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Tennessee Technological University's mission as the state's only technological university is to provide leadership and outstanding programs in engineering, the sciences, and related areas that benefit the people of Tennessee and the nation. The University also provides strong programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, agriculture and human ecology, nursing, music, art and interdisciplinary studies. Tennessee Tech serves students from throughout the state, nation, and many other countries, but it retains a special commitment to enrich the lives of people and communities in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee.

The University is committed to the life-long success of students in its undergraduate, master's, specialist, and doctoral degree granting programs through high-quality instruction and learning experiences. The University is engaged in scholarly activity, especially basic and applied research, creative endeavors, and public service, with special emphasis on community and economic development. The University supports student participation in a broad array of extracurricular activities as an integral component of its commitment to student life and success.

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Golden Eagles wrap up non-conference action at WKU Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team wraps up non-conference play for the 2022 campaign with a trip to Bowling Green, Ky. and the WKU Invitational hosted by No. 21 nationally ranked Western Kentucky University. Read more at…

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Tech cross country to host Golden Eagle Invitational Friday afternoon

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams are back in Cookeville to host their first of two meets this season, welcoming five other teams to Putnam County Sports Complex for the Golden Eagle Invitational Friday afternoon. The…

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Tech football squares off with Samford Saturday night

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Every time Tennessee Tech faces Samford at Tucker Stadium, it tends to be a shootout. Across 12 meetings in Cookeville, the Golden Eagles have scored 362 points to Samford’s 288, leading to an average score of Tech…

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Getting to know: Olivia Koontz

Every student-athlete has a story, details about themselves and their background that extend beyond just the playing field and athletics.� Throughout the summer, we will take a look at the members of the Tennessee Tech…

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Golden Eagles to greet Samford for non-conference finale in Cookeville

The Tennessee Tech soccer team will set its sights on the 2022 non-conference finale, as the Golden Eagles will welcome Samford to town Thursday evening for the club’s last clash prior to the start of Ohio Valley Conference play. Read more at…

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Skeen locks down OVC co-Male Golfer of the Week honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the first time this season and the second time in his career, Tennessee Tech’s Jackson Skeen was honored as the Ohio Valley Conference’s Male Golfer of the Week, as announced by the league Wednesday morning.…

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Getting to know: Jordan Brock

Every student-athlete has a story, details about themselves and their background that extend beyond just the playing field and athletics.� Throughout the summer, we will take a look at the members of the Tennessee Tech…

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Tech men's golf team maintains position after round two of Golfweek Fall Challenge

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Day two of the Golfweek Program Challenge saw the Tennessee Tech men's golf team maintain its top-10 position, as the Golden Eagles completed its second trip around True Blue Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Tuesday…

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Golden Eagles through round two of season-opening Golfweek Fall Challenge

PAWLEY'S ISLAND, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team completed its second round of action at the Golfweek Fall Challenge Monday afternoon, circling the Caledonia Golf & Fish Club in Pawley's Island, S.C. for a second…

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Karlen captures OVC Setter and Newcomer of the Week accolades

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – A fantastic weekend propelled Tennessee Tech volleyball freshman Jordan Karlen to her first two weekly honors from the Ohio Valley Conference, with the league announcing the youngster as both its Setter of the Week and…

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Golden Eagles top Texas A&M-Commerce in last-second rally

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a wild finish at Tucker Stadium on Saturday night as the Tennessee Tech football team scored 20 points in the fourth quarter and overcame a 19-6 deficit to take a 26-25 victory over Texas…

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Sunday’s Tech soccer match against UAB postponed

Due to inclement weather and field conditions, Sunday’s Tennessee Tech soccer match against UAB has been postponed. No makeup date has been announced yet. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Tech men's golf team kicks off 2022-23 campaign at Golfweek Fall Challenge

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team will kick off the 2022-23 campaign with a trio of rounds at the Golfweek Fall Challenge at True Blue Golf Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The Golden Eagles will compete Sunday through…

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Golden Eagle women's golf team begins 2022-23 slate at Golfweek Fall Challenge

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team is set to begin its 2022-23 campaign with the Golfweek Fall Challenge in Pawley’s Island, S.C. Running from Sunday through Tuesday, the 54-hole event will be held at Caledonia…

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Tech soccer to host UAB in Sunday afternoon affair in Cookeville

The Tennessee Tech soccer team gets set for its final non-conference homestand of the season, as the Golden Eagles will greet UAB Sunday afternoon in the first of a two-leg Cookeville slate to seal the deal on non-conference action. Read more at…

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Golden Eagle football honors its legacy as Tech hosts Texas A&M-Commerce Saturday night

COOKEVILLE – In a night where the Tennessee Tech football team will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its first varsity game, it almost seemed like the stars aligned in so many ways. First – Saturday’s game is the 1,000th game…

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Tennessee Tech Sports Hall of Fame announces five inductees for Class of 2022

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Five individuals whose impact on Tennessee Tech Athletics will never be forgotten will be honored for their contributions to the University, their respective teams, and the community, as the 48th class for induction into…

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Tech travels to Murfreesboro for Thursday night tangle with MTSU

The Tennessee Tech soccer team will tie a ribbon on its season-long, three-match away swing with a Thursday, Sept. 8 battle at Middle Tennessee State. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Grimes, Hall win Iron Eagle award as Tech women's basketball excels in the weight room

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The success of Tennessee Tech women’s basketball on the court, in the classroom and in the community over the last four years has been…

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Getting to know: Reghan Grimes

Every student-athlete has a story, details about themselves and their background that extend beyond just the playing field and athletics.� Throughout the summer, we will take a look at the members of the Tennessee Tech…

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Yamilkoski takes home first career OVC Setter of the Week honor

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the first time in her young career, Tennessee Tech sophomore Jazmine Yamilkoski took home top honors from the Ohio Valley Conference for her performance on the court, with the league announcing its weekly accolades…

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Golden Eagles make strides in opener at Kansas

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The first game is in the books, and while the Tennessee Tech squad saw a tough contest against their annual Football Bowl Subdivision opponent, the Golden Eagles still saw some signs of optimism against the Kansas Jayhawks on…

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Tech rolls to 3-1 victory over Evansville to wrap up Golden Eagle Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – An incredible effort up the middle and determined effort at the service line lifted the Tennessee Tech volleyball team to a 3-1 victory over Evansville Saturday afternoon, as the purple and gold closed out play at the 2022…

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Golden Eagles travel to Tennessee for Sunday night clash in Knoxville

Currently on a season-long three-match road swing, the Tennessee Tech soccer team will play the middle in its trio of away affairs Sunday evening in Knoxville. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Seth Carlisle named OVC Student-Athlete of the Week

Now in its 75th year, the Ohio Valley Conference continues to build on the success that has made it the nation's eighth-oldest NCAA Division I conference. Over those 75 years the League has inspired student-athletes to realize their academic…

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Getting to know: Anna Walker

Every student-athlete has a story, details about themselves and their background that extend beyond just the playing field and athletics.� Throughout the summer, we will take a look at the members of the Tennessee Tech…

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Tickets available for event-packed night for Tech football home opener on Sept. 10

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – When the Tennessee Tech football team hosts Texas A&M-Commerce next Saturday, it will be an event-filled night. In addition to the team’s Legends Weekend night recognizing all of the Golden Eagles’ 10…

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Golden Eagle cross country teams begin 2022 campaigns at Covered Bridge Open

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech cross country teams will officially kick off their 2022 seasons Friday afternoon at the Covered Bridge Open in Boone, N.C. Hosted by App State, the event will take place at the Don Kennedy Trails at State…

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Tech to host first home matches at 2022 Golden Eagle Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team returns to the Hooper Eblen Center to host the Golden Eagle Invitational this weekend, representing the first home action for the purple and gold in 2022. Read more at Tennessee Tech…

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Tech Football | 100th Anniversary: Overall passes the torch to Tucker

P.V. "Putty" Overall knew it was time for him to step down from the top spot on the Tennessee Tech football team. After all, 1952 was his 25th year as a head coach and he had just led the Golden Eagles to its first bowl game with the 1953…

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Golden Eagles head to Chattanooga for start of longest road swing of season

Coming off an unblemished home stand, the Tennessee Tech soccer team is ready to hit the road for start of the club’s longest road stretch of the season. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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It's go time -- Golden Eagle football set to open season at Kansas

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – As the day dawns on Tucker Stadium, the equipment truck is getting loaded and the Tennessee Tech football team is making its final preparations before loading up Thursday to fly to Lawrence, Kan., to take on their first…

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Tech soccer wraps up homestand with Sunday evening contest against WKU

Fresh off its first win of the season, the Tennessee Tech soccer team’s brief homestand rolls on, as the Golden Eagles close out a two-match Cookeville swing with a Sunday evening affair against WKU. Read more at Tennessee Tech University…

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Getting to know: Peyton Carter

Every student-athlete has a story, details about themselves and their background that extend beyond just the playing field and athletics.� Throughout the summer, we will take a look at the members of the Tennessee Tech…

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Tech volleyball team opens 2022 season at Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team will kick off the 2022 campaign with its first of four tournaments to tune up for the Ohio Valley Conference season, making a trip to Springfield, Mo. for Missouri State’s Dr. Mary…

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Tech soccer opens homestand with Thursday night matchup against Furman

Thursday evening in Cookeville will feature a plethora of purple, as the Tennessee Tech soccer team will welcome Furman to town for an early season get-together at Tech Soccer Field. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Getting to know: Cayla Cowart

Every student-athlete has a story, details about themselves and their background that extend beyond just the playing field and athletics.� Throughout the summer, we will take a look at the members of the Tennessee Tech…

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Golden Eagles close out preseason with Gathering of Eagles scrimmage

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Fans had their opportunity to get a look at the Tennessee Tech football team on Saturday night as the Golden Eagles held their annual Gathering of Eagles fan event. Despite some mid-afternoon storms, the day started with…

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Golden Eagles flock to Lipscomb for first road affair of 2022

Fresh off its first match of the 2022 campaign, the Tennessee Tech soccer team will hit the road for the first time this year, as the Golden Eagles get set to make the short trip to Nashville for a Sunday evening battle with Lipscomb. Read more at…

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Getting to know: Kiera Hill

Every student-athlete has a story, details about themselves and their background that extend beyond just the playing field and athletics.� Throughout the summer, we will take a look at the members of the Tennessee Tech…

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Getting to know: Jennifer Sullivan

Every student-athlete has a story, details about themselves and their background that extend beyond just the playing field and athletics.� Throughout the summer, we will take a look at the members of the Tennessee Tech…

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Golden Eagles to greet IUPUI for 2022 season opener in Cookeville

Play on the pitch has officially arrived for the Tennessee Tech soccer team, as the Golden Eagles will unwrap the 2022 regular season with a Thursday evening showdown at home against IUPUI. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Tech soccer ends exhibition schedule with 2-1 loss to ETSU

The Tennessee Tech soccer team closed outs its two-match exhibition slate with a 2-1 loss to ETSU Sunday afternoon at Tech Soccer Field. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Danielle Penner named new Tech Softball head coach

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – After coming into Cookeville and meeting the Tennessee Tech softball players, Danielle Penner knew she wanted to be the next coach for the Golden Eagles. Now, she’s set to hit the ground running, hired as the sixth…

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Wickham back with Golden Eagles, added as assistant coach for track & field, men's and women's cross country

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Following a record-breaking career for the Tennessee Tech track & field team, Lisa Wickham has rejoined the Golden Eagle program as an assistant coach for track & field and men's and women's cross country…

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Golden Eagle soccer picked third in OVC’s preseason poll, Smith selected as Tech’s Player to Watch

With the start of the 2022 season a stone’s throw away, the Ohio Valley Conference released its predicted order of finish Thursday morning as well as the league’s Player to Watch list. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Getting to know: Reagan Hurst

Every student-athlete has a story, details about themselves and their background that extend beyond just the playing field and athletics.� Throughout the summer, we will take a look at the members of the Tennessee Tech…

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Tabula rasa -- centennial celebration starts new chapter for 2022 football team

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tabula rasa – in Latin, it means scraped tablet – a clean slate, in more modern parlance. In Roman times, the tabula – a wax-covered tablet used for notetaking – would be heated, allowing the wax to…

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Total of 115 Tech student-athletes named to 2021-22 OVC Commissioner's Honor Roll

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A total of 115 Tennessee Tech student-athletes were recognized for their prowess in the classroom Tuesday, as the Ohio Valley Conference released its Commissioner's Honor Roll for the 2021-22 academic year. Read more…

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Women's clinic, Gathering of Eagles set for Aug. 20 as part of Tech football scrimmages

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – There will be two opportunities to see the Tennessee Tech football team in preseason action before the 2022 campaign begins in earnest on September 2 as the Golden Eagles host two scrimmages. Both are open and free to the…

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Save the date -- Pepsi Golden Eagle Scramble presented by Michelob Ultra set for June 9-11

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Save the dates! The Pepsi Golden Eagle Scramble presented by Michelob Ultra will be back yet again for 2023, with Tennessee Tech Athletics announcing the dates for the popular fundraising event. The event will span three…

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Golden Eagle soccer secures United Soccer Coaches College Team Academic Award

Year in and year out the Tennessee Tech soccer team has flexed its academic muscles, collecting a wealth of awards thanks to the club’s customary achievement in the classroom. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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2021-22 OVC Academic Medal of Honor awarded to 23 Tech student-athletes

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley Conference announced that 283 student-athletes have earned the OVC Academic Medal of Honor for the 2021-22 academic year. This year, Tennessee Tech student-athletes claimed 23 of the 283 awards. Read more…

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Smith releases 2022-23 Golden Eagle women's golf schedule

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – With the fall approaching quickly, Tennessee Tech head women’s golf coach Amanda Smith officially released the team’s 2022-23 schedule Thursday, focusing on a fall mixed with events both new and memorable. Read…

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Brown announces Tech men's golf 2022-23 schedule

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech head men’s golf coach Polk Brown announced the full 2022-23 schedule Thursday, putting a focus on a fall slate that features many familiar events to Golden Eagle fans from years past. Read more at…

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Getting to know: Harley Paynter

Every student-athlete has a story, details about themselves and their background that extend beyond just the playing field and athletics. Throughout the summer, we will take a look at the members of the Tennessee Tech women's basketball team…

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Tech soccer releases 2022 fall slate

As the calendar approaches the month of August, the start of another Tennessee Tech soccer season sits right around the corner. With the purple and gold getting ready to unwrap the 2022 campaign, the Golden Eagles and head coach Steve Springthorpe…

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Tech volleyball rounds out 2022 roster with transfers Amann, Jones

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball team and head coach Jeannette Phillips announced two late additions as a part of the 2022 signing class, finalizing the roster for the upcoming season. Read more at Tennessee Tech University…

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McDearman, Sutton, Womack named 2021-22 GCAA Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-American Scholars

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the eighth straight year, at least one member of the Tennessee Tech men's golf team was named a Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA). Read more at Tennessee…

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Tech volleyball program honored with USMC-AVCA Team Academic Award for fourth straight year

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech volleyball program was honored as a recipient of the United State Marine Corps - American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award for the fourth straight year, as announced by the AVCA Monday…

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Tech women's basketball earns first WBCA Academic Top 25 ranking

ATLANTA, Ga. – It’s known far and wide about Tennessee Tech women’s basketball’s success on the court. Now the team is getting recognized for its efforts off the court as the Golden Eagles received their first-ever Academic…

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Football Alumni Reunion and Golf Classic celebrates Tech football centennial and program's future

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech’s football alumni made this weekend’s Football Alumni Reunion and Golf Classic a special one as the event pulled in its largest ever turnout with a full field and many more in attendance as part…

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Golden Eagles represent on Preseason All-OVC squad

FRANKLIN, Tenn. – With the football season just around the corner, the Ohio Valley Conference football coaches and media converged on the Franklin Marriott Cool Springs to talk a little gridiron action on Tuesday as the league held its first…

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Tennessee Tech, OVC release 2022-23 men's and women's basketball conference schedules

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – In conjunction with the Ohio Valley Conference, the Tennessee Tech men’s and women’s basketball teams released their conference schedules for the 2022-23 season Thursday afternoon. Read more at Tennessee Tech…

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Smith announces Golden Eagle women's golf postseason awards

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech golf coach Amanda Smith released the annual postseason honors for the Golden Eagle women's team Friday, presenting four student-athletes with awards earned for the 2021-22 season. Read more at Tennessee…

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Brown unveils 2021-22 team awards for Tech men's golf

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech golf coach Polk Brown announced the annual postseason awards for the Golden Eagle men's team Friday, with four student-athletes taking home honors for the 2021-22 campaign. Read more at Tennessee Tech…

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Tech Football | 100th Anniversary: Tragedy creates spark toward first OVC title, bowl appearance

The 1950s was a decade of prosperity for the United States following the close of World War II. So too was the gridiron for the Tennessee Tech football team during that period as the Golden Eagles won five Ohio Valley Conference championships during…

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Three Golden Eagle women's golf student-athletes named WGCA All-American Scholars for 2022

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Three members of the Tennessee Tech women's golf team were recognized as All-American Scholars by the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) Tuesday afternoon. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Horizon League and Ohio Valley Conference announce innovative partnership with men’s tennis programs

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Horizon League and the Ohio Valley Conference announced today a partnership of their men’s tennis member institutions beginning in the 2022-23 academic year. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Cincore added to Tech women's basketball staff

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Jasmine Cincore grew up in Tennessee and built an impressive prep career. After her collegiate playing days and starting her own coaching career, Cincore now gets to return home to Tennessee as she joins Kim…

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Tech Football | 100th Anniversary: 1940s become time for transition for Golden Eagles

If the first 20 or so years were the Tennessee Tech football team forging an identity, the team’s third decade in the 1940s was a period of transition. Almost as soon as the decade begins, a war will change the landscape of the student body…

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One Bank makes push for Tech Football Operations Center

COOKEVILLE -- A local financial institution recently made a significant investment in Tennessee Tech Football. One Bank’s $50,000 gift to the Football Operations Center will help Tech recruit and retain student-athletes and increase the…

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Tech Football centennial continues with 32nd TTU Football Alumni Reunion and Golf Classic, July 15-16

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It’s a special year for the Tennessee Tech football team as it celebrates its 100th anniversary of its first varsity contest and the program is celebrating during this year’s 32nd annual TTU Football Alumni…

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Start times announced for 2022 home games at Tucker Stadium

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It’s the centennial celebration season for Tennessee Tech football and now fans can make their plans for the 2022 Golden Eagle home games at Tucker Stadium as start times have been announced. “Our staff and…

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Tech Football | 100th Anniversary: 1930s see changing landscape and program's first All-Americans

College football’s landscape when it comes to conference membership is in constant flux in recent years with teams jumping from one league to another, even from one division to another under the NCAA’s current structure. However, the…

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Tech Football | 100th Anniversary: Early years mark search for identity (1921-1929)

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – As the Tennessee Tech football team took its first established steps, the first objective was to build its identity. Chief among those tasks was building a place to play. As the University’s 1917-18 catalog stated:…

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Five set to make return for Pelphrey's 2022-23 Golden Eagle squad

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Over the next several weeks, we’ll be taking a dive into getting to know the members of the 2022-23 Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team. In our first week, we’ll begin with the five members of the 2021-22…

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Corhern, Tech Sports Information honored in TSWA awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The biggest role of a collegiate sports information office is to chronicle the events of the institution’s athletics department, telling to stories of its programs, coaches and student-athletes and record the history…

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Tech Football | 100th Anniversary: The pre-varsity years (1916-21)

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – When the Tennessee Tech football team takes to the field to open the 2022 campaign, it will be the 100th anniversary of the first varsity game played by the Golden Eagles. That’s not to say football didn’t…

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Hinchman named All-American by Collegiate Baseball

TUCSON, Ariz. – For the first time in his illustrious career, Tennessee Tech outfielder Jason Hinchman was honored as one of the top players in the nation, collecting Collegiate Baseball All-American Second Team honors powered by Diamond…

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Meadors one of 13 celebrated as part of OVC's 50th Anniversary of Title IX

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – As part of a year-long celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, the Ohio Valley Conference celebrated pioneers from member institutions during its annual Spring Meetings Wednesday, sponsoring a Title IX Luncheon that…

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Wilson announces change in leadership for Tech softball program

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech Director of Athletics Mark Wilson announced the decision to make a change in leadership at the top of the softball program Friday afternoon. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Johnson closes out regular season with OVC Player of the Week nod

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech shortstop Ed Johnson was recognized as the co-Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week for the first time this season and third time in his career as announced by the league on Monday, sharing the honor with…

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Tech closes out 2022 regular season with 15-3 win at Murray State

MURRAY, Ky. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team closed out the 2022 regular season in style Saturday afternoon, claiming its second Ohio Valley Conference series in a row with a decisive, 15-3 victory at Murray State at Reagan Field. Read more…

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HoFer Frank Omiyale receives 2022 Athletics Outstanding Alumni and Alumni Outstanding Service awards

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – Frank Omiyale leaves such an impact on everyone who meets him. Granted, in his days as an offensive lineman for Tennessee Tech and in the National Football League for the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Chicago…

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Bryson named to NFCA All-Midwest Region third team

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – With the National Fastpitch Coaches Association announcing its All-Region teams on Thursday, the Tennessee Tech softball team earned its first all-region selection since 2008 as first baseman/pitcher Haeli Bryson was…

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Tech to wrap up 2022 regular season in final OVC series at Murray State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team wraps up the 2022 regular season with a three-game set at Murray State starting Thursday evening at Johnny Reagan Field. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Tech to visit Kentucky for final midweek tilt of 2022

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team will compete in its final midweek tilt of the season Tuesday evening, hitting the road for a visit to Lexington and 5:30 p.m. CT match-up with Kentucky. Read more at Tennessee Tech…

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Tech scores 14 unanswered, takes final OVC series with Austin Peay on Senior Day

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – With a number of storylines entering the ballgame Sunday, the Tennessee Tech baseball team made sure to give them all a happy ending with a 14-5 victory over in-state rival Austin Peay at Quillen Field and Bush Stadium at…

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Tech softball sees season end in dramatic fashion in 6-5 loss to SEMO

OXFORD, Ala. – After Southeast Missouri went up 5-0 in the top of the first, the Tennessee Tech softball team didn’t back down. Abby Buettner drilled two home runs and picked up all five Golden Eagle RBI in the game, but the game…

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Golden Eagles host Austin Peay in final home series, Senior Day set for Sunday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team returns to Cookeville for the last time in 2022, playing host to long-time, in-state foe Austin Peay for the final time as Ohio Valley Conference rivals this weekend in a three-game series.…

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Golden Eagles top EIU 3-1 to advance in OVC tourney

OXFORD, Ala. – The hard part is out of the way as the Tennessee Tech softball team advanced past the single-elimination contests on Wednesday and will now see at least two more games as the Golden Eagles will play UT Martin this afternoon at 3…

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Golden Eagles look to break slide in OVC tournament opener vs. EIU

OXFORD, Ala. – With just three days removed from a 16-15 extra-inning loss and a 10-4 defeat to Eastern Illinois to close out the regular season, then have to regroup and play the team again to open the Ohio Valley Conference Softball…

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Bryson named to All-OVC first team, Erwin to All-Newcomer squad

OXFORD, Ala. – With the regular season in the books and the Ohio Valley Conference set to begin its softball championship on Wednesday, the league announced its postseason honors on Tuesday afternoon. With the sixth-seed in the bracket, the…

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2022 Pepsi Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble presented by Michelob Ultra field 70 percent full

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Registration for the 2022 Pepsi Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble presented by Michelob Ultra has been open for over a month and the response has been fantastic, with 70 percent of the field already booked for the…

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Tech heads to Murray for 2022 OVC Outdoor Track & Field Championships

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech outdoor track and field team head to Murray, Ky. for the third time this season, this time competing in the Ohio Valley Conference Championships from May 11-13. Read more at Tennessee Tech University…

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Dr. Angelo Volpe, TTU Sports Hall of Famer and former University President, passes away at 83

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Dr. Angelo Volpe, former Tennessee Tech University President and a TTU Sports Hall of Famer, passed away recently at the age of 83. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Tech set for in-state tilt at long-time rival Middle Tennessee Tuesday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team makes a visit to long-time, in-state rival Middle Tennessee Tuesday evening, squaring off with the Blue Raiders in Murfreesboro in a 6:00 p.m. CT affair at Reese Smith Jr. Field. The contest…

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Golden Eagles claim OVC Team Sportsmanship Award for women's golf

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the seventh time in program history and the third time in the past four years of its distribution, the Tennessee Tech women's golf time collected the Ohio Valley Conference's Team Sportsmanship Award for…

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Golden Eagles fall in finale twinbill at Eastern Illinois

CHARLESTON, Ill. – After a 12-0 lead in game one, the Tennessee Tech softball team saw Eastern Illinois rally back, tying the game in the seventh inning to send the contest into extra innings, then the Panthers walked off the game in the…

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Late comeback stalls in Tech loss at SIUE

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – A late surge from the Tennessee Tech baseball team fell short Sunday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (23-21, 7-11) dropped their Ohio Valley Conference rubber match at SIUE, 6-4. Read more at Tennessee Tech University…

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Golden Eagles tripped up by No. 6 UT in the opening round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Playing in its fifth NCAA Tournament over the last six full seasons, the Tennessee Tech tennis team came up short in the opening round of Regional action, as the Golden Eagles fell 4-0 at No. 6 Tennessee Friday afternoon…

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Fifty student-athletes receive degrees during Spring Commencement

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – As Tennessee Tech’s spring commencement exercises conclude on Friday, fifty student-athletes will receive their bachelor’s or advanced degrees during the ceremony at the Hooper Eblen Center. The…

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Tech tennis to meet No. 6 Tennessee in NCAA Tournament first-round clash

The Tennessee Tech tennis team will make its triumphant return to the national stage, as the Golden Eagles will cruise to Knoxville for the opening round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Golden Eagle softball hits the road to EIU to close out regular season

CHARLESTON, Ill. – It’s down to the final week of competition for the Ohio Valley Conference race and there’s still a lot to play out. It’ll all come to a close this weekend as the Tennessee Tech softball team heads to…

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Golden Eagles head north for weekend slate at SIUE

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team is set for a trip north and a three-game, Ohio Valley Conference series with SIUE, kicking off action against the Cougars Friday evening. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Golden Eagle tennis to head to Knoxville for NCAA Tournament first-round matchup at UT

The Tennessee Tech tennis team had its questions answered of who and where for the NCAA Tournament, as the Golden Eagles learned their upcoming opponent and location for the first round during Monday’s selection show. Read more at Tennessee…

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Tech women's basketball adds Walters State All-American Kiera Hill

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off a 21-win season, an appearance in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship game, and the first WNIT win in 16 years, the momentum continues to build for Tennessee Tech women’s basketball as head…

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Guardino stays hot, collects OVC Player of the Week honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech outfielder Ryan Guardino was recognized as the co-Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week for the first time in his career as announced by the league on Monday, sharing the honor with Southeast…

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Tech Athletics to host NCAA tennis selection show viewing party Monday afternoon

It has turned into a nearly yearly tradition for the Tennessee Tech tennis team and TTU Athletics wants you to join in on the celebration. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Golden Eagle tennis claims 2022 OVC Tournament title with 4-1 win over top-seed Belmont

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team has reached the pinnacle yet again. The Golden Eagles are coming back to Cookeville as champions of the Ohio Valley Conference. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Golden Eagles strike first, but Racers rally for sweep

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech was able to chase off Murray State ace Hannah James after one inning, but the visiting Racers rallied late to take a 7-3 victory over the Golden Eagles on Sunday. Haeli Bryson was 2-for-3 with an RBI to…

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Golden Eagles show success on day one of Outdoor Music City Challenge

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech outdoor track & field team kicked off action at the Outdoor Music City Challenge Friday, completing four events while competing at the Vanderbilt Outdoor Track Facility. Read more at Tennessee Tech…

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Tech baseball team moves Sunday contest, to play doubleheader vs. EIU Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - With rain and thunderstorms expected in the Cookeville and surrounding areas Sunday, the Tennessee Tech baseball team has announced it will now play a doubleheader against Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Apr. 30. Read more at…

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Tennessee Tech student-athletes, coaches honored at first Golden Wings Awards show since 2019

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the first time in three years, Tennessee Tech's Hooper Eblen Center served as the host site of the Athletics Department's annual Golden Wings Awards Thursday evening, celebrating the achievements of Golden…

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Golden Eagles off to Evansville for 2022 OVC Tournament

Tourney time has arrived for the Tennessee Tech tennis team, as the Golden Eagles embark to Evansville, Ind. for the 2022 OVC Tournament with a bid in the NCAA Tournament on the line. Read more at Tennessee Tech University Athletics…

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Senior Day highlights home finale weekend vs. Murray State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It’s amazing how quickly time flies. It just seems like yesterday that the 2022 campaign kicked off, even if it was two-and-a-half months ago. It’s even more surreal for the Tennessee Tech seniors who are…

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Tech baseball back at home to host Eastern Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team makes its return to Quillen Field and Bush Stadium at the Averitt Express Baseball Complex for a three-game, Ohio Valley Conference series against Eastern Illinois starting Friday evening. …

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Tech tennis makes history behind seven conference postseason honors, Grubert named OVC Player of the Year

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – History highlighted the way for the Tennessee Tech tennis team, as the Golden Eagles collected a program-record seven postseason awards when the conference announced its yearly honors Thursday afternoon. Read more at…

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Tech finishes first in stroke play, locks down No. 1 seed for match play portion of OVC Championships

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Yet another outstanding performance propelled the Tennessee Tech men's golf team to a first-place finish in the stroke-play portion of the Ohio Valley Conference Championships Tuesday afternoon, earning the Golden…

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Guardino picks up NCBWA National Player of the Week honors

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the second time this week, Tennessee Tech outfielder Ryan Guardino was recognized for his performance over the past weekend, earning Dick Howser Trophy National Player of the Week presented by The Game Headware from the…

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Golden Eagle softball begins home finale week with visit from Morehead State Wednesday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Five games remain for the Tennessee Tech softball team at its friendly confines of the Tech Softball Field for the 2022 campaign and they’re all important games for the Golden Eagles as they try to lock down seeding…

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Purple and gold in the hunt following round two of OVC Championships

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Battling a late start and wet course conditions, the Tennessee Tech men's golf team stayed in the hunt for its first Ohio Valley Conference title since 1990, completing round two of the OVC Championships at Dalhousie…

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Guardino's historic week earns outfielder National Player of the Week honors

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech outfielder Ryan Guardino was recognized as a Collegiate Baseball National Player of the Week powered by Diamond Sports as announced by the entity on Monday, the first such honor of his career. Read more at…

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Tech set for midweek clash at in-state rival Lipscomb

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team wraps up its five-game road stretch Tuesday evening, heading to Nashville for a midweek tilt with in-state rival Lipscomb in a rematch from this year’s earlier match-up in Cookeville. …

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Red hot Golden Eagles pace field after day one of OVC Championships

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team took the first step towards history Sunday afternoon, getting off to a fast start at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships with a three-stroke lead over the field of nine…

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Tech softball closes out TSU series with sweep

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – An early start was enough to propel the Tennessee Tech softball team to a three-game sweep of Tennessee State on Sunday as the Golden Eagles plated three in the first inning and held on to a 5-2 victory. The Golden Eagles…

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Tech comeback bid falls short in Sunday loss at UT Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. – History at the plate wasn’t enough for the Tennessee Tech baseball team to outscore in-state rival UT Martin in the two teams’ Ohio Valley Conference series final Sunday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (21-16, 5-7)…

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Golden Eagles sweep twinbill at TSU

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee State made Tennessee Tech earn everything on Saturday, keeping the Golden Eagles quiet on the scoreboard. Tech had to tie the day’s opener in the sixth inning, then earn the extra-inning victory in the…

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Golden Eagles poised for strong showing at OVC Championships

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team begins the hunt for its first Ohio Valley Conference title since 1990 Sunday, kicking off up to four days of action at Dalhousie Golf Club in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Leading the league in…

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Head coach Brown, rookie Skeen highlight Tech’s slew of OVC honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Heading into the weekend’s Ohio Valley Conference Championships, the Tennessee Tech men’s golf made some history with a chance for more, as the league announced its postseason honors Saturday afternoon. Read…

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Golden Eagle softball looks to gain momentum with weekend trip at Tennessee State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – After a tough weekend against Belmont last Friday and Saturday, the Tennessee Tech softball team was able to get its feet back beneath them with a big midweek victory over Chattanooga. Now, Tech can use that to build some…

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Tech tennis heads to Belmont with OVC regular-season title on the line

A clash for all the regular-season marbles is on the line Saturday afternoon in Nashville, as the Tennessee Tech tennis team heads to Belmont in a winner-take-all scenario for the OVC’s regular-season title. Read more at Tennessee Tech…

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Tech heads west for weekend slate at in-state rival, OVC foe UT Martin

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team continues its five-game road stretch with a trip west, taking on in-state rival UT Martin in a three-game, Ohio Valley Conference series at Skyhawk Baseball Field starting Friday. Read more…

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Tech women's golf ties for fourth at OVC Championships to round out 2021-22 campaign

MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team put a cap on the 2021-22 season Tuesday afternoon, completing the third and final round of the Ohio Valley Conference Championships at the Fighting Joe Course at The Shoals, part…

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Golden Eagles use strong singles performance to pick up win over Austin Peay in home finale

A stellar singles showing sent the Tennessee Tech tennis team into the win column, as the Golden Eagles captured all six solo showdowns on the way to a 6-1 victory over Austin Peay in the club’s home finale. Read more at Tennessee Tech…

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