Tech challenges in final two sets in loss at Tulane

NEW ORLEANS, La. — The Tennessee Tech volleyball team battled Tulane on Sunday afternoon but fell to the Green Wave in straight sets, 25-11, 25-23, 25-21, at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. The Golden Eagles were led offensively by Mallory Jenkins, who recorded nine kills on 19 attacks while hitting .421. Jenkins also contributed a block and finished with a team-high 10.5 points. Jordyn Milhouse added five kills and two blocks for Tennessee Tech, while Ashlyn Gamble finished with five kills and one block. Alayna Pierce contributed five kills, 13 digs and a service ace. Morgan Petelin directed…