Alayna Pierce

24 Alayna Pierce
Alayna Pierce
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Hometown:
    Genoa, Ill.
  • Position:
    OH
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Previous School:
    Genoa-Kingston HS
  • Club Team:
    Fusion
  • m
    30
  • k/s
    3.08
  • h %
    .192
  • a/s
    0.13
  • b/s
    0.23
  • sa/s
    0.26
  • d/s
    2.61
Bio

High School: Pierce was a four-year letterwinner at Genoa-Kinston High School in Genoa, Ill., competing as an outside hitter… led her squad to both conference and regional titles in 2021, 2022, and 2023… helped GKHS claim sectional, super-sectional, and state crowns as a junior… named a Big Northern Conference First Team honoree three times… earned Chicago Tribune/Beacon-News/Courier-News Volleyball Player of the Year and Daily Chronicle Volleyball Player of the Year and Female Athlete of the Year honors… accounted for 1,324 kills and 838 digs during her career… amassed 488 terminations and 227 digs as a senior and 452 kills and 326 digs as a junior… finished as GKHS' record holder for kills in a game, in a season, and in a career.

Personal: Daughter of Amy and Michael Pierce… born in Elgin, Ill. on April 2, 2006… full name is Alayna Lynn Pierce.

Academic: Majoring in exercise science and physical wellness with a concentration in physiology.

Honors & Awards:

  • 2024 All-OVC Second Team
  • 2024 3x OVC Freshman of the Week (Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Nov. 18)
Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 30 18
Sets 100 66
Kills 308 196
Kills per set 3.08 2.97
Errors 148 107
Total Attacks 832 574
Total Attacks per set 8.32 8.70
Hitting Percentage .192 .155
Assists 13 7
Assists per set 0.13 0.11
Service Total Attempts 336 224
Service Aces 26 15
Service Errors 35 20
Service Aces per set 0.26 0.23
Receptions 414 274
Reception Errors 23 15
Digs 261 190
Digs per set 2.61 2.88
Block Solo 9 6
Block Assist 14 10
Block Total 23 16
Blocks per set 0.23 0.24
Block Errors 0 0
Ball Handling Errors 1 1
Points 350.0 222.0
Points per set 3.5 3.4
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 - - - - - - - -
Aug 30 at Memphis W, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Aug 31 vs. Mississippi Valley State W, 3-0 - 2 5 1 9 .444 0 5.0
Sep 6 at Charlotte W, 3-0 - 1 1 1 2 .000 0 1.0
Sep 6 vs. Towson W, 3-2 - 2 6 1 14 .357 0 8.5
Sep 7 vs. Delaware State W, 3-0 - 3 13 1 27 .444 0 15.0
Sep 13 Nicholls W, 3-0 - 3 9 4 19 .263 0 9.0
Sep 13 West Georgia W, 3-0 - 3 14 5 32 .281 1 14.0
Sep 14 Radford W, 3-0 - 3 6 5 24 .042 2 8.0
Sep 20 at UNCG W, 3-1 - 4 13 7 27 .222 2 15.5
Sep 20 vs. Marshall L, 3-0 - 1 0 3 4 -.750 0 0.0
Sep 21 vs. Georgetown W, 3-1 - 4 20 7 42 .310 0 21.5
Sep 27 at Tennessee State W, 3-2 - 5 15 12 45 .067 1 18.0
Sep 28 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 10 4 35 .171 0 11.5
Oct 3 Western Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 15 8 42 .167 0 18.0
Oct 4 Western Illinois W, 3-2 - 5 21 12 56 .161 0 24.0
Oct 10 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 10 7 29 .103 1 10.5
Oct 11 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 6 4 20 .100 0 7.0
Oct 18 at Eastern Illinois L, 3-1 - 4 9 5 26 .154 0 9.0
Oct 19 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 11 5 24 .250 1 12.0
Oct 25 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 16 8 48 .167 0 18.5
Oct 26 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 8 7 26 .038 0 8.5
Nov 1 at Southeast Missouri L, 3-2 - 5 10 2 30 .267 2 10.5
Nov 2 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 12 6 35 .171 0 13.0
Nov 8 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 8 6 26 .077 0 9.0
Nov 9 SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 7 3 22 .182 1 7.5
Nov 14 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 1 3 9 6 29 .103 0 10.5
Nov 15 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 12 2 28 .357 0 15.5
Nov 19 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 13 3 32 .313 1 14.0
Nov 20 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 4 7 21 -.143 0 5.0
Nov 24 vs. Little Rock W, 3-0 1 3 14 1 25 .520 0 16.5
Nov 25 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2 1 5 11 5 33 .182 1 14.0
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 - - - - - - - -
Aug 30 at Memphis W, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Aug 31 vs. Mississippi Valley State W, 3-0 - 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 6 at Charlotte W, 3-0 - 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 6 vs. Towson W, 3-2 - 2 4 1 1 0 2 0
Sep 7 vs. Delaware State W, 3-0 - 3 4 2 0 0 2 0
Sep 13 Nicholls W, 3-0 - 3 9 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 13 West Georgia W, 3-0 - 3 9 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 14 Radford W, 3-0 - 3 7 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 20 at UNCG W, 3-1 - 4 13 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 20 vs. Marshall L, 3-0 - 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 21 vs. Georgetown W, 3-1 - 4 7 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 27 at Tennessee State W, 3-2 - 5 9 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 28 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 19 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 3 Western Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 8 2 0 0 2 0
Oct 4 Western Illinois W, 3-2 - 5 15 3 0 0 3 0
Oct 10 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 7 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 11 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 5 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 18 at Eastern Illinois L, 3-1 - 4 10 0 0 0 0 1
Oct 19 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 7 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 25 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 12 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 26 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 8 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 1 at Southeast Missouri L, 3-2 - 5 21 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 2 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 16 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 8 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 7 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 9 SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 12 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 14 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 1 3 11 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 15 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 10 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 19 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 5 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 20 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 8 1 0 0 1 0
Nov 24 vs. Little Rock W, 3-0 1 3 6 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 25 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2 1 5 12 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 Lincoln Memorial - - - - - - -
Aug 30 vs. Austin Peay W, 3-0 - - - - - - -
Aug 30 at Memphis W, 3-0 - - - - - - -
Aug 31 vs. Mississippi Valley State W, 3-0 - 2 0 0 0 1 0
Sep 6 at Charlotte W, 3-0 - 1 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 6 vs. Towson W, 3-2 - 2 8 1 0 5 0
Sep 7 vs. Delaware State W, 3-0 - 3 13 0 2 13 1
Sep 13 Nicholls W, 3-0 - 3 15 0 2 10 0
Sep 13 West Georgia W, 3-0 - 3 6 0 3 30 1
Sep 14 Radford W, 3-0 - 3 15 2 1 6 0
Sep 20 at UNCG W, 3-1 - 4 11 2 1 17 0
Sep 20 vs. Marshall L, 3-0 - 1 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 21 vs. Georgetown W, 3-1 - 4 14 1 3 15 2
Sep 27 at Tennessee State W, 3-2 - 5 21 2 2 23 1
Sep 28 Morehead State W, 3-1 - 4 15 1 1 14 0
Oct 3 Western Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 10 1 2 11 0
Oct 4 Western Illinois W, 3-2 - 5 14 0 0 23 0
Oct 10 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 10 0 0 12 0
Oct 11 at Lindenwood L, 3-0 - 3 11 1 1 16 1
Oct 18 at Eastern Illinois L, 3-1 - 4 12 0 2 10 1
Oct 19 at Eastern Illinois W, 3-0 - 3 14 1 0 6 0
Oct 25 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 17 2 2 29 1
Oct 26 Little Rock L, 3-1 - 4 12 0 1 19 2
Nov 1 at Southeast Missouri L, 3-2 - 5 9 0 3 23 4
Nov 2 at Southeast Missouri W, 3-1 - 4 13 1 0 14 2
Nov 8 SIUE W, 3-0 - 3 8 1 1 8 1
Nov 9 SIUE W, 3-1 - 4 16 0 2 16 1
Nov 14 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 1 3 13 1 1 13 0
Nov 15 Southern Indiana W, 3-0 - 3 14 3 1 14 0
Nov 19 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 10 1 1 10 1
Nov 20 at UT Martin W, 3-0 1 3 5 0 0 13 0
Nov 24 vs. Little Rock W, 3-0 1 3 14 2 2 16 0
Nov 25 vs. Lindenwood L, 3-2 1 5 16 3 1 27 4
Career Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
2024-25 30 100 308 3.08 148 832 8.32 .192 13 0.13 350.0 3.5
2025-26 21 76 264 3.47 119 671 8.83 .216 6 0.08 292.5 3.8
2026-27 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total 51 176 572 3.25 267 1503 8.54 .203 19 0.11 642.5 3.7
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2024-25 30 100 261 2.61 9 14 23 0.23
2025-26 21 76 169 2.22 0 25 25 0.33
2026-27 - - - - - - - -
Total 51 176 430 2.44 9 39 48 0.27
Career Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2024-25 30 100 336 26 0.26 35 414 23
2025-26 21 76 203 16 0.21 38 223 6
2026-27 - - - - - - - -
Total 51 176 539 42 0.24 73 637 29
Split Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 30 100 308 3.08 148 832 8.32 .192 13 0.13 350.0 3.5
Conference 18 66 196 2.97 107 574 8.70 .155 7 0.11 222.0 3.4
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 42 135 3.21 70 387 9.21 .168 4 0.10 154.0 3.7
Away 11 38 104 2.74 59 291 7.66 .155 8 0.21 115.5 3.0
Neutral 7 20 69 3.45 19 154 7.70 .325 1 0.05 80.5 4.0
Result
Wins 22 71 238 3.35 107 616 8.68 .213 9 0.13 272.0 3.8
Losses 8 29 70 2.41 41 216 7.45 .134 4 0.14 78.0 2.7
Month
August 1 2 5 2.50 1 9 4.50 .444 0 0.00 5.0 2.5
September 11 33 107 3.24 50 271 8.21 .210 6 0.18 122.0 3.7
October 8 29 96 3.31 56 271 9.34 .148 2 0.07 107.5 3.7
November 10 36 100 2.78 41 281 7.81 .210 5 0.14 115.5 3.2
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 30 100 261 2.61 9 14 23 0.23
Conference 18 66 190 2.88 6 10 16 0.24
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 42 127 3.02 5 6 11 0.26
Away 11 38 101 2.66 1 5 6 0.16
Neutral 7 20 33 1.65 3 3 6 0.30
Result
Wins 22 71 186 2.62 9 10 19 0.27
Losses 8 29 75 2.59 0 4 4 0.14
Month
August 1 2 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00
September 11 33 81 2.45 3 6 9 0.27
October 8 29 72 2.48 5 3 8 0.28
November 10 36 108 3.00 1 5 6 0.17
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 30 100 336 26 0.26 35 414 23
Conference 18 66 224 15 0.23 20 274 15
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 12 42 155 11 0.26 17 193 6
Away 11 38 116 8 0.21 10 144 10
Neutral 7 20 65 7 0.35 8 77 7
Result
Wins 22 71 249 20 0.28 25 278 10
Losses 8 29 87 6 0.21 10 136 13
Month
August 1 2 0 0 0.00 0 1 0
September 11 33 118 9 0.27 15 133 5
October 8 29 100 5 0.17 8 126 5
November 10 36 118 12 0.33 12 154 13
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

OVC recognizes Isringhausen, Pierce with Player of the Week honors
OVC recognizes Isringhausen, Pierce with Player of the Week honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Already armed with its best start in program history, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team kept the momentum riding with a perfect 2-0 start to Ohio Valley Conference play over the weekend, thanks in large part to big performances from outside hitters Madolyn Isringhausen Alayna Pierce. The pair was recognized by the league for their work in the two victories, with both receiving weekly honors Monday afternoon.

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.

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.

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.