https://www.tusculumpioneers.com en-us https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260516ockcpo GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Four-hundred and twenty-three (423) student-athletes have been named to the 2026 Tusculum University Athletic Director's Spring Honor Roll announced Josh Ealy, Vice President of Athletics. Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260516ockcpo https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260428tht5ke GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Men’s volleyball middle blocker Morgan Makovec and women’s track & field sprinter Jahzara Hart were named the Tusculum University Athletes of the Year. The announcement was made at the 2025-2026 Senior Awards Banquet held Tuesday night at Pioneer Arena. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260428tht5ke https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260423nsdq1x GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — The Tusculum University Athletic Department will be hosting its annual golf tournament, Monday, June 22 at the Blackthorn Club in Jonesborough. This year’s event is presented by Honda Kingsport and Axis Incorporated. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260423nsdq1x https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260416jqe7oz MIAMI SHORES, Fla. --- The fourth-seeded Tusculum men’s volleyball team had its season ended by top-seeded Lincoln Memorial in the Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (IVA) semifinals on Friday (Apr. 17). Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260416jqe7oz https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260416lgzt8x MIAMI SHORES, Fla. --- The fourth-seeded Tusculum men’s volleyball team rallied to defeat fifth-seeded Merrimack on Thursday (Apr. 16) afternoon in five sets. This marks the first time that the Pioneers and Warriors have ever met in any team sport in recorded history. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260416lgzt8x https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260413i5aolk MIAMI SHORES, Fla. --- The Tusculum University men’s volleyball team is set to play in its sixth Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (IVA) Championship this week (Apr. 16-18), hosted by Barry University. The Pioneers are seeded fourth and will face No. 5 Merrimack at 11 a.m. on Thursday. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260413i5aolk https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260413i4yixb MIAMI SHORES, Fla. — The Tusculum University men’s volleyball team had three players named to the Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (IVA) All-Conference team for the 2026 season.  Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260413i4yixb https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260411q4rx21 HARROGATE, Tenn. --- Johan Negron recorded 16 kills and a .652 hitting percentage to lead the Lincoln Memorial men’s volleyball team to a 3-1 win over visiting Tusculum Saturday afternoon at Mary Mars Gym. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260411q4rx21 https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260407utgqoo GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum men’s volleyball team wrapped up the home portion of its schedule on Tuesday (Apr. 7) night with a 3-0 victory over Newberry. TU went 7-3 in Pioneer Arena this season, setting new three-set records in kills, attacks, and assists, while recording the second-most digs in the victory. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260407utgqoo https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260403vh9vty GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum men’s volleyball team finished out the season series with King on Friday (Apr. 3) night in Pioneer Arena. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260403vh9vty https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260324viui12 NEWBERRY, S.C. --- The Tusculum men’s volleyball team swept Newberry in the first-ever meeting between the programs on Tuesday (Mar. 24). TU hit a program-record .544, upping the mark for the second time in 10 days. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260324viui12 https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260321wuev8d GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum men’s volleyball team suffered a three-set loss to Charleston on Saturday (Mar. 21) night in Pioneer Arena. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260321wuev8d https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260320vfox4x GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum men’s volleyball team was reverse swept by Catawba on Friday (Mar. 20) in Pioneer Arena. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260320vfox4x https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260318h9ifrx MIAMI SHORES, Fla. --- Morgan Makovec of Tusculum University men’s volleyball earned Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (IVA) Offensive Player of the Week honors for the fourth time in his career and fifth overall weekly laurel from the IVA. This is his second-straight honor as well. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260318h9ifrx https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260317luw50v GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University athletic department has announced a capital campaign for the renovation of one of its most historic venues, while also honoring two of its prominent sports legends. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260317luw50v https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260314v6h3i1 ASHLAND, Va. --- The Tusculum men’s volleyball team won both ends of a tri-match hosted by Randolph-Macon on Saturday (Mar. 14). TU’s win streak has reached four. Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260314v6h3i1 https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260311oguqg0 MIAMI SHORES, Fla. --- Morgan Makovec of Tusculum University men’s volleyball earned Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (IVA) Offensive Player of the Week honors for the third time in his career and fourth overall weekly laurel from the IVA. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260311oguqg0 https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260310knw1q1 GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University and North Greenville University men’s volleyball have canceled Wednesday’s (Mar. 11) match due to transportation issues. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260310knw1q1 https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260310wytipt GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum men’s volleyball team made quick work of Kentucky State on Tuesday (Mar. 10) night in the teams’ first-ever meeting. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260310wytipt https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260307y43xnk DUE WEST, S.C. --- The Tusculum men’s volleyball team returned to the win column with a sweep of Erskine on Saturday (Mar. 7) night. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260307y43xnk https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260306vf2s0a BANNER ELK, N.C. --- The Tusculum men’s volleyball team fell to Lees-McRae on Friday (Mar. 6) night, despite Morgan Makovec’s historic performance. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260306vf2s0a https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260305jsf39f GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Tusculum University and North Greenville University men’s volleyball have agreed to a new date. The teams will meet in Greeneville on March 11 for a 6 p.m. match. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260305jsf39f https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260303wpssjf GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum men’s volleyball team nearly picked up its first win over Lincoln Memorial in program history on Tuesday (Mar. 3) night. The Railsplitters are receiving votes in the latest national poll and were pushed to five sets by the Pioneers. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260303wpssjf https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260226vx28jd MUNCIE, Ind. --- The Tusculum men’s volleyball team went toe-to-toe with No. 10 Ball State on Thursday (Feb. 26) night before falling in four sets. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260226vx28jd https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260219oqgztu GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- Due to unforeseen circumstances, Tusculum University men’s volleyball’s match at North Greenville on Friday (Feb. 20) has been postponed. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260219oqgztu https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260215u6rb8e GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum men’s volleyball team won its final match against Thomas More on Sunday (Feb. 15). It was announced earlier this year that it would be the last season for the Saints’ program. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260215u6rb8e https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260213x2dw08 SALISBURY, N.C. --- The Tusculum men’s volleyball team was credited with a program-record 22 total blocks, but fell in a five set matchup at Catawba in the Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (IVA) opener for both squads. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260213x2dw08 https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260210ieuc2x MIAMI SHORES, Fla. --- Tusculum University men’s volleyball earned two of the three Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (IVA) Player of the Week honors. Reef Mathis was named the Offensive Player, while Aiden Roper was tagged as the defensive honoree. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260210ieuc2x https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260207wjri8t BELMONT, N.C. --- The Tusculum men’s volleyball team nearly pulled off the reverse sweep of Belmont Abbey, who is receiving votes in the latest national poll, on Saturday (Feb. 7) night. The Crusaders ended the Pioneers six-match win streak and forced TU into playing its first five-set match of the season. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260207wjri8t https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260206vo0uou GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum men’s volleyball team won its sixth-straight contest after defeating Lees-McRae on Friday (Feb. 6) night, tying the record set by last year’s squad. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.tusculumpioneers.com/sports/mvball/2025-26/releases/20260206vo0uou