2021 Tennessee Tech Volleyball News

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Tech volleyball program honored with USMC-AVCA Team Academic Award for fourth straight year
Tech volleyball program honored with USMC-AVCA Team Academic Award for fourth straight year

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball program was honored as a recipient of the United State Marine Corps - American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award for the fourth straight year, as announced by the AVCA Monday afternoon. The Golden Eagles also claimed the accolade in 2018-19, 2019-20, and 2020-21, meaning the team has achieved the honor in each of head coach Jeannette Phillips' seasons at the helm of the program.

Haley DeSales joins Golden Eagle volleyball staff as assistant coach
Haley DeSales joins Golden Eagle volleyball staff as assistant coach

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech head volleyball coach Jeannette Phillips announced the newest addition to the Golden Eagle staff Wednesday with the hiring of Haley DeSales as an assistant coach.

Tennessee Tech adds beach volleyball for 2023 spring season
Tennessee Tech adds beach volleyball for 2023 spring season

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech Director of Athletics Mark Wilson announced that the Golden Eagle Athletics Department will be adding the sport of beach volleyball with competition for the purple and gold set to begin in the spring of 2023. Beach volleyball will become the 15th intercollegiate sports team at Tennessee Tech.

Tech volleyball team reveals 2022 spring slate
Tech volleyball team reveals 2022 spring slate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – After turning in the program's best season since 2008, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team looks to build on its momentum with a slew of spring events.

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).

Dorsey, Hand named All-OVC First Team, Isringhausen Second Team
Dorsey, Hand named All-OVC First Team, Isringhausen Second Team

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the first time since 2008, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team saw not one, not two, but three Golden Eagles recognized by the Ohio Valley Conference with postseason honors, as announced by the league Wednesday evening.

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.

Golden Eagle volleyball team locks down Karlen, Rodgers as part of 2022 signing class
Golden Eagle volleyball team locks down Karlen, Rodgers as part of 2022 signing class

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team and head coach Jeannette Waldo welcomed a pair of future Golden Eagles into the wings Wednesday, announcing the signing of Jordan Karlen and Ayanna Rodgers as a part of the 2022 signing class.  

Hand, Dorsey haul in OVC weekly honors for third time this season
Hand, Dorsey haul in OVC weekly honors for third time this season

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the third time this season, Tennessee Tech volleyball senior Ashley Hand and junior Taylor Dorsey collected top honors from the Ohio Valley Conference for their prowess on the hardwood, with the league announcing its weekly accolades Monday afternoon.

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).

Golden Eagles to close out home slate with weekend tilts against Eastern Illinois
Golden Eagles to close out home slate with weekend tilts against Eastern Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will host Eastern Illinois in its final two home matches of the 2021 regular season this weekend, welcoming in the Panthers for a pair of Ohio Valley Conference tilts.

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).