Madolyn Isringhausen

20 Madolyn Isringhausen
Madolyn Isringhausen
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Hometown:
    Edwardsville, Ill.
  • Position:
    OH
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Previous School:
    Edwardsville HS
  • Club Team:
    HPSTL
  • m
    30
  • k/s
    3.55
  • h %
    .193
  • a/s
    0.11
  • b/s
    0.39
  • sa/s
    0.34
  • d/s
    2.46
Bio

2022 (Sophomore): Isringhausen took part in all 31 of Tech’s matches, competing in all 118 sets on the year… led Tech and ranked fifth in the OVC with 435.5 points and 3.69 points per set… paced the Golden Eagles and ranked seventh in the league with 368 kills and 3.12 kills per set… finished tops on the squad and finished fifth in the conference with 40 service aces, the fourth-most by a Golden Eagle in a single season in the rally-scoring era… also led the team and ranked sixth in the OVC with 0.34 aces per set… finished third on the team with 252 digs and fourth with 51 total blocks… averaged 2.14 digs per set and 0.43 blocks per set… became the first Golden Eagle in the rally scoring era and since the 2000 campaign to record a triple-double, registering 15 kills, 11 digs, and a career-high 10 total blocks in a four-set match with Little Rock (Oct. 28)… piled up a season-best 19 kills and 20.5 points while hitting .308 versus Central Arkansas (Aug. 26)… hit a season-best .381 with 10 kills on 21 attempts against SIUE (Oct. 14)… delivered a career-high five aces at Eastern Illinois (Nov. 5)… racked up a season-high 15 digs against Southern Indiana (Sept. 24)… compiled nine double-doubles during the year, including the incredible triple-double… locked down double-digit kills in 22 matches, including the final 15 tilts of the regular season… accounted for 15 or more kills eight times… landed three or more service aces in six matches… tallied double figures in digs 10 times… contributed 15.0 or more points in 14 matches… wrapped up the year ranked 10th in program history with a career kills per set rate of 3.05.

2021 (Freshman*): Isringhausen competed in all 30 of the team’s matches, participating in all 114 sets of action… led Tech and ranked eighth in the OVC with 364 kills… also paced the team with 3.19 kills per set, ranking seventh in the league… finished tops on the team and sixth in the OVC with 431.5 points… led the Golden Eagles while ranking fifth in the conference with 3.79 points per set… finished second on the team with 29 service aces, third with 225 digs and 1.97 digs per set, and fourth with 64 total blocks… tied for the team lead with 13 solo blocks… blasted a season-high 23 kills while completing a double-double with 11 digs and hitting an impressive .304 in a 3-2 win over Austin Peay (Oct. 8)… also posted a season-high 26.0 points in the win… collected her first career double-double with 16 kills and season-best 16 digs in a five-set victory over South Alabama (Sept. 3)… ripped off 22 kills while hitting .295 against Valparaiso (Sept. 3)… totaled a season-high seven block assists and total blocks at Morehead State (Oct. 27)… hit a season-best .394 with 14 kills and 13 digs in a 3-0 sweep over Southeast Missouri (Oct. 23)… turned in a season-best four service aces against UNC Asheville (Sept. 4)… accounted for an impressive nine double-doubles… accumulated double-digit kills in 21 matches, including 15 or more seven times… posted double figures in digs 10 times… racked up 20.0 or more points in five matches.

2020-21 (Freshman): Isringhausen played in four of Tech’s 16 matches, appearing in 11 of 61 sets overall… totaled eight kills, five digs, two blocks, and 9.5 points… made her collegiate debut with a season-high three kills and one block solo at Austin Peay (Feb. 7)… matched her season-high of three kills and posted a season-best three digs at Austin Peay (Feb. 8)… also tallied two kills at Tennessee State (Mar. 14).

High School: Isringhausen was a three-year letterwinner as an outside hitter for head coach Lisa Orlet at Edwardsville High School in Edwardsville, Ill.… started her volleyball career as a sophomore, but quickly adapted and helped lead EHS to conference and region titles as a sophomore, junior, and senior and a sectional title as a sophomore… collected All-Southwest Conference Second Team honors as a junior, tallying 177 kills, 127 digs, and 29 blocks… as a senior, was named Telegraph (Ill.) Large-Schools Player of the Year, All-Southwest Conference First Team, and to the All-Tournament Team at the Lyons Tournament… during her senior campaign, registered 214 kills, 162 digs, 34 blocks, and 25 aces.

Personal: Daughter of Jason and Lorrie Isringhausen... born in Belleville, Ill. on August 4, 2002... father, Jason, played Major League Baseball from 1995-2012 for the New York Mets, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, won a World Series title with the Cardinals in 2006, earned All-Star appearances with the A’s (2000) and Cardinals (2005), and was inducted into the Cardinals’ Hall of Fame… was a gymnast for 13 years before playing volleyball, capturing two national championships in tumbling.

Academic: Majoring in marketing… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll three times and to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll once.

Honors & Awards:

  • 2023 UniWyo Invite All-Tournament Team
  • 2023 Ole Miss Invite All-Tournament Team
  • 2022 All-OVC First Team
  • 2022 Bobcat Invitational All-Tournament Team
  • 2021 All-OVC Second Team
  • 2021 Golden Eagle Invitational All-Tournament Team
  • 2021 War Eagle Invitational All-Tournament Team

*Indicates extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 30 18
Sets 119 77
Kills 422 289
Kills per set 3.55 3.75
Errors 194 120
Total Attacks 1180 802
Total Attacks per set 9.92 10.42
Hitting Percentage .193 .211
Assists 13 6
Assists per set 0.11 0.08
Service Total Attempts 456 289
Service Aces 41 28
Service Errors 51 30
Service Aces per set 0.34 0.36
Receptions 654 443
Reception Errors 35 18
Digs 293 199
Digs per set 2.46 2.58
Block Solo 11 4
Block Assist 36 24
Block Total 47 28
Blocks per set 0.39 0.36
Block Errors 2 2
Ball Handling Errors 3 2
Points 492.0 333.0
Points per set 4.1 4.3
Matches started 1 -
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Nov 3 at Southern Indiana W, 3-2
Nov 4 at Southern Indiana W, 3-1
Nov 7 Morehead State W, 3-1
Nov 10 Southeast Missouri W, 3-1
Nov 11 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0
Nov 20 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2
Game Log - Offense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s k e ta pct a pts
Aug 25 vs. Bellarmine W, 3-0 - 3 13 5 21 .381 1 15.5
Aug 25 vs. William & Mary L, 3-2 - 5 12 11 42 .024 0 16.0
Aug 26 at App State L, 3-0 - 3 9 7 38 .053 2 10.5
Sep 1 ETSU W, 3-0 - 3 10 3 26 .269 1 10.5
Sep 1 Kennesaw State L, 3-1 - 4 15 11 46 .087 0 17.0
Sep 2 Cincinnati L, 3-0 1 3 9 4 27 .185 0 9.5
Sep 8 vs. Alcorn State W, 3-0 - 2 8 2 15 .400 0 8.0
Sep 9 vs. South Dakota State W, 3-1 - 4 16 5 40 .275 0 21.0
Sep 9 at Ole Miss L, 3-0 - 3 5 8 27 -.111 1 9.0
Sep 14 at Wyoming L, 3-0 - 3 9 5 22 .182 0 11.0
Sep 15 vs. Idaho State L, 3-1 - 4 12 7 33 .152 2 14.0
Sep 22 Tennessee State L, 3-2 - 5 19 8 55 .200 0 20.0
Sep 23 Tennessee State L, 3-2 - 5 13 13 51 .000 1 17.0
Sep 29 at Little Rock W, 3-2 - 5 19 8 50 .220 0 21.5
Sep 30 at Little Rock L, 3-0 - 3 10 5 28 .179 1 11.0
Oct 6 Lindenwood L, 3-2 - 5 15 5 49 .204 0 21.0
Oct 7 Lindenwood W, 3-2 - 5 17 9 42 .190 0 23.0
Oct 10 at Morehead State L, 3-0 - 3 4 6 27 -.074 0 6.0
Oct 13 at SIUE L, 3-1 - 4 16 6 38 .263 1 17.5
Oct 14 at SIUE L, 3-1 - 4 15 7 42 .190 0 16.0
Oct 20 Eastern Illinois L, 3-2 - 5 18 7 44 .250 0 21.0
Oct 21 Eastern Illinois L, 3-2 - 5 13 7 52 .115 0 13.0
Oct 26 at Western Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 16 4 44 .273 0 18.0
Oct 27 at Western Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 22 5 42 .405 0 25.0
Nov 3 at Southern Indiana W, 3-2 - 5 22 8 54 .259 2 25.5
Nov 4 at Southern Indiana W, 3-1 - 4 21 5 47 .340 0 21.0
Nov 7 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 15 8 50 .140 0 16.5
Nov 10 Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 20 5 51 .294 1 22.5
Nov 11 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0 - 3 14 4 36 .278 0 17.5
Nov 20 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2 - 5 15 6 41 .220 0 17.0
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s digs bs ba be tot bhe
Aug 25 vs. Bellarmine W, 3-0 - 3 6 0 1 0 1 0
Aug 25 vs. William & Mary L, 3-2 - 5 10 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 26 at App State L, 3-0 - 3 6 0 3 0 3 1
Sep 1 ETSU W, 3-0 - 3 7 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 1 Kennesaw State L, 3-1 - 4 17 1 0 0 1 0
Sep 2 Cincinnati L, 3-0 1 3 5 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 8 vs. Alcorn State W, 3-0 - 2 5 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 9 vs. South Dakota State W, 3-1 - 4 10 3 0 0 3 0
Sep 9 at Ole Miss L, 3-0 - 3 3 2 0 0 2 0
Sep 14 at Wyoming L, 3-0 - 3 3 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 15 vs. Idaho State L, 3-1 - 4 12 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 22 Tennessee State L, 3-2 - 5 14 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 23 Tennessee State L, 3-2 - 5 11 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 29 at Little Rock W, 3-2 - 5 21 1 1 0 2 0
Sep 30 at Little Rock L, 3-0 - 3 6 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 6 Lindenwood L, 3-2 - 5 9 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 7 Lindenwood W, 3-2 - 5 9 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 10 at Morehead State L, 3-0 - 3 11 1 2 0 3 0
Oct 13 at SIUE L, 3-1 - 4 11 0 3 0 3 0
Oct 14 at SIUE L, 3-1 - 4 7 0 0 1 0 0
Oct 20 Eastern Illinois L, 3-2 - 5 5 0 0 1 0 0
Oct 21 Eastern Illinois L, 3-2 - 5 8 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 26 at Western Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 12 0 4 0 4 1
Oct 27 at Western Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 15 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 3 at Southern Indiana W, 3-2 - 5 13 0 3 0 3 0
Nov 4 at Southern Indiana W, 3-1 - 4 16 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 7 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 13 1 1 0 2 0
Nov 10 Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 15 0 3 0 3 1
Nov 11 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0 - 3 3 1 1 0 2 0
Nov 20 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2 - 5 10 1 2 0 3 0
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s ta sa se r re
Aug 25 vs. Bellarmine W, 3-0 - 3 24 2 2 22 2
Aug 25 vs. William & Mary L, 3-2 - 5 16 4 1 31 2
Aug 26 at App State L, 3-0 - 3 6 0 3 22 1
Sep 1 ETSU W, 3-0 - 3 12 0 2 11 0
Sep 1 Kennesaw State L, 3-1 - 4 16 1 2 6 0
Sep 2 Cincinnati L, 3-0 1 3 8 0 2 18 3
Sep 8 vs. Alcorn State W, 3-0 - 2 5 0 1 8 0
Sep 9 vs. South Dakota State W, 3-1 - 4 22 2 1 22 0
Sep 9 at Ole Miss L, 3-0 - 3 12 2 2 19 2
Sep 14 at Wyoming L, 3-0 - 3 9 1 2 7 0
Sep 15 vs. Idaho State L, 3-1 - 4 17 1 1 33 5
Sep 22 Tennessee State L, 3-2 - 5 20 1 2 34 2
Sep 23 Tennessee State L, 3-2 - 5 18 3 1 34 2
Sep 29 at Little Rock W, 3-2 - 5 11 1 1 28 0
Sep 30 at Little Rock L, 3-0 - 3 10 1 2 28 4
Oct 6 Lindenwood L, 3-2 - 5 24 5 3 31 1
Oct 7 Lindenwood W, 3-2 - 5 26 5 0 4 0
Oct 10 at Morehead State L, 3-0 - 3 11 0 2 16 1
Oct 13 at SIUE L, 3-1 - 4 14 0 3 22 1
Oct 14 at SIUE L, 3-1 - 4 10 1 3 24 0
Oct 20 Eastern Illinois L, 3-2 - 5 12 3 0 28 1
Oct 21 Eastern Illinois L, 3-2 - 5 11 0 1 25 1
Oct 26 at Western Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 13 0 1 28 0
Oct 27 at Western Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 24 3 2 23 0
Nov 3 at Southern Indiana W, 3-2 - 5 20 2 2 24 0
Nov 4 at Southern Indiana W, 3-1 - 4 16 0 3 33 0
Nov 7 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 16 0 1 12 2
Nov 10 Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 18 1 2 27 3
Nov 11 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0 - 3 15 2 1 22 0
Nov 20 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2 - 5 20 0 2 12 2
Career Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
2020-21 4 11 8 0.73 9 39 3.55 -.026 1 0.09 9.5 0.9
2021-22 30 114 364 3.19 193 1086 9.53 .157 18 0.16 431.5 3.8
2022-23 31 118 368 3.12 208 1098 9.31 .146 17 0.14 435.5 3.7
2023-24 30 119 422 3.55 194 1180 9.92 .193 13 0.11 492.0 4.1
2024-25 32 114 559 4.90 186 1334 11.70 .280 21 0.18 642.0 5.6
Total 127 476 1721 3.62 790 4737 9.95 .197 70 0.15 2010.5 4.2
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2020-21 4 11 5 0.45 1 1 2 0.18
2021-22 30 114 225 1.97 13 51 64 0.56
2022-23 31 118 252 2.14 4 47 51 0.43
2023-24 30 119 293 2.46 11 36 47 0.39
2024-25 32 114 306 2.68 8 32 40 0.35
Total 127 476 1081 2.27 37 167 204 0.43
Career Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2020-21 4 11 2 0 0.00 0 35 2
2021-22 30 114 391 29 0.25 54 807 50
2022-23 31 118 462 40 0.34 55 563 45
2023-24 30 119 456 41 0.34 51 654 35
2024-25 32 114 493 59 0.52 84 672 33
Total 127 476 1804 169 0.36 244 2731 165
Split Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 30 119 422 3.55 194 1180 9.92 .193 13 0.11 492.0 4.1
Conference 18 77 289 3.75 120 802 10.42 .211 6 0.08 333.0 4.3
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 51 178 3.49 84 529 10.37 .178 3 0.06 208.5 4.1
Away 12 45 168 3.73 74 459 10.20 .205 7 0.16 192.0 4.3
Neutral 6 23 76 3.30 36 192 8.35 .208 3 0.13 91.5 4.0
Result
Wins 13 50 213 4.26 71 518 10.36 .274 5 0.10 245.5 4.9
Losses 17 69 209 3.03 123 662 9.59 .130 8 0.12 246.5 3.6
Month
August 3 11 34 3.09 23 101 9.18 .109 3 0.27 42.0 3.8
September 12 44 145 3.30 79 420 9.55 .157 6 0.14 169.5 3.9
October 9 39 136 3.49 56 380 9.74 .211 1 0.03 160.5 4.1
November 6 25 107 4.28 36 279 11.16 .254 3 0.12 120.0 4.8
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 30 119 293 2.46 11 36 47 0.39
Conference 18 77 199 2.58 4 24 28 0.36
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 51 116 2.27 3 13 16 0.31
Away 12 45 124 2.76 4 18 22 0.49
Neutral 6 23 53 2.30 4 5 9 0.39
Result
Wins 13 50 145 2.90 6 17 23 0.46
Losses 17 69 148 2.14 5 19 24 0.35
Month
August 3 11 22 2.00 0 4 4 0.36
September 12 44 114 2.59 7 9 16 0.36
October 9 39 87 2.23 1 13 14 0.36
November 6 25 70 2.80 3 10 13 0.52
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 30 119 456 41 0.34 51 654 35
Conference 18 77 289 28 0.36 30 443 18
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 51 196 21 0.41 17 252 15
Away 12 45 156 11 0.24 26 274 9
Neutral 6 23 104 9 0.39 8 128 11
Result
Wins 13 50 222 18 0.36 19 264 7
Losses 17 69 234 23 0.33 32 390 28
Month
August 3 11 46 6 0.55 6 75 5
September 12 44 160 13 0.30 19 248 18
October 9 39 145 17 0.44 15 201 5
November 6 25 105 5 0.20 11 130 7
News mentions
Lions top Golden Eagles in five-set heartbreaker in OVC Tournament first round
Lions top Golden Eagles in five-set heartbreaker in OVC Tournament first round

CHARLESTON, Ill. – It was a five-set heartbreaker for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Monday evening, as the No. 3-seeded Lindenwood Lions bested the No. 6-seeded Golden Eagles in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament, 3-2, at Lantz arena in Charleston, Ill.

Red-hot Golden Eagles embark on OVC Tournament journey in Charleston, Ill.
Red-hot Golden Eagles embark on OVC Tournament journey in Charleston, Ill.

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

Isringhausen, Boom, Karlen each honored with All-OVC recognition
Isringhausen, Boom, Karlen each honored with All-OVC recognition

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – A trio of Golden Eagles went wire-to-wire in terms of Ohio Valley Conference recognition, with junior outside hitter Madolyn Isringhausen, graduate middle blocker Skylar Boom, and sophomore setter Jordan Karlen each earning All-OVC honors as announced by the league Sunday evening.

Streak stretches to seven with Tech sweep of SEMO Saturday
Streak stretches to seven with Tech sweep of SEMO Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Clutch play and another impressive comeback paced the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to its seventh straight victory Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles celebrated Senior Night in style with a monster, 3-0 win over Southeast Missouri in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech soars past SEMO for sixth straight victory
Tech soars past SEMO for sixth straight victory

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Outstanding resolve was the name of the game for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles ran their Ohio Valley Conference-best winning streak to six straight matches with a 3-1 victory over Southeast Missouri.

Purple and gold closes out regular season with weekend set against SEMO
Purple and gold closes out regular season with weekend set against SEMO

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will officially wrap up the 2023 regular season this weekend, playing host to Southeast Missouri in a pair of tilts in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Red-hot Tech tops Morehead to secure fifth-straight win
Red-hot Tech tops Morehead to secure fifth-straight win

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Resiliency was a key factor for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Tuesday evening, as the Golden Eagles secured their fifth straight victory with a 3-1 decision over longtime Ohio Valley Conference rival Morehead State.

Midweek match-up features Tech against Morehead State Tuesday in the Hoop
Midweek match-up features Tech against Morehead State Tuesday in the Hoop

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team kicks off the final stretch of the regular season Tuesday evening, playing host to longtime, Ohio Valley Conference rival Morehead State in a midweek match-up in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech captures fourth straight victory, bests Southern Indiana to complete weekend sweep
Tech captures fourth straight victory, bests Southern Indiana to complete weekend sweep

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The run of brilliant offensive play extended to a fourth consecutive match for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles bested Ohio Valley Conference foe Southern Indiana in Evansville, Ind. Saturday afternoon, 3-1.

Offense powers Tech past Southern Indiana in five-set battle
Offense powers Tech past Southern Indiana in five-set battle

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Another stellar display of offense propelled the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to its third consecutive victory Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles bested Ohio Valley Conference foe Southern Indiana in a five-set thriller in Evansville, Ind.

Golden Eagles wrap up road slate with pair of matches at Southern Indiana
Golden Eagles wrap up road slate with pair of matches at Southern Indiana

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team wraps up the road portion of its regular-season schedule, heading to Evansville, Ind. for a pair of tilts at Southern Indiana.

Isringhausen named 2023 AVCA Demonstrator Scholarship recipient
Isringhausen named 2023 AVCA Demonstrator Scholarship recipient

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Tennessee Tech volleyball outside hitter Madolyn Isringhausen has been selected as a 2023 recipient of the American Volleyball Coaches Association Demonstrator Scholarship, as announced by the AVCA last week. 

Tech clinches weekend sweep over Western Illinois with 3-1 win
Tech clinches weekend sweep over Western Illinois with 3-1 win

MACOMB, Ill. – Another brilliant display of offense propelled the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to another 3-1 victory at Western Illinois Friday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles capped off a weekend sweep against their new Ohio Valley Conference rivals in Macomb, Ill.

Offensive outburst lifts Golden Eagles past Leathernecks in four sets
Offensive outburst lifts Golden Eagles past Leathernecks in four sets

MACOMB, Ill. – Incredible offensive efforts across the board lifted the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to a 3-1 victory at Western Illinois Thursday evening, as the Golden Eagles secured a critical victory over the Leathernecks in their first meeting as Ohio Valley Conference foes.

Golden Eagles open four-match road stretch with pair of tilts at Western Illinois
Golden Eagles open four-match road stretch with pair of tilts at Western Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team breaks open a four-match road swing this week, making its way north to Macomb, Ill. for a pair of matches with Western Illinois for the first time as Ohio Valley Conference rivals.

Fierce rally falls short as Tech falls to EIU in five-set nail-biter
Fierce rally falls short as Tech falls to EIU in five-set nail-biter

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A remarkable comeback bid fell just short for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles fell to visiting Eastern Illinois in the Hooper Eblen Center, 3-2.

Panthers outlast Golden Eagles in five sets of Friday action
Panthers outlast Golden Eagles in five sets of Friday action

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was another tough, five-set finish for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles fell to Ohio Valley Conference foe Eastern Illinois in the Hooper Eblen Center, 3-2.

Tech returns to the Hoop to host Eastern Illinois in weekend pair
Tech returns to the Hoop to host Eastern Illinois in weekend pair

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team returns to Cookeville to host Eastern Illinois this weekend, welcoming the Panthers to the Hooper Eblen Center for a pair of Ohio Valley Conference matches.

SIUE downs Golden Eagles in 3-1 bout in Edwardsville
SIUE downs Golden Eagles in 3-1 bout in Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – It was nearly déjà vu for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles fell to SIUE at First Community Arena by a score of 3-1 after rolling in the opening set.

Golden Eagles head to Edwardsville for pair of weekend battles with SIUE
Golden Eagles head to Edwardsville for pair of weekend battles with SIUE

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team concludes its three-match stretch on the road this weekend, making its way to Edwardsville, Ill. for a pair of contests at SIUE Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14.

Morehead State bests Tech in midweek match-up
Morehead State bests Tech in midweek match-up

MOREHEAD, Ky. – It was a tough go for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team in its road tilt at Morehead State Tuesday evening, as the Golden Eagles fell to their Ohio Valley Conference rivals 3-0 at Johnson Arena.

Purple and gold open three-match road swing with Tuesday tilt at Morehead State
Purple and gold open three-match road swing with Tuesday tilt at Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team kicks off a stretch of three straight road matches Tuesday evening, making the visit to Morehead State for a 5:00 p.m. CT affair at Johnson Arena. The two squads will square off again in Cookeville on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Tech storms back to take five-set showdown with Lions
Tech storms back to take five-set showdown with Lions

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the fifth time in six Ohio Valley Conference matches, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team took its opponent to five sets, rallying to defeat Lindenwood, 3-2, in the Hooper Eblen Center Saturday afternoon.

Lions slip past Golden Eagles in five-set thriller
Lions slip past Golden Eagles in five-set thriller

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a five-set heartbreaker for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles fell to visiting Lindenwood in the Hooper Eblen Center, 3-2.

Golden Eagles return home to host Lindenwood in weekend pair
Golden Eagles return home to host Lindenwood in weekend pair

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team makes its way back to Cookeville to host Lindenwood for the first time in program history, welcoming the Lions to the Hooper Eblen Center for a pair of Ohio Valley Conference tilts.

Trojans down Golden Eagles 3-0 to split OVC weekend
Trojans down Golden Eagles 3-0 to split OVC weekend

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Following an emotional comeback win in five sets on Friday, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team suffered a 3-0 defeat by Ohio Valley Conference foe Little Rock Saturday afternoon at the Jack Stephens Center.

Offensive spark propels Tech to remarkable rally past Little Rock in five
Offensive spark propels Tech to remarkable rally past Little Rock in five

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – In stunning and inspiring fashion, the Tennessee Tech volleyball delivered a remarkable comeback victory over Little Rock on Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles rallied to win the final three sets in a 3-2 triumph in their first-ever trip to Jack Stephens Center and the campus of Little Rock.

Purple and gold trek west for pair of OVC battles at Little Rock
Purple and gold trek west for pair of OVC battles at Little Rock

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team hits the road for the first time in Ohio Valley Conference play this season, making the long trek west to take on Little Rock in a pair of tilts over the weekend.

Tennessee State sneaks by Golden Eagles in five-set thriller
Tennessee State sneaks by Golden Eagles in five-set thriller

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the second straight night, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team fell to in-state rival Tennessee State in five sets, dropping a 3-2 decision to the Tigers Saturday afternoon in the Hooper Eblen Center to wrap up their Ohio Valley Conference opening weekend.

Tigers edge Golden Eagles in five-set heartbreaker to open OVC play
Tigers edge Golden Eagles in five-set heartbreaker to open OVC play

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a heartbreaker for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles fell to in-state rival Tennessee State in both teams’ Ohio Valley Conference opener in the Hooper Eblen Center, 3-2.

Tech opens OVC play with pair of weekend matches against in-state foe Tennessee State
Tech opens OVC play with pair of weekend matches against in-state foe Tennessee State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team officially gets Ohio Valley Conference play underway this weekend, playing host to in-state rival Tennessee State in a pair of tilts in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Bengals edge Golden Eagles in tight, 3-1 decision at UniWyo Invite
Bengals edge Golden Eagles in tight, 3-1 decision at UniWyo Invite

LARAMIE, Wyo. – It all came down to a pair of close battles for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles fell to Idaho State, 3-1, in the final match-up of the UniWyo Invite in Laramie, Wyo.

Golden Eagles fall to host Wyoming at UniWyo Invite
Golden Eagles fall to host Wyoming at UniWyo Invite

LARAMIE, Wyo. – Consistency on offense was the key factor for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team on Thursday, as the Golden Eagles fell to Wyoming, 3-0, in the first contest of the UniWyo Invite in Laramie, Wyo.

Tech embarks on trip west for UniWyo Invite in Laramie
Tech embarks on trip west for UniWyo Invite in Laramie

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team wraps up its non-conference slate of action with a trip out west, visiting Laramie, Wyo. for the UniWyo Invite Thursday and Friday.

Golden Eagles earn split to conclude play at Ole Miss Invite
Golden Eagles earn split to conclude play at Ole Miss Invite

OXFORD, Miss. – Defense was the key of the day for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up play at the Ole Miss Invite with a 1-1 showing on the day. The purple and gold triumphed over South Dakota State, 3-1, before falling 3-0 to the host Rebels.

Dominant offense leads Tech to sweep over Alcorn to open Ole Miss Invite
Dominant offense leads Tech to sweep over Alcorn to open Ole Miss Invite

OXFORD, Miss. – It was a dominant performance by the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles delivered a 3-0 sweep over Alcorn State to open play at the Ole Miss Invite at the Gillom Athletics Performance Center in Oxford, Miss.

Golden Eagles head south for Ole Miss Invite Friday and Saturday
Golden Eagles head south for Ole Miss Invite Friday and Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team heads south to Oxford, Miss. to continue tournament action this weekend, kicking off the Ole Miss Invite Friday afternoon with a 4:00 p.m. CT tilt with Alcorn State.

Bearcats outduel Tech in Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville finale
Bearcats outduel Tech in Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville finale

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team ran into a buzzsaw in the form of Cincinnati Saturday afternoon, as the purple and gold fell to the red-hot Bearcats 3-0 in the final match of the Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville.

Tech splits first day of Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville
Tech splits first day of Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a day full of ups and downs for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday, as the Cookeville crew split its two matches against ETSU and Kennesaw State as part of day one of the Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville.

Tech to host Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville Friday and Saturday
Tech to host Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville Friday and Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will make its first official appearance in the Hooper Eblen Center over the weekend, hosting its annual Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville on Friday and Saturday.

Late rallies fall short in Tech loss at App State
Late rallies fall short in Tech loss at App State

BOONE, N.C. – Despite valiant comeback bids in each of the final two sets, the Tennessee Tech volleyball dream fell in its final match of the Mountaineer Classic on Saturday aftternoon, dropping a 3-0 decision against tournament host App State at the Holmes Convocation Center.

Golden Eagle sweep of Bellarmine highlights opening day split
Golden Eagle sweep of Bellarmine highlights opening day split

BOONE, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team was quick to pick up its first victory of the 2023 campaign, racking up a 3-0 win over Bellarmine Friday morning on the opening day of the Mountaineer Classic in Boone, N.C. The Golden Eagles concluded the first day of play at the Holmes Convocation Center 1-1 overall, falling to William & Mary in a 3-2 thriller in the afternoon.

Golden Eagles open 2023 volleyball campaign at Mountaineer Classic
Golden Eagles open 2023 volleyball campaign at Mountaineer Classic

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will kick off the 2023 campaign with its first of four tournaments to tune up for the Ohio Valley Conference season, making a trip to Boone, N.C. for App State’s Mountaineer Classic.

Tech tabbed OVC preseason favorite, three Golden Eagles named to Preseason All-OVC Team
Tech tabbed OVC preseason favorite, three Golden Eagles named to Preseason All-OVC Team

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off its winningest season in more than a decade, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team reached unchartered territory when it comes to the Ohio Valley Conference preseason predictions. On Wednesday morning, the OVC announced the Golden Eagles as co-favorites to take home the league crown in 2023, sharing the top spot on the preseason predicted order of finish with Southeast Missouri.

Phillips releases 2023 Tech volleyball schedule
Phillips releases 2023 Tech volleyball schedule

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Another challenging slate is in store for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team this upcoming fall, as head coach Jeannette Phillips announced the 2023 schedule for the purple and gold.