sets of play… led the team and ranked third in the OVC with 36 service aces and 0.32 service aces per set… tied for the fifth-most single-season service aces in the rally-scoring era for Tech… paced Tech and finished fifth in the league with 448 digs… topped the purple and gold while ranking sixth in the OVC with 3.93 digs per set… tallied 86 assists, 38.5 points, and a pair of kills as well… fired a season-high five service aces against UNC Asheville (Sept. 4)… compiled a season-high 27 digs in just four sets against Morehead State (Oct. 6)… racked up 26 more digs in four sets at Morehead State (Oct. 27)… registered her first career block assists at Murray State (Oct. 15)… posted season-highs of seven assists against Austin Peay (Oct. 8) and again at Belmont (Nov. 12)… averaged 5.00 digs per set in five matches… posted 20 or more digs five times, including back-to-back tilts against Morehead State (Oct. 6) and Austin Peay (Oct. 8)… secured double figures in digs in 26 matches, including 21-straight tilts from Sept. 17 to Nov. 13… delivered multiple service aces 10 times.

2020-21 (Freshman): Young played in all 16 of Tech’s matches, appearing in all 61 sets overall… led the Golden Eagles and ranked sixth in the OVC with 243 digs… paced Tech and ranked ninth in the league with 3.98 digs per set… finished second on the purple and gold with 32 assists and fourth with 16 service aces… made her collegiate debut with 15 digs and a pair of assists at Austin Peay (Feb. 7)… ripped off a season-high 34 digs at Murray State (Mar. 22)… racked up season-highs of four service aces and five assists against Belmont (Mar. 28)… averaged 5.00 digs per set in four matches… tallied 20 or more digs four times, including back-to-back matches at Murray State (Mar. 22) and against Belmont (Mar. 28)… totaled double-digit digs in 13 matches… compiled multiple service aces five times.

High School: Young was a four-year letterwinner as a libero for head coach Mary Dayton at Stewarts Creek High School in Smyrna, Tenn.… named All-District Defensive MVP as a senior… collected All-Conference and All-Region accolades as a junior, leading her team to its first-ever Region Tournament appearance… earned All-Tournament Team honors twice… took home All-Region Honorable Mention honors in 2016… finished her career as a member of the 2,000-dig club, racking up 2,147 in four seasons… as a senior, tallied 477 digs and 57 service aces with a 91.2 serve percentage… produced a career-high 676 digs as a junior… ripped off 506 digs and 82 aces as a sophomore and 488 digs and 32 aces as a freshman… honored as Rutherford County Athlete of the Week as a senior.

Personal: Daughter of William and Kelly Young... born in Nashville, Tenn. on May 15, 2002… full name is McKenna Shea Young... mother, Kelly, played volleyball at Green Bay for one season… father, William, played baseball at Lipscomb for two seasons.

Academic: Majoring in psychology… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll four times and to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll twice… received the OVC Academic Medal of Honor twice.

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

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 31 18
Sets 118 69
Kills 2 2
Kills per set 0.02 0.03
Errors 3 2
Total Attacks 24 18
Total Attacks per set 0.20 0.26
Hitting Percentage -.042 .000
Assists 101 59
Assists per set 0.86 0.86
Service Total Attempts 416 264
Service Aces 34 21
Service Errors 51 31
Service Aces per set 0.29 0.30
Receptions 684 365
Reception Errors 39 17
Digs 431 270
Digs per set 3.65 3.91
Block Solo 0 0
Block Assist 0 0
Block Total 0 0
Blocks per set 0.00 0.00
Block Errors 0 0
Ball Handling Errors 0 0
Points 36.0 23.0
Points per set 0.3 0.3
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 0 0 1 .000 2 3.0
Aug 26 at Missouri State L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 2 3.0
Aug 27 vs. Oral Roberts L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 2 0.0
Sep 2 Northwestern L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 4 2.0
Sep 2 Western Carolina L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 2 0.0
Sep 3 Evansville W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 2 1.0
Sep 9 vs. Loyola Maryland W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 2 .000 1 2.0
Sep 10 vs. Bradley L, 3-2 - 5 0 0 1 .000 4 0.0
Sep 10 at Ohio W, 3-1 - 4 0 1 2 -.500 6 0.0
Sep 16 at #21 WKU L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 9 0.0
Sep 16 vs. Indiana L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 6 0.0
Sep 17 vs. Texas A&M L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 0 2.0
Sep 23 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 1 0.0
Sep 24 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 1 0 1 1.000 3 3.0
Sep 29 at Tennessee State L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 3 0.0
Sep 30 at Tennessee State L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 2 1.0
Oct 7 at Lindenwood W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 4 .000 2 2.0
Oct 8 at Lindenwood L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 4 .000 4 0.0
Oct 12 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 0 1 1 -1.000 5 2.0
Oct 14 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 1 1.0
Oct 15 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 2 3.0
Oct 21 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 1 0 2 .500 4 2.0
Oct 22 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 1 .000 3 1.0
Oct 26 at Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 2 .000 4 1.0
Oct 28 Little Rock W, 3-1 - 4 0 1 1 -1.000 2 1.0
Oct 29 Little Rock W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 5 2.0
Nov 4 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 1 .000 1 1.0
Nov 5 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 6 2.0
Nov 11 UT Martin L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 1 .000 7 0.0
Nov 12 UT Martin W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 4 1.0
Nov 17 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 2 0.0
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 15 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 26 at Missouri State L, 3-1 - 4 21 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 27 vs. Oral Roberts L, 3-1 - 4 9 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 2 Northwestern L, 3-1 - 4 11 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 2 Western Carolina L, 3-1 - 4 21 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 3 Evansville W, 3-1 - 4 9 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 9 vs. Loyola Maryland W, 3-0 - 3 13 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 10 vs. Bradley L, 3-2 - 5 12 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 10 at Ohio W, 3-1 - 4 18 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 16 at #21 WKU L, 3-1 - 4 11 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 16 vs. Indiana L, 3-0 - 3 4 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 17 vs. Texas A&M L, 3-0 - 3 10 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 23 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 17 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 24 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 16 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 29 at Tennessee State L, 3-0 - 3 9 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 30 at Tennessee State L, 3-1 - 4 11 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 7 at Lindenwood W, 3-2 - 5 13 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 8 at Lindenwood L, 3-1 - 4 14 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 12 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 28 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 14 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 12 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 15 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 13 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 21 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 17 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 22 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 12 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 26 at Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 20 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 28 Little Rock W, 3-1 - 4 16 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 29 Little Rock W, 3-0 - 3 15 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 4 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 9 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 5 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-2 - 5 12 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 11 UT Martin L, 3-1 - 4 21 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 12 UT Martin W, 3-2 - 5 15 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 17 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 7 0 0 0 0 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 16 3 0 21 1
Aug 26 at Missouri State L, 3-1 - 4 14 3 1 23 2
Aug 27 vs. Oral Roberts L, 3-1 - 4 12 0 0 23 2
Sep 2 Northwestern L, 3-1 - 4 13 2 3 28 1
Sep 2 Western Carolina L, 3-1 - 4 14 0 1 24 0
Sep 3 Evansville W, 3-1 - 4 9 1 2 29 0
Sep 9 vs. Loyola Maryland W, 3-0 - 3 11 2 3 12 0
Sep 10 vs. Bradley L, 3-2 - 5 17 0 3 23 0
Sep 10 at Ohio W, 3-1 - 4 12 0 1 21 0
Sep 16 at #21 WKU L, 3-1 - 4 9 0 2 30 4
Sep 16 vs. Indiana L, 3-0 - 3 8 0 1 28 5
Sep 17 vs. Texas A&M L, 3-0 - 3 9 2 1 38 4
Sep 23 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 5 0 1 24 1
Sep 24 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 17 2 1 25 0
Sep 29 at Tennessee State L, 3-0 - 3 6 0 1 15 1
Sep 30 at Tennessee State L, 3-1 - 4 14 1 1 20 2
Oct 7 at Lindenwood W, 3-2 - 5 20 2 0 24 0
Oct 8 at Lindenwood L, 3-1 - 4 14 0 3 21 3
Oct 12 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 14 2 3 11 0
Oct 14 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 13 1 4 17 0
Oct 15 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 15 3 1 12 1
Oct 21 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 21 1 0 27 3
Oct 22 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 10 1 2 33 2
Oct 26 at Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 19 1 1 12 0
Oct 28 Little Rock W, 3-1 - 4 20 1 2 16 0
Oct 29 Little Rock W, 3-0 - 3 12 2 3 13 1
Nov 4 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 16 1 3 30 2
Nov 5 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-2 - 5 22 2 3 31 1
Nov 11 UT Martin L, 3-1 - 4 13 0 0 17 0
Nov 12 UT Martin W, 3-2 - 5 13 1 2 17 0
Nov 17 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 8 0 2 19 3
Career Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
2020-21 16 61 3 0.05 1 9 0.15 .222 32 0.52 19.0 0.3
2021-22 30 114 2 0.02 1 7 0.06 .143 86 0.75 38.5 0.3
2022-23 31 118 2 0.02 3 24 0.20 -.042 101 0.86 36.0 0.3
2023-24 30 114 5 0.04 2 20 0.18 .150 85 0.75 31.0 0.3
2024-25 32 114 0 0.00 1 7 0.06 -.143 116 1.02 15.0 0.1
Total 139 521 12 0.02 8 67 0.13 .060 420 0.81 139.5 0.3
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2020-21 16 61 243 3.98 0 0 0 0.00
2021-22 30 114 448 3.93 0 1 1 0.01
2022-23 31 118 431 3.65 0 0 0 0.00
2023-24 30 114 437 3.83 0 0 0 0.00
2024-25 32 114 531 4.66 0 0 0 0.00
Total 139 521 2090 4.01 0 1 1 0.00
Career Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2020-21 16 61 205 16 0.26 28 368 14
2021-22 30 114 436 36 0.32 40 615 19
2022-23 31 118 416 34 0.29 51 684 39
2023-24 30 114 405 26 0.23 59 549 28
2024-25 32 114 432 15 0.13 31 566 24
Total 139 521 1894 127 0.24 209 2782 124
Split Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 31 118 2 0.02 3 24 0.20 -.042 101 0.86 36.0 0.3
Conference 18 69 2 0.03 2 18 0.26 .000 59 0.86 23.0 0.3
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 44 1 0.02 2 4 0.09 -.250 38 0.86 16.0 0.4
Away 12 49 1 0.02 1 16 0.33 .000 46 0.94 13.0 0.3
Neutral 7 25 0 0.00 0 4 0.16 .000 17 0.68 7.0 0.3
Result
Wins 17 65 2 0.03 3 17 0.26 -.059 52 0.80 25.0 0.4
Losses 14 53 0 0.00 0 7 0.13 .000 49 0.92 11.0 0.2
Month
August 3 12 0 0.00 0 1 0.08 .000 6 0.50 6.0 0.5
September 13 47 1 0.02 1 6 0.13 .000 43 0.91 11.0 0.2
October 10 38 1 0.03 2 15 0.39 -.067 32 0.84 15.0 0.4
November 5 21 0 0.00 0 2 0.10 .000 20 0.95 4.0 0.2
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 31 118 431 3.65 0 0 0 0.00
Conference 18 69 270 3.91 0 0 0 0.00
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 44 194 4.41 0 0 0 0.00
Away 12 49 167 3.41 0 0 0 0.00
Neutral 7 25 70 2.80 0 0 0 0.00
Result
Wins 17 65 255 3.92 0 0 0 0.00
Losses 14 53 176 3.32 0 0 0 0.00
Month
August 3 12 45 3.75 0 0 0 0.00
September 13 47 162 3.45 0 0 0 0.00
October 10 38 160 4.21 0 0 0 0.00
November 5 21 64 3.05 0 0 0 0.00
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 31 118 416 34 0.29 51 684 39
Conference 18 69 264 21 0.30 31 365 17
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 44 158 15 0.34 23 233 4
Away 12 49 177 12 0.24 18 287 20
Neutral 7 25 81 7 0.28 10 164 15
Result
Wins 17 65 249 23 0.35 32 354 11
Losses 14 53 167 11 0.21 19 330 28
Month
August 3 12 42 6 0.50 1 67 5
September 13 47 144 10 0.21 21 317 18
October 10 38 158 14 0.37 19 186 10
November 5 21 72 4 0.19 10 114 6
News mentions
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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Tigers upend Golden Eagles in Thursday night tilt
Tigers upend Golden Eagles in Thursday night tilt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It was a tough night offensively for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles suffered their first Ohio Valley Conference loss of the season Thursday evening at Tennessee State.

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.

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.

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.