Jordan Karlen

2 Jordan Karlen
Jordan Karlen
  • Height:
    5-9
  • Hometown:
    Janesville, Wis.
  • Position:
    S
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Previous School:
    Milton HS
  • Club Team:
    Capital Volleyball Academy
  • m
    32
  • k/s
    0.67
  • h %
    .327
  • a/s
    11.29
  • b/s
    0.39
  • sa/s
    0.33
  • d/s
    2.95
Bio

2023 (Sophomore): Karlen took part in 28 of Tech’s 30 matches, competing in 109 of 120 total sets… led the team and ranked third in the OVC with 10.07 assists per set… also ranked fourth in the league with a team-high 1,098 assists for the season… finished second on the team with 298 digs and 2.73 digs per set… also totaled 56 kills, 19 service aces, 37 total blocks, and 36 blocks assists… registered career-highs in assists on back-to-back nights, tallying 55 in five sets at Southern Indiana (Nov. 3) before exploding for 58 in a four-set win at Southern Indiana (Nov. 4)… smashed a season-best six kills at App State (Aug. 26)… slapped down a season-high three aces against ETSU (Sept. 1)… collected a season-best 22 digs against Morehead State (Nov. 7)… produced a season-high four blocks against Lindenwood (Oct. 7) and again versus Southeast Missouri (Nov. 10)… racked up 14 double-doubles during the season locked down 30 or more assists 21 times, 40 or more assists 16 times, and 50 or more assists six times… strung together four straight matches of 50+ assists and six of eight tilts… turned in double figures in digs 14 times and 15 or more digs in six matches… finished the season ranked second in program history with a career assists per set rate of 9.92.

2022 (Freshman): Karlen competed in 30 of the team’s 31 matches, appearing in 111 of 118 sets overall… became the first player in OVC history to win both Freshman and Setter of the Year in the same season and the first Golden Eagle to win Setter of the Year… led the team and ranked second in the OVC with 1,085 assists and 9.77 assists per set, setting the Tech freshman record for assists… finished second on the team with 266 digs and 2.40 digs per set… also totaled 35 kills, 20 service aces, 44 total blocks, 42 block assists, and two solo blocks… made her collegiate debut with a whopping 49 assists and six digs in four sets versus Central Arkansas (Aug. 26)… set the program’s freshman assists record for a three-set match in the rally-scoring era with 45 against Southern Indiana (Sept. 23)… picked up her first career double-double with 35 assists and 11 digs at Missouri State (Aug. 26)… tallied a season-high 50 assists in the regular-season finale, five-set win over UT Martin (Nov. 12), adding 16 digs for a double-double… turned in a season-best three aces at #21 WKU (Sept. 16)… racked up a season-high 20 digs with 39 assists for a double-double against UT Martin (Nov. 11)… posted a season-best five total blocks at Eastern Illinois (Nov. 4)… piled up 10 double-doubles on the year… totaled 30 or more assists 21 times, 40 or more assists 11 times, and 50 or more assists once… delivered double-digit digs 10 times and 15 or more digs in four matches.

High School: Karlen was a four-year letterwinner at setter at Milton High School in Milton, Wis. for head coach Kaitlin Lundeen… a-three time captain, accumulated 2,282 assists, 197 service aces, 772 digs, 372 kills, and 114 blocks in four seasons… as a senior, delivered 645 helpers with 68 aces, 256 digs, 113 kills, and 52 blocks in 87 sets of action… earned back-to-back All-Conference First Team honors as a junior and senior… named an AAU All-American in 2018… helped lead MHS to a regional title as a freshman, distributing 597 assists with 47 aces and 158 digs in 69 sets… named Team MVP as a sophomore, junior, and senior.

Personal: Daughter of Jonathan and Sabrina Karlen… born in Beloit, Wis. on October 16, 2003… full name is Jordan Shea Karlen… sister, Juliet, is a junior defensive specialist at Waldorf University… aunt, Miranda Karlen, was a libero for Northern Illinois from 2017-21.

Academic: Majoring in exercise science and physical wellness with a concentration in fitness and wellness… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll four times and the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll twice… received the OVC Academic Medal of Honor twice.

Honors & Awards:

  • 2024 All-OVC First Team
  • 2024 7x OVC Setter of the Week (Sept. 2, Sept. 16, Oct. 7, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, Nov. 18)
  • 2024 4x TSWA Volleyball Player of the Week (Sept. 17, Oct. 8, Oct. 29, Nov. 5)
  • 2024 Golden Eagle Invitational All-Tournament Team
  • 2024 Carrie Yerty Classic All-Tournament Team
  • 2023 All-OVC Second Team
  • 2023 3x OVC Setter of the Week (Sept. 4, Oct. 30, Nov. 13)
  • 2023 TSWA Volleyball Player of the Week (Oct. 31)
  • 2023 Golden Eagle Invitational All-Tournament Team
  • 2023 President’s Award
  • 2022 OVC Setter of the Year
  • 2022 OVC Freshman of the Year
  • 2022 All-OVC First Team
  • 2022 3x OVC Setter of the Week (Sept. 12, Sept. 26, Oct. 17)
  • 2022 3x OVC Newcomer of the Week (Sept. 12, Sept. 26, Oct. 17)
Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 32 18
Sets 114 66
Kills 76 49
Kills per set 0.67 0.74
Errors 8 5
Total Attacks 208 126
Total Attacks per set 1.82 1.91
Hitting Percentage .327 .349
Assists 1287 745
Assists per set 11.29 11.29
Service Total Attempts 418 262
Service Aces 38 25
Service Errors 20 9
Service Aces per set 0.33 0.38
Receptions 7 3
Reception Errors 1 0
Digs 336 220
Digs per set 2.95 3.33
Block Solo 5 4
Block Assist 40 28
Block Total 45 32
Blocks per set 0.39 0.48
Block Errors 8 6
Ball Handling Errors 1 0
Points 139.0 92.0
Points per set 1.2 1.4
Matches started 5 3
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Nov 14 Southern Indiana W, 3-0
Nov 15 Southern Indiana W, 3-0
Nov 19 at UT Martin W, 3-0
Nov 20 at UT Martin W, 3-0
Nov 24 vs. Little Rock W, 3-0
Nov 25 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2
Game Log - Offense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s k e ta pct a pts
Aug 20 Lincoln Memorial - - - - - - - -
Aug 30 vs. Austin Peay W, 3-0 - 3 1 0 5 .200 26 2.5
Aug 30 at Memphis W, 3-0 - 3 3 0 6 .500 34 4.0
Aug 31 vs. Mississippi Valley State W, 3-0 - 3 2 0 3 .667 33 2.5
Sep 6 at Charlotte W, 3-0 - 3 1 0 4 .250 35 1.0
Sep 6 vs. Towson W, 3-2 - 5 1 0 6 .167 49 1.0
Sep 7 vs. Delaware State W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 3 .000 31 1.0
Sep 13 Nicholls W, 3-0 - 3 2 0 5 .400 40 2.5
Sep 13 West Georgia W, 3-0 - 3 0 0 5 .000 41 2.5
Sep 14 Radford W, 3-0 - 3 3 1 6 .333 31 6.0
Sep 20 at UNCG W, 3-1 - 4 7 1 11 .545 48 9.0
Sep 20 vs. Marshall L, 3-0 - 3 0 1 7 -.143 25 1.0
Sep 21 vs. Georgetown W, 3-1 - 4 1 0 5 .200 53 3.0
Sep 27 at Tennessee State W, 3-2 - 5 1 0 7 .143 50 3.5
Sep 28 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 3 1 7 .286 37 4.5
Oct 3 Western Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 1 0 6 .167 40 1.5
Oct 4 Western Illinois W, 3-2 - 5 0 0 4 .000 63 6.5
Oct 10 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 1 0 6 .167 28 2.0
Oct 11 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 4 0 6 .667 33 4.5
Oct 18 at Eastern Illinois L, 3-1 - 4 1 2 5 -.200 40 6.5
Oct 19 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 4 0 6 .667 35 4.5
Oct 25 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 5 0 11 .455 50 5.0
Oct 26 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 2 2 7 .000 54 5.0
Nov 1 at Southeast Missouri L, 3-2 - 5 4 0 12 .333 50 8.5
Nov 2 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 1 0 5 .200 50 5.5
Nov 8 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 6 0 8 .750 33 9.0
Nov 9 SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 4 0 7 .571 40 5.0
Nov 14 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 1 3 6 0 8 .750 41 8.0
Nov 15 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 4 0 10 .400 36 7.0
Nov 19 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 0 0 4 .000 34 2.5
Nov 20 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 2 0 7 .286 31 3.0
Nov 24 vs. Little Rock W, 3-0 1 3 1 0 5 .200 40 4.5
Nov 25 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2 1 5 5 0 11 .455 56 6.5
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s digs bs ba be tot bhe
Aug 20 Lincoln Memorial - - - - - - - -
Aug 30 vs. Austin Peay W, 3-0 - 3 14 0 3 0 3 1
Aug 30 at Memphis W, 3-0 - 3 5 0 0 1 0 0
Aug 31 vs. Mississippi Valley State W, 3-0 - 3 5 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 6 at Charlotte W, 3-0 - 3 11 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 6 vs. Towson W, 3-2 - 5 13 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 7 vs. Delaware State W, 3-0 - 3 5 1 0 1 1 0
Sep 13 Nicholls W, 3-0 - 3 4 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 13 West Georgia W, 3-0 - 3 10 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 14 Radford W, 3-0 - 3 4 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 20 at UNCG W, 3-1 - 4 12 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 20 vs. Marshall L, 3-0 - 3 6 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 21 vs. Georgetown W, 3-1 - 4 9 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 27 at Tennessee State W, 3-2 - 5 21 0 3 0 3 0
Sep 28 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 16 0 1 2 1 0
Oct 3 Western Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 12 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 4 Western Illinois W, 3-2 - 5 13 0 3 0 3 0
Oct 10 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 10 0 2 1 2 0
Oct 11 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 8 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 18 at Eastern Illinois L, 3-1 - 4 7 0 3 0 3 0
Oct 19 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 9 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 25 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 23 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 26 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 12 0 4 0 4 0
Nov 1 at Southeast Missouri L, 3-2 - 5 7 0 3 0 3 0
Nov 2 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 21 0 3 0 3 0
Nov 8 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 10 1 0 0 1 0
Nov 9 SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 14 0 2 0 2 0
Nov 14 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 1 3 12 1 0 1 1 0
Nov 15 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 8 1 0 0 1 0
Nov 19 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 8 1 1 1 2 0
Nov 20 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 9 0 0 1 0 0
Nov 24 vs. Little Rock W, 3-0 1 3 12 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 25 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2 1 5 6 0 1 0 1 0
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s ta sa se r re
Aug 20 Lincoln Memorial - - - - - - -
Aug 30 vs. Austin Peay W, 3-0 - 3 11 0 0 0 0
Aug 30 at Memphis W, 3-0 - 3 11 1 2 0 0
Aug 31 vs. Mississippi Valley State W, 3-0 - 3 5 0 1 0 0
Sep 6 at Charlotte W, 3-0 - 3 6 0 0 0 0
Sep 6 vs. Towson W, 3-2 - 5 15 0 2 0 0
Sep 7 vs. Delaware State W, 3-0 - 3 8 0 1 0 0
Sep 13 Nicholls W, 3-0 - 3 7 0 1 0 0
Sep 13 West Georgia W, 3-0 - 3 13 2 0 0 0
Sep 14 Radford W, 3-0 - 3 12 3 0 1 0
Sep 20 at UNCG W, 3-1 - 4 14 1 1 2 1
Sep 20 vs. Marshall L, 3-0 - 3 8 1 1 0 0
Sep 21 vs. Georgetown W, 3-1 - 4 13 1 1 1 0
Sep 27 at Tennessee State W, 3-2 - 5 19 1 1 1 0
Sep 28 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 17 1 0 0 0
Oct 3 Western Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 6 0 0 0 0
Oct 4 Western Illinois W, 3-2 - 5 22 5 2 0 0
Oct 10 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 9 0 0 0 0
Oct 11 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 7 0 0 0 0
Oct 18 at Eastern Illinois L, 3-1 - 4 19 4 1 0 0
Oct 19 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 12 0 0 0 0
Oct 25 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 14 0 1 1 0
Oct 26 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 16 1 1 0 0
Nov 1 at Southeast Missouri L, 3-2 - 5 19 3 0 0 0
Nov 2 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 24 3 0 1 0
Nov 8 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 15 2 1 0 0
Nov 9 SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 14 0 0 0 0
Nov 14 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 1 3 11 1 0 0 0
Nov 15 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 12 2 0 0 0
Nov 19 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 13 1 1 0 0
Nov 20 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 13 1 1 0 0
Nov 24 vs. Little Rock W, 3-0 1 3 15 3 0 0 0
Nov 25 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2 1 5 18 1 1 0 0
Career Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
2022-23 30 111 35 0.32 13 140 1.26 .157 1085 9.77 78.0 0.7
2023-24 28 109 56 0.51 9 157 1.44 .299 1098 10.07 94.0 0.9
2024-25 32 114 76 0.67 8 208 1.82 .327 1287 11.29 139.0 1.2
2025-26 31 116 105 0.91 24 313 2.70 .259 1092 9.41 152.0 1.3
Total 121 450 272 0.60 54 818 1.82 .267 4562 10.14 463.0 1.0
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2022-23 30 111 266 2.40 2 42 44 0.40
2023-24 28 109 298 2.73 1 36 37 0.34
2024-25 32 114 336 2.95 5 40 45 0.39
2025-26 31 116 297 2.56 8 30 38 0.33
Total 121 450 1197 2.66 16 148 164 0.36
Career Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2022-23 30 111 424 20 0.18 25 8 0
2023-24 28 109 389 19 0.17 20 8 0
2024-25 32 114 418 38 0.33 20 7 1
2025-26 31 116 392 24 0.21 28 11 0
Total 121 450 1623 101 0.22 93 34 1
Split Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 32 114 76 0.67 8 208 1.82 .327 1287 11.29 139.0 1.2
Conference 18 66 49 0.74 5 126 1.91 .349 745 11.29 92.0 1.4
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 42 36 0.86 4 84 2.00 .381 506 12.05 62.5 1.5
Away 12 43 29 0.67 3 79 1.84 .329 468 10.88 54.5 1.3
Neutral 8 29 11 0.38 1 45 1.55 .222 313 10.79 22.0 0.8
Result
Wins 24 83 54 0.65 3 143 1.72 .357 951 11.46 100.0 1.2
Losses 8 31 22 0.71 5 65 2.10 .262 336 10.84 39.0 1.3
Month
August 3 9 6 0.67 0 14 1.56 .429 93 10.33 9.0 1.0
September 11 40 19 0.47 4 66 1.65 .227 440 11.00 35.0 0.9
October 8 29 18 0.62 4 51 1.76 .275 343 11.83 35.5 1.2
November 10 36 33 0.92 0 77 2.14 .429 411 11.42 59.5 1.7
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 32 114 336 2.95 5 40 45 0.39
Conference 18 66 220 3.33 4 28 32 0.48
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 42 138 3.29 3 13 16 0.38
Away 12 43 128 2.98 1 19 20 0.47
Neutral 8 29 70 2.41 1 8 9 0.31
Result
Wins 24 83 257 3.10 5 26 31 0.37
Losses 8 31 79 2.55 0 14 14 0.45
Month
August 3 9 24 2.67 0 4 4 0.44
September 11 40 111 2.77 1 10 11 0.28
October 8 29 94 3.24 0 15 15 0.52
November 10 36 107 2.97 4 11 15 0.42
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 32 114 418 38 0.33 20 7 1
Conference 18 66 262 25 0.38 9 3 0
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 42 159 17 0.40 6 2 0
Away 12 43 166 15 0.35 7 4 1
Neutral 8 29 93 6 0.21 7 1 0
Result
Wins 24 83 308 28 0.34 15 6 1
Losses 8 31 110 10 0.32 5 1 0
Month
August 3 9 27 1 0.11 3 0 0
September 11 40 132 10 0.25 8 5 1
October 8 29 105 10 0.34 5 1 0
November 10 36 154 17 0.47 4 1 0
News mentions
Golden Eagles fall in 3-2 battle with Lindenwood in OVC Tournament semifinals
Golden Eagles fall in 3-2 battle with Lindenwood in OVC Tournament semifinals

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – A historic and record-breaking campaign came to a close Monday afternoon, as the Tennessee Tech volleyball team fell in a thrilling, 3-2 affair to Lindenwood in the semifinals of the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament at Houck Field House in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

Tech sweeps Little Rock, advances to semifinal showdown with Lindenwood on Monday
Tech sweeps Little Rock, advances to semifinal showdown with Lindenwood on Monday

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – A complete team effort, led by some remarkable performances from the rookies, was all the Tennessee Tech volleyball team needed to claim its first Ohio Valley Conference Tournament victory since 2015 Sunday afternoon, completing a 3-0 sweep over No. 6 seed Little Rock.

Isringhausen named OVC Player of the Year, joins Karlen and Pierce with All-OVC honors
Isringhausen named OVC Player of the Year, joins Karlen and Pierce with All-OVC honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – In a year that has seen the Tennessee Tech volleyball record books essentially rewritten from top to bottom, it seems only fitting that more history would be written as the Ohio Valley Conference announced its annual honors Saturday morning.

Purple and gold clinch No. 3 seed at OVC Tournament with seventh straight win
Purple and gold clinch No. 3 seed at OVC Tournament with seventh straight win

MARTIN, Tenn. – Two brilliant senior performances by the most veteran members of the Tennessee Tech volleyball team proved plenty to keep the Golden Eagles as the hottest team in the Ohio Valley Conference Wednesday evening.

Tech comes up aces in 3-0 sweep of UT Martin, wins sixth straight
Tech comes up aces in 3-0 sweep of UT Martin, wins sixth straight

MARTIN, Tenn. – Spectacular serving, incredibly efficient offense, and timely blocking was all the Tennessee Tech volleyball team needed to deliver its third consecutive sweep Tuesday evening, as the Golden Eagles took down UT Martin at Skyhawk Fieldhouse, 3-0.

Trio of Golden Eagles take top weekly volleyball honors from OVC
Trio of Golden Eagles take top weekly volleyball honors from OVC

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – It was a banner week for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles capped a pair of sweeps over Southern Indiana over the weekend with a trio of weekly honors from the Ohio Valley Conference. 

Tech wins fifth straight, closes home schedule with sweep of Southern Indiana
Tech wins fifth straight, closes home schedule with sweep of Southern Indiana

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team ended its 2024 home slate in style Friday evening, completing its second straight, 3-0 sweep over Southern Indiana in the team’s final match in the Hooper Eblen Center this season.

Golden Eagles soar past Southern Indiana in Thursday sweep
Golden Eagles soar past Southern Indiana in Thursday sweep

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Another strong, team effort was more than enough for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to secure its fourth straight victory Thursday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles delivered a 3-0 sweep over Ohio Valley Conference foe Southern Indiana in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Isringhausen, Karlen named OVC Offensive Player & Setter of the Week for sixth time
Isringhausen, Karlen named OVC Offensive Player & Setter of the Week for sixth time

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech stars Madolyn Isringhausen and Jordan Karlen continued their spectacular 2024 campaigns with even more hardware to add to their respective trophy cases as the Ohio Valley Conference honored both individuals Monday afternoon with weekly awards.

Tech celebrates Senior Day with 3-1 victory over SIUE
Tech celebrates Senior Day with 3-1 victory over SIUE

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – There were celebrations all around for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles delivered a 3-1 victory over Ohio Valley Conference foe SIUE on Senior Day in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles roll to 3-0 sweep over SIUE
Golden Eagles roll to 3-0 sweep over SIUE

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A healthy dose of offense mixed with some timely defense proved plenty for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to claim a 3-0 sweep of visiting SIUE in the Hooper Eblen Center Friday evening.

Karlen continues captivating campaign with fifth OVC Setter of the Week honor
Karlen continues captivating campaign with fifth OVC Setter of the Week honor

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech setter Jordan Karlen kept her stellar campaign rolling over the weekend and the Ohio Valley Conference took notice Monday afternoon, announcing the junior as the league's Setter of the Week.

Golden Eagles snap first-place Redhawks' OVC win streak with four-set win
Golden Eagles snap first-place Redhawks' OVC win streak with four-set win

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – It was a big bounce back for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles rode a wave of strong offense and tenacity to get the job done in a 3-1 win over a Southeast Missouri squad that had won nine consecutive Ohio Valley Conference matches heading into the day.

Purple and gold fall in five-set battle Friday evening at SEMO
Purple and gold fall in five-set battle Friday evening at SEMO

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – In a match that came down to the margins, it was first-place Southeast Missouri claiming victory over the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the two Ohio Valley Conference rivals battled all the way through a fifth set.

Tech travels to Cape Girardeau for pair of tilts with OVC-leading SEMO
Tech travels to Cape Girardeau for pair of tilts with OVC-leading SEMO

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team hits the road for a two-day visit in Cape Girardeau, Mo., taking on first-place Southeast Missouri in a pair of Ohio Valley Conference match-ups on Friday and Saturday.

Karlen named OVC Setter of the Week for fourth time this season
Karlen named OVC Setter of the Week for fourth time this season

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech setter Jordan Karlen added yet another accolade to her ever-growing list of accomplishments in the purple and gold Monday afternoon, as the Ohio Valley Conference announced its weekly volleyball honors.

Golden Eagles fall in Saturday rematch with Little Rock
Golden Eagles fall in Saturday rematch with Little Rock

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a similar fate for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday evening as the Golden Eagles fell to Ohio Valley Conference rival Little Rock in the Eblen Center, 3-1.

Trojans top Golden Eagles in tight, four-set battle
Trojans top Golden Eagles in tight, four-set battle

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was an up-and-down, back-and-forth affair in the Hooper Eblen Center Friday evening as the Tennessee Tech volleyball team fell to Ohio Valley Conference foe Little Rock in a four-set thriller.

Weekend slate sets Tech up for pair of big OVC battles with red-hot Little Rock
Weekend slate sets Tech up for pair of big OVC battles with red-hot Little Rock

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team returns to the Hooper Eblen Center for the first time in two weeks for a pair of Ohio Valley Conference battles with a red-hot Little Rock squad on Friday and Saturday.

Golden Eagles bounce back in Charleston, top Panthers 3-0
Golden Eagles bounce back in Charleston, top Panthers 3-0

CHARLESTON, Ill. – Returning to form with an electric, offensive attack, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team made quick work of its rematch at Eastern Illinois Saturday afternoon, picking up a 3-0 win to head back to Cookeville with a 1-1 split on the weekend.

Panthers top Golden Eagles in weekend opener in Charleston
Panthers top Golden Eagles in weekend opener in Charleston

CHARLESTON, Ill. – It was an uneven night on the attack for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles fell to Eastern Illinois at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Ill., 3-1.

Purple and gold prepped for weekend slate at Eastern Illinois
Purple and gold prepped for weekend slate at Eastern Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team closes out its four-match, Ohio Valley Conference road stretch Friday and Saturday evening, taking a trip to Charleston, Ill. for a pair of tilts at Eastern Illinois.

Tech falls in Friday rematch with Lindenwood
Tech falls in Friday rematch with Lindenwood

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team showed much improvement on the offensive side of the net Friday evening, but the effort wasn’t enough to slow down a red-hot Lindenwood squad on its home court as the Lions defeated the Golden Eagles, 3-0.

Lindenwood downs Golden Eagles in Thursday match-up
Lindenwood downs Golden Eagles in Thursday match-up

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – For the first time this season, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team fell in Ohio Valley Conference action Thursday evening, dropping a 3-0 decision against Lindenwood at Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo.

Golden Eagles to battle Lindenwood for OVC supremacy
Golden Eagles to battle Lindenwood for OVC supremacy

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team opens a four-match, Ohio Valley Conference road stretch Thursday evening, visiting Lindenwood for a pair of tilts between the league’s top two teams. The two will square off at 6:00 p.m. CT before finishing off the weekend with another 6:00 p.m. affair Friday night.

Tech trio takes top honors as OVC names Volleyball Players of the Week
Tech trio takes top honors as OVC names Volleyball Players of the Week

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – A trio of stars from the Tennessee Tech volleyball team was recognized for their playing prowess over the weekend by the Ohio Valley Conference Monday afternoon, with outside hitters Madolyn Isringhausen and Alayna Pierce and setter Jordan Karlen each honored for their part in the Golden Eagles' 2-0 week.

Historic performance lifts Golden Eagles past Leathernecks in five-set thriller
Historic performance lifts Golden Eagles past Leathernecks in five-set thriller

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was an instant classic in the Hooper Eblen Center Friday afternoon, as the Tennessee Tech volleyball team claimed an impressive, 3-2 victory over Western Illinois in a battle between two of the Ohio Valley Conference’s top offenses.

Dominant display leads Tech past Western Illinois in 3-0 sweep
Dominant display leads Tech past Western Illinois in 3-0 sweep

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A dominant display of offense was more than enough for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to earn its ninth 3-0 sweep of the season Thursday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles made quick work of Ohio Valley Conference rival Western Illinois in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech hosts Western Illinois for matinee madness Thursday and Friday
Tech hosts Western Illinois for matinee madness Thursday and Friday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will feature a pair of weekday matinees at the Hooper Eblen Center this week, playing host to Ohio Valley Conference rival Western Illinois on Thursday and Friday.

Isringhausen's career day guides Golden Eagles past Morehead State
Isringhausen's career day guides Golden Eagles past Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Another strong showing from the offense and team-wide effort on defense was plenty enough to lift the Tennessee Tech volleyball team past Morehead State Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles officially opened Ohio Valley Conference play 2-0 with a 3-1 win in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech outduels Tigers in five-set thriller in OVC opener
Tech outduels Tigers in five-set thriller in OVC opener

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –  It was an instant classic at Kean Hall in Nashville Friday evening, as the Tennessee Tech volleyball team outdueled in-state rival Tennessee State in the team’s Ohio Valley Conference opener, 3-2.

Golden Eagles open OVC play at TSU Friday, host Morehead State Saturday
Golden Eagles open OVC play at TSU Friday, host Morehead State Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team officially opens Ohio Valley Conference play this weekend, kicking things off with a 6:00 p.m. CT affair at in-state rival Tennessee State Friday evening.

Purple and gold best Georgetown to round out non-conference play 11-1
Purple and gold best Georgetown to round out non-conference play 11-1

GREENSBORO, N.C. – In true, bounce-back spirit, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team got back to its winning ways Saturday morning, completing the most successful non-conference slate in program history with a 3-1 victory over Georgetown to close out the Greensboro Invitational.

Tech tops UNCG to move to 10-0, falls for first time against Marshall
Tech tops UNCG to move to 10-0, falls for first time against Marshall

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Facing its stiffest competition of the season, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team made it a perfect 10-0 start to the 2024 campaign Friday afternoon before dropping its first contest of the year in the second match of the day at the Greensboro Invitational.

Golden Eagles to test perfect start at Greensboro Invitational
Golden Eagles to test perfect start at Greensboro Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team wraps up its non-conference slate while looking to stay undefeated this weekend, taking on the likes of UNCG, Marshall, and Georgetown at the Greensboro Invitational.

Isringhausen, Karlen claim second OVC Offensive, Setter of the Week nods
Isringhausen, Karlen claim second OVC Offensive, Setter of the Week nods

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Catapulting the Tennessee Tech volleyball team into rarified air as one of just 16 undefeated programs left in the nation at the Division I level, Madolyn Isringhausen and Jordan Karlen were honored by the Ohio Valley Conference Monday afternoon for their roles in the Golden Eagles' rise to one of the top teams in the country.

Tech sweeps Golden Eagle Invitational to stay undefeated at 9-0
Tech sweeps Golden Eagle Invitational to stay undefeated at 9-0

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Another weekend meant another tournament title and 3-0 record for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the purple and gold picked up their eighth sweep of the season over Radford to win the Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville on their home court.  

Tech sweeps Nicholls and West Georgia, sets program record with 8-0 start
Tech sweeps Nicholls and West Georgia, sets program record with 8-0 start

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – In fitting fashion, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team made its biggest piece of history yet in front of its own home crown on Friday. Playing host to the Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville, the purple and gold delivered back-to-back, 3-0 sweeps over Nicholls (4-4) and West Georgia (5-4) to open the 2024 campaign 8-0.

Unbeaten Tech set to host Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville
Unbeaten Tech set to host Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will put its undefeated mark on display for its home faithful this weekend, playing host to its annual Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Holiday Inn of Cookeville on Friday and Saturday.

Golden Eagles nab Charlotte Invitational title after sweep of Delaware State
Golden Eagles nab Charlotte Invitational title after sweep of Delaware State

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Two weekends into the 2024 campaign, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team remained unbeaten following a 3-0 sweep over Delaware State Saturday afternoon that lifted the purple and gold to the Charlotte Invitational crown.

Tech stays unbeaten with clutch wins over Charlotte, Towson
Tech stays unbeaten with clutch wins over Charlotte, Towson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – History continued to unfold for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team on Friday, as the Golden Eagles extended their undefeated set streak to start the 2024 season on their way to a pair of victories at the Charlotte Invitational.

Purple and gold put perfect start on line at Charlotte Invitational
Purple and gold put perfect start on line at Charlotte Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will look to keep its undefeated ways rolling into week two of the 2024 season, as the Golden Eagles open play at the Charlotte Invitational Friday in Charlotte, N.C.

Isringhausen, Karlen take home OVC Offensive, Setter of the Week honors
Isringhausen, Karlen take home OVC Offensive, Setter of the Week honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Following a record-breaking weekend that resulted in a 3-0 record, a 9-0 mark in sets played, and the Carrie Yerty Classic title, Tennessee Tech’s Madolyn Isringhausen and Jordan Karlen were recognized by the Ohio Valley Conference Monday afternoon for their performances on the volleyball court.

Tech claims Carrie Yerty Classic, sweeps Delta Devils to keep perfect start intact
Tech claims Carrie Yerty Classic, sweeps Delta Devils to keep perfect start intact

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – History was still in the making for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday morning, as the Golden Eagles capped off a perfect 3-0 weekend to win the Carrie Yerty Classic in Memphis with a shut-out victory over Mississippi Valley State.

Golden Eagles deliver in-state sweeps over Govs, Tigers to kick off 2024
Golden Eagles deliver in-state sweeps over Govs, Tigers to kick off 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – It was a historic start to the 2024 season for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday, as the Golden Eagles delivered back-to-back sweeps of in-state rivals Austin Peay and Memphis at the Carrier Yerty Classic.

Tech volleyball opens 2024 season at Carrie Yerty Classic in Memphis
Tech volleyball opens 2024 season at Carrie Yerty Classic in Memphis

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will kick off the 2024 campaign with its first of four tournaments to tune up for the Ohio Valley Conference season, making a trip west to Memphis for the Carrie Yerty Classic.

Tech selected fourth in OVC preseason release, three Golden Eagles recognized
Tech selected fourth in OVC preseason release, three Golden Eagles recognized

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – With its seventh season under the direction of head coach Jeannette Phillips just over a week away, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team was well represented by the Ohio Valley Conference in the league's annual preseason release announced Thursday morning, with three individuals recognized and the team selected among the best in the conference heading into the 2024 campaign.

Golden Eagles unveil 2024 volleyball schedule
Golden Eagles unveil 2024 volleyball schedule

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team is geared up and ready to attack another season under the direction of head coach Jeannette Phillips, as the seventh-year leader of the Golden Eagles unveiled the program's 2024 schedule.