By: Ella Clark, Coordinator - Communications & Creative Content
MARTIN, Tenn. – Tennessee State volleyball closes out the 2025 regular season this weekend with a two-match Ohio Valley Conference series at UT Martin. The Tigers and Skyhawks will square off Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. inside Skyhawk Fieldhouse.
Tennessee State (1-28, 0-16 OVC) enters the weekend looking to finish the season strong after a home series against Eastern Illinois. The Tigers have continued to show competitive energy and improvement in recent weeks, pushing multiple sets deep behind consistent play from setter Sagaia Reilly and senior hitter Maygan Miller-Garcia. Reilly continues to lead the offense with steady distribution, while Miller-Garcia ranks among TSU's most efficient attackers this fall.
Aliyah Harris and Julia Culpepper add depth to the Tiger offense. Defensively, Erini Bitsaktsi anchors the back row with strong passing and multiple double-digit dig outings.
UT Martin (17-11, 11-5 OVC) enters the final weekend of conference play in the top half of the OVC standings and riding a stretch of strong performances. The Skyhawks swept Little Rock last weekend and continue to rely on a balanced attack led by outside hitter Karen Scanlon and setter Olivia Saunders. UTM ranks near the top of the league in hitting percentage and service aces per set.
This weekend's matchup marks the final road trip of the season for Tennessee State and the last opportunity for the Tigers to build momentum heading into the offseason.
By the Numbers
33 – Assists from Sagaia Reilly in last weekend's finale against Eastern Illinois.
15 – Kills by Maygan Miller-Garcia over the two-match series.
18 – Digs by Erini Bitsaktsi in the home finale.
2 – Final matches of the 2025 regular season for the Tigers.
Know Before You Go
Who: Tennessee State at UT Martin
When: Friday, November 14 – 5 p.m. | Saturday, November 15 – 2 p.m.
Where: Skyhawk Fieldhouse | Martin, Tenn.
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