COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee State had just enough muscle
Saturday night to knock of Tennessee Tech, 65-62, in pivotal Ohio
Valley Conference women’s basketball action in Eblen
Center.
It was a contest between two rivals fighting for a spot in the
upper levels of the OVC standings, with each entering the game at
3-5 in the league.
The Lady Tigers improved to 7-11 overall and 4-5 in the OVC while
Tech saw it’s overall mark slip to 8-11 with a 3-6 OVC log.
It was only the second home loss for the Golden Eagles in eight
contests, and the first road win of the season for the Lady
Tigers.
After trailing by as many as 13 in the second half, the Golden
Eagles pulled within two points with one minute remaining on a
layup by Tacarra Hayes, then got the ball back on Kylie
Cook’s rebound with 35 seconds to play. Following a timeout,
Hayes missed a jumper in the lane and the rebound was ruled out of
bounds off a Tech player.
With 8.4 seconds to go, Meredith Stafford was fouled and made her
first free throw for a three-point lead. Tiara Hopper grabbed the
rebound on the missed second try and gave it to Hayes, who raced
the length of the court and fed Kellie Cook, but her 3-pointer at
the buzzer was off the rim to end the contest.
Hayes narrowly missed a second triple-double, finishing with 17
points, nine rebounds, eight assists and three steals. Kylie Cook
had 14 points and seven boards, while Kellie Cook and Krystal
Stirrup scored 10 each.
For TSU. Obiageli Okafor was the high scorer in the game with 22
points. She also grabbed nine rebounds, seven on the offensive
boards. Nikki Rumph was the only other Lady Tiger in double digits,
scoring 11, but TSU got plenty of balance. Jasmin Schuler scored
nine while LaDona Pierce and Meredith Stafford netted eight
each.
Tech led by five early in the game, but TSU took advantage of 12
first half Golden Eagle turnovers, scoring 17 points off mistakes
in the opening half. The Tigers held a seven-point lead late in the
half, and carried that advantage into halftime.
The TSU lead grew to as many as 13 early in the second half,
reaching 40-27 with 17:17 to play on a layup by Pierce.
Kellie Cook hit a 3-pointer to open a 17-5 Golden Eagle run and
the hosts were back to within one point, 45-44, exactly five
minutes later.
The teams waged a stalemate for the next six minutes before Kellie
Cook’s jumper with 6:16 to go put Tech ahead for the first
time in the second half, a 57-56 lead.
Pierce’s basket with 5:20 left nudged TSU back into command
and the Golden Eagles never caught up. The lead was up to four,
64-60, when Tate made two free throws with 3:02 remaining.
The teams combined for only three total points in the final three
minutes, two by Hayes with 1:11 left to make it 64-62, and the one
free toss by Stafford with nine seconds remaining.
The crowd Saturday included dozens of men's and women's former
players on hand (photo) for Basketball Alunni Night.
Halfway through their four-game homestand, the Golden Eagles will
welcome Eastern Illinois to Eblen Center on Thursday night (Jan.
28) and Southeast Missouri on Saturday (Jan. 30).
The Putnam County Health Dept. is offering free H1N1 shots in the
lobby of Eblen Center during both of those games, and Tech will
give a free ticket to the game for anyone receiving the
vaccine.
For tickets or more information, visit or call the Athletics Ticket
Office in Eblen Center (931-372-3940).
April 23, 2010
Womens basketball visits Dodson Branch School
April 16, 2010
Golden Eagle signing class adds Darling, Moore
March 22, 2010
Glidden featured in Pulaski Citizen article
February 28, 2010
Tech faces OVC Tournament doubleheader Tuesday at Austin Peay
February 27, 2010
Golden Eagles control boards, win 77-61 to finish tied for fourth in OVC
February 23, 2010
Team effort pushes Golden Eagles past SIUE, 68-60
February 22, 2010
OVC Basketball Tournament to expand, change locations beginning in 2011
February 20, 2010
Second half surge propels Lady Govs past Tech
February 19, 2010
Golden Eagles play final regular season road game at Austin Peay
February 18, 2010
Atlanta, Washington to play WNBA exhibition game in Eblen Center May 9
February 15, 2010
Golden Eagles visit Tennessee State for OVC double-header
February 15, 2010
Hayes, Golden Eagles escape with OVC win at Tennessee State
February 13, 2010
Golden Eagles hit from outside, protect the ball to down Skyhawks
February 12, 2010
Golden Eagles host UT Martin in a pivotal Ohio Valley contest
February 11, 2010
Golden Eagles earn key OVC win, top Murray State 80-67
February 9, 2010
Fans asked to wear pink to OVC doubleheader Thursday night
February 9, 2010
Murray State visits for Think Pink/Pack The House Night
February 7, 2010
Pack The House, Think Pink to make Thursday games something special
February 6, 2010
Cold shooting dooms Golden Eagles at Morehead State
February 4, 2010
Hoppers career high not enough against Eastern Kentucky
February 2, 2010
Basketball travels to Eastern Kentucky for a Thursday doubleheader
January 30, 2010
Tech slips past SEMO Redhawks on late 3-pointer by Kylie Cook
January 29, 2010
Doubleheader vs. Southeast Missouri will go on Saturday as scheduled
January 29, 2010
Tech basketball hosts Southeast Missouri in OVC double-header
January 28, 2010
Eastern Illinois wins eighth straight, tops Golden Eagle women 80-59
January 27, 2010
Tech women look to rebound against the Panthers
January 26, 2010
Free H1N1 shots available, free tickets to game with vaccination
January 25, 2010
Hayes voted OVC Player of the Week
January 23, 2010
Tennessee State muscles its way to 65-62 OVC win in Eblen Center
January 22, 2010
Tennessee State comes to Cookeville for an I-40 battle
January 21, 2010
Hayes nets 39 as Golden Eagles top Austin Peay by 21
January 19, 2010
Reminder: Free admission to families of 278th and area youth teams
January 18, 2010
Students invited to "Welcome Back Bash" in Eblen Center Thursday
January 16, 2010
Free throw advantage lifts Murray State over Tech, 82-72
January 15, 2010
Golden Eagles look to rebound against Murray State
January 14, 2010
All-session tickets for 2010 OVC Basketball Tournament now on sale
January 14, 2010
Cook twins a mirror image for TTU women's basketball
January 14, 2010
Tech falls in final minutes by four points at UT Martin
January 13, 2010
Tech stays in state for match-up with UT Martin
January 11, 2010
Kellie Cook named OVC Freshman of the Week
January 9, 2010
Cook, Hayes lead Tech over first-place EKU by 28 points
January 7, 2010
Triple-double by Hayes not quite enough against Morehead bombers
January 6, 2010
Home sweet home: Tech returns to Eblen against Morehead State
January 4, 2010
Kellie Cook, Tacarra Hayes each score 22 but Tech falls at EIU
January 4, 2010
Golden Eagles set to take on Eastern Illinois
January 1, 2010
Golden Eagles return to OVC action against Southeast Missouri
December 30, 2009
Golden Eagles stay perfect at home with 94-62 win over Bluefield
December 29, 2009
Golden Eagles welcome Bluefield, look to stay perfect at home
December 23, 2009
Two championship teams featured at Jan. 23 Basketball Alumni Day
December 23, 2009
St. Louis Blues: Golden Eagles fall to red-hot Billikens
December 21, 2009
Hopper earns OVC Freshman of the Week honors
December 19, 2009
Hopper's double-double helps Tech overcome Belmont, 72-69
December 17, 2009
Golden Eagles set to take on in-state opponent Belmont
December 16, 2009
Happy Holidays: Special gift for season ticket holders
December 16, 2009
Women's Basketball program recognized for milestone 800 victories
December 12, 2009
Cook's career-highs lead Tech to 59-56 win over Salukis
December 11, 2009
Women's basketball helps with Habitat for Humanity
December 10, 2009
Youth Basketball, Scouts special invited guests at Saturday doubleheader
December 10, 2009
The Sports Zone names Kellie Cook Champion of the Week
December 9, 2009
Tech looks to make it three wins in a row against Southern Illinois
December 8, 2009
Women's Basketball pays visit to Park View Elementary School
December 7, 2009
Fans reminded of changes to basketball schedule this week
December 5, 2009
Tech opens OVC play with a win over Jacksonville State
December 3, 2009
Messer, Golden Eagles face first OVC test at JSU
December 2, 2009
Jordan, McKay named to Atlanta Preseason All-Metro Team
November 30, 2009
Late rally lifts Golden Eagles over Lipscomb in home opener
November 29, 2009
Tech set to take on Lipscomb in home opener
November 28, 2009
Cold shooting, turnovers doom Golden Eagles against Middle Tennessee
November 27, 2009
Five-game road trip concludes at Middle Tennessee
November 22, 2009
Tech keeps it close, falls to No. 23 Louisville
November 20, 2009
Former WNBA player Coretta Brown joins womens basketball staff
November 18, 2009
Tech falls on the road against No. 4/8 Baylor
November 17, 2009
Womens basketball takes on nationally ranked Baylor on Tuesday
November 16, 2009
Hayes named first OVC Player of the Week of 2009-10 season
November 14, 2009
Golden Eagles soar past Air Force, 81-49
November 13, 2009
Crimson Tide sneaks past Tennessee Tech in the season opener
November 11, 2009
Starting times announced for women's and men's basketball games
November 11, 2009
Womens basketball inks Top 100 recruiting class
November 7, 2009
Men's and women's basketball hosts youth clinic
November 5, 2009
Golden Eagles in control in Messer's debut victory
November 3, 2009
Gathering of Eagles, Poster Night slated Thursday in Eblen Center
October 30, 2009
First look at Golden Eagles women's basketball includes feast
October 26, 2009
Messer talks basketball with the Cookeville Lions Club
October 22, 2009
Eighth place pick will motivate Messer's young squad
October 19, 2009
Messer featured on the Capital Sports Report
September 25, 2009
Messer names Bell, Shelby as assistant coaches
September 18, 2009
Golden Eagles face NCAA tourney foes, early road stretch in Messer's debut
August 29, 2009
New coach Messer meets with Golden Eagle players, parents
August 17, 2009
Sytia Messer named Tennessee Tech women's basketball coach