Megan Oldenburger

13 Megan Oldenburger
Megan Oldenburger
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Hometown:
    Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • Position:
    OH
  • Year:
    Sophomore
  • High School:
    Prairie
  • m
    28
  • k/s
    2.99
  • h %
    .160
  • a/s
    0.21
  • b/s
    0.23
  • sa/s
    0.33
  • d/s
    3.54
Bio
* 2018 Second-Team All-SAC

* 2018 Preseason Second-Team All-SAC

* 2017 SAC All-Freshman Team

2018 (Sophomore): After being on the All-Freshman team a year ago, Oldenburger joins teammate Marnie Streeter as the only two Eagles to be on an all-conference team as a sophomore after being one of the top rookies the year prior. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa native has stuffed the stat sheet this season ranking sixth in the SAC with 2.99 kills per set and ninth total smashes with 302, adding 33 aces and 3.54 digs per set. On the year, she produced 17 double-digit kill efforts leading the team 14 times, 20 matches with at least 10 digs and a team-high 14 double-doubles. It is the most double-doubles for an outside hitter since Molly Locke registered 18 over 36 matches in 2015. In a sweep of Emmanuel on Sept. 1, Oldenburger notched a career-high .419 hitting clip pounding out 15 kills in the match. It was one of six outings where she notched at least 10 kills with a .250 attack percentage or better. On Oct. 26 against Catawba, the sophomore had 18 kills, 17 digs and a career-high four service aces while hitting .357.

2017 (Freshman): The rookie played in 31 of the 32 contests in 2017 garnering SAC All-Freshman team honors…Finished second on the team in double-doubles (10) and kills (274)…In a five-set win over Augusta on Oct. 14, Megan Oldenburger pounded out a career-high 21 kills on 99 swings. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa native tallied second-most attacks in SAC history and 11th-highest in a five-set match in Division II history. The league record is 100 set by Brevard’s Fatima Gharachorloo versus Lenoir-Rhyne on Oct. 27, 2015…Overall she racked up 10 double-digit kill efforts and 14 contests with at least 10 digs.

HIGH SCHOOL: Oldenburger comes to Jefferson City after being an honorable mention all-state pick in Iowa in 2016 piling up 316 kills and 219 digs. She had been a first-team all-metro pick as a junior and a second team honoree as a sophomore. She was a member of the National Honor Society, the Honor Roll and Student Council. The Cedar Rapids native also participated in tennis.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Matches 28 20
Sets 101 76
Kills 302 210
Kills per set 2.99 2.76
Errors 132 99
Total Attacks 1060 776
Total Attacks per set 10.50 10.21
Hitting Percentage .160 .143
Assists 21 16
Assists per set 0.21 0.21
Service Total Attempts 356 279
Service Aces 33 24
Service Errors 26 23
Service Aces per set 0.33 0.32
Receptions 720 557
Reception Errors 65 53
Digs 358 278
Digs per set 3.54 3.66
Block Solo 0 0
Block Assist 23 14
Block Total 23 14
Blocks per set 0.23 0.18
Block Errors 3 2
Ball Handling Errors 1 1
Points 346.5 241.0
Points per set 3.4 3.2
Matches started 28 20
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Oct 27 Queens (N.C.) W, 3-1
Oct 30 Lincoln Memorial L, 3-0
Nov 2 at Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-0
Nov 3 at Mars Hill W, 3-1
Nov 6 Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-0
Nov 9 vs. Wingate L, 3-0
Game Log - Offense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s k e ta pct a pts
Aug 31 vs. Belmont Abbey W, 3-1 1 4 12 3 33 .273 2 14.0
Aug 31 vs. King (Tenn.) W, 3-0 1 1 3 1 7 .286 0 4.0
Sep 1 vs. Emmanuel (Ga.) W, 3-0 1 3 15 2 31 .419 0 15.5
Sep 6 at USC Aiken L, 3-0 1 3 12 4 47 .170 0 13.0
Sep 7 vs. Lander L, 3-2 1 5 17 8 47 .191 0 17.5
Sep 7 vs. Barton L, 3-1 - - - - - - - -
Sep 8 at Augusta W, 3-0 1 3 15 6 46 .196 1 19.0
Sep 21 Wingate L, 3-0 1 3 6 8 37 -.054 3 8.0
Sep 22 Coker W, 3-2 1 5 14 3 38 .289 3 16.0
Sep 24 at Newberry W, 3-2 1 5 12 7 48 .104 2 15.0
Sep 25 at Anderson (S.C.) L, 3-1 1 3 5 4 18 .056 0 5.0
Sep 28 at Catawba W, 3-0 1 3 10 2 30 .267 1 11.0
Sep 29 at Queens (N.C.) L, 3-1 1 4 13 3 61 .164 0 13.5
Oct 2 at Tusculum W, 3-0 1 3 10 5 36 .139 0 11.0
Oct 5 Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-2 1 5 11 9 70 .029 0 13.5
Oct 6 Mars Hill L, 3-0 1 3 8 3 37 .135 0 8.5
Oct 9 at Lincoln Memorial L, 3-1 1 4 12 3 41 .220 0 13.5
Oct 12 Anderson (S.C.) W, 3-0 1 3 11 2 25 .360 1 11.5
Oct 13 Newberry W, 3-1 1 4 9 5 27 .148 0 10.5
Oct 19 at Wingate L, 3-1 1 4 7 5 34 .059 0 7.0
Oct 20 at Coker L, 3-1 1 4 6 6 41 .000 2 7.5
Oct 23 Tusculum L, 3-2 1 5 13 5 47 .170 0 14.0
Oct 26 Catawba W, 3-1 1 4 18 3 42 .357 0 22.0
Oct 27 Queens (N.C.) W, 3-1 1 4 17 8 51 .176 0 19.0
Oct 30 Lincoln Memorial L, 3-0 1 3 8 7 23 .043 0 9.5
Nov 2 at Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-0 1 3 14 5 34 .265 1 15.0
Nov 3 at Mars Hill W, 3-1 1 4 6 6 36 .000 3 10.0
Nov 6 Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-0 1 3 9 3 29 .207 2 13.0
Nov 9 vs. Wingate L, 3-0 1 3 9 6 44 .068 0 9.5
Game Log - Defense
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s digs bs ba be tot bhe
Aug 31 vs. Belmont Abbey W, 3-1 1 4 6 0 0 0 0 0
Aug 31 vs. King (Tenn.) W, 3-0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 1 vs. Emmanuel (Ga.) W, 3-0 1 3 7 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 6 at USC Aiken L, 3-0 1 3 13 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 7 vs. Lander L, 3-2 1 5 20 0 1 0 1 0
Sep 7 vs. Barton L, 3-1 - - - - - - - -
Sep 8 at Augusta W, 3-0 1 3 11 0 2 1 2 0
Sep 21 Wingate L, 3-0 1 3 9 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 22 Coker W, 3-2 1 5 17 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 24 at Newberry W, 3-2 1 5 13 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 25 at Anderson (S.C.) L, 3-1 1 3 8 0 0 0 0 0
Sep 28 at Catawba W, 3-0 1 3 10 0 2 0 2 0
Sep 29 at Queens (N.C.) L, 3-1 1 4 18 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 2 at Tusculum W, 3-0 1 3 12 0 2 0 2 0
Oct 5 Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-2 1 5 15 0 1 0 1 1
Oct 6 Mars Hill L, 3-0 1 3 11 0 1 1 1 0
Oct 9 at Lincoln Memorial L, 3-1 1 4 14 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 12 Anderson (S.C.) W, 3-0 1 3 9 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 13 Newberry W, 3-1 1 4 18 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 19 at Wingate L, 3-1 1 4 13 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 20 at Coker L, 3-1 1 4 18 0 1 0 1 0
Oct 23 Tusculum L, 3-2 1 5 21 0 0 1 0 0
Oct 26 Catawba W, 3-1 1 4 17 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 27 Queens (N.C.) W, 3-1 1 4 14 0 0 0 0 0
Oct 30 Lincoln Memorial L, 3-0 1 3 2 0 1 0 1 0
Nov 2 at Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-0 1 3 11 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 3 at Mars Hill W, 3-1 1 4 28 0 0 0 0 0
Nov 6 Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-0 1 3 11 0 2 0 2 0
Nov 9 vs. Wingate L, 3-0 1 3 9 0 1 0 1 0
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Game Log - Serve/Receive
Date Opponent Score ms s ta sa se r re
Aug 31 vs. Belmont Abbey W, 3-1 1 4 19 2 1 25 1
Aug 31 vs. King (Tenn.) W, 3-0 1 1 8 1 0 6 0
Sep 1 vs. Emmanuel (Ga.) W, 3-0 1 3 12 0 0 20 3
Sep 6 at USC Aiken L, 3-0 1 3 - 0 1 33 1
Sep 7 vs. Lander L, 3-2 1 5 17 0 1 39 2
Sep 7 vs. Barton L, 3-1 - - - - - - -
Sep 8 at Augusta W, 3-0 1 3 10 3 0 25 3
Sep 21 Wingate L, 3-0 1 3 11 2 2 16 1
Sep 22 Coker W, 3-2 1 5 16 1 1 43 5
Sep 24 at Newberry W, 3-2 1 5 19 3 3 33 3
Sep 25 at Anderson (S.C.) L, 3-1 1 3 - 0 0 - 1
Sep 28 at Catawba W, 3-0 1 3 9 0 1 28 2
Sep 29 at Queens (N.C.) L, 3-1 1 4 9 0 1 41 6
Oct 2 at Tusculum W, 3-0 1 3 12 0 0 23 3
Oct 5 Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-2 1 5 22 2 0 28 0
Oct 6 Mars Hill L, 3-0 1 3 8 0 0 25 3
Oct 9 at Lincoln Memorial L, 3-1 1 4 15 1 1 43 2
Oct 12 Anderson (S.C.) W, 3-0 1 3 11 0 2 20 0
Oct 13 Newberry W, 3-1 1 4 18 1 2 33 5
Oct 19 at Wingate L, 3-1 1 4 13 0 0 26 3
Oct 20 at Coker L, 3-1 1 4 14 1 2 29 2
Oct 23 Tusculum L, 3-2 1 5 14 1 2 48 5
Oct 26 Catawba W, 3-1 1 4 25 4 1 29 4
Oct 27 Queens (N.C.) W, 3-1 1 4 24 2 1 33 5
Oct 30 Lincoln Memorial L, 3-0 1 3 10 1 3 15 1
Nov 2 at Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-0 1 3 6 1 1 18 0
Nov 3 at Mars Hill W, 3-1 1 4 23 4 0 26 2
Nov 6 Lenoir-Rhyne W, 3-0 1 3 11 3 0 15 2
Nov 9 vs. Wingate L, 3-0 1 3 - 0 0 - 0
Career Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
2017-18 31 109 274 2.51 142 1161 10.65 .114 20 0.18 315.0 2.9
2018-19 28 101 302 2.99 132 1060 10.50 .160 21 0.21 346.5 3.4
2019-20 36 125 331 2.65 148 1105 8.84 .166 24 0.19 403.5 3.2
2020-21 11 42 143 3.40 45 428 10.19 .229 6 0.14 164.0 3.9
Total 106 377 1050 2.79 467 3754 9.96 .155 71 0.19 1229.0 3.3
Career Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
2017-18 31 109 310 2.84 7 26 33 0.30
2018-19 28 101 358 3.54 0 23 23 0.23
2019-20 36 125 437 3.50 2 41 43 0.34
2020-21 11 42 135 3.21 2 4 6 0.14
Total 106 377 1240 3.29 11 94 105 0.28
Career Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
2017-18 31 109 329 21 0.19 25 706 79
2018-19 28 101 356 33 0.33 26 720 65
2019-20 36 125 504 50 0.40 38 713 48
2020-21 11 42 179 17 0.40 11 266 17
Total 106 377 1368 121 0.32 100 2405 209
Split Stats - Offense
Statistic m s k k/s e ta ta/s pct a a/s pts pts/s
Event
Total 28 101 302 2.99 132 1060 10.50 .160 21 0.21 346.5 3.4
Conference 20 76 210 2.76 99 776 10.21 .143 16 0.21 241.0 3.2
Exhibition - - - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 11 42 124 2.95 56 426 10.14 .160 9 0.21 145.5 3.5
Away 12 43 122 2.84 56 472 10.98 .140 10 0.23 140.5 3.3
Neutral 5 16 56 3.50 20 162 10.13 .222 2 0.13 60.5 3.8
Result
Wins 16 57 186 3.26 70 583 10.23 .199 16 0.28 220.0 3.9
Losses 12 44 116 2.64 62 477 10.84 .113 5 0.11 126.5 2.9
Month
August 2 5 15 3.00 4 40 8.00 .275 2 0.40 18.0 3.6
September 10 37 119 3.22 47 403 10.89 .179 10 0.27 133.5 3.6
October 12 46 130 2.83 61 474 10.30 .146 3 0.07 147.5 3.2
November 4 13 38 2.92 20 143 11.00 .126 6 0.46 47.5 3.7
Split Stats - Defense
Statistic m s digs d/s bs ba tot b/s
Event
Total 28 101 358 3.54 0 23 23 0.23
Conference 20 76 278 3.66 0 14 14 0.18
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 11 42 144 3.43 0 9 9 0.21
Away 12 43 169 3.93 0 11 11 0.26
Neutral 5 16 45 2.81 0 3 3 0.19
Result
Wins 16 57 202 3.54 0 14 14 0.25
Losses 12 44 156 3.55 0 9 9 0.20
Month
August 2 5 9 1.80 0 0 0 0.00
September 10 37 126 3.41 0 11 11 0.30
October 12 46 164 3.57 0 9 9 0.20
November 4 13 59 4.54 0 3 3 0.23
Split Stats - Serve/Receive
Statistic m s ta sa sa/s se r re
Event
Total 28 101 356 33 0.33 26 720 65
Conference 20 76 279 24 0.32 23 557 53
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 11 42 170 17 0.40 14 305 31
Away 12 43 130 13 0.30 10 325 28
Neutral 5 16 56 3 0.19 2 90 6
Result
Wins 16 57 245 27 0.47 13 405 38
Losses 12 44 111 6 0.14 13 315 27
Month
August 2 5 27 3 0.60 1 31 1
September 10 37 103 9 0.24 10 278 27
October 12 46 186 13 0.28 14 352 33
November 4 13 40 8 0.62 1 59 4
News mentions
Edwards, Rademacher pace Eagles in SAC semifinal loss to No. 24 Wingate
Edwards, Rademacher pace Eagles in SAC semifinal loss to No. 24 Wingate

HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Erin Edwards registered 11 kills and a .455 hitting clip and Madison Rademacher had her third straight double-double but fourth-seeded Carson-Newman was eliminated in the South Atlantic Conference Tournament semifinals Friday afternoon at the DeLoach Center by top-seeded Wingate 19-25, 17-25 and 22-25.

Ballard voted SAC’s top libero, Oldenburger on second team
Ballard voted SAC’s top libero, Oldenburger on second team

ROCK HILL, S.C. – For the second straight season, Morgan Ballard and Megan Oldenburger were honored by the South Atlantic Conference as the league announced its all-conference clubs Thursday. Ballard was a first-team selection and Oldenburger picked up a spot on the second squad marking the sixth straight year that Carson-Newman has had multiple honorees.

Streaking Eagles send off Bears to advance in SAC Tournament
Streaking Eagles send off Bears to advance in SAC Tournament

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Big runs were the name of the match Tuesday night at Holt Fieldhouse. Fourth-seeded Carson-Newman had a stretch in each set where it outscored Lenoir-Rhyne by double digits coasting to a 25-21, 25-17 and 25-14 sweep of fifth-seeded Lenoir-Rhyne at Holt Fieldhouse in the South Atlantic Conference Tournament Quarterfinals.

Edwards, Streeter pave way as Eagles clinch the four seed
Edwards, Streeter pave way as Eagles clinch the four seed

MARS HILL, N.C. – Erin Edwards notched a career-high 14 kills and Marnie Streeter pounded out 16 blasts as Carson-Newman sealed the No. 4 seed in next week’s South Atlantic Conference Tournament with a 19-25, 25-23, 25-18 and 25-21 victory over Mars Hill Saturday afternoon.

Bears and Eagles rematch ignites SAC Tournament
Bears and Eagles rematch ignites SAC Tournament

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Squaring off for the second time in five days, fourth-seeded Carson-Newman plays host to fifth-seeded Lenoir-Rhyne Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the South Atlantic Conference Tournament Quarterfinals looking to duplicate a sweep of the Bears from Friday night.

Streeter joins the four-digit club as Eagles maul Bears
Streeter joins the four-digit club as Eagles maul Bears

HICKORY, N.C. – Marnie Streeter notched her 1,000th career kill Friday evening at Shuford Gym leading Carson-Newman to a sweep of Lenoir-Rhyne 25-22, 25-22 and 25-18 in the penultimate South Atlantic Conference contest of the season.

Tournament implications arise as Eagles travel to Bears and Lions
Tournament implications arise as Eagles travel to Bears and Lions

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – With seeding on the line against two teams directly above it in the standings, Carson-Newman hits the road to conclude the regular season against South Atlantic foes Lenoir-Rhyne Friday night at 7 p.m. and Mars Hill Saturday at 2 p.m.

Eagles host Railsplitters in final regular-season home match
Eagles host Railsplitters in final regular-season home match

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – In the final scheduled home outing of the season, Carson-Newman begins the final week of the South Atlantic Conference regular season with a match against Lincoln Memorial Tuesday night at Holt Fieldhouse at 7 p.m.

Rademacher dishes out Eagles victory over Royals
Rademacher dishes out Eagles victory over Royals

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Madison Rademacher handed out a season-high 25 assists and finished with 17 digs for her third double-double of the season as Carson-Newman toppled Queens in four sets, 25-23, 25-19, 13-25 and 25-16, Saturday afternoon in South Atlantic Conference play at Holt Fieldhouse.

Oldenburger’s outstanding match leads C-N’s comeback win
Oldenburger’s outstanding match leads C-N’s comeback win

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Megan Oldenburger posted a season-high 18 kills while hitting .357 with 17 digs and a career-high four aces leading Carson-Newman to a comeback four-set victory over Catawba 16-25, 25-20, 25-17 and 25-21 Friday evening at Holt Fieldhouse.

Harris, Robertson to be honored as C-N hosts Catawba and Queens
Harris, Robertson to be honored as C-N hosts Catawba and Queens

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Senior day festivities are slated to be held Friday evening for Natalie Harris and Hannah Robertson as the Eagles play host to Catawba at 7 p.m. before wrapping up the weekend against Queens on Saturday at 2 p.m. from Holt Fieldhouse in South Atlantic Conference play.

Furious comeback falls shy as Pioneers survive Eagles
Furious comeback falls shy as Pioneers survive Eagles

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Down 2-0, Carson-Newman won the third and the fourth sets and held a 13-11 edge in the fifth only to concede the final five points of the day and fall to Tusculum 24-26, 14-25, 25-20, 25-19 and 13-15 Tuesday evening in South Atlantic Conference play.

Pioneers plod to Mossy Creek for rivalry match
Pioneers plod to Mossy Creek for rivalry match

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman returns to Holt Fieldhouse Tuesday night for a 7 p.m. first serve against Tusculum to begin a four-match swing of home matches to wrap up the home slate in South Atlantic Conference regular-season action.

Cobras slither past Eagles in four frustrating frames
Cobras slither past Eagles in four frustrating frames

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – For a second straight day, Carson-Newman started off on fire before faltering down the stretch losing in four sets at the DeLoach Center Saturday afternoon to Coker 25-15, 17-25, 24-26 and 23-25 in South Atlantic Conference action.

Bulldogs bounce Eagles with comeback win
Bulldogs bounce Eagles with comeback win

WINGATE, N.C. – After leading wire-to-wire in the first set, Carson-Newman could not regain its groove falling in four frames to Wingate Friday night at Cuddy Arena in South Atlantic Conference action 25-20, 18-25,

Streeter, Edwards lead balanced effort in victory over Newberry
Streeter, Edwards lead balanced effort in victory over Newberry

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Marnie Streeter had 11 kills and Erin Edwards finished with 10 as Carson-Newman saw four players finish with at least eight in a four-set victory over Newberry Saturday afternoon 25-15, 21-25, 27-25 and 25-11 at Holt Fieldhouse in South Atlantic Conference play.

Emotional Eagles rally past error-prone Trojans in straight stanzas
Emotional Eagles rally past error-prone Trojans in straight stanzas

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – With a raucous crowd behind it, Carson-Newman pulled a stunner against the reigning South Atlantic Conference regular-season champions beating Anderson 25-23, 25-16 and 30-28 Friday night at Holt Fieldhouse.

‘Splitters seal comeback as Eagles falter in Harrogate
‘Splitters seal comeback as Eagles falter in Harrogate

HARROGATE, Tenn. – After coming out of the gates swinging, Carson-Newman lost the final three sets to Lincoln Memorial in a four-set loss, 25-17, 19-25, 22-25 and 16-25, in South Atlantic Conference play Tuesday night at Mary Mars Gym.

Tuesday Tennessee tussle pits C-N and LMU
Tuesday Tennessee tussle pits C-N and LMU

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – In a battle of fifth-place teams, Carson-Newman makes the short journey up the road to square off against Lincoln Memorial in South Atlantic Conference action Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.

Lions use serve, efficiency to sweep Eagles
Lions use serve, efficiency to sweep Eagles

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Mars Hill produced 10 service aces, the most allowed by Carson-Newman this year, and a .246 hitting percentage to take down the Eagles 25-19, 25-16 and 25-15 in South Atlantic Conference action Saturday evening at Holt Fieldhouse.

Big block powers C-N to thrilling five-set win over L-R
Big block powers C-N to thrilling five-set win over L-R

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman produced a season-high 13 blocks including six in the third set and used late runs to seal a five-set win over South Atlantic Conference foe Lenoir-Rhyne Friday evening at Holt Fieldhouse 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 19-25 and 15-11.

Consistent C-N controls Tusculum in sweep
Consistent C-N controls Tusculum in sweep

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – On a night where it did not hit below .231 in any set, Carson-Newman captured a sweep of Tusculum 25-20, 25-21 and 25-14 Tuesday evening at Pioneer Arena in South Atlantic Conference play.

Scuffling Pioneers on tap for eager Eagles
Scuffling Pioneers on tap for eager Eagles

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – To officially mark the midpoint of the season, Carson-Newman hits the road for a short jaunt to Tusculum Tuesday evening for a 7 p.m. first serve from Pioneer Arena in a South Atlantic Conference affair.

Three double-doubles not enough as Eagles fall to Royals
Three double-doubles not enough as Eagles fall to Royals

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Three Eagles produced a double-double but Carson-Newman fell in four frames to Queens Saturday afternoon at the Levine Center 22-25, 25-13, 18-25 and 18-25 in a rematch of the South Atlantic Conference Tournament title match from 2017.

Efficient Eagles seal 500th program win in sweep of Indians
Efficient Eagles seal 500th program win in sweep of Indians

SALISBURY, N.C. – Carson-Newman produced its third-highest attack percentage in 2018 and secured its 500th win as a program by sweeping Catawba 25-20, 25-17 and 25-21 Friday evening at Goodman Gym in South Atlantic Conference play.

Relentless serve, sticktoitiveness send Eagles over Wolves in five
Relentless serve, sticktoitiveness send Eagles over Wolves in five

NEWBERRY, S.C. – In a match where four sets were decided by two points apiece, Carson-Newman racked up its highest service ace total since 2012 in a five-set South Atlantic Conference thriller at Eleazer Arena on Monday evening as the Eagles took down Newberry 24-26, 25-20, 27-25, 28-30 and 15-13.

Ballard joins C-N’s 1,000-dig club as Eagles contain Cobras
Ballard joins C-N’s 1,000-dig club as Eagles contain Cobras

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Morgan Ballard cross the four-digit dig threshold in the third set as Carson-Newman survived a surge from Coker to take home its first South Atlantic Conference contest of the year 25-21, 25-20, 22-25, 20-25 and 15-8 Saturday afternoon at Holt Fieldhouse.

Bulldogs spoil C-N’s home opener in three frames
Bulldogs spoil C-N’s home opener in three frames

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Carson-Newman opened Holt Fieldhouse Friday night against league-leading Wingate and despite a tight battle on the scoreboard the Eagles fell by successive scores of 25-21 in South Atlantic Conference play.

Timely Eagles land sweep of Jaguars
Timely Eagles land sweep of Jaguars

AUGUSTA, Ga. – In an evenly matches statistical effort, Carson-Newman produced at key times to score a sweep, 25-19, 25-23 and 25-20, Saturday afternoon at Christenberry Fieldhouse as the Eagles get back above .500 on the year.

Ballard tallies career dig 1,000 but Eagles fall in five
Ballard tallies career dig 1,000 but Eagles fall in five

AIKEN, S.C. – After leading 1-0 in the match and by as many as 10 points in the second set, Carson-Newman was unable to put away Lander Friday morning at the Convocation Center as the Bearcats pulled out a 22-25, 27-25, 15-25, 28-18 and 15-10 five-set victory.

Pacers ride quick start to hand Eagles their first loss of 2018
Pacers ride quick start to hand Eagles their first loss of 2018

AIKEN, S.C. – After racing out to a 10-2 lead to begin the match, USC Aiken staved off Carson-Newman’s counterpunch to hand the Eagles their first loss of the 2018 season 25-17, 27-25 and 25-21 Thursday evening at the Convocation Center.

Oldenburger powers straight set toppling of Lions
Oldenburger powers straight set toppling of Lions

HARROGATE, Tenn. – In the first-ever meeting between the two programs, Carson-Newman raced by Emmanuel 25-16, 25-22 and 25-16 behind 15 kills and a .419 attack percentage from Megan Oldenburger Saturday afternoon at Mary Mars Gym.

Efficient Edwards paces Eagles over Crusaders
Efficient Edwards paces Eagles over Crusaders

HARROGATE, Tenn. - Sophomore Erin Edwards cranked out a .650 attack percentage on a career-high 13 kills as Carson-Newman rolled over Belmont Abbey 25-10, 25-20, 23-25 and 25-?? Friday afternoon in the 2018 season opener at Mary Mars Gym.

C-N completes sweep of King in balanced affair
C-N completes sweep of King in balanced affair

HARROGATE, Tenn. – For the first time since 2014 Carson-Newman is 2-0 to begin a season as the Eagles swept King (Tenn.) 25-14, 30-28 and 25-22 to conclude day one of the South Atlantic Conference/Conference Carolinas Crossover Friday afternoon at Mary Mars Gym.

Eagles set to take flight in season-opening Crossover
Eagles set to take flight in season-opening Crossover

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – While most teams have played a match in 2018, Carson-Newman gets set to ignite its 30th year of volleyball in Harrogate, Tenn. this weekend in the South Atlantic Conference/Conference Carolinas Crossover.

Volleyball premieres 2018 preseason hype video
Volleyball premieres 2018 preseason hype video

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. - With the first serve of the 2018 season one week away, Carson-Newman volleyball unveiled its 2018 preseason hype video Friday morning. The Eagles are looking to make a trip to the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in the last five years, a feat that has never happened in program history.

Franklin’s flock forecasted fourth in SAC preseason poll
Franklin’s flock forecasted fourth in SAC preseason poll

ROCK HILL, S.C. – After qualifying for the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championships for the third time in the last four seasons in 2017, Carson-Newman was picked to finish fourth in the South Atlantic Conference’s preseason poll Tuesday morning.

Ballard, Streeter and Oldenburger tabbed preseason All-SAC
Ballard, Streeter and Oldenburger tabbed preseason All-SAC

ROCK HILL, S.C. – A trio of Carson-Newman players earned spots on the South Atlantic Conference’s preseason all-league units announced Tuesday morning. Libero Morgan Ballard and outside hitter Marnie Streeter were slotted on the top squad while outside hitter Megan Oldenburger heard her name called on the second team.

Carson-Newman Volleyball Middles and Outsides Position Preview
Carson-Newman Volleyball Middles and Outsides Position Preview

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The 2018 volleyball season starts in 18 days as Carson-Newman begins its campaign against Belmont Abbey at noon on Aug. 31 in Harrogate, Tenn. This is the first of a two-part series that will preview the position groups for the Eagles as senior Natalie Harris (Monroe, N.C.) takes a look at the pin hitters and middle blockers.