NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2026) – Sydney Robinson recorded a team-high eight kills, while Gabrielle Washington added five kills and three blocks as the Tennessee State volleyball team fell to Morehead State in straight sets (18-25, 11-25, 13-25) Friday evening at Kean Hall.
Robinson paced the Tigers (0-18, 0-7 OVC) offensively, finishing with eight kills on 17 attempts and just one error for a .412 hitting percentage. The sophomore also contributed a service ace and a solo block to finish with a team-high 10 points.
Washington delivered an efficient performance at the net, connecting on five of eight attacks without an error for a team-best .625 hitting percentage. She also registered two solo blocks and one block assist, totaling 7.5 points.
Gabriella Blevins added three kills on seven swings without an error, hitting .429 while contributing three block assists. Triniti Jackson directed the offense with 16 assists and four digs, while Sydni Poston anchored the back row with a team-high nine digs. Jordan Imperial followed with six digs.
As a team, Tennessee State recorded 24 kills, four service aces and 29 digs. The Tigers also totaled three solo blocks and eight block assists.
How It Happened
Set One (18-25): Tennessee State opened the evening with its most competitive set, recording eight kills while battling Morehead State throughout the opening frame.
The Tigers worked to establish their offense early, with Robinson and Washington providing production at the net. TSU finished the set with eight kills on 29 attempts, while its defensive effort helped keep the opening frame competitive.
Morehead State countered with 18 kills and a .293 hitting percentage, using its offensive efficiency to build separation. Tennessee State continued to compete down the stretch before the Eagles secured the opening set, 25-18.
Set Two (11-25): The Tigers looked to build on their opening-set effort but faced a Morehead State offense that found its rhythm in the second frame.
Tennessee State registered six kills on 27 attempts, with the Eagles applying consistent pressure at the net. Morehead State committed just one attacking error in the set, recording 15 kills on 21 swings for a .667 hitting percentage.
Despite continued efforts from TSU's front row, the Eagles maintained control of the frame and claimed a 25-11 victory to take a two-set advantage.
Set Three (13-25): Tennessee State responded with its strongest offensive efficiency of the evening in the final frame, recording 10 kills on 24 attempts while committing just two attacking errors for a .333 hitting percentage.
The Tigers showed improvement in their offensive execution, with Robinson, Washington and Blevins contributing to the team's efforts at the net.
Morehead State answered with 14 kills and a .355 hitting percentage, maintaining its offensive consistency to close out the match with a 25-13 third-set victory.
Match Notes
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Robinson led Tennessee State with eight kills, a .412 hitting percentage and 10 points.
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Washington posted a team-best .625 hitting percentage with five kills and three blocks.
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Blevins recorded three kills without an attacking error and contributed three block assists.
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Jackson distributed 16 assists and added four digs.
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Poston finished with a team-high nine digs and one service ace.
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Tennessee State recorded four service aces, with Robinson, Poston, Imperial and Blevins each contributing one.
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The Tigers posted a match-best .333 hitting percentage in the third set.
Up Next
Tennessee State returns to Kean Hall on Saturday, Oct. 24, for the second match of its Ohio Valley Conference series against Morehead State.
