2019-20 Tusculum Women's Volleyball News
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Pioneer Rewind Series continues in July
June 30, 2020GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University Pioneer Rewind Series continues in July as the weekly on-line program will feature games from the past highlighting some of the most exciting moments and accomplishments by TU Athletics. -
School-record 204 Pioneers named to SAC Commissioner's Honor Roll
June 15, 2020ROCK HILL, S.C. --- A school record 204 Tusculum University student-athletes have been named to the 2019-2020 South Atlantic Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll, which was announced on Monday. The conference had 2,175 student-athletes from the league’s 12 member institutions honored for their achievements in the classroom.
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School-record 398 named to Athletic Director's Spring Honor Roll
May 22, 2020GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- A school-record 398 student-athletes have been named to the 2020 Tusculum University Athletic Director’s Spring Honor Roll announced Doug Jones, vice president of athletics and university initiatives.
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Rojas earns SAC Minority Postgraduate Scholarship
May 19, 2020ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum University women’s volleyball student-athlete Alyssa Rojas has been awarded the South Atlantic Conference’s McGriff Minority Postgraduate Scholarship announced league officials Tuesday. Mars Hill University tennis player Kyrel Trim was the male recipient of this year’s postgraduate scholarship.
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Tusculum student-athletes honored at virtual awards show
May 15, 2020GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Dee Alford and Nicole McMillen were named the 2019-2020 Tusculum University Athletes of the Year during the athletic department’s virtual awards show Friday night. The event, which is held annually at the department’s end of the year athletic banquet, was done virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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A message to student-athletes from VP of Athletics Doug Jones
March 16, 2020A message to student-athletes from VP of Athletics Doug Jones
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Tusculum, SAC statement pertaining to cancellation of all athletic events for remainder of spring season
March 12, 2020GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University and the South Atlantic Conference continue to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health and medical professionals, as such the SAC Presidents Council has made the decision to cancel all spring athletics competition and practice for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. This includes all SAC spring sports championships.
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Women's Volleyball Announces Summer Camp Dates
February 10, 2020GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University women’s volleyball head coach Danielle Marante has set the schedule for three July 2020 camps. Each session will be geared toward different ages and skill levels.
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School-record 352 named to Athletic Director's Honor Roll
January 09, 2020GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- A school record 352 student-athletes have been named to the 2019 Tusculum University Athletic Director’s Fall Honor Roll announced Doug Jones, vice president of athletics and university initiatives.
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Burrowes Named AVCA Region Freshman of the Year
December 04, 2019LEXINGTON, Ky. --- Tusculum University women’s volleyball outside hitter Emiah Burrowes was announced as the Division II Southeast Region Freshman of the Year, as released Wednesday by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). The Wesley Chapel, North Carolina native also earned a spot on the All-Region squad for her performance.
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Alford, Burrowes tabbed Applebee's Student-Athletes of the Month for November
December 02, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University cornerback Dee Alford and outside hitter Emiah Burrowes have been named the Applebee’s Student-Athletes of the Month for November.
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Women's Volleyball Inks Six for 2020 Season
November 26, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University head women’s volleyball coach Danielle Marante has announced the signing of six players joining the Pioneers for the 2020 season.
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Burrowes Named SAC Freshman of the Year; Three Pioneers Earn All-Conference Honors
November 20, 2019ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Emiah Burrowes, Elise Carmichael, and Gabby Gray were honored with regular season awards from the South Atlantic Conference, as announced by the league this morning. Burrowes earned the conference’s Freshman of the Year, along with a second team accolade, and a spot on the All-Freshman Team. Carmichael joined Burrowes on the rookie squad, while Gray collected an Honorable Mention nod.
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Women's Volleyball Season Ends in SAC Quarterfinal
November 19, 2019ANDERSON, S.C. --- The Tusculum University women's volleyball team succumbed to the Anderson Trojans in the opening round of the South Atlantic Conference, putting an end to the Pioneers’ remarkable season.
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Mitchell, Thornton named Zaxby's Athletes of the Week
November 18, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University forward Brandon Mitchell and middle blocker Tatum Thornton have been named the Zaxby’s Athletes of the Week. Thornton earns this honor for a second time this year.
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Thornton Honored as SAC AstroTurf Player of the Week
November 18, 2019ROCK HILL, S.C. --- Tusculum University senior middle blocker Tatum Thornton has been named the South Atlantic Conference AstroTurf Women’s Volleyball Player of the Week for the week ending November 17, the conference office announced today.
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Women's Volleyball to Face Anderson Once More in SAC Quarterfinals
November 18, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University women's volleyball team executed a weekend sweep over Anderson and Newberry, earning the right to a rematch with the Trojans on Tuesday night. The Pioneers claimed the No. 6 seed in the upcoming South Atlantic Conference Tournament and will travel to the Abney Athletic Center for a 7pm showdown with a familiar foe seeded third.
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Seniors Close Time in Pioneer Arena with Win
November 16, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum women's volleyball team won Senior Day in four sets over the Newberry Wolves in front of fans, family, and friends in Pioneer Arena. The Black and Orange now wait for the remaining SAC matches to be played to determine their official seed and destination in the conference tournament.
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Pioneers Earn No. 6 Seed in SAC Tournament, Travel to Anderson Tuesday
November 16, 2019ROCK HILL, S.C. --- The Tusculum Pioneers will be the No. 6 seed in next week's South Atlantic Conference Volleyball Championship and will travel to third-seeded Anderson for a quarterfinal match-up Tuesday night in South Carolina. The third battle of the season with the Trojans is slated for 7 p.m.
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Pioneers Stun Anderson in Three Sets
November 15, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum women's volleyball team swept the Anderson Trojans on Alumni Night in front of a passionate Pioneer Arena. The Black and Orange now sit in a three-way tie for fifth in the South Atlantic Conference standings, going into the regular season finale.
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Women's Volleyball Hosts Alumni Night and Senior Day to Wrap Up Regular Season
November 11, 2019Before Saturday's game versus Newberry, women's volleyball will honor the senior class of 2019: Nevena Pejovic, Cameron McAbee, Gracee Peters, Aubrey Hawkins, Alyssa Rojas, and Tatum Thornton.
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Pioneers Challenge the Bulldogs in Loss
November 09, 2019WINGATE, N.C. --- The Tusculum University women's volleyball team fell in a tight contest to the Wingate Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon.
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Fiery Pioneer Offense Ignites in Win Over Coker
November 08, 2019HARTSVILLE, S.C. --- The Tusculum women's volleyball team swept the Coker Cobras Friday night to take the season series over the South Carolina team. The Black and Orange finished with a season-high hitting percentage due in part to multiple players hitting over .380.
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Women's Volleyball Treks to the Carolinas
November 05, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University women's volleyball team will road trip to the Carolinas, looking to rebound from two conference losses last week. The Coker Cobras, Friday’s foe, and the Wingate Bulldogs, Saturday’s competition, are on opposite ends of the SAC standings, sitting in 11th and first, respectively.
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Wilkins, Thornton named Zaxby's Athletes of the Week
November 04, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University tailback Thurlow Wilkins and middle blocker Tatum Thornton have been named the Zaxby’s Athletes of the Week.
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Tusculum Falls to Eagles in Four Sets
November 02, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University women's volleyball team fought hard in a fierce conference match on Saturday afternoon in Pioneer Arena, falling to Carson-Newman in four sets.
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Pioneers Suffer Heartbreaking Loss to Railsplitters in Five Sets
November 01, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum women's volleyball team fell just short of a massive comeback after dropping the first two sets to in-state SAC foe Lincoln Memorial on Friday night.
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Pioneers Overpower the King Tornado
October 29, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum women's volleyball team swept the King Tornado Tuesday night in front of a roaring crowd in Pioneer Arena. The Black and Orange finished with a season-high hitting percentage, alongside a dominant defense, in the non-conference meeting.
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Women's Volleyball to Host Three Tennessee Teams
October 28, 2019GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University women's volleyball team will welcome three in-state opponents during the week: King, Lincoln Memorial, and Carson-Newman. The Tornado, Tuesday’s opponent, are in a tie for second in the Conference Carolinas West Division, winning their last five matches. The Railsplitters, Friday’s foe, and Carson-Newman, Saturday’s competition, are on opposite ends of the SAC standings.
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Freshmen Help Pioneers Overcome Fifth Set Deficit to Take Season Over Bears
October 26, 2019HICKORY, N.C. --- The Tusculum University women's volleyball team bounced back for a come-from-behind victory over Lenoir-Rhyne on Saturday, upsetting the Bears in five sets. The Black and Orange move to 11-10 (9-7 SAC) on the season to end a five-game road trip.
