Tag: HBCU Volleyball

Albany State Volleyball victorious in home finale

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics In their final home game of the season, the Albany State Golden Rams volleyball team defeated the Middle Georgia State College Knights (3-0) on Tuesday evening. The Golden Rams improved to (15-12) overall while the Knights fell to (4-11) overall. In set 1, the Golden Rams stormed to a (20-10) lead and never looked back as they cruised to a (25-10) victory over the Knights. In set 2, the Knights jumped out to an (11-9) lead over the Golden Rams.  The Golden Rams battled back…

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Tennessee State Volleyball’s Kennedy Davis named DPOW for second time

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Courtesy of Scott Wallace, Communications Coordinator for Volleyball & Softball, Tennessee State University NASHVILLE– For the second time this season, Kennedy Davis was named the Ohio Valley Conference’s Defensive Player of the Week, voted on by the OVC’s sports information directors. Davis racked up 19 rejections in 11 sets, including eight on Saturday. Her efforts have moved her up to second in the OVC in blocks per set. Davis was named to the same honor on September 25.  “We pride ourselves on being tough around the net, and Kennedy takes it personally,” said…

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Tennessee State Volleyball swept 3-0 by UT Martin

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Courtesy of Scott Wallace, Communications Coordinator for Volleyball & Softball , Tennessee State Athletics 3 UTM 0 TSU Team 1 2 3 F UTM 25 25 25 (3) TSU 15 23 19 (0) The Tennessee State volleyball team lost to the UT Martin Skyhawks in straight sets (15-25, 23-25, 19-25) Tuesday at home at Kean Hall.The loss dropped TSU’s record to 2-16 overall and 2-6 in OVC action.  A double-double led the Tigers from Jayla Holcombe, who registered 13 kills and 12 digs on the day. Celestial Miller also added six kills to help…

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Tennessee State Volleyball unable to overcome slow start in 3-1 loss to UT Martin

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Courtesy of Scott Wallace, Communications Coordinator for Volleyball & Softball, Tennesee State University 1 TSU 3 Winner UTM Team 1 2 3 4 F TSU 24 25 21 23 (1) UTM 26 23 25 25 (3) The Tennessee State Tiger volleyball team had slow starts to each of the four sets and was able to win one but fell to the UT Martin Skyhawks 3-1 (24-26, 25-23, 21-25, 23-25) Tuesday on the road at Skyhawk Fieldhouse. The loss Ohio Valley Conference loss dropped TSU’s record to 2-13 overall and 2-3 in OVC…

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Albany State Volleyball takes on Valdosta State tonight

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams will play the Valdosta State University Blazers at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, September 26, in Valdosta, Georgia.  The Golden Rams and Blazers will compete against each other for the first time since September 17, 2019. The Golden Rams are (9-8) overall and (9-0) in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.  The Golden Rams are (2-1) on the road. The Blazers are (10-4) overall and (3-0) in the Gulf South Conference.  The Blazers are (6-1) at home.     For “live stats”, click…

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Albany State to host SIAC Volleyball Crossover

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics Albany State University will host the 2023 SIAC Crossover Tournament at The Jones Brothers Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex at the ASU East Campus on September 22-23.  The Golden Rams will enter the SIAC Crossover with an undefeated record of (4-0) in the conference.  The 2023 SIAC Crossover Tournament will feature 14 teams.  On Friday, September 22, the Golden Rams will play Tuskegee University at 12:00 noon, Kentucky State University at 4:00 pm and Central State University at 8:00 pm.   On Saturday, September 23,…

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Albany State volleyball faces Savannah State in SIAC matchup

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Courtesy of Dr. Earnest Brown, Albany State Athletics The Albany State Golden Rams volleyball team will host the Savannah State University Tigers at 6:00 pm on Monday, September 18, at The Jones Brothers Health, Physical Education and Recreation Complex.  The Golden Rams will be seeking their 4th straight win in the conference. The Golden Rams will enter the game (3-8) overall and (3-0) in the SIAC.  The Tigers are (5-1) overall and (2-1) in the conference.  The Tigers only loss this season was to the Golden Rams.  The Golden Rams and Tigers last…

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FAMU Volleyball set to take part in Jacksonville Invitational Tournament

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Courtesy of FAMU Athletics TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | The Florida A&M volleyball team will head east for its next tournament – a two-day appearance at the Jacksonville Invitational (Sept. 1-2) at Jacksonville University. The team is set to take on The Citadel and Northern Arizona on Friday before wrapping action with the host on Saturday. Streaming will not be available; however, all three matches will have live stats. Jacksonville Invitational | Jacksonville, Fla.  Friday, Sept. 1The Citadel | 12 p.m.Northern Arizona | 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2Jacksonville | 1 p.m. The Last…

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SIAC announces women’s volleyball preseason honors and predicted order of finish

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Courtesy of the SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced their All-SIAC women’s volleyball preseason team featuring 11 returning players from the 2022 SIAC Women’s Volleyball All-Conference team.  This year’s preseason team is led by Edward Waters’ Fatima Ramirez, who was selected as this year’s Preseason Offensive Player of the Year alongside Mikayla Boyer, Spring Hill College, who was tabbed as the 2023 Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, announced Friday by the league office. All nominations and votes are submitted by head coaches and sports information directors.…

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Howard Volleyball predicted to win MEAC

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Courtesy of Howard University Athletics 2023 MEAC PRESEASON HONORS AND PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) unveiled its 2023 women’s volleyball preseason honors Tuesday afternoon where Howard University sits as a favorite to win this year’s conference title. The Bison share this year’s honor with the Eagles of Coppin State (CSU), producing 112 points apiece. HU racked up four first-place votes while CSU earned nine first-place votes. The two heavyweights finished the 2022 conference season 12-2 while sharing the MEAC regular season crown. Additionally, program standout Rya McKinnon (Bessemer, Ala.) was…

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