By: Holly Weber, TTU Sports Information Coordinator
COOKEVILLE, Tenn—It's going to be an exciting evening on Tuesday, as the Tennessee Tech volleyball team (3-12, 1-1 OVC) plays host to conference opponent Jacksonville State (7-11, 0-2 OVC) in a 7 p.m. contest.
Terry Gamble heads Jacksonville State (JSU) in his second season at the helm of the Gamecocks' program. Currently, JSU has compiled a 7-11 overall record, including a 0-2 conference mark. Senior, Emily Rutherford has been leading the way for the Gamecocks. Thus far, Rutherford has acquired 190 kills, 170 digs and 211 points on the season. She averages 3.46 points per set and 3.11 kills per set, while averaging a .244 overall hitting percentage.
Cody Dodd continues to head the way for the Golden Eagles. Dodd has gathered 220 kills, 130 digs, 32 blocks and 259 points on the season. She averages 4.15 kills and 2.45 digs per set, while leading Tech in total kills, points and service aces (21) this year. Dodd has posted six double-doubles this season and has totaled 966 career kills. Also playing a key role on the Golden Eagle team is setter, Sharon Anderson. Anderson has posted 422 assists, 130 digs, and 14 service aces this season. She matched her career-high assists in the match against Western Carolina (55 assists) this season and has totaled 1,890 career assists thus far. Anderson has contributed 36.5 points on the season and has contributed as one of two setters to a Tech .146 overall hitting percentage.
Not only will it be the first OVC match the Golden Eagles host this season, it will be a fun evening filled with activities for the fans. Tech students are invited to cheer on the volleyball team Tuesday and enter for the chance to win a Play Station 4 (PS4). Entries will be taken at the main entrance of the Eblen Center and students must present their student ID at the time of entry. Two names will be drawn and announced between the first and second set, and two lucky students will have the chance to compete in a racing game on the PS4 during intermission (between sets two and three) to see who gets to take home the prize.
