Karris Oller Earns TSWA Player of the Week
Tusculum junior middle blocker Karris Oller was named Tennessee Sports Writers Association Player of the Week after two five-set road matches.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Volleyball
Tusculum University junior Karris Oller was named Tennessee Sports Writers Association Player of the Week. The honor is Tusculum's first TSWA Player of the Week award since 2024 and Oller's first of her career.
Why it matters
The award recognizes a standout stretch for the Pioneers, who finished the regular season 18-9. Oller's performance highlights the team's offensive production as it awaits its NCAA regional fate.
Oller finished the regular season with a .377 hitting percentage, a current program record, and 272 kills. Her 25-kill match against Coker tied for the 10th-most in a five-set match in program history.
The players
Karris Oller
Karris Oller is a junior middle blocker for Tusculum University who has built a reputation as one of the program's most productive hitters.
Tusculum University
Tusculum University is a private liberal arts institution in Greeneville, Tennessee, whose athletic teams compete as the Pioneers.
Tennessee Sports Writers Association
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association is a statewide organization of sports journalists that annually recognizes outstanding high school and college athletes.
The details
Oller, a middle blocker from Thornton, Colorado, earned the award for her play in two five-set road matches against Wingate and Coker last week. Her 25-kill performance against Coker was a collegiate-best and accounted for nearly a third of Tusculum's offense in that match.
Timeline
Last week: Oller's performance against Wingate and Coker, recognized by the TSWA.
Sunday, November 15 at 10 p.m.: NCAA regional selections for Tusculum are scheduled to air.
Season Trajectory
Oller's honor comes as Tusculum awaits its NCAA regional placement, following a season in which her program-record .377 hitting percentage marked a standout individual campaign. The recognition reflects a program that last earned this state honor in 2024.
Oller's 272 regular-season kills and .377 hitting percentage make her a key offensive contributor for Tusculum heading into postseason selection. Fans following the Pioneers can track the regional outcome when selections air Sunday night.
The takeaway
Oller's record-setting season shows how individual offensive efficiency can define a team's postseason outlook. Tracking performance metrics like hitting percentage offers a clear view of a player's impact.
What happens next
Tusculum's NCAA regional selections will air Sunday, November 15 at 10 p.m., determining the Pioneers' postseason path.
Further reading
Find more coverage in the Volleyball section for Tennessee.
Source note: This article includes information reported by GreeneSportsZone.
