Tuva Falk

21 Tuva Falk
Tuva Falk
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Hometown:
    Ljungby, Sweden
  • Position:
    MB
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Previous School:
    Allebergsgymnasiet
  • Club Team:
    RIG Falkoping / Ljungby Volleyball Clubb
  • m
    27
  • k/s
    1.54
  • h %
    .230
  • a/s
    0.02
  • b/s
    0.61
  • sa/s
    0.31
  • d/s
    0.38
Bio

High School: Falk attended Allebergsgymnasiet in Falkoping during her prep career… competed across the national and club stages, representing Sweden for a number of years in international play… was a member of RIG Falkoping and Ljungby Volleyball Clubb, helping lead RIG Falkoping to first place finishes in 2022-23 and 2023-24… named a member of the All-Star Team for the U18 National Cup in both 2021 and 2022… earned another All-Star Team nod in 2024 for the U20 National Cup… Her U17 team represented Sweden by claiming first place in the North European Volleyball Zonal Association (NEVZA) in 2022… represents the first Swede to sign with the Tech volleyball program and the second-ever Golden Eagle signee from Europe, joining former outside hitter Irem Sile (2013-14), who hailed from Istanbul, Turkey… just the fifth international recruit to sign with the program, a club that includes Ashleigh Hancock (2009-13) from Richmond, New Zealand, as well as Nassau, Bahamas natives Vanessa Johnson (1980-83) and Dorothea La-Fleur (1981-84).

Personal: Daughter of Rickard and Lena Falk... born in Ljungby Sweden on March 15, 2006... full name is Tuva Ella Louise Falk.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 27 15
Sets 94 53
Kills 145 89
Kills per set 1.54 1.68
Errors 63 39
Total Attacks 357 224
Total Attacks per set 3.80 4.23
Hitting Percentage .230 .223
Assists 2 1
Assists per set 0.02 0.02
Service Total Attempts 268 153
Service Aces 29 14
Service Errors 40 23
Service Aces per set 0.31 0.26
Receptions 14 5
Reception Errors 2 1
Digs 36 22
Digs per set 0.38 0.42
Block Solo 3 2
Block Assist 54 31
Block Total 57 33
Blocks per set 0.61 0.62
Block Errors 6 5
Ball Handling Errors 0 0
Points 204.0 120.5
Points per set 2.2 2.3
Matches started 26 14
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Nov 5 at Southern Indiana W, 3-1
Nov 13 at Little Rock W, 3-2
Nov 14 at Little Rock L, 3-1
Nov 18 Eastern Illinois W, 3-0
Nov 19 Eastern Illinois L, 3-1
Nov 23 vs. Southern Indiana L, 3-1
Game Log - Offense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s k e ta pct a pts
Aug 29 vs. Xavier L, 3-0 1 3 3 2 9 .111 0 6.5
Aug 29 vs. Murray State W, 3-0 1 3 5 1 11 .364 0 8.5
Aug 30 at Austin Peay W, 3-2 1 5 8 3 11 .455 0 14.0
Sep 5 vs. North Alabama L, 3-1 1 4 8 1 16 .438 0 10.0
Sep 5 at UAB L, 3-0 1 3 4 1 10 .300 0 6.5
Sep 6 vs. USC Upstate L, 3-1 1 4 8 1 16 .438 0 10.5
Sep 11 Wichita State L, 3-0 1 1 1 1 6 .000 0 1.0
Sep 12 Radford L, 3-0 1 3 4 2 11 .182 0 5.5
Sep 13 Samford L, 3-2 1 5 6 4 15 .133 0 6.5
Sep 18 vs. UNI L, 3-0 1 3 3 3 7 .000 0 4.5
Sep 19 at Green Bay W, 3-1 1 4 5 3 14 .143 1 8.0
Sep 20 vs. Western Michigan L, 3-0 1 3 1 2 7 -.143 0 2.0
Sep 25 at Western Illinois W, 3-2 1 5 7 2 16 .313 0 11.0
Sep 26 at Western Illinois W, 3-0 1 3 8 2 11 .545 0 8.5
Oct 2 Southeast Missouri L, 3-1 1 4 4 2 17 .118 0 5.5
Oct 3 Southeast Missouri L, 3-1 1 4 3 3 11 .000 0 7.0
Oct 10 Tennessee State W, 3-0 1 3 2 1 9 .111 0 5.0
Oct 11 Tennessee State W, 3-1 1 4 13 1 29 .414 1 15.5
Oct 16 at Morehead State L, 3-1 1 4 7 6 20 .050 0 11.0
Oct 17 at Morehead State L, 3-0 1 3 3 0 6 .500 0 6.5
Oct 23 UT Martin W, 3-2 1 5 10 5 24 .208 0 11.0
Oct 24 UT Martin W, 3-1 1 4 4 3 10 .100 0 6.5
Oct 28 Southern Indiana L, 3-0 1 3 6 3 12 .250 0 7.5
Oct 31 at SIUE W, 3-1 1 4 9 6 25 .120 0 10.5
Nov 1 at SIUE W, 3-0 1 3 10 3 17 .412 0 11.0
Nov 5 at Southern Indiana W, 3-1 1 2 2 1 12 .083 0 2.5
Nov 13 at Little Rock W, 3-2 - - - - - - - -
Nov 14 at Little Rock L, 3-1 - - - - - - - -
Nov 18 Eastern Illinois W, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Nov 19 Eastern Illinois L, 3-1 - 2 1 1 5 .000 0 1.5
Nov 23 vs. Southern Indiana L, 3-1 - - - - - - - -
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s digs bs ba be tot bhe
Aug 29 vs. Xavier L, 3-0 1 3 1 1 1 0 2 0
Aug 29 vs. Murray State W, 3-0 1 3 1 0 5 1 5 0
Aug 30 at Austin Peay W, 3-2 1 5 1 0 6 0 6 0
Sep 5 vs. North Alabama L, 3-1 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 5 at UAB L, 3-0 1 3 0 0 3 0 3 0
Sep 6 vs. USC Upstate L, 3-1 1 4 3 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 11 Wichita State L, 3-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 12 Radford L, 3-0 1 3 0 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 13 Samford L, 3-2 1 5 4 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 18 vs. UNI L, 3-0 1 3 1 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 19 at Green Bay W, 3-1 1 4 1 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 20 vs. Western Michigan L, 3-0 1 3 1 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 25 at Western Illinois W, 3-2 1 5 4 1 2 1 3 0
Sep 26 at Western Illinois W, 3-0 1 3 2 0 1 1 1 0
Oct 2 Southeast Missouri L, 3-1 1 4 1 0 3 0 3 0
Oct 3 Southeast Missouri L, 3-1 1 4 2 0 0 2 0 0
Oct 10 Tennessee State W, 3-0 1 3 2 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 11 Tennessee State W, 3-1 1 4 2 0 5 0 5 0
Oct 16 at Morehead State L, 3-1 1 4 1 0 4 0 4 0
Oct 17 at Morehead State L, 3-0 1 3 1 0 3 0 3 0
Oct 23 UT Martin W, 3-2 1 5 3 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 24 UT Martin W, 3-1 1 4 0 0 3 1 3 0
Oct 28 Southern Indiana L, 3-0 1 3 2 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 31 at SIUE W, 3-1 1 4 2 1 1 0 2 0
Nov 1 at SIUE W, 3-0 1 3 0 0 2 0 2 0
Nov 5 at Southern Indiana W, 3-1 1 2 0 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 13 at Little Rock W, 3-2 - - - - - - - -
Nov 14 at Little Rock L, 3-1 - - - - - - - -
Nov 18 Eastern Illinois W, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Nov 19 Eastern Illinois L, 3-1 - 2 0 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 23 vs. Southern Indiana L, 3-1 - - - - - - - -
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s ta sa se r re
Aug 29 vs. Xavier L, 3-0 1 3 8 2 1 0 0
Aug 29 vs. Murray State W, 3-0 1 3 10 1 3 0 0
Aug 30 at Austin Peay W, 3-2 1 5 16 3 4 0 0
Sep 5 vs. North Alabama L, 3-1 1 4 13 2 2 2 1
Sep 5 at UAB L, 3-0 1 3 8 1 0 2 0
Sep 6 vs. USC Upstate L, 3-1 1 4 14 2 2 3 0
Sep 11 Wichita State L, 3-0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0
Sep 12 Radford L, 3-0 1 3 6 1 1 0 0
Sep 13 Samford L, 3-2 1 5 13 0 4 0 0
Sep 18 vs. UNI L, 3-0 1 3 9 1 0 1 0
Sep 19 at Green Bay W, 3-1 1 4 15 2 0 0 0
Sep 20 vs. Western Michigan L, 3-0 1 3 3 0 0 0 0
Sep 25 at Western Illinois W, 3-2 1 5 14 2 1 1 0
Sep 26 at Western Illinois W, 3-0 1 3 12 0 2 0 0
Oct 2 Southeast Missouri L, 3-1 1 4 11 0 2 1 0
Oct 3 Southeast Missouri L, 3-1 1 4 17 4 2 0 0
Oct 10 Tennessee State W, 3-0 1 3 9 2 1 1 1
Oct 11 Tennessee State W, 3-1 1 4 8 0 3 0 0
Oct 16 at Morehead State L, 3-1 1 4 14 2 2 1 0
Oct 17 at Morehead State L, 3-0 1 3 13 2 1 0 0
Oct 23 UT Martin W, 3-2 1 5 14 0 1 1 0
Oct 24 UT Martin W, 3-1 1 4 14 1 4 0 0
Oct 28 Southern Indiana L, 3-0 1 3 9 1 2 0 0
Oct 31 at SIUE W, 3-1 1 4 8 0 1 0 0
Nov 1 at SIUE W, 3-0 1 3 4 0 1 0 0
Nov 5 at Southern Indiana W, 3-1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0
Nov 13 at Little Rock W, 3-2 - - - - - - -
Nov 14 at Little Rock L, 3-1 - - - - - - -
Nov 18 Eastern Illinois W, 3-0 - - - - - - -
Nov 19 Eastern Illinois L, 3-1 - 2 4 0 0 0 0
Nov 23 vs. Southern Indiana L, 3-1 - - - - - - -
Career Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
2025-26 27 94 145 1.54 63 357 3.80 .230 2 0.02 204.0 2.2
2026-27 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total 27 94 145 1.54 63 357 3.80 .230 2 0.02 204.0 2.2
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2025-26 27 94 36 0.38 3 54 57 0.61
2026-27 - - - - - - - -
Total 27 94 36 0.38 3 54 57 0.61
Career Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2025-26 27 94 268 29 0.31 40 14 2
2026-27 - - - - - - - -
Total 27 94 268 29 0.31 40 14 2
Split Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 27 94 145 1.54 63 357 3.80 .230 2 0.02 204.0 2.2
Conference 15 53 89 1.68 39 224 4.23 .223 1 0.02 120.5 2.3
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 11 38 54 1.42 26 149 3.92 .188 1 0.03 72.5 1.9
Away 10 36 63 1.75 27 142 3.94 .254 1 0.03 89.5 2.5
Neutral 6 20 28 1.40 10 66 3.30 .273 0 0.00 42.0 2.1
Result
Wins 12 45 83 1.84 31 189 4.20 .275 2 0.04 112.0 2.5
Losses 15 49 62 1.27 32 168 3.43 .179 0 0.00 92.0 1.9
Month
August 3 11 16 1.45 6 31 2.82 .323 0 0.00 29.0 2.6
September 11 38 55 1.45 22 129 3.39 .256 1 0.03 74.0 1.9
October 10 38 61 1.61 30 163 4.29 .190 1 0.03 86.0 2.3
November 3 7 13 1.86 5 34 4.86 .235 0 0.00 15.0 2.1
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 27 94 36 0.38 3 54 57 0.61
Conference 15 53 22 0.42 2 31 33 0.62
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 11 38 16 0.42 0 19 19 0.50
Away 10 36 12 0.33 2 25 27 0.75
Neutral 6 20 8 0.40 1 10 11 0.55
Result
Wins 12 45 18 0.40 2 32 34 0.76
Losses 15 49 18 0.37 1 22 23 0.47
Month
August 3 11 3 0.27 1 12 13 1.18
September 11 38 17 0.45 1 14 15 0.39
October 10 38 16 0.42 1 24 25 0.66
November 3 7 0 0.00 0 4 4 0.57
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 27 94 268 29 0.31 40 14 2
Conference 15 53 153 14 0.26 23 5 1
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 11 38 105 9 0.24 20 4 1
Away 10 36 106 12 0.33 12 4 0
Neutral 6 20 57 8 0.40 8 6 1
Result
Wins 12 45 126 11 0.24 21 3 1
Losses 15 49 142 18 0.37 19 11 1
Month
August 3 11 34 6 0.55 8 0 0
September 11 38 107 11 0.29 12 10 1
October 10 38 117 12 0.32 19 4 1
November 3 7 10 0 0.00 1 0 0
News mentions
Golden Eagles open OVC Volleyball Championship with Southern Indiana Sunday
Golden Eagles open OVC Volleyball Championship with Southern Indiana Sunday

CHARLESTON, Ill. – When Southern Indiana and Tennessee Tech locked horns in the regular season, the visiting team came through in both matches. So when the two teams play Sunday in the opening round of the Ohio Valley Conference Volleyball Championship, the trend will have to change as they square off on the campus of Eastern Illinois. The No. 6-seeded Golden Eagles will take on the No. 3-seeded Screaming Eagles on Sunday at 1 PM.

Tech gets chance to play spoiler as EIU wraps up regular season slate at The Hoop
Tech gets chance to play spoiler as EIU wraps up regular season slate at The Hoop

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It’s down to the final two matches of the regular season and Tennessee Tech will be facing a tough test as the Golden Eagles face off against the Ohio Valley Conference’s top team with Eastern Illinois coming to town. Tuesday’s match will be at 6 PM, while Wednesday’s finale will be at 4 PM. Both matches will be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required) with Mandy Thatcher on the call.

Tech Volleyball looks to stave off Little Rock in final road series
Tech Volleyball looks to stave off Little Rock in final road series

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The final week of the Ohio Valley Conference volleyball regular season has arrived. Tennessee Tech enters the week with four matches on tap with a two-match set on the road at Little Rock on Thursday and Friday, then a two-match set at home next Tuesday and Wednesday. The Trojans and the Golden Eagles enter tomorrow’s matchup with identical 9-5 records in league play with Little Rock holding on to a 14-12 overall record and Tech 12-14.

Tech Volleyball looks to avenge USI loss Wednesday
Tech Volleyball looks to avenge USI loss Wednesday

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Tennessee Tech has been able to put some wins together in the last five matches, but in the middle of that stretch, a 3-0 loss last week at home against Southern Indiana looms. The Golden Eagles will get a chance to avenge that loss on Wednesday as Tech makes the return trip to visit the Screaming Eagles in their nest for a 6 PM game.

Tech volleyball gets sweep over SIUE
Tech volleyball gets sweep over SIUE

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – With the Ohio Valley Conference race winding down, the Tennessee Tech volleyball teampicked up a crucial two-match sweep, completing the victory march with a three-set victory over SIUE on Saturday. Tech prevailed 25-23, 28-26 and 25-15. The Golden Eagles improve to 11-14 overall, 8-5 in the OVC. Tech continues the road trip this week as it heads to Evansville to take on Southern Indiana on Wednesday.

Tech volleyball hits the road to take on SIUE
Tech volleyball hits the road to take on SIUE

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Tennessee Tech volleyball hits the road for five straight matches as the Ohio Valley Conference race hits the home stretch with seven matches remaining before the conference tournament. The Golden Eagles (9-14, 6-5 OVC) start the road trip on Friday and Saturday with a pair of matches at SIUE. Tech takes on the Cougars at 6 PM Friday, then faces SIUE (12-11, 7-5 OVC) again at 3 PM on Saturday.

Tech Volleyball hosts Southern Indiana Tuesday
Tech Volleyball hosts Southern Indiana Tuesday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech Volleyball is back in action at the Hooper Eblen Center Tuesday night as the Golden Eagles begin the start of a three-match week with a Tuesday night contest against Southern Indiana before hitting the road for a weekend series at SIUE. Tuesday’s match begins at 6 PM. Admission to all matches at the Hooper Eblen Center are free to the public. The match will also be streamed live on ESPN+ (subscription required) with Dylan Vazzano on the call.

Senior Night ahead as Golden Eagles host UT Martin Thursday and Friday
Senior Night ahead as Golden Eagles host UT Martin Thursday and Friday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – There’s still plenty of volleyball to play as the Tennessee Tech team has at least a month remaining in the Ohio Valley Conference race. As this weekend’s matches will present themselves as the final weekend home matches for the Golden Eagles this season in the Eblen Center, it provides a perfect time for Tech to honor its seniors. The Golden Eagles will honor Jordan Karlen, MK Roberts and Ayanna Rodgers during the ceremony, while Bella Powell, who was honored at Senior Day last season, will be recognized.

Golden Eagles fight in loss at OVC leader Morehead State
Golden Eagles fight in loss at OVC leader Morehead State

MOREHEAD, Ky. – Tennessee Tech gave it a great fight, but Friday belonged to Morehead State as the homestanding Eagles completed the sweep at home, topping the Golden Eagles 25-21, 25-23 and 25-21. The Golden Eagles (7-13, 4-4 OVC) return to the Hooper Eblen Center Thursday and Friday against UT Martin.

Golden Eagles fall 3-1 at Morehead State
Golden Eagles fall 3-1 at Morehead State

MOREHEAD, Ky. – Tennessee Tech made a valiant effort to try to knock off one of the Ohio Valley Conference’s top teams as the Golden Eagles battled into the fourth set against Morehead State, falling 3-1 on Thursday. Tech (7-12, 4-3 OVC) broke Morehead State’s 17-set winning streak in the third set and had a chance to pull ahead late in the fourth set, but the homestanding Eagles (12-5, 6-0 OVC) held on for a 25-19, 25-19, 20-25 and 25-23 victory.

Golden Eagle volleyball heads to Morehead State for OVC series
Golden Eagle volleyball heads to Morehead State for OVC series

MOREHEAD, Ky. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will be facing an interesting test Thursday and Friday as they head to Morehead State, who currently stand undefeated in the Ohio Valley Conference. The homestanding Eagles, at 5-0, are technically in second place in the league standings, posted up a half-game behind Little Rock, who is at 6-0 in the OVC. Morehead State currently has a five-game winning streak, improving from a 6-5 mark in non-conference play to stand at 11-5.

Freshman Falk powers Tech to win over Tennessee State
Freshman Falk powers Tech to win over Tennessee State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The name Tuva Falk may not have gained notoriety in the Ohio Valley Conference yet, but Tennessee State certainly felt her impact on Saturday as the Tennessee Tech freshman put on an impressive showing, leading the Golden Eagles to a 3-1 victory over TSU at the Hooper Eblen Center. Falk finished the day with a career-high 13 kills on 29 swings, hitting .414 in the contest. She also had five assisted blocks to end the day with 15.5 total points.

Golden Eagles rally in third to complete TSU sweep
Golden Eagles rally in third to complete TSU sweep

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech took the first two sets on Friday night, but Tennessee State wasn’t going down without a fight as the Golden Eagles rallied from a seven-point deficit in the finale to complete the three-set sweep, Tech (6-11, 3-2 Ohio Valley Conference) concludes the series against the Lady Tigers on Saturday at 2 p.m. Admission to all volleyball matches is free to the public. The match will also be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required).

Tech volleyball hosts Tennessee State Friday and Saturday
Tech volleyball hosts Tennessee State Friday and Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will be back in action on Friday as the Golden Eagles welcome in-state conference foe Tennessee State to the Hooper Eblen Center. First serve is slated for 6 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday. Both matches will be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required) with Thomas Corhern on the call. Admission to all volleyball matches at the Eblen Center is free to the public.

Photo | Jim Dillon
Karlen reaches career milestone in loss to SEMO

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Jordan Karlen reached a career milestone on Friday as she reached 4,000 career assists during the match against Southeast Missouri, but the Tennessee Tech volleyball team saw a great start end in a four-set loss to the Redhawks. The Golden Eagles (5-11, 2-2 Ohio Valley Conference) return to action next Friday as they host Tennessee State at the Hooper Eblen Center.

Photo | Thomas Corhern, TTU Athletics Media Relations
Tech Volleyball welcomes in Southeast Missouri for OVC series

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It’s been a little bit since the Tennessee Tech volleyball team has been back in the friendly confines of the Hooper Eblen Center, but the Golden Eagles will be challenged in their trip home by defending Ohio Valley Conference regular-season champ Southeast Missouri. Tech will face the Redhawks Thursday at 6 p.m. and Friday at 4 p.m. Dylan Vazzano will provide the call on ESPN+ (subscription required). All volleyball matches at the Eblen Center are free admission.

Tech volleyball gets sweep over Western Illinois
Tech volleyball gets sweep over Western Illinois

MACOMB, Ill. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will head back to Cookeville Friday in first place in the Ohio Valley Conference after the Golden Eagles complete the two-match sweep over Western Illinois. Tech (5-9, 2-0 OVC) swept the match itself with a 25-19, 25-18 and 25-20 victory.

Golden Eagles open OVC play with win at Western Illinois
Golden Eagles open OVC play with win at Western Illinois

MACOMB, Ill. – Tennessee Tech opened up Ohio Valley Conference play on a high note as the Golden Eagles pulled out a five-set victory over Western Illinois Thursday night. Tech (4-9, 1-0 OVC) completes the two-match series with the Leathernecks Friday afternoon at 2 p.m.

Golden Eagles open conference play Thursday at Western Illinois
Golden Eagles open conference play Thursday at Western Illinois

MACOMB, Ill. – The non-conference games are in the rear-view mirror, now the hunt for the Ohio Valley Conference championship begins in earnest as the Tennessee Tech volleyball team opens up league play Thursday against Western Illinois. The Golden Eagles, projected third in the OVC preseason poll, will take on the Leathernecks at 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Friday. Both matches will be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required).

Golden Eagles fall to Northern Iowa
Golden Eagles fall to Northern Iowa

GREEN BAY, Wis. – Tennessee Tech opened the Kendall’s Battle at the Capital Credit Union Classic on Thursday with a tough loss to Northern Iowa as the Panthers took the first three sets for the victory. UNI (5-5) won 25-14, 25-17 and 25-13.

Golden Eagles head to Green Bay to compete in Kendall's Battle
Golden Eagles head to Green Bay to compete in Kendall's Battle

GREEN BAY, Wis. – With the final week of the tournament schedule ahead, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team is looking to close out the pre-conference slate with a high note as the Golden Eagles compete in the Kendall’s Battle at the Capital Credit Credit Union Classic. The name stems from Kendall Schara – a member of the Green Bay roster – who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia this past April.

Jordyn Milhouse on the attack during the Golden Eagles' loss to Radford on Friday. Photo | Thomas Corhern, TTU Athletics Media Relations
Golden Eagles fall to Radford in three

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Every time Tennessee Tech found a rhythm on Friday, Radford responded with a run, making the Golden Eagles fight for every point they got as the Highlanders took a 3-0 victory on the second day of the Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville. Tech (2-6) closes out the tournament on Saturday as it hosts Samford at 6 p.m. Admission to all volleyball matches in the Hooper Eblen Center is free to the public.

Tech falls to North Alabama, UAB at Blazer Invitational
Tech falls to North Alabama, UAB at Blazer Invitational

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tennessee Tech had two tough outings on Friday as the Golden Eagles fell 3-1 to North Alabama, then 3-0 in the nightcap against the host UAB Blazers at their home event. The Golden Eagles (2-3) close out action at the UAB Blazer Invitational on Saturday at noon as they take on USC Upstate.

Tech Volleyball heading to Birmingham for UAB Blazer Invitational
Tech Volleyball heading to Birmingham for UAB Blazer Invitational

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After a successful weekend in Clarksville with the Tennessee Tech Volleyball team taking two out of three matches in the Stacheville Challenge, the Golden Eagles will venture southward as they head to Birmingham to compete in the UAB Blazer Invitational. Tech (2-1) will take on North Alabama at 10 AM on Friday, the host Blazers at 7 PM on Friday, then USC Upstate starting at noon on Saturday. Live stats are available for all three matches, while UAB will stream its match against Tech on ESPN+ (subscription required).

Tech wraps up Stacheville Challenge with thrilling five-set win
Tech wraps up Stacheville Challenge with thrilling five-set win

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – With the match square at two sets apiece against in-state foe and former conference rival Austin Peay, Bella Powell took charge in the deciding series as she collected five kills to lead the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to a 3-2 victory over the Governors in the Stacheville Challenge finale. Tech improves to 2-1 on the season and will return to action next weekend in Birmingham at the UAB Blazer Invit

Golden Eagles top Murray State on opening day at Stacheville Challenge
Golden Eagles top Murray State on opening day at Stacheville Challenge

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Alayna Pierce and Jordan Karlen put on a show to wrap up the season’s opening day as the Tennessee Tech volleyball team took down Murray State in a 3-0 sweep Friday afternoon at the Stacheville Challenge at Austin Peay. Pierce ended the match with 15 kills and a .294 hitting percentage, while Karlen dished out 39 of the Golden Eagles’ 44 assists – six short of her three-set record against Southern Indiana in 2022.

Tech Volleyball opens season at Stacheville Challenge
Tech Volleyball opens season at Stacheville Challenge

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – With the summer work out of the way, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team opens up action in the 2025-26 season as they head to Clarksville to take on some familiar faces in the Stacheville Challenge. There, the Golden Eagles will begin the slate on Friday as they take on Xavier at 10 a.m. before taking on the first of two former Ohio Valley Conference opponents with Murray State at 4 p.m. Friday, followed by host Austin Peay in the lone match on Saturday at 2 p.m.