Molly Locke

9 Molly Locke
Molly Locke
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Hometown:
    College Grove, Tenn.
  • Position:
    OH
  • Year:
    Senior
  • High School:
    Page
  • Previous College:
    Mercer
  • m
    36
  • k/s
    3.37
  • h %
    .224
  • a/s
    0.22
  • b/s
    0.31
  • sa/s
    0.28
  • d/s
    3.41
Bio

* Hero Sports D2 Volleyball Outside Hitter of the Year

* 2015 Second-Team D2CCA All-Southeast Region

* 2015 Southeast Region All-Tournament Team

* 2015 First-Team All-SAC

* SAC Player of the Week, Sept. 8, 2015

* Hero Sports D2 Volleyball Hero of the Week, Sept. 15, 2015

* SAC Player of the Week, Oct. 6, 2015

* SAC Player of the Week, Nov. 10, 2015

2015 (Senior): Had 448 kills and 454 digs to become the first player since Jenna Rust in 2003 to have at least 400 kills and 400 digs in the same season…The 448 kills are the seventh-most in a single season in school history ranking 2nd in the SAC and 32nd nationally…Became the fourth player in program history with a match of at least 20 kills and 20 digs while becoming the first player in program history to accomplish that feat at least twice in the same season (9/4 v. Quincy, 11/20 v. Anderson and 12/6 v. Lenoir-Rhyne)…In her C-N debut tallied 27 kills and 20 digs to be the first Eagle with 25 or more kills since Carly Mozgai had 29  at Catawba on Nov. 12, 2010…Led the team with 18 double-doubles, 3.83 points per set (3rd in the SAC), 509.5 total points (2nd in the SAC), 3.37 kills per set (3rd in the SAC) and 448 total kills…Was 9th in the SAC with 39 service aces and 10th with 454 total digs…Led the team in kills 16 times, in digs nine times while recording 27 double-digit kills matches and 21 matches with 10 or more digs…Failed to reach double figures in kills three times in the final 25 matches…Finished with a season-high .562 attack percentage on 19 kills on Sept. 11 against Lenoir-Rhyne. 

2014 at Mercer (Junior): Started all 30 matches leading the Bears with 394 kills for a 3.49 kills per set average...Notched her 1,000th career kill and dig during the season...Finished second in the SOCON with a 3.49 kills per set average...Ranked third in the SOCON by averaging 3.95 points per set...Finished 10th in the SOCON with 3.14 digs per set

2013 at Mercer (Sophomore): Started all 28 matches and led the team with 278 kills and 2.70 kills per set…Also collected a team-high nine double-double performances…Had 10 or more kills in 12 matches and 10 or more digs in 17 contests…Hammered down the 500th kill of her career against North Florida (10/4)…Knocked down a season-high 19 kills to go along with 18 digs against Northern Kentucky (11/1)…Posted a season-high .364 hitting percentage against Stetson with 11 kills and three errors (10/26)…Also contributed 22 service aces, highlighted by five service aces against UNC Asheville (9/14)…Was credited with multiple blocks in five matches

2012 at Mercer (Freshman): Named to the Atlantic Sun All-Freshman team after starting every match…Led the team with 3.31 kills per set, ranking sixth best among A-Sun players…Made 1,126 attack attempts, ranking third most among single-season leaders in program history…Led or tied for the team lead in kills in 20 matches…Also led or tied for the team lead in digs three times…Racked up 14 double-double performances…Cracked into double-figure kills in 19 matches and double-figure digs in 20 matches…Posted 20 or more kills three times…Hit better than .300 in six outings…Smashed a season-high 23 kills with only five errors in a four-set win over Western Carolina (9/15)…Pounded out 20 kills to go along with 17 digs against Florida Gulf Coast (9/22)…Had 14 kills, 14 digs and zero hitting errors in Mercer’s sweep over Stetson (10/20) 

High School: Earned four varsity letters under Jess Endene at Page High School…Was a two-time state tournament MVP, helping lead the team to back-to-back state championships in 2010 and 2011…Also named the District 12-AA MVP and the Region 6-AA MVP…Chosen as the 2011 All-Midstate Player of the Year by The Tennessean...Also competed for Alliance Volleyball club under guidance of Jay Golsteyn. 

Personal: Daughter of Marc and Michelle Locke…Has a sister, Meredith…Majoring in early childhood education and special education

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 36 21
Sets 133 78
Kills 448 244
Kills per set 3.37 3.13
Errors 150 88
Total Attacks 1329 734
Total Attacks per set 9.99 9.41
Hitting Percentage .224 .213
Assists 29 21
Assists per set 0.22 0.27
Service Total Attempts 427 277
Service Aces 37 23
Service Errors 35 22
Service Aces per set 0.28 0.29
Receptions 464 282
Reception Errors 10 5
Digs 454 229
Digs per set 3.41 2.94
Block Solo 8 6
Block Assist 33 22
Block Total 41 28
Blocks per set 0.31 0.36
Block Errors 20 13
Ball Handling Errors 1 1
Points 509.5 284.0
Points per set 3.8 3.6
Matches started 35 21
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Nov 20 Anderson (S.C.) W, 3-2
Nov 21 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne L, 3-0
Dec 4 vs. Armstrong State W, 3-2
Dec 5 vs. Erskine W, 3-0
Dec 6 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-1
Dec 10 vs. Wayne St. (Neb.) L, 3-1
Game Log - Offense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s k e ta pct a pts
Sep 4 vs. Quincy W, 3-2 1 5 27 6 62 .339 0 27.5
Sep 4 at Grand Valley St. L, 3-0 1 2 2 1 18 .056 0 3.5
Sep 5 vs. Lock Haven W, 3-1 1 4 12 7 47 .106 0 14.5
Sep 5 vs. Bemidji St. W, 3-0 - 3 11 4 26 .269 2 12.0
Sep 11 Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-0 1 3 19 1 32 .563 0 21.5
Sep 12 Brevard W, 3-0 1 3 8 2 27 .222 0 10.0
Sep 18 at Catawba W, 3-0 1 3 1 1 6 .000 1 1.0
Sep 19 at Queens (N.C.) W, 3-1 1 4 1 1 7 .000 1 1.0
Sep 22 Lincoln Memorial W, 3-2 1 5 10 3 27 .259 1 12.5
Sep 25 Wingate L, 3-1 1 4 9 6 42 .071 1 10.0
Sep 26 Coker W, 3-0 1 3 3 2 13 .077 0 6.0
Sep 26 Montevallo W, 3-1 1 4 17 2 38 .395 1 21.0
Oct 2 Newberry W, 3-0 1 3 21 3 41 .439 0 21.0
Oct 3 Anderson (S.C.) W, 3-1 1 4 10 4 42 .143 2 12.0
Oct 6 at Tusculum W, 3-0 1 3 17 8 48 .188 0 19.0
Oct 9 vs. Augusta W, 3-1 1 4 17 4 36 .361 0 19.0
Oct 9 at USC Aiken L, 3-0 1 3 12 2 28 .357 0 12.5
Oct 10 at Lander W, 3-0 1 3 10 0 30 .333 0 11.0
Oct 16 at Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-0 1 3 14 3 38 .289 0 18.0
Oct 17 at Brevard W, 3-0 1 3 10 3 28 .250 2 11.5
Oct 20 at Mars Hill W, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Oct 23 Catawba W, 3-2 1 5 12 8 42 .095 2 16.5
Oct 24 Queens (N.C.) W, 3-1 1 4 16 5 38 .289 1 17.0
Oct 24 Columbus St. W, 3-0 1 3 11 2 22 .409 0 13.0
Oct 27 at Lincoln Memorial L, 3-0 1 3 9 4 29 .172 2 11.0
Oct 30 at Wingate L, 3-2 1 5 21 7 64 .219 2 22.0
Oct 31 at Coker W, 3-1 1 4 11 6 37 .135 2 13.5
Nov 3 Tusculum W, 3-0 1 3 13 4 37 .243 0 15.0
Nov 6 at Newberry W, 3-1 1 4 14 7 39 .179 0 17.0
Nov 7 at Anderson (S.C.) W, 3-1 1 4 14 5 50 .180 2 15.0
Nov 14 Mars Hill L, 3-2 1 5 11 5 47 .128 2 13.5
Nov 20 Anderson (S.C.) W, 3-2 1 5 25 7 62 .290 3 26.5
Nov 21 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne L, 3-0 1 3 8 7 38 .026 0 8.0
Dec 4 vs. Armstrong State W, 3-2 1 5 13 7 49 .122 1 14.5
Dec 5 vs. Erskine W, 3-0 1 3 11 3 44 .182 0 12.0
Dec 6 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-1 1 4 20 7 65 .200 0 21.0
Dec 10 vs. Wayne St. (Neb.) L, 3-1 1 4 8 3 30 .167 1 9.5
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s digs bs ba be tot bhe
Sep 4 vs. Quincy W, 3-2 1 5 20 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 4 at Grand Valley St. L, 3-0 1 2 4 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 5 vs. Lock Haven W, 3-1 1 4 26 0 1 1 1 0
Sep 5 vs. Bemidji St. W, 3-0 - 3 5 0 0 1 0 0
Sep 11 Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-0 1 3 6 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 12 Brevard W, 3-0 1 3 10 1 2 1 3 0
Sep 18 at Catawba W, 3-0 1 3 5 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 19 at Queens (N.C.) W, 3-1 1 4 9 0 0 1 0 0
Sep 22 Lincoln Memorial W, 3-2 1 5 8 0 1 1 1 0
Sep 25 Wingate L, 3-1 1 4 7 0 2 2 2 0
Sep 26 Coker W, 3-0 1 3 4 0 2 1 2 0
Sep 26 Montevallo W, 3-1 1 4 12 1 2 0 3 0
Oct 2 Newberry W, 3-0 1 3 11 0 0 1 0 0
Oct 3 Anderson (S.C.) W, 3-1 1 4 4 0 0 1 0 0
Oct 6 at Tusculum W, 3-0 1 3 9 1 2 1 3 0
Oct 9 vs. Augusta W, 3-1 1 4 10 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 9 at USC Aiken L, 3-0 1 3 5 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 10 at Lander W, 3-0 1 3 20 1 0 0 1 0
Oct 16 at Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-0 1 3 10 2 0 1 2 0
Oct 17 at Brevard W, 3-0 1 3 14 0 1 1 1 0
Oct 20 at Mars Hill W, 3-0 - - - - - - - -
Oct 23 Catawba W, 3-2 1 5 15 0 3 0 3 0
Oct 24 Queens (N.C.) W, 3-1 1 4 9 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 24 Columbus St. W, 3-0 1 3 7 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 27 at Lincoln Memorial L, 3-0 1 3 9 0 0 1 0 0
Oct 30 at Wingate L, 3-2 1 5 16 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 31 at Coker W, 3-1 1 4 16 0 1 0 1 1
Nov 3 Tusculum W, 3-0 1 3 8 1 0 1 1 0
Nov 6 at Newberry W, 3-1 1 4 20 1 2 0 3 0
Nov 7 at Anderson (S.C.) W, 3-1 1 4 19 0 2 0 2 0
Nov 14 Mars Hill L, 3-2 1 5 20 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 20 Anderson (S.C.) W, 3-2 1 5 27 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 21 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne L, 3-0 1 3 13 0 0 0 0 0
Dec 4 vs. Armstrong State W, 3-2 1 5 18 0 1 2 1 0
Dec 5 vs. Erskine W, 3-0 1 3 18 0 0 2 0 0
Dec 6 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-1 1 4 27 0 0 0 0 0
Dec 10 vs. Wayne St. (Neb.) L, 3-1 1 4 13 0 1 1 1 0
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s ta sa se r re
Sep 4 vs. Quincy W, 3-2 1 5 17 0 3 20 1
Sep 4 at Grand Valley St. L, 3-0 1 2 - 1 0 15 0
Sep 5 vs. Lock Haven W, 3-1 1 4 20 2 1 15 0
Sep 5 vs. Bemidji St. W, 3-0 - 3 10 1 0 18 0
Sep 11 Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-0 1 3 12 2 0 18 0
Sep 12 Brevard W, 3-0 1 3 10 0 1 8 0
Sep 18 at Catawba W, 3-0 1 3 1 0 0 8 0
Sep 19 at Queens (N.C.) W, 3-1 1 4 0 0 0 9 0
Sep 22 Lincoln Memorial W, 3-2 1 5 17 2 0 17 1
Sep 25 Wingate L, 3-1 1 4 14 0 1 19 0
Sep 26 Coker W, 3-0 1 3 19 2 1 5 1
Sep 26 Montevallo W, 3-1 1 4 16 2 0 16 0
Oct 2 Newberry W, 3-0 1 3 17 0 2 19 0
Oct 3 Anderson (S.C.) W, 3-1 1 4 18 2 1 20 1
Oct 6 at Tusculum W, 3-0 1 3 16 0 1 10 0
Oct 9 vs. Augusta W, 3-1 1 4 20 1 2 12 1
Oct 9 at USC Aiken L, 3-0 1 3 9 0 0 5 0
Oct 10 at Lander W, 3-0 1 3 - 0 0 - 0
Oct 16 at Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-0 1 3 15 2 0 20 0
Oct 17 at Brevard W, 3-0 1 3 13 1 0 12 0
Oct 20 at Mars Hill W, 3-0 - - - - - - -
Oct 23 Catawba W, 3-2 1 5 19 3 3 18 0
Oct 24 Queens (N.C.) W, 3-1 1 4 14 1 2 30 0
Oct 24 Columbus St. W, 3-0 1 3 11 2 1 7 0
Oct 27 at Lincoln Memorial L, 3-0 1 3 11 2 1 11 0
Oct 30 at Wingate L, 3-2 1 5 15 0 2 8 0
Oct 31 at Coker W, 3-1 1 4 14 2 1 14 2
Nov 3 Tusculum W, 3-0 1 3 9 1 2 11 0
Nov 6 at Newberry W, 3-1 1 4 16 1 0 13 0
Nov 7 at Anderson (S.C.) W, 3-1 1 4 - 0 2 - 0
Nov 14 Mars Hill L, 3-2 1 5 27 2 2 12 0
Nov 20 Anderson (S.C.) W, 3-2 1 5 21 1 2 20 0
Nov 21 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne L, 3-0 1 3 12 0 0 22 0
Dec 4 vs. Armstrong State W, 3-2 1 5 - 1 3 - 2
Dec 5 vs. Erskine W, 3-0 1 3 - 1 0 - 0
Dec 6 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-1 1 4 - 1 0 - 0
Dec 10 vs. Wayne St. (Neb.) L, 3-1 1 4 14 1 1 32 1
Career Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
2015-16 36 133 448 3.37 150 1329 9.99 .224 29 0.22 509.5 3.8
Total 36 133 448 3.37 150 1329 9.99 .224 29 0.22 509.5 3.8
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2015-16 36 133 454 3.41 8 33 41 0.31
Total 36 133 454 3.41 8 33 41 0.31
Career Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2015-16 36 133 427 37 0.28 35 464 10
Total 36 133 427 37 0.28 35 464 10
Split Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 36 133 448 3.37 150 1329 9.99 .224 29 0.22 509.5 3.8
Conference 21 78 244 3.13 88 734 9.41 .213 21 0.27 284.0 3.6
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 14 54 185 3.43 54 510 9.44 .257 13 0.24 215.5 4.0
Away 13 44 136 3.09 48 422 9.59 .209 12 0.27 156.0 3.5
Neutral 9 35 127 3.63 48 397 11.34 .199 4 0.11 138.0 3.9
Result
Wins 28 104 368 3.54 115 1033 9.93 .245 21 0.20 419.5 4.0
Losses 8 29 80 2.76 35 296 10.21 .152 8 0.28 90.0 3.1
Month
September 12 43 120 2.79 36 345 8.02 .243 7 0.16 140.5 3.3
October 14 50 191 3.82 59 523 10.46 .252 13 0.26 217.0 4.3
November 6 24 85 3.54 35 273 11.38 .183 7 0.29 95.0 4.0
December 4 16 52 3.25 20 188 11.75 .170 2 0.13 57.0 3.6
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 36 133 454 3.41 8 33 41 0.31
Conference 21 78 229 2.94 6 22 28 0.36
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 14 54 148 2.74 3 15 18 0.33
Away 13 44 156 3.55 5 12 17 0.39
Neutral 9 35 150 4.29 0 6 6 0.17
Result
Wins 28 104 367 3.53 8 25 33 0.32
Losses 8 29 87 3.00 0 8 8 0.28
Month
September 12 43 116 2.70 2 13 15 0.35
October 14 50 155 3.10 4 12 16 0.32
November 6 24 107 4.46 2 6 8 0.33
December 4 16 76 4.75 0 2 2 0.13
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 36 133 427 37 0.28 35 464 10
Conference 21 78 277 23 0.29 22 282 5
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 14 54 224 20 0.37 18 220 3
Away 13 44 110 9 0.20 7 125 2
Neutral 9 35 93 8 0.23 10 119 5
Result
Wins 28 104 325 31 0.30 28 340 9
Losses 8 29 102 6 0.21 7 124 1
Month
September 12 43 136 12 0.28 7 168 3
October 14 50 192 16 0.32 16 186 4
November 6 24 85 5 0.21 8 78 0
December 4 16 14 4 0.25 4 32 3
News mentions
C-N concludes season with two more wins to sweep the Stevenson Sand Tournament
C-N concludes season with two more wins to sweep the Stevenson Sand Tournament

BALTIMORE, MD.—The Carson-Newman beach volleyball team wrapped up the season with two more wins Sunday afternoon at the Stevenson Sand Tournament as the Eagles took down Stevenson 4-1 and Morgan State 5-0 to sweep the last tournament of the season in 4-0 fashion.

Stevenson Sand Tournament opens with Eagle sweeps
Stevenson Sand Tournament opens with Eagle sweeps

Baltimore, MD.—The Carson-Newman beach volleyball team began the Stevenson Sand Tournament in impressive fashion as the Eagles swept both Morgan State and Lincoln Memorial 5-0 in day one of action Saturday afternoon.

Palmetto Invitational concludes as Eagles drop a pair of duels Sunday afternoon
Palmetto Invitational concludes as Eagles drop a pair of duels Sunday afternoon

COLUMBIA, S.C.— The Carson-Newman beach volleyball team dropped matches to Coastal Carolina, 3-2, and South Carolina , 5-0, Sunday afternoon to cap of the Palmetto Invitational against four Division I programs in Columbia, S.C.

Seahawks and Tigers best Eagles in day one of Palmetto Invitational
Seahawks and Tigers best Eagles in day one of Palmetto Invitational

COLUMBIA, S.C.— The Carson-Newman beach volleyball team dropped its opening two matches of the Palmetto Invitational Saturday by losing to North Carolina-Wilmington 3-2 and LSU 5-0 in day one of action at the South Carolina Sand Courts in Columbia, S.C.

Sweep of 'Splitters in store for C-N's home debut
Sweep of 'Splitters in store for C-N's home debut

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman beach volleyball team tallied a sweep of duels action Saturday afternoon, taking down Lincoln Memorial 5-0 in the first and 4-1 in the second in what was the first-ever home contest in program history.

LMU to contest Eagles in first-ever home match
LMU to contest Eagles in first-ever home match

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn.—For the first time in program history, the Carson-Newman beach volleyball team will host a match at the Carson-Newman Sand Courts as the squad welcomes Lincoln Memorial to Mossy Creek for a pair of dual matches beginning at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Gamecock Invitational concludes with a pair of Eagle losses
Gamecock Invitational concludes with a pair of Eagle losses

Columbia, S.C.—The Carson-Newman beach volleyball team finished off the Gamecock Invitational Sunday afternoon with a 4-1 loss to Texas Christian and a 5-0 defeat from the tournament’s host, South Carolina, to end the four-day trek through Palmetto State.

Dolphins and Blazers best Eagles in day one of Gamecock Invitational
Dolphins and Blazers best Eagles in day one of Gamecock Invitational

COLUMBIA, S.C.— The Carson-Newman beach volleyball team dropped a pair of 4-1 decisions to Jacksonville and the University of Alabama Birmingham to wrap up day one of competition at the Gamecock Invitational on Saturday.

Florida voyage ends with two Eagle victories over Stevenson
Florida voyage ends with two Eagle victories over Stevenson

St. Petersburg, Fla.— Following two losses to Eckerd on Saturday, the Carson-Newman beach volleyball team responded by winning a pair of duels against Stevenson on Sunday, 4-1 and 5-0, to win their fourth and fifth win of the season and to conclude the 11-day voyage through the Sunshine State.

Tritons tackle Eagles in sweep of dual matches
Tritons tackle Eagles in sweep of dual matches

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— Carson-Newman dropped a pair of dual matches Saturday afternoon while going up against the Eckerd Tritons 3-2 and 4-1 to end day two of action in a busy weekend of competition for the Eagles.

Eagles tackle Warriors for third win of season
Eagles tackle Warriors for third win of season

Babson Park, Fla.—The Carson-Newman beach volleyball team picked up its third win of the season with the 4-1 rout over Webber Thursday morning to begin a busy weekend of action for the Eagles.

Eagles wrap up day two of the Stetson Sand Tournament with another win over Eckerd
Eagles wrap up day two of the Stetson Sand Tournament with another win over Eckerd

DELAND, Fla.— The Carson-Newman beach volleyball team split a pair of contest for the second consecutive day to end the Stetson Sand Tournament following a 3-2 loss to Spring Hill in the morning and a 3-2 win over Eckerd Saturday afternoon.

Eagles split in first day of competition at Stetson Sand Tournament
Eagles split in first day of competition at Stetson Sand Tournament

Deland, Fla.— The Carson-Newman beach volleyball team split in its first day of the 2016 season with a 4-1 loss from Tulane Friday morning and a 4-1 win over Missouri Baptist in the afternoon to cap off day one of action at the Stetson Sand Tournament in the Sunshine State.

Franklin previews C-N's second season for beach volleyball
Franklin previews C-N's second season for beach volleyball

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn.—The Carson-Newman beach volleyball squad is set to endure its second-full season of the program when the season kicks off with a four-match slate at the Stetson Sand Tournament with a new coach and a number of newcomers on the roster for the 2016 campaign.

Locke selected D2 Outside Hitter of the Year by Hero Sports
Locke selected D2 Outside Hitter of the Year by Hero Sports

BELLEVUE, Wash. – Carson-Newman senior outside hitter Molly Locke (College Grove, Tenn.) was named the Division II Outside Hitter of the Year by Hero Sports during its annual awards honoring the best players at each position in 2015.

Fall Frosty Awards Nominees: Female Performance of the Year
Fall Frosty Awards Nominees: Female Performance of the Year

From now until Jan. 1, the Carson-Newman Athletic Communications Department will debut the Frosty Award nominees for the fall semester. Here are the fall nominees for Female Performance of the Year. Tuesday, we’ll unveil the nominees for Male Performance of the Year.

Fall Frosty Awards Nominees: Female Newcomer of the Year
Fall Frosty Awards Nominees: Female Newcomer of the Year

From now until Jan. 1, the Carson-Newman Athletic Communications Department will debut the Frosty Award nominees for the fall semester. Here are the fall nominees for Female Newcomer of the Year. Monday, we’ll unveil the nominees for Female Performance of the Year.

No. 11 Wildcats halt Eagles ride through landmark season
No. 11 Wildcats halt Eagles ride through landmark season

TAMPA, Fla. – 11th-ranked Wayne State (Nebraska) eliminated Carson-Newman from the 2015 Division II women’s volleyball championship in four sets 25-20, 25-22, 18-25 and 25-16 Thursday evening at the Bob Martinez Athletics Center.

Worthy Wildcats await exceptional Eagles in Elite Eight
Worthy Wildcats await exceptional Eagles in Elite Eight

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman is in Tampa, Fla. to play in its first National Quarterfinal as the Eagles face 11th-ranked Wayne State (Neb.) Thursday evening at 5 p.m. in the Bob Martinez Athletics Center.

Eagles ascend to historical heights with first regional title in four sets
Eagles ascend to historical heights with first regional title in four sets

AIKEN, S.C. – Fourth-seeded Carson-Newman clinched a trip to the National Quarterfinals for the first time in program history with a four-set victory over seventh-seeded Lenoir-Rhyne 24-26, 25-18, 25-22 and 25-16 Sunday afternoon at the Convocation Center.

Soaring to their first-ever regional final: Eagles sweep Fleet
Soaring to their first-ever regional final: Eagles sweep Fleet

AIKEN, S.C. – For the first time in program history fourth-seeded Carson-Newman will play for a regional championship after sweeping No. 8 seed Erskine Saturday evening at the Convocation Center 25-23, 25-23 and 25-22 in the Southeast Region semifinal of NCAA Tournament action.

Eagles survive pesky Pirates rally to advance to Regional Semifinals
Eagles survive pesky Pirates rally to advance to Regional Semifinals

AIKEN, S.C. – Fourth-seeded Carson-Newman saw a 2-0 match lead disappear before taking the fifth set against fifth-seeded Armstrong State Friday evening at the Convocation Center to advance to the Regional Semifinals for the second straight season. It is the first time in program history the Eagles (27-7) have won an NCAA Tournament match in back-to-back years defeating the Pirates (18-11) 25-19, 25-21, 17-25, 20-25 and 15-10.

Borch and Locke named D2CCA All-Southeast Region honorees
Borch and Locke named D2CCA All-Southeast Region honorees

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Junior middle blocker Maddie Borch (Walnut Creek, Calif.) and senior outside hitter Molly Locke (College Grove, Tenn.) picked up All-Southeast region honors from the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) released Wednesday afternoon. The duo were both tabbed to the second team.

Prancing to the Palmetto State: Eagles are in the NCAA Championships
Prancing to the Palmetto State: Eagles are in the NCAA Championships

INDIANAPOLIS – Marking its sixth NCAA Tournament appearance in program history Carson-Newman is the No. 4 seed in the Southeast Region earning an at-large bid to play against No. 5 seed Armstrong State on Friday, Dec. 4th in Aiken, S.C.

Bears bounce Eagles from SAC Tournament in three sets
Bears bounce Eagles from SAC Tournament in three sets

ANDERSON, S.C. - The No. 2 seed in the South Atlantic Conference Tournament, Carson-Newman, was eliminated by third-seeded Lenoir-Rhyne 25-21, 25-19 and 25-17 in the semifinals Saturday afternoon at the Abney Center.

Survive and advance: Eagles squeak by Trojans in five sets
Survive and advance: Eagles squeak by Trojans in five sets

ANDERSON, S.C. – Second-seeded Carson-Newman volleyball was pushed to the limit by Anderson (S.C.) but survived 25-19, 22-25, 23-25, 31-29 and 15-13 after facing five match points in the fourth set Friday evening at the Abney Athletic Center in the quarterfinals of the South Atlantic Conference Tournament.

Harris named SAC Freshman of the Year; five Eagles lauded by league
Harris named SAC Freshman of the Year; five Eagles lauded by league

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Freshman middle blocker Natalie Harris (Monroe, N.C.) became the first Carson-Newman player to be named the South Atlantic Conference Freshman of the Year, the league announced Thursday morning. Harris was also placed on the All-Freshman team as one of five Eagles honored by the league.

Lions shock Eagles on senior day in five sets
Lions shock Eagles on senior day in five sets

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – A quartet of seniors played their final regular season home game Saturday afternoon at Holt Fieldhouse as the Carson-Newman Eagles (25-6, 18-4 South Atlantic Conference) were upset the Mars Hill Lions (8-21, 6-16 SAC) 28-26, 17-25, 19-25, 25-19 and 15-12.

Four seniors prepared to be honored versus Mars Hill
Four seniors prepared to be honored versus Mars Hill

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles (25-5, 18-3 South Atlantic Conference) play host to the Mars Hill Lions (7-20, 5-15 SAC) Saturday afternoon at Holt Fieldhouse for a noon first serve to celebrate four seniors.

Locke captures third SAC Player of the Week
Locke captures third SAC Player of the Week

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Senior outside hitter Molly Locke (College Grove, Tenn.) earned her third Astroturf South Atlantic Conference Player of the Week honor on the season the league announced Tuesday. Locke is the only player in the conference to earn a Player of the Week honor three times this season.

Eagles seal fifth 25-win season with victory at Anderson
Eagles seal fifth 25-win season with victory at Anderson

ANDERSON, S.C. – For the fifth time in program history, the Carson-Newman Eagles (25-5, 18-3 South Atlantic Conference) sealed a 25-win year with a four-set victory against the Anderson (S.C.) Trojans (10-16, 8-12 SAC) 18-25, 25-21, 25-19 and 25-22 Saturday afternoon at the Abney Center.

Eagles overcome early deficit to defeat Wolves in four sets
Eagles overcome early deficit to defeat Wolves in four sets

NEWBERRY, S.C. – After dropping the first set the Carson-Newman Eagles (24-5, 17-3 South Atlantic Conference) took the final three sets to defeat the Newberry Wolves (9-15, 5-13 SAC) 20-25, 25-20, 25-21 and 25-15 Friday night at Eleazer Arena.

Final regular season trek sends Eagles to Palmetto State
Final regular season trek sends Eagles to Palmetto State

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – In their final road trip of the regular season, the Carson-Newman Eagles (23-5, 16-3 South Atlantic Conference) travel to the Palmetto State for matches against the Newberry Wolves (9-14, 5-12 SAC) Friday at 7 p.m. and the Anderson (S.C.) Trojans (10-14, 8-10 SAC) Saturday at 2 p.m.

Ahiers gets 50th career win as Eagles sweep Pioneers
Ahiers gets 50th career win as Eagles sweep Pioneers

The Carson-Newman volleyball team (23-5, 16-3) only needed three sets to take care of arch-rival and South Atlantic Conference foe Tusculum College (11-14, 8-11) Tuesday night, sweeping the Pioneers in straight sets to give coach Dan Ahiers his 50th career win.

Ahiers seeks 50th career win as Pioneers voyage to Mossy Creek
Ahiers seeks 50th career win as Pioneers voyage to Mossy Creek

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – To begin the month of November, the Carson-Newman Eagles (22-5, 15-3 South Atlantic Conference) play host to the Tusculum Pioneers (11-13, 8-10 SAC) Tuesday night at Holt Fieldhouse for a 7 p.m. first serve.

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Eagles eviscerate Cobras early venom in four sets

HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The Carson-Newman Eagles (22-5, 15-3 South Atlantic Conference) snapped a two-match losing streak with a four-set victory over the Coker Cobras (4-19, 1-17 SAC) 26-28, 25-11, 25-18 and 25-19 Saturday afternoon at the DeLoach Center.

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Bulldogs steal five-set power struggle over Eagles

WINGATE, N.C. – The Wingate Bulldogs (22-2, 16-1 South Atlantic Conference) overcame a 2-1 deficit and a pair of match points in the fourth set to knock off the Carson-Newman Eagles (21-5, 14-3 SAC) 26-24, 19-25, 20-25, 26-24 and 15-12 Friday night at Cuddy Arena.

Borch and Patton sweep SAC weekly honors
Borch and Patton sweep SAC weekly honors

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Junior middle blocker Maddie Borch (Walnut, Creek, Calif.) was named the Astroturf South Atlantic Conference Player of the Week and sophomore setter Anna Patton (Franklin, Tenn.) was tabbed the Specialist of the Week the league announced Tuesday. Patton earned the honor two weeks ago on October 13.

Railsplitters derail Eagles in first SAC road loss since 2013
Railsplitters derail Eagles in first SAC road loss since 2013

HARROGATE, Tenn. – The Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (11-11, 8-8 South Atlantic Conference) swept the Carson-Newman Eagles (21-4, 14-2 SAC) 25-12, 25-20 and 25-17 Tuesday night at Mary Mars Gymnasium. Carson-Newman had won 17 straight road matches in league action dating back to a sweep to Queens (N.C.) on November 9, 2013.

Eagles notch 10th 20-win season with a pair of wins
Eagles notch 10th 20-win season with a pair of wins

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – For the 10th time in program history, the Carson-Newman Eagles (21-3, 14-1 South Atlantic Conference) secured a 20-win season defeating the Queens (N.C.) Royals (8-13, 6-9 SAC) 25-14, 25-22, 22-25 and 25-18 and the Columbus State Cougars (3-20) 25-17, 25-19 and 25-12 Saturday at Holt Fieldhouse.

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Crisis averted as Eagles escape with five-set win

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – On the brink of defeat in the fifth set, the Carson-Newman Eagles (19-3, 13-1 South Atlantic Conference) won the final four points of match to take a five-set victory over the Catawba Indians (11-10, 8-6 SAC) 24-26, 25-16, 25-16, 18-25 and 15-13 Friday night at Holt Fieldhouse.

Fairley garners second SAC Player of the Week plaudit
Fairley garners second SAC Player of the Week plaudit

ROCK HILL, S.C. – For the second time this season, senior outside hitter Sara Fairley (Charlotte, N.C.) was named the Astroturf South Atlantic Conference Player of the Week as announced by the league office Tuesday afternoon.

Eagles limit Lions to lowest attack percentage in five year in sweep
Eagles limit Lions to lowest attack percentage in five year in sweep

MARS HILL, N.C. – The Carson-Newman Eagles (18-3, 12-1 South Atlantic Conference) held the Mars Hill Lions (5-15, 3-10 SAC) to a -.023 attack percentage in a 25-22, 26-24 and 25-20 victory Tuesday night at Stanford Arena. The attack percentage is the lowest by a Carson-Newman opponent since September 24, 2010 when Newberry hit -.045.

Brevard becomes eighth SAC team swept by Eagles
Brevard becomes eighth SAC team swept by Eagles

BREVARD, N.C. – For the eighth time in South Atlantic Conference action, the Carson-Newman Eagles (17-3, 11-1 SAC) swept an opponent as the Eagles topped the Brevard Tornados (8-11, 5-8 SAC) Saturday afternoon at Boshamer Gymnasium 25-21, 25-21 and 25-15.

Late rallies push Eagles to sweep of Bears
Late rallies push Eagles to sweep of Bears

HICKORY, N.C. – The Carson-Newman Eagles (16-3, 10-1 South Atlantic Conference) won the final seven points of the second set and the final 11 points of the third set to sweep the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears (10-6, 9-3 SAC) 25-23, 25-14 and 25-23 Friday night at Shuford Memorial Gymnasium.

Venture to Lenoir-Rhyne and Brevard next for the Eagles
Venture to Lenoir-Rhyne and Brevard next for the Eagles

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Returning to South Atlantic Conference action, the Carson-Newman Eagles (15-3, 9-1 SAC) travel to face the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears (10-5, 9-2 SAC) Friday night at 7 p.m. and the Brevard Tornados (8-9, 5-6 SAC) Saturday at noon.

SAC tabs Patton as Specialist of the Week
SAC tabs Patton as Specialist of the Week

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Sophomore setter Anna Patton (Franklin, Tenn.) became the seventh Carson-Newman player since the beginning of the 2014 season to earn a weekly honor from the South Atlantic Conference. The league announced Tuesday that Patton was tabbed as the Specialist of the Week.

Eagles beat Bearcats in backyard brawl
Eagles beat Bearcats in backyard brawl

GREENWOOD, S.C. – In a match decided by just six points that featured 24 ties and 11 lead changes, the Carson-Newman Eagles (15-3) swept the Lander Bearcats (16-6) Saturday afternoon at Horne Arena in the final day of the South Atlantic Conference/Peach Belt Conference Challenge.

Opening day of SAC/PBC Challenge sees Eagles split
Opening day of SAC/PBC Challenge sees Eagles split

AIKEN, S.C. – On the opening day of the South Atlantic Conference/Peach Belt Conference Challenge, the Carson-Newman Eagles (14-4) defeated the Augusta Jaguars (10-6) 25-23, 23-25, 25-14 and 25-18 to begin Friday’s action at the Convocation Center. In the nightcap, the Eagles fell 14-25, 21-25 and 19-25 to the University of South Carolina Aiken Pacers (13-3).

Locke locks up second Astroturf SAC Player of the Week
Locke locks up second Astroturf SAC Player of the Week

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Senior outside hitter Molly Locke (College Grove, Tenn.) was named the Astroturf South Atlantic Conference Player of the Week for the second time this season the conference announced Tuesday. On September 8, the Mercer transfer won the first weekly award given by the league.

Eagles begin road trip with sweep of Pioneers
Eagles begin road trip with sweep of Pioneers

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles (13-2, 9-1 South Atlantic Conference) began a seven-match road trip with a sweep of the Tusculum Pioneers (6-7, 4-6 SAC) Tuesday evening at Pioneer Arena 25-20, 25-23 and 25-19.

Seven-match road stretch begins with jaunt to Tusculum
Seven-match road stretch begins with jaunt to Tusculum

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – To begin a string of seven straight matches away from home, the Carson-Newman Eagles (12-2, 8-1 South Atlantic Conference) travel to Greeneville, Tenn. to take on the Tusculum Pioneers (6-6, 4-5 SAC) Tuesday night for a 7 p.m. first serve.

Trojans thwarted by Eagles in four sets
Trojans thwarted by Eagles in four sets

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles (12-2, 8-1 South Atlantic Conference) knocked off the Anderson (S.C.) Trojans (7-7, 5-4 SAC) 17-25, 25-20, 25-15 and 25-17 Saturday afternoon at Holt Fieldhouse.

Wolves tamed by Eagles defense in sweep
Wolves tamed by Eagles defense in sweep

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – For the third consecutive match, the Carson-Newman Eagles (11-2, 7-1 South Atlantic Conference) held an opponent to a hitting percentage below .100 in a sweep of the Newberry Wolves (6-6, 2-5 SAC). Newberry tallied 29 kills and 21 attack errors in a match where it hit .066.

Swarming defense leads Eagles over Cobras and Falcons
Swarming defense leads Eagles over Cobras and Falcons

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – After suffering their first loss in league play, the Carson-Newman Eagles (10-2, 6-1 South Atlantic Conference) swept the Coker Cobras (2-8, 0-7 SAC) and defeated the Montevallo Falcons (8-6) Saturday afternoon at Holt Fieldhouse.

Eagles drop first SAC match to Bulldogs in four sets
Eagles drop first SAC match to Bulldogs in four sets

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles (8-2, 5-1 South Atlantic Conference) fell for the first time in league play losing to the Wingate Bulldogs (10-2, 5-1 SAC) 25-15, 19-25, 22-25 and 13-25 Friday night at Holt Fieldhouse.

Fairley earns Astroturf SAC Player of the Week honor
Fairley earns Astroturf SAC Player of the Week honor

ROCK HILL, S.C. – For the first time in her career, senior outside hitter Sara Fairley (Charlotte, N.C.) has been lauded as the Astroturf South Atlantic Conference Player of the Week announced by the league Tuesday afternoon after guiding Carson-Newman to a pair of victories on the road at Catawba and Queens (N.C.).

Railsplitters rally stymied by late Eagles’ run
Railsplitters rally stymied by late Eagles’ run

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – In a decisive fifth set, the Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (3-5, 1-4) led 7-4 before a 10-1 run by the Carson-Newman Eagles (8-1, 5-0 SAC) before a kill from senior outside hitter Molly Locke (College Grove, Tenn.) sealed the victory Tuesday night at Holt Fieldhouse.

Straight sets win over Brevard caps opening weekend
Straight sets win over Brevard caps opening weekend

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – For the third straight match the Carson-Newman Eagles (5-1, 2-0 South Atlantic Conference) earned a sweep. Saturday evening at Holt Fieldhouse the Eagles defeated the Brevard Tornados (1-5, 0-2 SAC) 25-23, 25-20 and 25-12 improving to 18-0 all-time against Brevard.

Offensive outburst leads Eagles to sweep of Bears
Offensive outburst leads Eagles to sweep of Bears

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman Eagles (4-1, 1-0 South Atlantic Conference) hit .388 beating the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears (1-4, 0-1 SAC) 25-18, 25-18 and 25-10 Friday night at Holt Fieldhouse. The .388 attack percentage is the highest clip against a league opponent since October 12, 2013 when the Eagles hit .440 at Brevard.

SAC play begins with home opener against Bears and Tornados
SAC play begins with home opener against Bears and Tornados

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – To begin their home slate and South Atlantic Conference schedule, the Carson-Newman Eagles (3-1) welcome the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears (1-3) to Holt Fieldhouse Friday night at 7 p.m. and the Brevard Tornados (1-3) Saturday at 6 p.m.

Locke named Astroturf SAC Player of the Week
Locke named Astroturf SAC Player of the Week

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman senior outside hitter Molly Locke (College Grove, Tenn.) was named the Astroturf South Atlantic Conference Player of the Week after helping the Eagles to a 3-1 record in their first weekend of action. The weekend marked for the first action in a Carson-Newman uniform for Locke, a transfer from Mercer.

Two wins cap the opening weekend for the Eagles
Two wins cap the opening weekend for the Eagles

ALLENDALE, Mich. – The Carson-Newman Eagles (3-1) swept a doubleheader taking the first match of the day against Lock Haven (1-3) 3-1 and capping the weekend with a sweep against the Bemidji State Beavers (0-4).

Eagles open with a doubleheader split in Michigan
Eagles open with a doubleheader split in Michigan

ALLENDALE, Mich. – In their opening day of competition, the Carson-Newman Eagles (1-1) began their season with a five-set victory over the Quincy Hawks (0-2) before falling to the seventh-ranked Grand Valley State Lakers (1-1) in straight sets Friday at the Laker Riverfront Classic.

SAC coaches rank Eagles fourth in preseason poll
SAC coaches rank Eagles fourth in preseason poll

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Carson-Newman was one of three teams to pick up a first place vote in the 2015 South Atlantic Conference preseason poll as the league announced its preseason coaches’ poll Wednesday. The Eagles were picked fourth picking up 96 points and picked up a first place vote for the first time in a preseason poll since 2011.

Carson-Newman Volleyball: Outside Hitters Preview
Carson-Newman Volleyball: Outside Hitters Preview

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – This is the second in a three-part series analyzing the 2015 Carson-Newman volleyball roster that is looking to replace five All-South Atlantic Conference selections and three All-Region honorees. Continuing with senior outside hitter Sara Fairley (Charlotte, N.C.) this feature will look at the outside hitters.