OVC Volleyball • Dig Pink Weekend
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Tennessee State welcomes Morehead State for two matches as the Tigers return home for Dig Pink Weekend.
| FRIDAY • OCTOBER 236:00 PMMatch One |
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 24NOONMatch Two |
Kean Hall • Nashville, Tennessee
Home Sweet Home
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee State volleyball returns to familiar territory this weekend, welcoming Morehead State to Kean Hall for a two-match Ohio Valley Conference series on Friday, Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24 at noon.
After four consecutive conference matches on the road against SIUE and Eastern Illinois, the Tigers are back on their home court for the first time since hosting Western Illinois on Oct. 2–3.
Led by 10th-year head coach Donika Sutton, Tennessee State looks to capitalize on its home-court advantage as conference play continues.
The weekend also marks Tennessee State's Dig Pink celebration, giving fans an opportunity to support a cause that extends well beyond the final score.
The Matchup
TENNESSEE STATE
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MOREHEAD STATE
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Scouting Morehead State
Morehead State enters the weekend following a 2025 campaign that saw the Eagles finish 23–9 overall and 15–3 in conference play, capturing a share of the OVC regular-season championship and advancing to their second consecutive OVC Tournament title match.
The Eagles are guided by fourth-year head coach Kyrsten Becker-McBride, who has been part of the Morehead State program since 2011. During her tenure on staff, Morehead State has captured six OVC regular-season championships.
The coaching staff also includes associate head coach Jason McCown and assistants Allyson Moorman and Garrett Custis.
The Eagles' championship experience provides another conference test for Tennessee State as the Tigers look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Explore rosters, statistics and series history in the game notes
The Tigers to Know
Players to Watch
Individual statistics are from the Oct. 2 reporting snapshot unless otherwise noted.
Offensive Leader
94 kills
Averaged 2.61 kills per set and totaled 108.5 points through the Oct. 2 snapshot.
Back-Row Anchor
114 digs
Averaged 3.17 digs per set and recorded 11 service aces through the Oct. 2 snapshot.
Recent Standout
8 kills
Hit .240 with an ace and 9.5 points in her Oct. 16 Player of the Game performance.
Career Milestone
600 career digs
Reached the 600-career-dig milestone, adding experience to the Tigers' defensive rotation.
2026 Team Snapshot | Oct. 22
By the Numbers
Team averages reflect the Oct. 22 reporting snapshot.
Dig Pink: More Than a Match
Tennessee State's weekend series against Morehead State carries a special purpose as the Tigers recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month through Dig Pink.
An initiative of the Side-Out Foundation, Dig Pink unites volleyball programs and their communities to raise awareness and funds for metastatic breast cancer research.
Fans attending the matches are encouraged to support the campaign and help Tennessee State make an impact beyond the court.
Every dig has a purpose. Every donation makes a difference.
Join the Tigers in supporting breast cancer research.
Donate to TSU Dig Pink
Up Next
Following the Morehead State series, Tennessee State travels to Southeast Missouri for a pair of OVC matches on Oct. 29–30 before returning to Kean Hall to host Southern Indiana on Nov. 6–7.
Don't Miss a Point
Whether you're inside Kean Hall or following from home, stay connected with the Tigers all weekend.
