2022 Tennessee Tech Volleyball News
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Golden Eagle volleyball, beach volleyball programs earn USMC-AVCA Team Academic Award for 2023
July 13, 2023COOKEVILLE, 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 fifth consecutive year, as announced by the AVCA Thursday afternoon. The Golden Eagles also claimed the accolade in 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, and 2021-22, meaning the team has achieved the honor in each of head coach Jeannette Phillips' five seasons at the helm of the program. The Tech beach volleyball squad also took home the honor following its inaugural season under the direction of head coach Zach Weinberg. -
OVC 75th Anniversary Teams: Volleyball
June 16, 2023BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The 2022-23 academic year marked the 75th anniversary of the Ohio Valley Conference, which began in 1948 and currently ranks as the eighth-oldest Division I Conference. As part of the celebration of the storied accomplishments of the League, a Committee working in conjunction with current and former schools, captured the "best-of-the-best" in each sport and celebrate the top athletes in league history with 75th Anniversary Teams across all OVC sports. A similar listing was compiled during the 40th and 50th anniversaries of the league.
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Golden Eagle volleyball programs announce signing of Elena Wallace
April 20, 2023COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team and head coach Jeannette Phillips welcomed yet another piece for the Golden Eagles in 2023, announcing the signing of Elena Wallace as a part of this year’s signing class. Wallace will also suit up for the Golden Eagle beach volleyball team in their second year of competition next spring.
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Tech volleyball announces addition of Powell as newest member of 2023 signing class
November 18, 2022COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team and head coach Jeannette Phillips welcomed another piece for the Golden Eagles Friday, announcing the signing of Bella Powell as a part of the 2023 signing class. The Jacksonville, Ill. native will make her move to Cookeville following the fall semester and compete as part of Tech's inaugural beach volleyball team set to kick off its first-ever season in the spring.
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Tech upended in OVC Tournament quarterfinals by Lindenwood
November 17, 2022MARTIN, Tenn. – It was a tough end to the 2022 season for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team, as the No. 2 seeded Golden Eagles fell to No. 7 Lindenwood in the quarterfinals of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Wednesday afternoon, 3-0.
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Tech kicks off OVC Tournament title journey Thursday against Lindenwood
November 16, 2022COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team makes its way to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament in Martin, Tenn. this week, competing against the league's best with a bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line.
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Karlen tabbed OVC Setter, Freshman of the Year to lead historic postseason haul for Tech
November 16, 2022BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team made plenty of program history Wednesday evening when the Ohio Valley Conference announced its annual postseason honors, with four Golden Eagles being recognized by the league for the 2022 regular season.
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Golden Eagles cap Senior Day with thrilling, five-set victory over Skyhawks
November 12, 2022COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Sure will and determination provided the Tennessee Tech volleyball team with a storybook Senior Day Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (17-13, 14-4) battled back from a 2-1 deficit to defeat Ohio Valley Conference regular-season champion UT Martin, 3-2, in the final match in the Hooper Eblen Center this season.
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Golden Eagles fall for first time in over a month, drop 3-1 tilt to Skyhawks
November 11, 2022COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team dropped its first contest since October 8th Friday evening, falling to in-state foe UT Martin, 3-1, in a match that would ultimately decide the Ohio Valley Conference regular-season champion.
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Olivia Taylor named Tech Athletics' 2022 October Unsung Leader
November 10, 2022COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – There is no question that leadership is one of the top qualities that coaches search for from their student-athletes every single day. To have the ability to look a team in eyes, garner everyone's attention, and know they value what that person has to say is a skill just as much as any athletic ability that leads to the highlight reels fans live for.
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Tech battles UT Martin for OVC crown in final regular season weekend
November 10, 2022COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Coming down to the final two matches of the regular season, the Ohio Valley Conference volleyball champion will be determined at the Hooper Eblen Center this weekend, as Tennessee Tech plays host to UT Martin in a battle for not just a regular-season crown, but the right to host the league tournament next weekend.
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Golden Eagle volleyball team secure Schubert, Shaneyfelt commitments for 2023
November 09, 2022COOKEVILLE, 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 Ava Schubert and Jillian Shaneyfelt as a part of the 2023 signing class.
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Special comeback lifts Tech to 10th straight with 3-2 win at EIU
November 05, 2022CHARLESTON, Ill. – It was another dramatic finish at Lantz Arena for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles (16-12, 13-3) came from behind in the fifth set to eke out a 3-2 victory over Eastern Illinois (14-14, 8-7) up in Charleston.
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Brilliant play on both sides powers Tech past Panthers for ninth straight win
November 04, 2022CHARLESTON, Ill. – Yet another stellar showing on both sides of the ball lifted the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to a 3-1 victory at Eastern Illinois (14-13, 8-7) Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles (15-12, 12-3) delivered a spectacular comeback in the fourth set to seal the team’s ninth straight win.
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Tech takes final road trip of regular season to Eastern Illinois
November 03, 2022COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team makes its final road trip of the 2022 regular season this weekend, trekking north for a pair of matches with Ohio Valley Conference foe Eastern Illinois.
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Weinberg elected Assistant Coaches Representative for AVCA Board of Directors
November 02, 2022LEXINGTON, Ky. – Tennessee Tech associate head volleyball coach and head beach volleyball coach Zach Weinberg has been elected to serve on the American Volleyball Coaches Association Board of Directors, as announced by the organization Wednesday morning.
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Dorsey picks up OVC Defensive Player of the Week honors
October 31, 2022BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Fort the sixth time in her career and first time this season, Tennessee Tech senior Taylor Dorsey was honored as the Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week Monday afternoon, sharing the award with SIUE libero Nicole Kijowski.
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Tech soars to eighth straight victory with sweep of Little Rock
October 29, 2022COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Another dazzling display on both offense and defense propelled the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to its eight straight win Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (14-12, 11-3) completed yet another weekend sweep with a 3-0 brooming of Little Rock in the Hooper Eblen Center.
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Incredible effort on offense and defense lift Tech to seventh straight win
October 28, 2022COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the third time in the last four matches, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team produced a season-high 15 blocks, paving the way for a 3-1 victory over new Ohio Valley Conference foe Little Rock Friday evening in the Hooper Eblen Center.
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Golden Eagles win sixth straight in 3-1 block party at Morehead
October 26, 2022MOREHEAD, Ky. – It was an all-out block party for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Wednesday evening, as the Golden Eagles picked up their sixth straight win with a dominant, 3-1 performance at Morehead State. Picking up the team’s sixth consecutive victory provided the program with its longest winning streak since the 2008 Ohio Valley Conference championship campaign.
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Tech slated for Wednesday tilt at Morehead State, weekend matches at home against Little Rock
October 25, 2022COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will take on a trio of matches during the week, beginning with a quick road trip up to Morehead State for a Wednesday night affair at 5:00 p.m. CT.
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Tech streaks to fifth consecutive victory with 3-1 win at SEMO
October 22, 2022CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – A more consistent attack lifted the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to its fifth consecutive victory Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (11-12, 8-3) polished off their first season series sweep of Ohio Valley Conference rival Southeast Missouri in program history with a 3-1 victory at Houck Field House.
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Golden Eagles win fourth straight with 3-1 rally at SEMO
October 21, 2022CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball fought tooth-and-nail for a resurgent, 3-1 victory at Southeast Missouri Friday evening, rallying from an early 1-0 deficit in Houck Field House.
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Tech volleyball hits the road for big weekend series at SEMO
October 20, 2022COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team heads back out on the road looking to continue its current hot streak, visiting defending Ohio Valley Conference Tournament champion Southeast Missouri this weekend for a pair of critical matches.
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Dorsey, Karlen collect OVC weekly honors
October 17, 2022BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Thanks to a pair of standout performances against Morehead State and SIUE, the Tennessee Tech volleyball team turned in a perfect, 3-0 week, leading to more weekly recognition from the Ohio Valley Conference for the Golden Eagle program.
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Tech caps perfect homestand with second sweep of SIUE
October 15, 2022COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Another relatively efficient day at work propelled the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to its third straight win and second sweep in a row, as the Golden Eagles downed the visiting Cougars of SIUE, 3-0, at the Hooper Eblen Center Saturday afternoon.
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Dominant effort propels Tech to 3-0 win over Cougars
October 14, 2022COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Efficiency was the key for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Friday evening, as the Golden Eagles (8-12, 5-3) made quick work of the visitors from SIUE in a dominant, 3-0 sweep in the Hooper Eblen Center.
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Golden Eagles triumph over longtime OVC foe Morehead State, 3-1
October 12, 2022COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Several strong performances lifted the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to a big, midweek victory over longtime Ohio Valley Conference rival Morehead State Wednesday evening, as the Golden Eagles rallied from a 1-0 deficit to down the visiting Eagles, 3-1.
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Golden Eagles host Morehead Wednesday, SIUE Friday and Saturday
October 11, 2022COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team embarks on a long week in the Hooper Eblen Center, hosting three matches in four days beginning with a Wednesday tilt against Morehead State.
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Lions down Golden Eagles in Saturday rematch in St. Charles
October 08, 2022ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Inconsistency on the attack proved costly for the Tennessee Tech volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (6-12, 3-3) fell to Lindenwood (6-10, 3-4) in Ohio Valley Conference action, 3-1.
