Volleyball Splits Season Opener, Defeats Tennessee State Before Valparaiso Loss

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – UTC Volleyball opened its 2026 season today, defeating Tennessee State and falling to Valparaiso on day one of the Chattanooga Classic. The Mocs swept the Tigers in the afternoon game before the Beacons won the night cap in four. Scores Chattanooga 3, Tennessee State 1: (25-12, 25-13, 28-26) Valparaiso 3, Chattanooga 1: (25-18, 23-25, 25-17, 25-22)Records Chattanooga (1-1) Tennessee State (0-1) Valparaiso (2-0) Series Notes Chattanooga moves to 11-3 all-time against Tennessee State and have won three in a row in the series… The Mocs are 7-1 on their home court against the Tigers. UTC drops to…