Madeline Furtado

8 Madeline Furtado
Madeline Furtado
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Hometown:
    West Palm Beach, Fla.
  • Position:
    OH
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Previous School:
    Liberty
  • Club Team:
    Palm Beach Juniors
  • m
    30
  • k/s
    2.39
  • h %
    .157
  • a/s
    0.03
  • b/s
    0.30
  • sa/s
    0.00
  • d/s
    0.70
Bio

2020-21 (R-Sophomore): Furtado played in all 16 of the team’s matches, appearing in 57 of 61 sets overall… ranked fourth on the team with 133 kills, 106 digs, 155.5 points, and a .192 attack percentage… also totaled 14 service aces and 15 total blocks… posted her first career double-double with 11 kills and 12 digs against Eastern Kentucky (Feb. 22)… matched her career-high of 12 digs against EKU with 12 more against Morehead State (Mar. 7)… racked up a career-best 14 kills in back-to-back matches at Murray State (Mar. 21 & Mar. 22)… piled up a season-high of three service aces in back-to-back matches against Eastern Kentucky (Feb. 22) and at Jacksonville State (Feb. 28)… posted career-highs of three total blocks and 17.5 points at Murray State (Mar. 22)… finished the year with three double-doubles.

2019 (Sophomore): Furtado competed in six of Tech’s 30 matches, appearing in 19 of 112 sets overall before sitting out the remainder of the season as a redshirt due to injury… totaled 28 kills, 36 digs, and seven total blocks… made her Golden Eagle debut against Northern Arizona (Aug. 30), posting five kills, five digs, and a block… registered a season-high 11 kills with five digs and a block against Arizona State (Sept. 6)… racked up season-bests of nine digs, two solo blocks, and three total blocks at No. 24 Louisville (Sept. 6).

2018 (Freshman – Liberty): Furtado appeared in 15 of Liberty’s 32 matches on the year, playing in 26 of 116 sets overall… compiled 25 kills, 20 digs, eight service aces, and a pair of blocks… made her collegiate debut against Indiana State (Aug. 24)… recorded her first four career kills and a season-high three service aces against South Carolina (Sept. 8)… racked up season-highs of six kills and five digs against the College of Charleston (Sept. 15) and again at North Alabama (Sept. 28).

High School: Furtado was a five-year starter and letterwinner as an outside hitter and setter for head coach Ashlei Furtado at The King’s Academy in West Palm Beach, Fla.… four-time Team MVP and two-year team captain… set several school records for the Lions, including career kills (2,024), single-season kills (559), career digs (974), career aces (297), single-season aces (71), and single-match kills (49)… named All-Area five times… earned Max Preps All-American honors her junior season… received Sun Sentinel Player of the Year, Palm Beach County Female Athlete of the Year and National Christian School Athletic Association Player of the Year nods as a senior… was a Gatorade State Player of the Year nominee in 2017… led her team to a district championship and regional finals appearance as a senior, recording 550 kills and 71 aces.

Personal: Daughter of David and Ashlei Furtado… born March, 23, 2000 in Wellington, Fla.… full name is Madeline Susan Furtado… father, David, played basketball at Palm Beach Atlantic University and North Florida… mother, Ashlei, played both volleyball and tennis at Palm Beach Atlantic University.

Academic: Pursuing a master’s degree in professional studies with a concentration in healthcare administration… earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science and physical wellness with a concentration in sports administration in May 2021… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll four times and to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll once… received the OVC Academic Medal of Honor once.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 30 18
Sets 113 72
Kills 270 187
Kills per set 2.39 2.60
Errors 145 88
Total Attacks 796 526
Total Attacks per set 7.04 7.31
Hitting Percentage .157 .188
Assists 3 2
Assists per set 0.03 0.03
Service Total Attempts 22 18
Service Aces 0 0
Service Errors 7 5
Service Aces per set 0.00 0.00
Receptions 251 196
Reception Errors 13 12
Digs 79 48
Digs per set 0.70 0.67
Block Solo 3 2
Block Assist 31 22
Block Total 34 24
Blocks per set 0.30 0.33
Block Errors 1 1
Ball Handling Errors 0 0
Points 288.5 200.0
Points per set 2.6 2.8
Matches started 1 -
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Oct 30 at UT Martin W, 3-2
Nov 5 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1
Nov 6 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1
Nov 12 at Belmont W, 3-2
Nov 13 at Belmont W, 3-2
Nov 18 vs. Austin Peay L, 3-0
Game Log - Offense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s k e ta pct a pts
Aug 20 at Lipscomb L, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Aug 27 vs. The Citadel - - - - - - - -
Aug 27 at Auburn L, 3-0 - 3 5 5 24 .000 0 5.0
Aug 28 vs. Jackson State W, 3-1 - 4 6 4 18 .111 0 6.0
Sep 3 South Alabama W, 3-2 - 5 10 6 34 .118 0 11.5
Sep 3 Valparaiso L, 3-2 - 5 11 7 36 .111 0 11.0
Sep 4 UNC Asheville W, 3-0 - 3 9 5 23 .174 0 9.5
Sep 10 at Chattanooga W, 3-0 - 3 10 5 21 .238 0 10.0
Sep 11 vs. Troy W, 3-0 - 3 7 4 14 .214 0 7.0
Sep 11 vs. Virginia Tech L, 3-0 - 3 1 6 18 -.278 0 1.5
Sep 17 vs. Western Carolina L, 3-1 - 4 10 1 21 .429 0 11.5
Sep 18 vs. Houston L, 3-0 - 3 6 8 30 -.067 1 7.0
Sep 18 at Alabama L, 3-0 - 2 3 3 13 .000 0 3.5
Sep 24 at SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 7 2 15 .333 0 8.0
Sep 25 at SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 6 1 15 .333 1 7.5
Oct 1 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 18 5 38 .342 0 18.5
Oct 2 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 8 5 28 .107 0 8.0
Oct 6 Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 8 8 33 .000 0 8.5
Oct 8 Austin Peay W, 3-2 - 5 14 3 34 .324 0 14.5
Oct 9 Austin Peay L, 3-1 - 4 12 4 24 .333 0 12.5
Oct 15 at Murray State L, 3-0 - 3 5 4 19 .053 0 6.0
Oct 16 at Murray State L, 3-1 - 4 10 6 27 .148 0 10.5
Oct 22 Southeast Missouri L, 3-1 - 4 14 9 48 .104 0 14.5
Oct 23 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0 - 3 5 5 19 .000 0 6.0
Oct 27 at Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 12 2 30 .333 0 12.5
Oct 29 at UT Martin L, 3-0 - 3 7 4 25 .120 0 7.5
Oct 30 at UT Martin W, 3-2 - 5 15 8 46 .152 1 16.5
Nov 5 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 14 8 35 .171 0 15.0
Nov 6 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 14 4 35 .286 0 14.0
Nov 12 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 5 7 25 -.080 0 6.0
Nov 13 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 13 3 30 .333 0 14.0
Nov 18 vs. Austin Peay L, 3-0 1 3 5 3 18 .111 0 5.0
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s digs bs ba be tot bhe
Aug 20 at Lipscomb L, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Aug 27 vs. The Citadel - - - - - - - -
Aug 27 at Auburn L, 3-0 - 3 3 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 28 vs. Jackson State W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 3 South Alabama W, 3-2 - 5 3 0 3 0 3 0
Sep 3 Valparaiso L, 3-2 - 5 3 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 4 UNC Asheville W, 3-0 - 3 3 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 10 at Chattanooga W, 3-0 - 3 3 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 11 vs. Troy W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 11 vs. Virginia Tech L, 3-0 - 3 2 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 17 vs. Western Carolina L, 3-1 - 4 4 1 1 0 2 0
Sep 18 vs. Houston L, 3-0 - 3 5 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 18 at Alabama L, 3-0 - 2 4 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 24 at SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 25 at SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 3 1 1 0 2 0
Oct 1 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 3 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 2 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 2 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 6 Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 2 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 8 Austin Peay W, 3-2 - 5 4 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 9 Austin Peay L, 3-1 - 4 2 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 15 at Murray State L, 3-0 - 3 3 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 16 at Murray State L, 3-1 - 4 12 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 22 Southeast Missouri L, 3-1 - 4 4 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 23 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 2 1 2 0
Oct 27 at Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 3 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 29 at UT Martin L, 3-0 - 3 2 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 30 at UT Martin W, 3-2 - 5 3 1 1 0 2 0
Nov 5 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 1 0 2 0 2 0
Nov 6 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 1 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 12 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 1 0 2 0 2 0
Nov 13 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 2 0 2 0 2 0
Nov 18 vs. Austin Peay L, 3-0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s ta sa se r re
Aug 20 at Lipscomb L, 3-0 - - - - - - -
Aug 27 vs. The Citadel - - - - - - -
Aug 27 at Auburn L, 3-0 - 3 2 0 1 13 0
Aug 28 vs. Jackson State W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 7 0
Sep 3 South Alabama W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 3 Valparaiso L, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 5 0
Sep 4 UNC Asheville W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 10 at Chattanooga W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 1 0
Sep 11 vs. Troy W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 11 vs. Virginia Tech L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 4 0
Sep 17 vs. Western Carolina L, 3-1 - 4 2 0 1 5 0
Sep 18 vs. Houston L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 7 0
Sep 18 at Alabama L, 3-0 - 2 0 0 0 3 0
Sep 24 at SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 12 1
Sep 25 at SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 12 0
Oct 1 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 12 0
Oct 2 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 5 0
Oct 6 Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 14 1
Oct 8 Austin Peay W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 13 0
Oct 9 Austin Peay L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 8 1
Oct 15 at Murray State L, 3-0 - 3 2 0 0 6 1
Oct 16 at Murray State L, 3-1 - 4 16 0 5 14 1
Oct 22 Southeast Missouri L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 22 0
Oct 23 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 12 1
Oct 27 at Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 17 2
Oct 29 at UT Martin L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 6 0
Oct 30 at UT Martin W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 7 0
Nov 5 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 6 0
Nov 6 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 5 0
Nov 12 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 16 0
Nov 13 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 9 4
Nov 18 vs. Austin Peay L, 3-0 1 3 0 0 0 10 1
Career Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
2019-20 7 19 28 1.47 18 105 5.53 .095 2 0.11 32.5 1.7
2020-21 16 57 133 2.33 62 369 6.47 .192 2 0.04 155.5 2.7
2021-22 30 113 270 2.39 145 796 7.04 .157 3 0.03 288.5 2.6
2022-23 24 72 118 1.64 87 409 5.68 .076 0 0.00 124.5 1.7
Total 77 261 549 2.10 312 1679 6.43 .141 7 0.03 601.0 2.3
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2019-20 7 19 36 1.89 2 5 7 0.37
2020-21 16 57 106 1.86 2 13 15 0.26
2021-22 30 113 79 0.70 3 31 34 0.30
2022-23 24 72 31 0.43 0 13 13 0.18
Total 77 261 252 0.97 7 62 69 0.26
Career Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2019-20 7 19 47 0 0.00 20 115 15
2020-21 16 57 178 14 0.25 38 337 26
2021-22 30 113 22 0 0.00 7 251 13
2022-23 24 72 5 0 0.00 3 80 12
Total 77 261 252 14 0.05 68 783 66
Split Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 30 113 270 2.39 145 796 7.04 .157 3 0.03 288.5 2.6
Conference 18 72 187 2.60 88 526 7.31 .188 2 0.03 200.0 2.8
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 49 137 2.80 69 387 7.90 .176 0 0.00 143.5 2.9
Away 12 44 98 2.23 50 290 6.59 .166 2 0.05 107.0 2.4
Neutral 6 20 35 1.75 26 119 5.95 .076 1 0.05 38.0 1.9
Result
Wins 16 64 161 2.52 75 430 6.72 .200 2 0.03 172.0 2.7
Losses 14 49 109 2.22 70 366 7.47 .107 1 0.02 116.5 2.4
Month
August 2 7 11 1.57 9 42 6.00 .048 0 0.00 11.0 1.6
September 11 38 80 2.11 48 240 6.32 .133 2 0.05 88.0 2.3
October 12 47 128 2.72 63 371 7.89 .175 1 0.02 135.5 2.9
November 5 21 51 2.43 25 143 6.81 .182 0 0.00 54.0 2.6
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 30 113 79 0.70 3 31 34 0.30
Conference 18 72 48 0.67 2 22 24 0.33
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 49 28 0.57 0 13 13 0.27
Away 12 44 39 0.89 2 14 16 0.36
Neutral 6 20 12 0.60 1 4 5 0.25
Result
Wins 16 64 29 0.45 2 18 20 0.31
Losses 14 49 50 1.02 1 13 14 0.29
Month
August 2 7 3 0.43 0 0 0 0.00
September 11 38 30 0.79 2 12 14 0.37
October 12 47 40 0.85 1 13 14 0.30
November 5 21 6 0.29 0 6 6 0.29
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 30 113 22 0 0.00 7 251 13
Conference 18 72 18 0 0.00 5 196 12
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 49 0 0 0.00 0 102 3
Away 12 44 20 0 0.00 6 116 9
Neutral 6 20 2 0 0.00 1 33 1
Result
Wins 16 64 0 0 0.00 0 117 6
Losses 14 49 22 0 0.00 7 134 7
Month
August 2 7 2 0 0.00 1 20 0
September 11 38 2 0 0.00 1 49 1
October 12 47 18 0 0.00 5 136 7
November 5 21 0 0 0.00 0 46 5
News mentions
Tech rallies in fifth set to complete weekend sweep over Belmont
Tech rallies in fifth set to complete weekend sweep over Belmont

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It was another thrilling finish for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagle completed their 2021 regular season campaign with a fifth-set rally to down in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Belmont, 3-2 (23-25, 25-22, 25-18, 25-27, 15-13) in Nashville.

Tech volleyball closes out 2021 regular season with pair of matches at Belmont
Tech volleyball closes out 2021 regular season with pair of matches at Belmont

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will wrap up the 2021 regular season with a pair of in-state, Ohio Valley Conference battles at Belmont, squaring off with the Bruins on Friday and Saturday in Nashville.

Tech delivers fun, Senior Day victory over Eastern Illinois
Tech delivers fun, Senior Day victory over Eastern Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Make it three wins in-a-row for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles (14-13, 9-7) racked up an impressive 58 kills on their way to a 3-1 (25-22, 22-25, 25-19, 25-21) victory Eastern Illinois Saturday afternoon.

Golden Eagles roll to 3-1 victory over Eastern Illinois
Golden Eagles roll to 3-1 victory over Eastern Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Strong showings on both sides of the ball propelled the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to its second straight win Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles (13-13, 8-7) defeated Eastern Illinois (10-15, 3-12) in the Hooper Eblen Center, 3-1 (25-18, 23-25, 25-21, 25-19).

Purple and gold deliver remarkable comeback in 3-2 win over UT Martin
Purple and gold deliver remarkable comeback in 3-2 win over UT Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. – Spectacular showings from both the outsides and defense led the Tennessee Tech volleyball team back from a two-set deficit Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles rallied to take down in-state rival UT Martin in Ohio Valley Conference action, 3-2 (21-25, 20-25, 25-20, 25-22, 15-13).

Skyhawks take first match-up of weekend against Golden Eagles
Skyhawks take first match-up of weekend against Golden Eagles

MARTIN, Tenn. – In a match-up between the top two blocking squads in the Ohio Valley Conference, it was UT Martin coming out on top Friday evening, as the Skyhawks defeated the Tennessee Tech volleyball team 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-22).

Golden Eagles to visit in-state rival UT Martin for pair of weekend tilts
Golden Eagles to visit in-state rival UT Martin for pair of weekend tilts

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team concludes its three-match road swing with a pair of tilts at in-state rival UT Martin Friday and Saturday, squaring off the Skyhawks in a pair of pivotal match-ups.

Tech downed in weekend opener against Southeast Missouri
Tech downed in weekend opener against Southeast Missouri

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Two early, close sets were the deciding factor of the night for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles (10-11, 5-5) fell to visiting Southeast Missouri (18-5, 9-2) in the Hooper Eblen Center Friday evening, 3-1 (25-23, 26-24, 20-25, 25-16).

Golden Eagles fall in Saturday tilt at Murray State
Golden Eagles fall in Saturday tilt at Murray State

MURRAY, Ky. – A first-set victory just wasn’t enough for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (10-10, 5-4) fell on the road to Ohio Valley Conference rival Murray State (10-9, 4-5) by a final score of 3-1 (24-26, 25-16, 25-22, 25-16).

Govs upend Golden Eagles in Saturday rematch between in-state rivals
Govs upend Golden Eagles in Saturday rematch between in-state rivals

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a tough day at the office for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (10-8, 5-2) couldn’t quite find the momentum in a 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 19-25, 25-17) loss to in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Austin Peay.

Tech outlasts in-state foe Austin Peay in five-set thriller
Tech outlasts in-state foe Austin Peay in five-set thriller

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a thrilling victory for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles (10-7, 5-1) outlasted in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Austin Peay (11-7, 4-1) in the Hooper Eblen Center 3-2 (25-27, 25-21, 25-17, 23-25, 15-13).

Tech stays unbeaten in OVC play with 3-1 win over Tennessee State
Tech stays unbeaten in OVC play with 3-1 win over Tennessee State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team continued to roll Saturday evening, defeating in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Tennessee State, 3-1 (25-14, 17-25, 26-24, 25-15), for the second-straight night to stay perfect in league play.

Golden Eagles 3-0 in OVC for first time since 1999 after 3-1 win over Tennessee State
Golden Eagles 3-0 in OVC for first time since 1999 after 3-1 win over Tennessee State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The strong start to Ohio Valley Conference play continued for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles moved to a perfect 3-0 in league action with a 3-1 (25-21, 21-25, 25-22, 25-20) victory over in-state rival Tennessee State in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Team effort earns Golden Eagles 3-0 sweep over SIUE to open OVC play
Team effort earns Golden Eagles 3-0 sweep over SIUE to open OVC play

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – A total team effort lifted the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to a 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-20) victory over SIUE in the Ohio Valley Conference opening match at the Vadalabene Center Friday evening.

Golden Eagles open 2021 OVC slate with road trip to SIUE
Golden Eagles open 2021 OVC slate with road trip to SIUE

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It's officially time for Ohio Valley Conference play for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles hit the road for a pair of tilts in league action in Edwardsville, Ill. The Golden Eagles square off with the Cougars of SIUE in matches on Friday, Sept. 24 and Saturday, Sept. 25.

Golden Eagles tripped up by WCU at Bama Bash
Golden Eagles tripped up by WCU at Bama Bash

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – After a tough first set, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team roared back to even Friday’s match against Western Carolina on Friday, but the Catamounts edged out the next two sets to take a 3-1 victory in the first day of the Bama Bash Invitational. The Golden Eagles (5-4) continue tournament play on Saturday as they take on Houston at 1 p.m. and host Alabama at 6 p.m.

Tech sweeps in-state rival Mocs for hot start to Chattanooga Classic
Tech sweeps in-state rival Mocs for hot start to Chattanooga Classic

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – It was a clean sweep for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles (4-2) took down in-state rival Chattanooga (3-5) at Maclellan Gym in both teams’ opening match of the Chattanooga Classic, 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-21).

Tech wraps up Golden Eagle Invitational with sweep of UNC Asheville
Tech wraps up Golden Eagle Invitational with sweep of UNC Asheville

COOKEVILLE, Tech. – After a pair of grueling, five-set matches on Friday, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team made quick work of its lone match Saturday afternoon, sweeping UNC Asheville in the final contest of the Golden Eagle Invitational, 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-17).

Golden Eagles split pair of five-set thrillers to open Golden Eagle Invitational
Golden Eagles split pair of five-set thrillers to open Golden Eagle Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was an ultra-competitive opening day of the Golden Eagle Invitational for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday. The purple and gold split a pair of five-set matches in its annual home tournament, claiming a 3-2 (23-25, 25-18, 29-27, 21-25, 15-8) victory over South Alabama in morning action. The Golden Eagles dropped a heartbreaker to Valparaiso in evening competition, falling to the Beacons 3-2 (23-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-15, 18-16).

Tech volleyball team kicks off 2021 season at War Eagle Invitational in Auburn
Tech volleyball team kicks off 2021 season at War Eagle Invitational in Auburn

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will kick off the 2021 campaign with its first non-conference action since the 2019 season, making a trip to Auburn, Ala. for the War Eagle Invitational slated for Friday, Aug. 27 and Saturday, Aug. 28.

Dorsey selected to Preseason All-OVC Team, Tech picked fifth in OVC predicted order of finish
Dorsey selected to Preseason All-OVC Team, Tech picked fifth in OVC predicted order of finish

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