Taylor Dorsey

13 Taylor Dorsey
Taylor Dorsey
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Hometown:
    Birmingham, Ala.
  • Position:
    MB
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Major:
    Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness
  • Previous School:
    Hoover HS
  • Club Team:
    Southern Performance
  • m
    16
  • k/s
    2.35
  • h %
    .306
  • a/s
    0.10
  • b/s
    1.17
  • sa/s
    0.02
  • d/s
    0.27
Bio

2019 (Sophomore): Appeared in 29 matches and played 109 sets at middle blocker... earned All-OVC Second Team honors... named to Chattanooga Classic All-Tournament Team... ranked first on the team in blocks (121) and blocks per set (1.11)... ranked second on the team in kills (307), kills per set (2.82), total attempts (717), and points (387)... notched her first career double-double in a 13 kill, 11 block effort against Belmont (Nov. 16)... posted 18 games with double-digit kills... put up 4 matches with at least 15 kills... produced 10 matches with at least five blocks... recorded a career-high 20 kills against Middle Tennessee (Sept. 21)... produced a career-high 11 blocks, two solo and nine block assists, against Belmont (Nov. 16)... tallied a career-high .600 hitting percentage against Jacksonville State (Sept. 25).

2018 (Freshman): Appeared in 29 of 30 matches, playing 104 sets… was second among the Golden Eagles with a .223 hitting percentage, and second in both blocks (78) and blocks per set (0.75)… registered 188 kills on the year and 1.81 kills per set, which ranked fourth and fifth on the team, respectively… went for a career-high 14 kills with a .478 hitting percentage against Chattanooga on Sept. 4… posted seven matches with 10 or more kills… set her high-water mark with a .611 hitting percentage at Tennessee State, killing 11 balls on 18 attacks with no errors… took a hitting percentage of .300 or better in 10 matches… totaled a career-high eight blocks against Eastern Illinois on Oct. 13.

High School: Dorsey comes to Tech from Hoover High School in Alabama, where she played as an outside hitter and middle for two seasons on Hoover’s freshman and JV teams… played primarily on the club circuit at Southern Performance, where she helped to win an AAU National Gold championship in the 17U division in 2017… named an AVCA Phenom in 2016… also played beach volleyball for Southern Performance.

Academic: Majoring in exercise science, physical education and wellness with a concentration in pre-physical therapy… named to the OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll once (2018-19)… named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll three times (fall 2018, spring 2019, spring 2020).

Honors & Awards:

  • 2019 All-OVC Second Team
  • 2019 Chattanooga Classic All-Tournament Team

 

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 16 16
Sets 60 60
Kills 141 141
Kills per set 2.35 2.35
Errors 43 43
Total Attacks 320 320
Total Attacks per set 5.33 5.33
Hitting Percentage .306 .306
Assists 6 6
Assists per set 0.10 0.10
Service Total Attempts 23 23
Service Aces 1 1
Service Errors 7 7
Service Aces per set 0.02 0.02
Receptions 18 18
Reception Errors 0 0
Digs 16 16
Digs per set 0.27 0.27
Block Solo 9 9
Block Assist 61 61
Block Total 70 70
Blocks per set 1.17 1.17
Block Errors 6 6
Ball Handling Errors 0 0
Points 181.5 181.5
Points per set 3.0 3.0
Matches started - -
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Mar 14 at Tennessee State L, 3-2
Mar 15 at Tennessee State W, 3-0
Mar 21 at Murray State W, 3-1
Mar 22 at Murray State W, 3-2
Mar 28 Belmont W, 3-1
Mar 29 Belmont W, 3-1
Game Log - Offense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s k e ta pct a pts
Feb 7 at Austin Peay L, 3-0 - 3 3 4 15 -.067 0 4.0
Feb 8 at Austin Peay L, 3-0 - 2 1 0 4 .250 1 1.0
Feb 14 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 14 2 21 .571 1 17.5
Feb 14 Eastern Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 8 1 14 .500 2 10.5
Feb 21 Eastern Kentucky W, 3-0 - 3 5 1 7 .571 0 7.0
Feb 22 Eastern Kentucky W, 3-2 - 5 13 4 26 .346 0 19.5
Feb 28 at Jacksonville State L, 3-0 - 3 0 2 8 -.250 0 2.0
Mar 1 at Jacksonville State L, 3-1 - 4 8 3 22 .227 1 10.0
Mar 7 Morehead State L, 3-2 - 5 10 7 27 .111 0 12.5
Mar 8 Morehead State L, 3-0 - 3 6 3 16 .188 0 6.5
Mar 14 at Tennessee State L, 3-2 - 5 15 4 29 .379 0 15.0
Mar 15 at Tennessee State W, 3-0 - 3 10 1 22 .409 0 13.0
Mar 21 at Murray State W, 3-1 - 4 15 3 33 .364 1 19.0
Mar 22 at Murray State W, 3-2 - 5 14 2 29 .414 0 19.0
Mar 28 Belmont W, 3-1 - 4 9 3 22 .273 0 12.0
Mar 29 Belmont W, 3-1 - 4 10 3 25 .280 0 13.0
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s digs bs ba be tot bhe
Feb 7 at Austin Peay L, 3-0 - 3 2 0 2 2 2 0
Feb 8 at Austin Peay L, 3-0 - 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 14 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 7 0 7 0
Feb 14 Eastern Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 5 0 5 0
Feb 21 Eastern Kentucky W, 3-0 - 3 0 1 2 0 3 0
Feb 22 Eastern Kentucky W, 3-2 - 5 0 3 7 0 10 0
Feb 28 at Jacksonville State L, 3-0 - 3 1 1 2 0 3 0
Mar 1 at Jacksonville State L, 3-1 - 4 0 1 2 0 3 0
Mar 7 Morehead State L, 3-2 - 5 3 0 5 1 5 0
Mar 8 Morehead State L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 1 1 1 0
Mar 14 at Tennessee State L, 3-2 - 5 2 0 0 0 0 0
Mar 15 at Tennessee State W, 3-0 - 3 4 0 4 0 4 0
Mar 21 at Murray State W, 3-1 - 4 1 2 4 0 6 0
Mar 22 at Murray State W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 10 0 10 0
Mar 28 Belmont W, 3-1 - 4 2 1 4 2 5 0
Mar 29 Belmont W, 3-1 - 4 1 0 6 0 6 0
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s ta sa se r re
Feb 7 at Austin Peay L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 8 at Austin Peay L, 3-0 - 2 0 0 0 1 0
Feb 14 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 7 0
Feb 14 Eastern Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 2 0
Feb 21 Eastern Kentucky W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 0 0
Feb 22 Eastern Kentucky W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 1 0
Feb 28 at Jacksonville State L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 0 0
Mar 1 at Jacksonville State L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 3 0
Mar 7 Morehead State L, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 0 0
Mar 8 Morehead State L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 0 0
Mar 14 at Tennessee State L, 3-2 - 5 2 0 1 2 0
Mar 15 at Tennessee State W, 3-0 - 3 7 1 3 1 0
Mar 21 at Murray State W, 3-1 - 4 14 0 3 0 0
Mar 22 at Murray State W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 0 0
Mar 28 Belmont W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 0 0
Mar 29 Belmont W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 1 0
Career Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
2018-19 29 104 188 1.81 83 471 4.53 .223 1 0.01 230.5 2.2
2019-20 30 109 307 2.82 114 717 6.58 .269 6 0.06 387.0 3.6
2020-21 16 60 141 2.35 43 320 5.33 .306 6 0.10 181.5 3.0
2021-22 30 113 292 2.58 88 645 5.71 .316 11 0.10 385.0 3.4
2022-23 31 118 311 2.64 84 693 5.87 .328 7 0.06 379.5 3.2
Total 136 504 1239 2.46 412 2846 5.65 .291 31 0.06 1563.5 3.1
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2018-19 29 104 10 0.10 7 71 78 0.75
2019-20 30 109 25 0.23 23 98 121 1.11
2020-21 16 60 16 0.27 9 61 70 1.17
2021-22 30 113 50 0.44 13 126 139 1.23
2022-23 31 118 37 0.31 12 99 111 0.94
Total 136 504 138 0.27 64 455 519 1.03
Career Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2018-19 29 104 0 0 0.00 0 25 1
2019-20 30 109 147 8 0.07 36 13 0
2020-21 16 60 23 1 0.02 7 18 0
2021-22 30 113 315 17 0.15 35 22 0
2022-23 31 118 197 7 0.06 40 12 0
Total 136 504 682 33 0.07 118 90 1
Split Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 16 60 141 2.35 43 320 5.33 .306 6 0.10 181.5 3.0
Conference 16 60 141 2.35 43 320 5.33 .306 6 0.10 181.5 3.0
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 8 31 75 2.42 24 158 5.10 .323 3 0.10 98.5 3.2
Away 8 29 66 2.28 19 162 5.59 .290 3 0.10 83.0 2.9
Neutral - - - - - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 9 35 98 2.80 20 199 5.69 .392 4 0.11 130.5 3.7
Losses 7 25 43 1.72 23 121 4.84 .165 2 0.08 51.0 2.0
Month
February 7 23 44 1.91 14 95 4.13 .316 4 0.17 61.5 2.7
March 9 37 97 2.62 29 225 6.08 .302 2 0.05 120.0 3.2
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 16 60 16 0.27 9 61 70 1.17
Conference 16 60 16 0.27 9 61 70 1.17
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 8 31 6 0.19 5 37 42 1.35
Away 8 29 10 0.34 4 24 28 0.97
Neutral - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 9 35 8 0.23 7 49 56 1.60
Losses 7 25 8 0.32 2 12 14 0.56
Month
February 7 23 3 0.13 5 25 30 1.30
March 9 37 13 0.35 4 36 40 1.08
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 16 60 23 1 0.02 7 18 0
Conference 16 60 23 1 0.02 7 18 0
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 8 31 0 0 0.00 0 11 0
Away 8 29 23 1 0.03 7 7 0
Neutral - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 9 35 21 1 0.03 6 12 0
Losses 7 25 2 0 0.00 1 6 0
Month
February 7 23 0 0 0.00 0 11 0
March 9 37 23 1 0.03 7 7 0
News mentions
Dorsey's big junior campaign leads to All-OVC First Team recognition
Dorsey's big junior campaign leads to All-OVC First Team recognition

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – One year after bursting onto the scene by earning All-Ohio Valley Conference Second Team honors, Tennessee Tech middle blocker Taylor Dorsey continued her development into one of the best players in the league this season. The head coaches and sports information directors around the conference took notice, as Dorsey claimed her first career All-OVC First Team appearance as released by the league office Wednesday morning.

Golden Eagles secure Senior Night win with comeback victory over Belmont
Golden Eagles secure Senior Night win with comeback victory over Belmont

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a great ending to good year for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Monday evening, as the Golden Eagles (9-7, 9-7) collected their fifth-straight win to close out the 2020-21 campaign with a 3-1 (24-26, 25-23, 25-15, 27-25) decision over in-state rival Belmont (3-13, 3-13).

Golden Eagles come up aces in 3-1 win over in-state foe Belmont
Golden Eagles come up aces in 3-1 win over in-state foe Belmont

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – In a battle of in-state rivals, it was the Tennessee Tech volleyball team that came out on top Sunday evening in the Hooper Eblen Center, downing Ohio Valley Conference foe Belmont 3-1 (25-20, 22-25, 25-15, 25-13).

Golden Eagles close out 2020-21 regular season with home stand against Belmont
Golden Eagles close out 2020-21 regular season with home stand against Belmont

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team closes out the 2020-21 regular season on its home court this weekend, playing host to in-state rival Belmont in Ohio Valley Conference action at the Hooper Eblen Center.

Dorsey's dominance leads to OVC Defensive Player of the Week honors
Dorsey's dominance leads to OVC Defensive Player of the Week honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech middle blocker Taylor Dorsey collected her first career weekly Ohio Valley Conference honor and the team's first of the 2020-21 season Wednesday morning, earning a share of the league's Defensive Player of the Week accolade following an incredible pair of performances on the court. 

Resilient Golden Eagles rally for 3-2 victory, series sweep at Murray State
Resilient Golden Eagles rally for 3-2 victory, series sweep at Murray State

MURRAY, Ky. – Another resilient effort from the Tennessee Tech volleyball team resulted in a come-from-behind victory Monday evening, as the Golden Eagles (7-7, 7-7) edged Murray State (5-9, 5-9) in Racer Arena, 3-2 (25-20, 24-26, 22-25, 25-23, 15-11).

Resurgent effort rallies Golden Eagles for 3-1 win at Murray State
Resurgent effort rallies Golden Eagles for 3-1 win at Murray State

MURRAY, Ky. – Perseverance and tenacity in the second set proved key for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Sunday evening, as the Golden Eagles (6-7, 6-7) regrouped for a 3-1 (18-25, 29-27, 25-21, 25-23) victory at Murray State (5-8, 5-8) in Racer Arena.

Tech volleyball team concludes road swing at Murray State
Tech volleyball team concludes road swing at Murray State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team kicks off wraps up its four-match road swing Sunday evening, visiting Murray State for a pair of tilts to round out the road schedule for the 2021 regular season campaign.

Tech attack dominant early in 3-0 win at Tennessee State
Tech attack dominant early in 3-0 win at Tennessee State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A dominant offensive effort propelled the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to a quick, 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-15) victory over in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Tennessee State Monday evening at Kean Hall.

Tech edged in five-set thriller by in-state foe Tennessee State
Tech edged in five-set thriller by in-state foe Tennessee State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A late comeback bid fell just short for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Sunday evening, as the Golden Eagles fell to Ohio Valley Conference and in-state rival Tennessee State on the road, 3-2 (25-16, 25-19, 17-25, 16-25, 15-13).

Tech volleyball team returns to action at in-state foe Tennessee State
Tech volleyball team returns to action at in-state foe Tennessee State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team kicks off a four-match road swing Sunday evening, squaring off with in-state rival Tennessee State in a 6:00 p.m. CT tilt in Nashville.

Golden Eagles downed by unbeaten Morehead State in Monday rematch
Golden Eagles downed by unbeaten Morehead State in Monday rematch

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was just one of those kind of nights for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Monday evening, as the Golden Eagles (4-6, 4-6) fell to undefeated Ohio Valley Conference rival Morehead State (10-0, 10-0) in the Hooper Eblen Center, 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-15).

Morehead State edges Golden Eagles 3-2 late to stay unbeaten
Morehead State edges Golden Eagles 3-2 late to stay unbeaten

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team was closer to victory over undefeated Ohio Valley Conference rival Morehead State than any team has been this season Sunday evening, claiming a pair of sets in an eventual 3-2 (25-21, 27-29, 20-25, 25-17, 15-10) loss to the Eagles in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles back home to host undefeated Morehead State
Golden Eagles back home to host undefeated Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team returns to the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center for another Ohio Valley Conference test against an undefeated foe. The Golden Eagles host Morehead State in a pair of league tilts, starting at 7:00 p.m. CT on Sunday, Mar. 7.

Tech falls to undefeated Jacksonville State 3-1 in Pete Mathews Coliseum
Tech falls to undefeated Jacksonville State 3-1 in Pete Mathews Coliseum

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – In the final match-up between the two programs as Ohio Valley Conference foes, Jacksonville State took the win over the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Monday evening, 3-1 (25-17, 25-18, 22-25, 25-21).

Golden Eagles outlast Eastern Kentucky in five-set thriller
Golden Eagles outlast Eastern Kentucky in five-set thriller

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – One night after rolling to a dominant 3-0 victory over Eastern Kentucky, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team had to dig deep to outlast a resurgent Colonel squad Monday evening. The Golden Eagles (4-2, 4-2) fought back-and-forth with EKU (1-5, 1-5) in the Hooper Eblen Center, clinching the weekend sweep with a 3-2 (23-25, 26-24, 25-9, 23-25, 15-11) victory.

Tech dominates on way to 3-0 win over Colonels
Tech dominates on way to 3-0 win over Colonels

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a dominant night on the hardwood for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Sunday evening, as the Golden Eagles made quick work of Ohio Valley Conference rival Eastern Kentucky in the Hooper Eblen Center, sweeping the Colonels 3-0 (25-12, 25-16, 25-15).

Tech volleyball team to host EKU Sunday at 7 PM, Monday at 6 PM
Tech volleyball team to host EKU Sunday at 7 PM, Monday at 6 PM

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team stays in the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center Sunday evening, playing host to Eastern Kentucky in the first of a pair of Ohio Valley Conference tilts in as many days. 

Home sweet home: Golden Eagles open play in Eblen Center with sweep of EIU
Home sweet home: Golden Eagles open play in Eblen Center with sweep of EIU

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a resurgent Sunday for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles looked dominant on their way to a doubleheader sweep of visiting Eastern Illinois.

Golden Eagles fall in season opener at Austin Peay
Golden Eagles fall in season opener at Austin Peay

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team fell to in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Austin Peay, 3-0 (25-21, 25-22, 25-20), in its 2020-21 season opener Sunday in the Dunn Center.

Golden Eagle volleyball team to open 2020-21 season at Austin Peay Sunday and Monday
Golden Eagle volleyball team to open 2020-21 season at Austin Peay Sunday and Monday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will kick off the 2020-21 campaign Sunday afternoon, participating in an abbreviated, 16-match, Ohio Valley Conference season. The Golden Eagles open play at in-state rival Austin Peay, playing a pair of matches in Clarksville on Feb. 7 and 8.

Dorsey, Verzani named to Preseason All-OVC Team with 2020-21 campaign approaching
Dorsey, Verzani named to Preseason All-OVC Team with 2020-21 campaign approaching

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - The Ohio Valley Conference officially released its preseason predicted order of finish and the Preseason All-OVC Team Wednesday morning, with a pair of Tennessee Tech volleyball players recognized for their talents heading into the 2020-21 campaign.

Jeannette Waldo receives contract extension through 2024 season
Jeannette Waldo receives contract extension through 2024 season

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The trajectory speaks for itself when talking about the direction of the Tennessee Tech volleyball team under head coach Jeannette Waldo. In just two short seasons, the Golden Eagles have shown vast improvement and look to keep the momentum flowing into 2020 and beyond.