Madolyn Isringhausen

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Madolyn Isringhausen
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Hometown:
    Edwardsville, Ill.
  • Position:
    OH
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Previous School:
    Edwardsville HS
  • Club Team:
    HPSTL
  • m
    32
  • k/s
    4.90
  • h %
    .280
  • a/s
    0.18
  • b/s
    0.35
  • sa/s
    0.52
  • d/s
    2.68
Bio

2023 (Junior): Isringhausen played in all 30 of the team’s matches, completing 119 of 120 overall sets… led the purple and gold and ranked third in the OVC with 4.13 points per set… finished tops for Tech and fourth in the league with 422 kills, 3.55 kills per set, and 492.0 points… ranked first on the first and eighth in the conference with 41 service aces, the fourth-most in a single season during the rally-scoring era in school history, and 0.34 aces per set… totaled 293 digs and 2.46 digs per set to rank third on the team… compiled 47 total blocks, 36 block assists, and 11 block solos, the second-most on the team… smashed a season-high 22 kills in back-to-back matches at Western Illinois (Oct. 27) and at Southern Indiana (Nov. 3), tallying double-doubles in both… hit a season-best .405 in the tilt at WIU and totaled a season-high 25.5 points at USI… accounted for a career-best 21 digs to go with 19 kills at Little Rock (Sept. 29)… tied for the second-most aces in a five-set match during the rally-scoring era in Tech history with five each in back-to-back matches with Lindenwood (Oct. 6 & 7)… turned in three solo blocks again South Dakota State (Sept. 9)… turned in a season-high four blocks at Western Illinois (Oct. 26)… joined Tech’s 1,000-Kill Club against Eastern Illinois (Oct. 20), finishing with 18 terminations in the tilt… racked up 15 double-doubles on the year… crushed double-digit kills 24 times, including each of the final 12 matches and 19 of the last 20 tilts of the year… tallied at least 15 kills in 16 matches and 20 or more four times, including four of five matches… dropped three or more aces on opponents six times… entered double figures in digs 16 times, including 15+ in five affairs… contributed 15.0 or more points in 20 matches and 20.0-plus points in 10 matches… wrapped up the year ranked seventh on Tech’s career charts with 3.78 points per set, eighth with 3.21 kills per set, ninth with 0.30 aces per set, and 10th with 110 total aces.

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: Pursuing a bachelor's degree in business administration… earned her bachelor's degree in marketing in May 2024… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll five times and to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll twice… received the OVC Academic Medal of Honor once.

Honors & Awards:

  • 2024 AVCA Division I Women's All-American Honorable Mention
  • 2024 AVCA Division I Women's All-South Region Team Honorable Mention
  • 2024 OVC All-Tournament Team
  • 2024 OVC Player of the Year
  • 2024 All-OVC First Team
  • 2024 AVCA/GameChanger Division I National Player of the Week (Nov. 12)
  • 2024 8x OVC Offensive Player of the Week (Sept. 2, Sept. 16, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Nov. 11, Nov. 18, Nov. 22)
  • 2024 3x TSWA Volleyball Player of the Week (Sept. 3, Nov. 12, Nov. 26)
  • 2024 Greensboro Invitational All-Tournament Team
  • 2024 Golden Eagle Invitational MVP
  • 2024 Golden Eagle Invitational All-Tournament Team
  • 2024 Charlotte Invitational MVP
  • 2024 Charlotte Invitational All-Tournament Team
  • 2024 Carrie Yerty Classic MVP
  • 2024 Carrie Yerty Classic All-Tournament Team
  • 2023 All-OVC First Team
  • 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 32 18
Sets 114 66
Kills 559 338
Kills per set 4.90 5.12
Errors 186 109
Total Attacks 1334 795
Total Attacks per set 11.70 12.05
Hitting Percentage .280 .288
Assists 21 13
Assists per set 0.18 0.20
Service Total Attempts 493 279
Service Aces 59 32
Service Errors 84 40
Service Aces per set 0.52 0.48
Receptions 672 400
Reception Errors 33 18
Digs 306 189
Digs per set 2.68 2.86
Block Solo 8 5
Block Assist 32 26
Block Total 40 31
Blocks per set 0.35 0.47
Block Errors 8 4
Ball Handling Errors 0 0
Points 642.0 388.0
Points per set 5.6 5.9
Matches started 5 3
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Nov 14 Southern Indiana W, 3-0
Nov 15 Southern Indiana W, 3-0
Nov 19 at UT Martin W, 3-0
Nov 20 at UT Martin W, 3-0
Nov 24 vs. Little Rock W, 3-0
Nov 25 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2
Game Log - Offense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s k e ta pct a pts
Aug 20 Lincoln Memorial - - - - - - - -
Aug 30 vs. Austin Peay W, 3-0 - 3 18 8 41 .244 1 20.0
Aug 30 at Memphis W, 3-0 - 3 15 2 34 .382 1 16.0
Aug 31 vs. Mississippi Valley State W, 3-0 - 3 15 3 24 .500 0 17.5
Sep 6 at Charlotte W, 3-0 - 3 13 7 32 .188 1 16.0
Sep 6 vs. Towson W, 3-2 - 5 25 4 56 .375 0 29.0
Sep 7 vs. Delaware State W, 3-0 - 3 10 5 27 .185 0 12.5
Sep 13 Nicholls W, 3-0 - 3 10 3 28 .250 1 13.5
Sep 13 West Georgia W, 3-0 - 3 17 4 31 .419 0 21.0
Sep 14 Radford W, 3-0 - 3 14 6 27 .296 0 17.0
Sep 20 at UNCG W, 3-1 - 4 14 8 44 .136 3 17.0
Sep 20 vs. Marshall L, 3-0 - 3 14 3 32 .344 0 15.0
Sep 21 vs. Georgetown W, 3-1 - 4 20 7 51 .255 0 22.0
Sep 27 at Tennessee State W, 3-2 - 5 23 8 50 .300 0 25.5
Sep 28 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 25 7 51 .353 1 27.5
Oct 3 Western Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 16 7 37 .243 0 17.0
Oct 4 Western Illinois W, 3-2 - 5 25 8 55 .309 2 26.0
Oct 10 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 10 8 41 .049 0 11.0
Oct 11 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 18 3 43 .349 3 18.0
Oct 18 at Eastern Illinois L, 3-1 - 4 19 9 47 .213 0 21.5
Oct 19 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 15 5 34 .294 1 16.5
Oct 25 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 26 12 65 .215 0 29.0
Oct 26 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 18 5 48 .271 0 19.0
Nov 1 at Southeast Missouri L, 3-2 - 5 23 8 51 .294 1 30.0
Nov 2 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 14 7 43 .163 1 15.0
Nov 8 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 19 3 37 .432 0 20.5
Nov 9 SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 28 4 55 .436 1 32.5
Nov 14 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 1 3 17 6 38 .289 0 19.5
Nov 15 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 11 5 33 .182 0 12.0
Nov 19 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 13 2 30 .367 1 23.0
Nov 20 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 18 2 37 .432 2 24.5
Nov 24 vs. Little Rock W, 3-0 1 3 11 7 47 .085 0 11.0
Nov 25 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2 1 5 25 10 65 .231 1 26.5
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s digs bs ba be tot bhe
Aug 20 Lincoln Memorial - - - - - - - -
Aug 30 vs. Austin Peay W, 3-0 - 3 5 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 30 at Memphis W, 3-0 - 3 9 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 31 vs. Mississippi Valley State W, 3-0 - 3 6 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 6 at Charlotte W, 3-0 - 3 5 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 6 vs. Towson W, 3-2 - 5 13 1 0 0 1 0
Sep 7 vs. Delaware State W, 3-0 - 3 5 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 13 Nicholls W, 3-0 - 3 9 0 1 1 1 0
Sep 13 West Georgia W, 3-0 - 3 11 1 0 1 1 0
Sep 14 Radford W, 3-0 - 3 7 0 0 1 0 0
Sep 20 at UNCG W, 3-1 - 4 5 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 20 vs. Marshall L, 3-0 - 3 4 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 21 vs. Georgetown W, 3-1 - 4 7 1 0 0 1 0
Sep 27 at Tennessee State W, 3-2 - 5 10 1 3 0 4 0
Sep 28 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 7 1 1 0 2 0
Oct 3 Western Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 14 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 4 Western Illinois W, 3-2 - 5 15 0 0 1 0 0
Oct 10 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 8 0 0 1 0 0
Oct 11 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 6 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 18 at Eastern Illinois L, 3-1 - 4 7 1 1 0 2 0
Oct 19 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 5 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 25 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 15 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 26 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 14 0 2 0 2 0
Nov 1 at Southeast Missouri L, 3-2 - 5 23 1 2 0 3 0
Nov 2 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 9 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 8 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 4 0 3 0 3 0
Nov 9 SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 8 0 5 0 5 0
Nov 14 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 1 3 7 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 15 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 9 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 19 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 13 0 4 1 4 0
Nov 20 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 15 1 1 1 2 0
Nov 24 vs. Little Rock W, 3-0 1 3 12 0 0 1 0 0
Nov 25 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2 1 5 19 0 1 0 1 0
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s ta sa se r re
Aug 20 Lincoln Memorial - - - - - - -
Aug 30 vs. Austin Peay W, 3-0 - 3 15 2 2 17 0
Aug 30 at Memphis W, 3-0 - 3 15 1 4 11 0
Aug 31 vs. Mississippi Valley State W, 3-0 - 3 11 2 3 20 1
Sep 6 at Charlotte W, 3-0 - 3 19 3 3 12 0
Sep 6 vs. Towson W, 3-2 - 5 19 3 6 22 0
Sep 7 vs. Delaware State W, 3-0 - 3 11 2 3 6 0
Sep 13 Nicholls W, 3-0 - 3 17 3 3 14 0
Sep 13 West Georgia W, 3-0 - 3 17 3 3 6 2
Sep 14 Radford W, 3-0 - 3 16 3 0 17 0
Sep 20 at UNCG W, 3-1 - 4 20 2 4 31 3
Sep 20 vs. Marshall L, 3-0 - 3 10 1 2 36 7
Sep 21 vs. Georgetown W, 3-1 - 4 15 1 5 40 1
Sep 27 at Tennessee State W, 3-2 - 5 14 0 4 21 2
Sep 28 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 18 1 5 27 2
Oct 3 Western Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 18 1 2 20 1
Oct 4 Western Illinois W, 3-2 - 5 19 1 4 29 0
Oct 10 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 9 1 0 22 2
Oct 11 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 9 0 2 12 1
Oct 18 at Eastern Illinois L, 3-1 - 4 11 1 3 19 0
Oct 19 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 10 1 2 20 2
Oct 25 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 19 2 2 35 0
Oct 26 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 19 0 2 36 2
Nov 1 at Southeast Missouri L, 3-2 - 5 24 5 2 33 3
Nov 2 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 18 1 5 30 1
Nov 8 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 10 0 2 9 0
Nov 9 SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 16 2 1 8 0
Nov 14 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 1 3 16 2 1 21 2
Nov 15 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 11 1 0 29 0
Nov 19 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 21 8 1 14 0
Nov 20 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 17 5 2 15 0
Nov 24 vs. Little Rock W, 3-0 1 3 12 0 2 20 1
Nov 25 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2 1 5 17 1 4 20 0
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 32 114 559 4.90 186 1334 11.70 .280 21 0.18 642.0 5.6
Conference 18 66 338 5.12 109 795 12.05 .288 13 0.20 388.0 5.9
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 42 226 5.38 70 505 12.02 .309 5 0.12 254.5 6.1
Away 12 43 195 4.53 69 486 11.30 .259 14 0.33 234.0 5.4
Neutral 8 29 138 4.76 47 343 11.83 .265 2 0.07 153.5 5.3
Result
Wins 24 83 406 4.89 128 942 11.35 .295 16 0.19 472.0 5.7
Losses 8 31 153 4.94 58 392 12.65 .242 5 0.16 170.0 5.5
Month
August 3 9 48 5.33 13 99 11.00 .354 2 0.22 53.5 5.9
September 11 40 185 4.63 62 429 10.72 .287 6 0.15 216.0 5.4
October 8 29 147 5.07 57 370 12.76 .243 6 0.21 158.0 5.4
November 10 36 179 4.97 54 436 12.11 .287 7 0.19 214.5 6.0
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 32 114 306 2.68 8 32 40 0.35
Conference 18 66 189 2.86 5 26 31 0.47
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 42 120 2.86 2 15 17 0.40
Away 12 43 115 2.67 4 14 18 0.42
Neutral 8 29 71 2.45 2 3 5 0.17
Result
Wins 24 83 210 2.53 6 24 30 0.36
Losses 8 31 96 3.10 2 8 10 0.32
Month
August 3 9 20 2.22 0 1 1 0.11
September 11 40 83 2.08 5 8 13 0.33
October 8 29 84 2.90 1 6 7 0.24
November 10 36 119 3.31 2 17 19 0.53
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 32 114 493 59 0.52 84 672 33
Conference 18 66 279 32 0.48 40 400 18
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 42 196 19 0.45 25 251 9
Away 12 43 187 28 0.65 32 240 14
Neutral 8 29 110 12 0.41 27 181 10
Result
Wins 24 83 375 48 0.58 67 459 18
Losses 8 31 118 11 0.35 17 213 15
Month
August 3 9 41 5 0.56 9 48 1
September 11 40 176 22 0.55 38 232 17
October 8 29 114 7 0.24 17 193 8
November 10 36 162 25 0.69 20 199 7
News mentions
Isringhausen named to opening day roster for Pro Volleyball Federation's Atlanta Vibe
Isringhausen named to opening day roster for Pro Volleyball Federation's Atlanta Vibe

ATLANTA, Ga. – Fresh off one of the greatest single seasons in Tennessee Tech volleyball history, former outside hitter Madolyn Isringhausen will continue her playing career at the professional level, officially making the opening day roster of the Atlanta Vibe of the Pro Volleyball Federation.

AVCA names Isringhausen first Tennessee Tech All-American in program history
AVCA names Isringhausen first Tennessee Tech All-American in program history

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Putting an exclamation point on arguably the greatest single season in Tennessee Tech volleyball history, senior outside hitter Madolyn Isringhausen added one final achievement to her sensational campaign Wednesday morning. The Edwardsville, Ill. native was named an American Volleyball Coaches Association Division I Women's All-American Honorable Mention, becoming the first Golden Eagle in program history to earn All-American honors. 

Isringhausen named to AVCA Division I Women's All-South Region Team
Isringhausen named to AVCA Division I Women's All-South Region Team

LEXINGTON, Ky. – For the first time in more than 25 years, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team was one of its own recognized at the national level, as the American Volleyball Coaches Association named senior outside hitter Madolyn Isringhausen to its Division I Women’s All-South Region Team Tuesday morning.

Golden Eagles fall in 3-2 battle with Lindenwood in OVC Tournament semifinals
Golden Eagles fall in 3-2 battle with Lindenwood in OVC Tournament semifinals

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – A historic and record-breaking campaign came to a close Monday afternoon, as the Tennessee Tech volleyball team fell in a thrilling, 3-2 affair to Lindenwood in the semifinals of the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament at Houck Field House in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Tech sweeps Little Rock, advances to semifinal showdown with Lindenwood on Monday
Tech sweeps Little Rock, advances to semifinal showdown with Lindenwood on Monday

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – A complete team effort, led by some remarkable performances from the rookies, was all the Tennessee Tech volleyball team needed to claim its first Ohio Valley Conference Tournament victory since 2015 Sunday afternoon, completing a 3-0 sweep over No. 6 seed Little Rock.

Isringhausen collects record-setting eighth OVC Offensive Player of the Week nod
Isringhausen collects record-setting eighth OVC Offensive Player of the Week nod

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech volleyball senior Madolyn Isringhausen wrapped up the 2024 regular season in style, setting some Ohio Valley Conference history as the league released its final weekly honors of the year Friday afternoon.

Isringhausen named OVC Player of the Year, joins Karlen and Pierce with All-OVC honors
Isringhausen named OVC Player of the Year, joins Karlen and Pierce with All-OVC honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – In a year that has seen the Tennessee Tech volleyball record books essentially rewritten from top to bottom, it seems only fitting that more history would be written as the Ohio Valley Conference announced its annual honors Saturday morning.

Purple and gold clinch No. 3 seed at OVC Tournament with seventh straight win
Purple and gold clinch No. 3 seed at OVC Tournament with seventh straight win

MARTIN, Tenn. – Two brilliant senior performances by the most veteran members of the Tennessee Tech volleyball team proved plenty to keep the Golden Eagles as the hottest team in the Ohio Valley Conference Wednesday evening.

Tech comes up aces in 3-0 sweep of UT Martin, wins sixth straight
Tech comes up aces in 3-0 sweep of UT Martin, wins sixth straight

MARTIN, Tenn. – Spectacular serving, incredibly efficient offense, and timely blocking was all the Tennessee Tech volleyball team needed to deliver its third consecutive sweep Tuesday evening, as the Golden Eagles took down UT Martin at Skyhawk Fieldhouse, 3-0.

Trio of Golden Eagles take top weekly volleyball honors from OVC
Trio of Golden Eagles take top weekly volleyball honors from OVC

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – It was a banner week for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles capped a pair of sweeps over Southern Indiana over the weekend with a trio of weekly honors from the Ohio Valley Conference. 

Tech wins fifth straight, closes home schedule with sweep of Southern Indiana
Tech wins fifth straight, closes home schedule with sweep of Southern Indiana

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team ended its 2024 home slate in style Friday evening, completing its second straight, 3-0 sweep over Southern Indiana in the team’s final match in the Hooper Eblen Center this season.

Golden Eagles soar past Southern Indiana in Thursday sweep
Golden Eagles soar past Southern Indiana in Thursday sweep

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Another strong, team effort was more than enough for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to secure its fourth straight victory Thursday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles delivered a 3-0 sweep over Ohio Valley Conference foe Southern Indiana in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Isringhausen first Golden Eagle named AVCA/GameChanger Division I National Player of the Week
Isringhausen first Golden Eagle named AVCA/GameChanger Division I National Player of the Week

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Tennessee Tech senior Madolyn Isringhausen added another big chapter to a season tale that has become one of the best stories in program history Tuesday, becoming the first player in Golden Eagle volleyball history to earn American Volleyball Coaches Association/GameChanger Division I National Player of the Week accolades.

Isringhausen, Karlen named OVC Offensive Player & Setter of the Week for sixth time
Isringhausen, Karlen named OVC Offensive Player & Setter of the Week for sixth time

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech stars Madolyn Isringhausen and Jordan Karlen continued their spectacular 2024 campaigns with even more hardware to add to their respective trophy cases as the Ohio Valley Conference honored both individuals Monday afternoon with weekly awards.

Tech celebrates Senior Day with 3-1 victory over SIUE
Tech celebrates Senior Day with 3-1 victory over SIUE

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – There were celebrations all around for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles delivered a 3-1 victory over Ohio Valley Conference foe SIUE on Senior Day in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles roll to 3-0 sweep over SIUE
Golden Eagles roll to 3-0 sweep over SIUE

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A healthy dose of offense mixed with some timely defense proved plenty for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to claim a 3-0 sweep of visiting SIUE in the Hooper Eblen Center Friday evening.

Golden Eagles snap first-place Redhawks' OVC win streak with four-set win
Golden Eagles snap first-place Redhawks' OVC win streak with four-set win

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – It was a big bounce back for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles rode a wave of strong offense and tenacity to get the job done in a 3-1 win over a Southeast Missouri squad that had won nine consecutive Ohio Valley Conference matches heading into the day.

Purple and gold fall in five-set battle Friday evening at SEMO
Purple and gold fall in five-set battle Friday evening at SEMO

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – In a match that came down to the margins, it was first-place Southeast Missouri claiming victory over the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the two Ohio Valley Conference rivals battled all the way through a fifth set.

Tech travels to Cape Girardeau for pair of tilts with OVC-leading SEMO
Tech travels to Cape Girardeau for pair of tilts with OVC-leading SEMO

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team hits the road for a two-day visit in Cape Girardeau, Mo., taking on first-place Southeast Missouri in a pair of Ohio Valley Conference match-ups on Friday and Saturday.

Golden Eagles fall in Saturday rematch with Little Rock
Golden Eagles fall in Saturday rematch with Little Rock

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a similar fate for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday evening as the Golden Eagles fell to Ohio Valley Conference rival Little Rock in the Eblen Center, 3-1.

Trojans top Golden Eagles in tight, four-set battle
Trojans top Golden Eagles in tight, four-set battle

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was an up-and-down, back-and-forth affair in the Hooper Eblen Center Friday evening as the Tennessee Tech volleyball team fell to Ohio Valley Conference foe Little Rock in a four-set thriller.

Weekend slate sets Tech up for pair of big OVC battles with red-hot Little Rock
Weekend slate sets Tech up for pair of big OVC battles with red-hot Little Rock

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team returns to the Hooper Eblen Center for the first time in two weeks for a pair of Ohio Valley Conference battles with a red-hot Little Rock squad on Friday and Saturday.

Isringhausen claims fifth OVC Offensive Player of the Week honor
Isringhausen claims fifth OVC Offensive Player of the Week honor

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech outside hitter Madolyn Isringhausen continued to add to her incredible senior resume Monday afternoon, as the Ohio Valley Conference announced its weekly volleyball honors.

Panthers top Golden Eagles in weekend opener in Charleston
Panthers top Golden Eagles in weekend opener in Charleston

CHARLESTON, Ill. – It was an uneven night on the attack for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles fell to Eastern Illinois at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., 3-1.

Purple and gold prepped for weekend slate at Eastern Illinois
Purple and gold prepped for weekend slate at Eastern Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team closes out its four-match, Ohio Valley Conference road stretch Friday and Saturday evening, taking a trip to Charleston, Ill. for a pair of tilts at Eastern Illinois.

Tech falls in Friday rematch with Lindenwood
Tech falls in Friday rematch with Lindenwood

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team showed much improvement on the offensive side of the net Friday evening, but the effort wasn’t enough to slow down a red-hot Lindenwood squad on its home court as the Lions defeated the Golden Eagles, 3-0.

Lindenwood downs Golden Eagles in Thursday match-up
Lindenwood downs Golden Eagles in Thursday match-up

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – For the first time this season, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team fell in Ohio Valley Conference action Thursday evening, dropping a 3-0 decision against Lindenwood at Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo.

Golden Eagles to battle Lindenwood for OVC supremacy
Golden Eagles to battle Lindenwood for OVC supremacy

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team opens a four-match, Ohio Valley Conference road stretch Thursday evening, visiting Lindenwood for a pair of tilts between the league’s top two teams. The two will square off at 6:00 p.m. CT before finishing off the weekend with another 6:00 p.m. affair Friday night.

Tech trio takes top honors as OVC names Volleyball Players of the Week
Tech trio takes top honors as OVC names Volleyball Players of the Week

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – A trio of stars from the Tennessee Tech volleyball team was recognized for their playing prowess over the weekend by the Ohio Valley Conference Monday afternoon, with outside hitters Madolyn Isringhausen and Alayna Pierce and setter Jordan Karlen each honored for their part in the Golden Eagles' 2-0 week.

Historic performance lifts Golden Eagles past Leathernecks in five-set thriller
Historic performance lifts Golden Eagles past Leathernecks in five-set thriller

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was an instant classic in the Hooper Eblen Center Friday afternoon, as the Tennessee Tech volleyball team claimed an impressive, 3-2 victory over Western Illinois in a battle between two of the Ohio Valley Conference’s top offenses.

Dominant display leads Tech past Western Illinois in 3-0 sweep
Dominant display leads Tech past Western Illinois in 3-0 sweep

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A dominant display of offense was more than enough for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to earn its ninth 3-0 sweep of the season Thursday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles made quick work of Ohio Valley Conference rival Western Illinois in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech hosts Western Illinois for matinee madness Thursday and Friday
Tech hosts Western Illinois for matinee madness Thursday and Friday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will feature a pair of weekday matinees at the Hooper Eblen Center this week, playing host to Ohio Valley Conference rival Western Illinois on Thursday and Friday.

OVC recognizes Isringhausen, Pierce with Player of the Week honors
OVC recognizes Isringhausen, Pierce with Player of the Week honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Already armed with its best start in program history, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team kept the momentum riding with a perfect 2-0 start to Ohio Valley Conference play over the weekend, thanks in large part to big performances from outside hitters Madolyn Isringhausen Alayna Pierce. The pair was recognized by the league for their work in the two victories, with both receiving weekly honors Monday afternoon.

Isringhausen's career day guides Golden Eagles past Morehead State
Isringhausen's career day guides Golden Eagles past Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Another strong showing from the offense and team-wide effort on defense was plenty enough to lift the Tennessee Tech volleyball team past Morehead State Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles officially opened Ohio Valley Conference play 2-0 with a 3-1 win in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech outduels Tigers in five-set thriller in OVC opener
Tech outduels Tigers in five-set thriller in OVC opener

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –  It was an instant classic at Kean Hall in Nashville Friday evening, as the Tennessee Tech volleyball team outdueled in-state rival Tennessee State in the team’s Ohio Valley Conference opener, 3-2.

Golden Eagles open OVC play at TSU Friday, host Morehead State Saturday
Golden Eagles open OVC play at TSU Friday, host Morehead State Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team officially opens Ohio Valley Conference play this weekend, kicking things off with a 6:00 p.m. CT affair at in-state rival Tennessee State Friday evening.

Purple and gold best Georgetown to round out non-conference play 11-1
Purple and gold best Georgetown to round out non-conference play 11-1

GREENSBORO, N.C. – In true, bounce-back spirit, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team got back to its winning ways Saturday morning, completing the most successful non-conference slate in program history with a 3-1 victory over Georgetown to close out the Greensboro Invitational.

Tech tops UNCG to move to 10-0, falls for first time against Marshall
Tech tops UNCG to move to 10-0, falls for first time against Marshall

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Facing its stiffest competition of the season, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team made it a perfect 10-0 start to the 2024 campaign Friday afternoon before dropping its first contest of the year in the second match of the day at the Greensboro Invitational.

Golden Eagles to test perfect start at Greensboro Invitational
Golden Eagles to test perfect start at Greensboro Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team wraps up its non-conference slate while looking to stay undefeated this weekend, taking on the likes of UNCG, Marshall, and Georgetown at the Greensboro Invitational.

Isringhausen, Karlen claim second OVC Offensive, Setter of the Week nods
Isringhausen, Karlen claim second OVC Offensive, Setter of the Week nods

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Catapulting the Tennessee Tech volleyball team into rarified air as one of just 16 undefeated programs left in the nation at the Division I level, Madolyn Isringhausen and Jordan Karlen were honored by the Ohio Valley Conference Monday afternoon for their roles in the Golden Eagles' rise to one of the top teams in the country.

Tech sweeps Golden Eagle Invitational to stay undefeated at 9-0
Tech sweeps Golden Eagle Invitational to stay undefeated at 9-0

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Another weekend meant another tournament title and 3-0 record for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the purple and gold picked up their eighth sweep of the season over Radford to win the Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville on their home court.  

Tech sweeps Nicholls and West Georgia, sets program record with 8-0 start
Tech sweeps Nicholls and West Georgia, sets program record with 8-0 start

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – In fitting fashion, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team made its biggest piece of history yet in front of its own home crown on Friday. Playing host to the Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville, the purple and gold delivered back-to-back, 3-0 sweeps over Nicholls (4-4) and West Georgia (5-4) to open the 2024 campaign 8-0.

Unbeaten Tech set to host Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville
Unbeaten Tech set to host Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will put its undefeated mark on display for its home faithful this weekend, playing host to its annual Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville on Friday and Saturday.

Golden Eagles nab Charlotte Invitational title after sweep of Delaware State
Golden Eagles nab Charlotte Invitational title after sweep of Delaware State

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Two weekends into the 2024 campaign, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team remained unbeaten following a 3-0 sweep over Delaware State Saturday afternoon that lifted the purple and gold to the Charlotte Invitational crown.

Tech stays unbeaten with clutch wins over Charlotte, Towson
Tech stays unbeaten with clutch wins over Charlotte, Towson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – History continued to unfold for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team on Friday, as the Golden Eagles extended their undefeated set streak to start the 2024 season on their way to a pair of victories at the Charlotte Invitational.

Purple and gold put perfect start on line at Charlotte Invitational
Purple and gold put perfect start on line at Charlotte Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will look to keep its undefeated ways rolling into week two of the 2024 season, as the Golden Eagles open play at the Charlotte Invitational Friday in Charlotte, N.C.

Isringhausen, Karlen take home OVC Offensive, Setter of the Week honors
Isringhausen, Karlen take home OVC Offensive, Setter of the Week honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Following a record-breaking weekend that resulted in a 3-0 record, a 9-0 mark in sets played, and the Carrie Yerty Classic title, Tennessee Tech’s Madolyn Isringhausen and Jordan Karlen were recognized by the Ohio Valley Conference Monday afternoon for their performances on the volleyball court.

Tech claims Carrie Yerty Classic, sweeps Delta Devils to keep perfect start intact
Tech claims Carrie Yerty Classic, sweeps Delta Devils to keep perfect start intact

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – History was still in the making for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday morning, as the Golden Eagles capped off a perfect 3-0 weekend to win the Carrie Yerty Classic in Memphis with a shut-out victory over Mississippi Valley State.

Golden Eagles deliver in-state sweeps over Govs, Tigers to kick off 2024
Golden Eagles deliver in-state sweeps over Govs, Tigers to kick off 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – It was a historic start to the 2024 season for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday, as the Golden Eagles delivered back-to-back sweeps of in-state rivals Austin Peay and Memphis at the Carrier Yerty Classic.

Tech volleyball opens 2024 season at Carrie Yerty Classic in Memphis
Tech volleyball opens 2024 season at Carrie Yerty Classic in Memphis

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will kick off the 2024 campaign with its first of four tournaments to tune up for the Ohio Valley Conference season, making a trip west to Memphis for the Carrie Yerty Classic.

Tech selected fourth in OVC preseason release, three Golden Eagles recognized
Tech selected fourth in OVC preseason release, three Golden Eagles recognized

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – With its seventh season under the direction of head coach Jeannette Phillips just over a week away, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team was well represented by the Ohio Valley Conference in the league's annual preseason release announced Thursday morning, with three individuals recognized and the team selected among the best in the conference heading into the 2024 campaign.

Golden Eagles unveil 2024 volleyball schedule
Golden Eagles unveil 2024 volleyball schedule

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team is geared up and ready to attack another season under the direction of head coach Jeannette Phillips, as the seventh-year leader of the Golden Eagles unveiled the program's 2024 schedule.