By Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team continues the 2025 campaign with a unique opportunity on Wednesday, competing three times as part of the Georgia State Day of Duals in Atlanta, Ga.
The purple and gold open the single day of madness with an 11:30 a.m. CT tilt with the College of Charleston before turning around and squaring off with Southern Miss at 1:30 p.m. The day will conclude for the Cookeville crew with a 5:30 p.m. match-up against the host Panthers.
The Golden Eagles will mix up some of its pairing from the opening weekend of competition, matching Bella Powell and Alayna Pierce together at the top spot while pairing Brooke Amann and Jordan Karlen in the No. 2 position. After turning in a 3-1 record during the season-opening event in Loveland, Ohio, the No. 3 duo of MK Roberts and Aleeya Jones will look to keep their momentum rolling. The two played four consecutive, three-set battles to open the year.
With a 2-0 mark together this season at the 5s, Jazmine Yamilkoski and Ava Schubert will team up again on Wednesday, this time from the No. 4 slot. Rounding out the lineup is the No. 5 combo of Elena Wallace and Bella Lineberger, who achieved a 1-2 record together at the Cincy Clash out of the NO. 4 position.
GEORGIA STATE DAY OF DUALS SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, Mar. 5 | 11:30 a.m. CT | vs. College of Charleston
Wednesday, Mar. 5 | 1:30 p.m. CT | vs. Southern Miss
Wednesday, Mar. 5 | 5:30 9.m. CT | at Georgia State
GOLDEN EAGLE LINEUP:
1 - Bella Powell / Alayna Pierce
2 - Brooke Amann / Jordan Karlen
3 - MK Roberts / Aleeya Jones
4 - Jazmine Yamilkoski / Ava Schubert
5 - Elena Wallace / Bella Lineberger
ALT 1 - McKenna Young / Emma Pabon
THOUGHTS FROM HEAD COACH JEANNETTE PHILLIPS: "This 'Day of Duals' will be a true test of endurance to all four teams involved. Playing three matches in such close succession will be a good lesson in adaptation as teams attack us in different ways. This is our last contest before OVC play and we are looking forward to another opportunity to compete before tackling what the league has to offer."
Photo by Brad Laux
