McKenna Young

21 McKenna Young
McKenna Young
  • Height:
    5-4
  • Hometown:
    Murfreesboro, Tenn.
  • Position:
    L
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Previous School:
    Stewarts Creek HS
  • Club Team:
    MidTN
  • m
    30
  • k/s
    0.02
  • h %
    .143
  • a/s
    0.75
  • b/s
    0.01
  • sa/s
    0.32
  • d/s
    3.93
Bio

2020-21 (Freshman): Young played in all 16 of Tech’s matches, appearing in all 61 sets overall… led the Golden Eagles and ranked sixth in the OVC with 243 digs… paced Tech and ranked ninth in the league with 3.98 digs per set… finished second on the purple and gold with 32 assists and fourth with 16 service aces… made her collegiate debut with 15 digs and a pair of assists at Austin Peay (Feb. 7)… ripped off a season-high 34 digs at Murray State (Mar. 22)… racked up season-highs of four service aces and five assists against Belmont (Mar. 28)… averaged 5.00 digs per set in four matches… tallied 20 or more digs four times, including back-to-back matches at Murray State (Mar. 22) and against Belmont (Mar. 28).

High School: Young was a four-year letterwinner as a libero for head coach Mary Dayton at Stewarts Creek High School in Smyrna, Tenn.… named All-District Defensive MVP as a senior… collected All-Conference and All-Region accolades as a junior, leading her team to its first-ever Region Tournament appearance… earned All-Tournament Team honors twice… took home All-Region Honorable Mention honors in 2016… finished her career as a member of the 2,000-dig club, racking up 2,147 in four seasons… as a senior, tallied 477 digs and 57 service aces with a 91.2 serve percentage… produced a career-high 676 digs as a junior… ripped off 506 digs and 82 aces as a sophomore and 488 digs and 32 aces as a freshman… honored as Rutherford County Athlete of the Week as a senior.

Personal: Daughter of William and Kelly Young... born May 15, 2002 in Nashville, Tenn.… full name is McKenna Shea Young... mother, Kelly, played volleyball at Green Bay for one season… father, William, played baseball at Lipscomb for two seasons.

Academic: Majoring in psychology… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll twice 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 114 72
Kills 2 2
Kills per set 0.02 0.03
Errors 1 1
Total Attacks 7 6
Total Attacks per set 0.06 0.08
Hitting Percentage .143 .167
Assists 86 57
Assists per set 0.75 0.79
Service Total Attempts 436 290
Service Aces 36 22
Service Errors 40 21
Service Aces per set 0.32 0.31
Receptions 615 394
Reception Errors 19 13
Digs 448 289
Digs per set 3.93 4.01
Block Solo 0 0
Block Assist 1 1
Block Total 1 1
Blocks per set 0.01 0.01
Block Errors 0 0
Ball Handling Errors 1 1
Points 38.5 24.5
Points per set 0.3 0.3
Matches started - -
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 0 0 0 - 3 2.0
Aug 28 vs. Jackson State W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 4 2.0
Sep 3 South Alabama W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 1 1.0
Sep 3 Valparaiso L, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 3 0.0
Sep 4 UNC Asheville W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 2 5.0
Sep 10 at Chattanooga W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 2 1.0
Sep 11 vs. Troy W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 1 2.0
Sep 11 vs. Virginia Tech L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 1 0.0
Sep 17 vs. Western Carolina L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 5 0.0
Sep 18 vs. Houston L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 1 .000 1 0.0
Sep 18 at Alabama L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 5 1.0
Sep 24 at SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 2 .000 1 2.0
Sep 25 at SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 0 1 1 -1.000 4 0.0
Oct 1 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 2 2.0
Oct 2 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 1 0 1 1.000 2 2.0
Oct 6 Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 2 1.0
Oct 8 Austin Peay W, 3-2 - 5 1 0 1 1.000 7 5.0
Oct 9 Austin Peay L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 5 0.0
Oct 15 at Murray State L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 0 1.5
Oct 16 at Murray State L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 5 0.0
Oct 22 Southeast Missouri L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 0 1.0
Oct 23 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 3 0.0
Oct 27 at Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 0 0 1 .000 2 0.0
Oct 29 at UT Martin L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 1 1.0
Oct 30 at UT Martin W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 5 1.0
Nov 5 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 4 3.0
Nov 6 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 0 0 0 - 4 1.0
Nov 12 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 7 2.0
Nov 13 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 0 - 3 2.0
Nov 18 vs. Austin Peay L, 3-0 - 3 0 0 0 - 1 0.0
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 8 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 28 vs. Jackson State W, 3-1 - 4 25 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 3 South Alabama W, 3-2 - 5 16 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 3 Valparaiso L, 3-2 - 5 25 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 4 UNC Asheville W, 3-0 - 3 11 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 10 at Chattanooga W, 3-0 - 3 6 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 11 vs. Troy W, 3-0 - 3 13 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 11 vs. Virginia Tech L, 3-0 - 3 9 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 17 vs. Western Carolina L, 3-1 - 4 14 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 18 vs. Houston L, 3-0 - 3 13 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 18 at Alabama L, 3-0 - 3 10 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 24 at SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 16 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 25 at SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 10 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 1 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 16 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 2 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 18 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 6 Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 27 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 8 Austin Peay W, 3-2 - 5 24 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 9 Austin Peay L, 3-1 - 4 13 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 15 at Murray State L, 3-0 - 3 11 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 16 at Murray State L, 3-1 - 4 13 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 22 Southeast Missouri L, 3-1 - 4 16 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 23 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0 - 3 11 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 27 at Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 26 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 29 at UT Martin L, 3-0 - 3 10 0 0 0 0 1
Oct 30 at UT Martin W, 3-2 - 5 19 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 5 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 17 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 6 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 13 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 12 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 17 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 13 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 12 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 18 vs. Austin Peay L, 3-0 - 3 9 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 11 2 2 9 0
Aug 28 vs. Jackson State W, 3-1 - 4 15 2 3 16 1
Sep 3 South Alabama W, 3-2 - 5 19 1 3 28 0
Sep 3 Valparaiso L, 3-2 - 5 16 0 1 26 0
Sep 4 UNC Asheville W, 3-0 - 3 18 5 0 25 1
Sep 10 at Chattanooga W, 3-0 - 3 12 1 2 11 0
Sep 11 vs. Troy W, 3-0 - 3 8 2 1 15 3
Sep 11 vs. Virginia Tech L, 3-0 - 3 7 0 1 21 1
Sep 17 vs. Western Carolina L, 3-1 - 4 14 0 3 20 0
Sep 18 vs. Houston L, 3-0 - 3 9 0 1 15 0
Sep 18 at Alabama L, 3-0 - 3 8 1 1 15 0
Sep 24 at SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 9 2 4 9 0
Sep 25 at SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 14 0 2 14 1
Oct 1 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 27 2 1 30 0
Oct 2 Tennessee State W, 3-1 - 4 21 1 1 16 0
Oct 6 Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 10 1 0 25 1
Oct 8 Austin Peay W, 3-2 - 5 17 4 1 15 1
Oct 9 Austin Peay L, 3-1 - 4 15 0 1 12 0
Oct 15 at Murray State L, 3-0 - 3 12 1 0 30 0
Oct 16 at Murray State L, 3-1 - 4 12 0 1 46 3
Oct 22 Southeast Missouri L, 3-1 - 4 21 1 2 23 0
Oct 23 Southeast Missouri W, 3-0 - 3 10 0 1 19 0
Oct 27 at Morehead State L, 3-1 - 4 18 0 0 28 4
Oct 29 at UT Martin L, 3-0 - 3 11 1 1 15 0
Oct 30 at UT Martin W, 3-2 - 5 26 1 2 22 0
Nov 5 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 19 3 1 23 1
Nov 6 Eastern Illinois W, 3-1 - 4 19 1 0 29 0
Nov 12 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 17 2 2 18 1
Nov 13 at Belmont W, 3-2 - 5 12 2 1 20 1
Nov 18 vs. Austin Peay L, 3-0 - 3 9 0 1 20 0
Career Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
2020-21 16 61 3 0.05 1 9 0.15 .222 32 0.52 19.0 0.3
2021-22 30 114 2 0.02 1 7 0.06 .143 86 0.75 38.5 0.3
2022-23 31 118 2 0.02 3 24 0.20 -.042 101 0.86 36.0 0.3
2023-24 30 114 5 0.04 2 20 0.18 .150 85 0.75 31.0 0.3
2024-25 32 114 0 0.00 1 7 0.06 -.143 116 1.02 15.0 0.1
Total 139 521 12 0.02 8 67 0.13 .060 420 0.81 139.5 0.3
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2020-21 16 61 243 3.98 0 0 0 0.00
2021-22 30 114 448 3.93 0 1 1 0.01
2022-23 31 118 431 3.65 0 0 0 0.00
2023-24 30 114 437 3.83 0 0 0 0.00
2024-25 32 114 531 4.66 0 0 0 0.00
Total 139 521 2090 4.01 0 1 1 0.00
Career Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2020-21 16 61 205 16 0.26 28 368 14
2021-22 30 114 436 36 0.32 40 615 19
2022-23 31 118 416 34 0.29 51 684 39
2023-24 30 114 405 26 0.23 59 549 28
2024-25 32 114 432 15 0.13 31 566 24
Total 139 521 1894 127 0.24 209 2782 124
Split Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 30 114 2 0.02 1 7 0.06 .143 86 0.75 38.5 0.3
Conference 18 72 2 0.03 1 6 0.08 .167 57 0.79 24.5 0.3
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 49 2 0.04 0 2 0.04 1.000 35 0.71 21.0 0.4
Away 12 45 0 0.00 1 4 0.09 -.250 38 0.84 13.5 0.3
Neutral 6 20 0 0.00 0 1 0.05 .000 13 0.65 4.0 0.2
Result
Wins 16 64 2 0.03 1 5 0.08 .200 52 0.81 31.0 0.5
Losses 14 50 0 0.00 0 2 0.04 .000 34 0.68 7.5 0.1
Month
August 2 7 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 - 7 1.00 4.0 0.6
September 11 39 0 0.00 1 4 0.10 -.250 26 0.67 12.0 0.3
October 12 47 2 0.04 0 3 0.06 .667 34 0.72 14.5 0.3
November 5 21 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 - 19 0.90 8.0 0.4
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 30 114 448 3.93 0 1 1 0.01
Conference 18 72 289 4.01 0 1 1 0.01
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 49 207 4.22 0 0 0 0.00
Away 12 45 158 3.51 0 1 1 0.02
Neutral 6 20 83 4.15 0 0 0 0.00
Result
Wins 16 64 244 3.81 0 0 0 0.00
Losses 14 50 204 4.08 0 1 1 0.02
Month
August 2 7 33 4.71 0 0 0 0.00
September 11 39 143 3.67 0 0 0 0.00
October 12 47 204 4.34 0 1 1 0.02
November 5 21 68 3.24 0 0 0 0.00
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 30 114 436 36 0.32 40 615 19
Conference 18 72 290 22 0.31 21 394 13
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 49 212 19 0.39 12 271 4
Away 12 45 162 13 0.29 18 237 10
Neutral 6 20 62 4 0.20 10 107 5
Result
Wins 16 64 263 29 0.45 25 310 10
Losses 14 50 173 7 0.14 15 305 9
Month
August 2 7 26 4 0.57 5 25 1
September 11 39 134 12 0.31 19 199 6
October 12 47 200 12 0.26 11 281 9
November 5 21 76 8 0.38 5 110 3
News mentions
Golden Eagles fall to Austin Peay in first round of OVC Tournament
Golden Eagles fall to Austin Peay in first round of OVC Tournament

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team’s 2021 season came to an end Thursday morning, as the No. 6-seeded Golden Eagles fell in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament to in-state rival and No. 3-seeded Austin Peay, 3-0 (27-25, 25-15, 15-19).

Tech volleyball ready for OVC Tournament in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Tech volleyball ready for OVC Tournament in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team makes its way to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament in Cape Girardeau, Mo. this week, competing against the league’s best with a bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line.

Golden Eagles hold off Bruins for 10th OVC win of year
Golden Eagles hold off Bruins for 10th OVC win of year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Resolve and determination was the name of the game for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles held off a comeback bid by Ohio Valley Conference and in-state rival Belmont for a 3-2 (25-17, 25-16, 20-25, 19-25, 15-9) victory in Nashville.

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 kicks off three-match road swing with midweek tilt at Morehead State
Tech kicks off three-match road swing with midweek tilt at Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will kick off a tough, three-game road swing with midweek action at Morehead State, squaring off with the Eagles Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. CT.

Blistering offense leads Golden Eagles to 3-0 sweep over Redhawks
Blistering offense leads Golden Eagles to 3-0 sweep over Redhawks

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a dominant showing from start to finish by the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles (11-11, 6-5) rebounded from a tough, 3-1 loss to Southeast Missouri (18-6, 9-3) on Friday with a 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-21) sweep of the Redhawks.

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 return home to host Redhawks Friday and Saturday evening
Golden Eagles return home to host Redhawks Friday and Saturday evening

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team returns to the Eblen Center for a pair of Ohio Valley Conference matches with Southeast Missouri beginning Friday, Oct. 22 in a 6:00 p.m. CT tilt.

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).

Racers down Golden Eagles in Friday tilt in Murray
Racers down Golden Eagles in Friday tilt in Murray

MURRAY, Ky. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team lost its first Ohio Valley Conference road match of the season Friday evening, falling to longtime rival Murray State 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-21) at Racer Arena.

Tech volleyball off to Murray for pair of weekend tilts with Racers
Tech volleyball off to Murray for pair of weekend tilts with Racers

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team hits the road for the first time in more than two weeks, making a visit to Murray State for a pair of weekend tilts with the Racers on Friday and Saturday.

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).

Golden Eagles to square off with in-state rival, league-leading Austin Peay
Golden Eagles to square off with in-state rival, league-leading Austin Peay

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team is set for a pair of in-state clashes with Ohio Valley Conference rival Austin Peay Friday and Saturday, squaring off with the last undefeated team in the league.

Tech falls to Morehead State for first OVC loss of season
Tech falls to Morehead State for first OVC loss of season

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the first time in the 2021 campaign the Tennessee Tech volleyball lost an Ohio Valley Conference match, falling to Morehead State in a midweek match-up in the Hooper Eblen Center 3-1 (25-17, 28-26, 22-25, 25-20).

Tech set to meet Morehead State in midweek battle at the Hoop
Tech set to meet Morehead State in midweek battle at the Hoop

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will look to keep its winning ways rolling Wednesday evening, squaring off with Morehead State in a 6:00 p.m. CT match-up in the Hooper Eblen Center.

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.

Tech earns first 2-0 start in OVC play since 2014 with 3-1 win at SIUE
Tech earns first 2-0 start in OVC play since 2014 with 3-1 win at SIUE

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Resiliency was key for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles took home a 3-1 (25-21, 17-25, 25-21, 25-23) victory at SIUE to start their Ohio Valley Conference season a perfect 2-0 on the road.

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.

Tech falls twice on final day of Bama Bash Invitational
Tech falls twice on final day of Bama Bash Invitational

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – It was a pair of tough losses for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday, as the Golden Eagles (5-6) wrapped up their non-conference slate with a doubleheader of intense competition at the Bama Bash Invitational.

Golden Eagle volleyball team splits final day of Chattanooga Classic
Golden Eagle volleyball team splits final day of Chattanooga Classic

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – It was a doubleheader split for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up the Chattanooga Classic with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-19) victory over Troy and a 3-0 (25-15, 25-11, 25-14) loss at the hands of Virginia Tech at Maclellan Gym.

Golden Eagles continue tournament slate with Chattanooga Classic Friday and Saturday
Golden Eagles continue tournament slate with Chattanooga Classic Friday and Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team hits the road for its third non-conference tournament of the season, traveling south for the Chattanooga Classic running Friday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 11.

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 hosts Golden Eagle Invitational Friday, Saturday in Eblen Center
Tech volleyball hosts Golden Eagle Invitational Friday, Saturday in Eblen Center

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team returns to the Hooper Eblen Center to host the Golden Eagle Invitational this weekend, the team’s first home tournament action since the 2019 campaign.

Tech picks up first win of 2021 behind resurgent effort against Jackson State
Tech picks up first win of 2021 behind resurgent effort against Jackson State

AUBURN, Ala. – It was an all-around team effort on the hardwood Saturday morning for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles (1-1) took down the defending Southwestern Athletic Conference champion Jackson State Tigers (0-1) in the team’s final match of the War Eagle Invitational, 3-1 (20-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-21).

Golden Eagles fall at Auburn in season opener
Golden Eagles fall at Auburn in season opener

AUBURN, Ala. – In its first taste of non-conference action since 2019, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team fell to Auburn in the 2021 season opener Friday evening, 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-19). The contest marked the opening match of the War Eagle Invitational hosted by the Tigers at Auburn Arena.

Lipscomb defeats Golden Eagles in exhibition play in Nashville
Lipscomb defeats Golden Eagles in exhibition play in Nashville

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team fell to in-state rival and reigning Atlantic Sun Conference champion Lipscomb in exhibition play Friday evening, as the Bisons defeated the Golden Eagles 3-0 (25-23, 25-16, 25-13) in Allen Arena in the final tune-up for both squads before the start of the 2021 campaign next week.