McKenna Young

21 McKenna Young
McKenna Young
  • Height:
    5-4
  • Hometown:
    Murfreesboro, Tenn.
  • Position:
    L
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Previous School:
    Stewarts Creek HS
  • Club Team:
    MidTN
  • m
    30
  • k/s
    0.04
  • h %
    .150
  • a/s
    0.75
  • b/s
    0.00
  • sa/s
    0.23
  • d/s
    3.83
Bio

2022 (Sophomore): Young participated in all 31 of Tech’s matches on the year, competing in all 118 sets… led the Golden Eagles and ranked sixth in the OVC with 431 digs… paced Tech and ranked eighth in the league with 3.65 digs per set… finished second on the squad and ninth in the conference with 34 service aces and 0.29 aces per set… also totaled 101 assists and a pair of kills during the season… racked up a season-high 28 digs against Morehead State (Oct. 12)… landed a season-best three service aces three times, including the first two matches of the season versus Central Arkansas (Aug. 26) and at Missouri State (Aug. 26)… also converted three aces against SIUE (Oct. 15)… turned in her first kill of the year against Southern Indiana (Sept. 24)… secured her second kill at Southeast Missouri (Oct. 21)… contributed a career-high nine assists at #21 WKU (Sept. 16)… recorded her 1,000th career dig at Southeast Missouri (Oct. 22)… averaged 5.00 digs per set in eight matches… compiled 20 or more digs five times… locked down double-digits in digs in 25 matches, including 11-straight contests from Sept. 30 to Oct. 29… posted multiple service aces in 11 matches… racked up 10 consecutive matches with at least one ace from Oct. 12 to Nov. 5… finished the season ranked tied for sixth in program history with a career digs per set rate of 3.83.

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 assist 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 six times and to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll three times… received the OVC Academic Medal of Honor three times.

*Indicates extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 30 18
Sets 114 77
Kills 5 3
Kills per set 0.04 0.04
Errors 2 1
Total Attacks 20 11
Total Attacks per set 0.18 0.14
Hitting Percentage .150 .182
Assists 85 74
Assists per set 0.75 0.96
Service Total Attempts 405 276
Service Aces 26 21
Service Errors 59 39
Service Aces per set 0.23 0.27
Receptions 549 378
Reception Errors 28 17
Digs 437 299
Digs per set 3.83 3.88
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 31.0 24.0
Points per set 0.3 0.3
Matches started - -
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 0 0 2 .000 1 0.0
Aug 25 vs. William & Mary L, 3-2 - 5 0 0 2 .000 1 0.0
Aug 26 at App State L, 3-0 - 2 0 0 1 .000 0 0.0
Sep 1 ETSU W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 0 0.0
Sep 1 Kennesaw State L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 0 1.0
Sep 2 Cincinnati L, 3-0 - 1 0 0 0 - 0 0.0
Sep 8 vs. Alcorn State W, 3-0 - 3 0 1 1 -1.000 1 3.0
Sep 9 vs. South Dakota State W, 3-1 - 4 1 0 1 1.000 4 1.0
Sep 9 at Ole Miss L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 1 .000 1 1.0
Sep 14 at Wyoming L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 1 0.0
Sep 15 vs. Idaho State L, 3-1 - 1 0 0 0 - 0 0.0
Sep 22 Tennessee State L, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 3 1.0
Sep 23 Tennessee State L, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 2 4.0
Sep 29 at Little Rock W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 2 3.0
Sep 30 at Little Rock L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 1 .000 3 1.0
Oct 6 Lindenwood L, 3-2 - 5 0 1 1 -1.000 5 0.0
Oct 7 Lindenwood W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 3 1.0
Oct 10 at Morehead State L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 3 2.0
Oct 13 at SIUE L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 2 .000 4 0.0
Oct 14 at SIUE L, 3-1 - 4 1 0 2 .500 5 1.0
Oct 20 Eastern Illinois L, 3-2 - 5 1 0 1 1.000 5 1.0
Oct 21 Eastern Illinois L, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 2 2.0
Oct 26 at Western Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 1 .000 9 1.0
Oct 27 at Western Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 6 2.0
Nov 3 at Southern Indiana W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 2 .000 2 1.0
Nov 4 at Southern Indiana W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 6 2.0
Nov 7 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 7 0.0
Nov 10 Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 1 0 1 1.000 4 1.0
Nov 11 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 3 1.0
Nov 20 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2 - 5 1 0 1 1.000 2 1.0
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 14 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 25 vs. William & Mary L, 3-2 - 5 20 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 26 at App State L, 3-0 - 2 7 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 1 ETSU W, 3-0 - 3 8 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 1 Kennesaw State L, 3-1 - 4 20 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 2 Cincinnati L, 3-0 - 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 8 vs. Alcorn State W, 3-0 - 3 6 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 9 vs. South Dakota State W, 3-1 - 4 19 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 9 at Ole Miss L, 3-0 - 3 11 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 14 at Wyoming L, 3-0 - 3 4 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 15 vs. Idaho State L, 3-1 - 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 22 Tennessee State L, 3-2 - 5 13 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 23 Tennessee State L, 3-2 - 5 14 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 29 at Little Rock W, 3-2 - 5 22 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 30 at Little Rock L, 3-0 - 3 10 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 6 Lindenwood L, 3-2 - 5 22 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 7 Lindenwood W, 3-2 - 5 15 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 10 at Morehead State L, 3-0 - 3 10 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 13 at SIUE L, 3-1 - 4 14 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 14 at SIUE L, 3-1 - 4 19 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 20 Eastern Illinois L, 3-2 - 5 10 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 21 Eastern Illinois L, 3-2 - 5 25 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 26 at Western Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 19 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 27 at Western Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 15 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 3 at Southern Indiana W, 3-2 - 5 23 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 4 at Southern Indiana W, 3-1 - 4 18 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 7 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 24 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 10 Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 15 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 11 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0 - 3 11 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 20 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2 - 5 28 0 0 0 0 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 11 0 2 11 1
Aug 25 vs. William & Mary L, 3-2 - 5 16 0 1 17 0
Aug 26 at App State L, 3-0 - 2 5 0 0 8 1
Sep 1 ETSU W, 3-0 - 3 15 0 2 4 0
Sep 1 Kennesaw State L, 3-1 - 4 15 1 1 23 1
Sep 2 Cincinnati L, 3-0 - 1 3 0 1 6 3
Sep 8 vs. Alcorn State W, 3-0 - 3 15 3 3 7 0
Sep 9 vs. South Dakota State W, 3-1 - 4 13 0 2 29 0
Sep 9 at Ole Miss L, 3-0 - 3 12 1 2 12 0
Sep 14 at Wyoming L, 3-0 - 3 8 0 2 30 3
Sep 15 vs. Idaho State L, 3-1 - 1 2 0 0 0 0
Sep 22 Tennessee State L, 3-2 - 5 14 1 2 17 0
Sep 23 Tennessee State L, 3-2 - 5 27 4 0 18 0
Sep 29 at Little Rock W, 3-2 - 5 16 3 3 19 2
Sep 30 at Little Rock L, 3-0 - 3 9 1 1 18 0
Oct 6 Lindenwood L, 3-2 - 5 17 0 5 29 1
Oct 7 Lindenwood W, 3-2 - 5 14 1 0 39 1
Oct 10 at Morehead State L, 3-0 - 3 11 2 0 13 0
Oct 13 at SIUE L, 3-1 - 4 11 0 6 28 0
Oct 14 at SIUE L, 3-1 - 4 8 0 4 31 1
Oct 20 Eastern Illinois L, 3-2 - 5 14 0 1 17 1
Oct 21 Eastern Illinois L, 3-2 - 5 18 2 0 12 1
Oct 26 at Western Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 17 1 3 28 4
Oct 27 at Western Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 16 2 3 34 1
Nov 3 at Southern Indiana W, 3-2 - 5 18 1 2 16 1
Nov 4 at Southern Indiana W, 3-1 - 4 21 2 2 11 2
Nov 7 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 18 0 5 23 1
Nov 10 Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 16 0 2 14 1
Nov 11 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0 - 3 11 1 0 11 0
Nov 20 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2 - 5 14 0 4 24 2
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 30 114 5 0.04 2 20 0.18 .150 85 0.75 31.0 0.3
Conference 18 77 3 0.04 1 11 0.14 .182 74 0.96 24.0 0.3
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 49 2 0.04 1 3 0.06 .333 34 0.69 12.0 0.2
Away 12 44 1 0.02 0 10 0.23 .100 42 0.95 14.0 0.3
Neutral 6 21 2 0.10 1 7 0.33 .143 9 0.43 5.0 0.2
Result
Wins 13 51 2 0.04 1 8 0.16 .125 48 0.94 16.0 0.3
Losses 17 63 3 0.05 1 12 0.19 .167 37 0.59 15.0 0.2
Month
August 3 10 0 0.00 0 5 0.50 .000 2 0.20 0.0 0.0
September 12 40 1 0.03 1 4 0.10 .000 17 0.42 15.0 0.4
October 9 39 2 0.05 1 7 0.18 .143 42 1.08 10.0 0.3
November 6 25 2 0.08 0 4 0.16 .500 24 0.96 6.0 0.2
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 30 114 437 3.83 0 0 0 0.00
Conference 18 77 299 3.88 0 0 0 0.00
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 49 178 3.63 0 0 0 0.00
Away 12 44 172 3.91 0 0 0 0.00
Neutral 6 21 87 4.14 0 0 0 0.00
Result
Wins 13 51 209 4.10 0 0 0 0.00
Losses 17 63 228 3.62 0 0 0 0.00
Month
August 3 10 41 4.10 0 0 0 0.00
September 12 40 128 3.20 0 0 0 0.00
October 9 39 149 3.82 0 0 0 0.00
November 6 25 119 4.76 0 0 0 0.00
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 30 114 405 26 0.23 59 549 28
Conference 18 77 276 21 0.27 39 378 17
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 49 182 10 0.20 19 213 10
Away 12 44 152 13 0.30 28 248 15
Neutral 6 21 71 3 0.14 12 88 3
Result
Wins 13 51 201 14 0.27 29 246 14
Losses 17 63 204 12 0.19 30 303 14
Month
August 3 10 32 0 0.00 3 36 2
September 12 40 149 14 0.35 19 183 9
October 9 39 126 8 0.21 22 231 10
November 6 25 98 4 0.16 15 99 7
News mentions
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tech upended by Cougars in Edwardsville, 3-1
Tech upended by Cougars in Edwardsville, 3-1

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – A match-high 14.0 blocks weren’t enough for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the purple and gold fell to SIUE at First Community Arena, 3-1.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.