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Field is full, waitlist now open for 2025 Pepsi Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble presented by Michelob Ultra
March 31, 2025COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It didn't take long for the excitement and anticipation for the annual Pepsi Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble presented by Michelob Ultra to live up to the bidding, as the 2025 edition of Tennessee Tech Athletics' fundraising event boasted a full field less than two hours after opening for registration on Monday, Mar. 31. -
Dr. Samantha Bates named recipient of OVC's Thurston Banks Award for Distinguished Academic Service
March 25, 2025BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Dr. Samantha Bates of Tennessee Tech University has been named one of two recipients of the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Thurston Banks Award for Distinguished Academic Service. -
Clear bag policy in effect for NCAA regional games in South Carolina
March 20, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. -- For fans traveling down to South Carolina for the Tennessee Tech women's basketball team's game against the Gamecocks in the first round of the NCAA Women's Basketball tournament, please be aware that Colonial Life Arena has a clear-bag policy. -
Tech March Madness gear now available
March 20, 2025COOKEVILLE. Tenn. -- If you're looking for that souvenir to celebrate the Tennessee Tech women's basketball team's historic march to the 2025 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, you can order now through the University Bookstore and Spirit Shop! Follow this link -- https://tennesseetech.prestosports.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250320ky5wai -- to order your March Madness gear now! The Golden Eagle women take on top-seeded South Carolina Friday at 4 p.m. Eastern, 3 p.m. Central. -
Wings Up Pregame continues in South Carolina at The Placery
March 17, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. – While the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team is going dancing, the party’s not stopping either as the Wings Up Pregame rolls on to South Carolina for the NCAA Women’s Tournament. With Friday’s tipoff against top-seeded South Carolina set for a 4 p.m. Eastern/3 p.m. Central start, the Wings Up Pregame will be at The Placery in the Hyatt Place Columbia (819 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C.). -
Pepsi Golden Eagle Scramble presented by Michelob Ultra set for June 6-8, registration opens March 31 at 8 AM
March 11, 2025COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Save the dates! The Pepsi Golden Eagle Scramble presented by Michelob Ultra is officially back for 2025, with Tennessee Tech Athletics announcing the dates for the popular fundraising event. -
Wings Up Pregame events to be held at Evansville's Tiki on Main
March 04, 2025EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Fans heading up to Evansville for the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Championships cane meet up with fellow Tennessee Tech fans, grab a quick bite and get ready for the excitement at Tiki on Main as the Wings Up Pregame events will be held there for the third straight season. Each Wings Up Pregame will be approximately two hours before each tipoff at the restaurant (524 Main Street, Evansville) with the first one Wednesday at 4 p.m. before the Tech men’s tournament opener against UT Martin at 6 p.m. from the Ford Center. Friday’s Wings Up Pregame will be at 11 a.m. before the Golden Eagle women play in their semifinal contest. The Wings Up Pregame is the official spot for Golden Eagle fans during the tournament with performances by the Tennessee Tech Spirit Squads and the Golden Eagle brass. Tickets for the OVC Basketball Championships are on sale now – call (931) 372-3940, visit the Hooper Eblen Center ticket office or order online at TTUsports.com or OVCsports.com. -
Broadway Marvels and Comedy Revels: A Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Entertainment Extravaganza
March 03, 2025From legendary Broadway productions to laugh-out-loud comedy acts, each of these incredible shows and performers on tour this year offers a memorable journey. Let’s take a look at a spectacular variety of shows and comedy sets, each with its own captivating story and extraordinary history. -
Tennessee Tech Athletics names official NIL collective
February 20, 2025COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Golden Eagle Collective has been named the official Name, Image, and Likeness ("NIL") collective for Tennessee Tech Athletics -- designed to empower student-athletes across all sports through NIL opportunities and community support. The mission of The Golden Eagle Collective is to facilitate NIL partnerships between Tennessee Tech student-athletes, local businesses, community organizations, non-profits, and fans. By working in lockstep with Tennessee Tech Athletics, the collective ensures that its efforts align with the University’s vision for success, providing key benefits that enhance the overall student-athlete experience. -
Tennessee Tech Athletics partners with Nike and BSN SPORTS
February 11, 2025Tennessee Tech University is honored to announce a multi-year partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS. Nike, the Oregon-based global leader in footwear and sports apparel will become the official outfitter of Tennessee Tech University beginning July 1, 2025. BSN SPORTS, the premier platform for team sports solutions, will serve as the official supplier of Golden Eagle athletic uniform, apparel and footwear needs for the duration of the partnership. As part of the agreement, Nike will provide on-field and training footwear and gear for Tennessee Tech’s 15 NCAA Division I varsity sports and spirit squads. Additionally, Nike will outfit members of the athletic department including coaches and staff. -
Fall 2024 AD Honor Roll boasts whopping 296 Golden Eagle student-athletes
January 08, 2025COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech's student-athletes produced another impressive showing in the classroom, opening the 2024-25 academic year with spectacular results for the spring after posting a 3.467 GPA collectively. -
Tennessee Tech student-athletes make it 32 straight semesters with 3.0 or better GPA
January 07, 2025COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech's student-athletes turned in an eye-popping performance in the classroom during the Fall 2024 semester, securing Golden Eagle Athletics' 10th-straight semester with a departmental GPA of at least 3.20. -
Twenty-seven Golden Eagles receive degrees at 2024 Winter Commencement
December 13, 2024COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- All donned in their purple and gold caps and gowns, Tennessee Tech saw 27 student-athletes, support staff and coaches receive degrees on Friday as the University held its winter commencement exercises at the Hooper Eblen Center. -
Tennessee Tech tops OVC Commissioner's Cup standings following end of fall championship season
December 05, 2024BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Following the completion of the fall sport championships, Tennessee Tech leads the 2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Commissioner's Cup all-sport trophy standings; the Cup is a symbol of overall athletic excellence in Conference-sponsored championships. -
Tech student-athletes maintain impressive marks in latest NCAA Graduation Success Rate report
November 19, 2024COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech student-athletes posted impressive scores in the latest Graduation Success Rate (GSR) and Federal Graduation Rate (FGR) reports, released Wednesday afternoon by the NCAA. Tech has not only maintained a high level of success in the school's graduation rates overall, but the student-athlete graduation rates also continue to rank higher than those for the general TTU student body. -
Toney honored as recipient of prestigious OVC Scholar-Athlete Award for 2024-25
November 14, 2024BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – What has become a long-standing, Tennessee Tech Athletics tradition, one more Golden Eagle student-athlete was recognized for succeeding at the highest level of the Ohio Valley Conference Thursday afternoon as the League announced its six recipients of the 2024-25 OVC Scholar-Athlete Award, including women's soccer forward Katie Toney. -
Stephens to be inducted into TTU Sports Hall of Fame Friday, Nov. 1
November 01, 2024COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – One of the most consistent and feared sluggers in the Ohio Valley Conference, Zach Stephens etched his name as one of the best players to don the purple and gold during his four-year career from 2011-14. -
Penix Sr. to be inducted into TTU Sports Hall of Fame Friday, Nov. 1
October 31, 2024COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A three-time All-Ohio Valley Conference selection during his career from 1992-95, Michael Penix Sr. still stands as one of the top rushers in Tennessee Tech history. -
Miles to be inducted into TTU Sports Hall of Fame Friday, Nov. 1
October 30, 2024COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Few student-athletes provided a larger two-year impact for Tennessee Tech athletics than Daniel Miles did from 2013-14, establishing himself as one of the best baseball players in program history. -
Freund Bobo to be inducted into TTU Sports Hall of Fame Friday, Nov. 1
October 29, 2024COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – In the inaugural season of the Ohio Valley Conference soccer competition, Angela Freund Bobo took the conference by storm. -
Surplus sale to be held Saturday morning before Homecoming game
October 28, 2024COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech Athletics will hold a surplus sale on Saturday, Nov. 2, before the Golden Eagle football team’s Homecoming game against Lindenwood. Included in the sale will be team apparel and jerseys, including from football and basketball, from across the department’s athletic programs. No item will be priced above $25. The sale will be in the big tent next to McGee Boulevard and will run from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Cash or credit cards will be accepted. -
Dillard to be inducted into TTU Sports Hall of Fame Friday, Nov. 1
October 28, 2024COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Across four seasons from 2009-2013, Judson Dillard established himself as arguably the best rebounding guard in Tennessee Tech history and one of the best scorers to ever suit up for the Golden Eagles. -
Can’t Miss Experiences: Golden Eagles Guide Broadcasted
October 10, 2024For Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles fans, this guide highlights 15 of the biggest and most thrilling sporting events from around the world. Whether it's the intensity of the NBA Finals or the high-speed thrills of the Daytona 500, these events capture the spirit of competition and athletic excellence. Grab your tickets with TicketSmarter using promo code GOLDENEAGLES5 for great savings, and dive into this unforgettable sporting experience! -
Purple Palooza set for Oct. 29, registration open for booth space
October 07, 2024COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Halloween is just around the corner and that means it's also time for Purple Palooza. The 2024 edition will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Hooper Eblen Center, starting at 4:30 p.m. with trick-or-treating on the concourse. Bring out your best costumes as Tech teams, student groups and community sponsors will hand out candy to all the little spooks and ghouls. -
Game times revealed for Tech men's and women's basketball home games
October 07, 2024COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – With the 2024-25 basketball seasons just around the corner, Tennessee Tech has announced its game times for the upcoming year at the Hooper Eblen Center. -
Spirit of cooperation helps get Tech trainers home from Helene's effects
October 04, 2024COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – No one ever expects a situation to come up when you or people you know will encounter a time of need. In the last week, in the wake of Hurricane Helene, situations like that arose across the Southeast and continue to develop as the aftermath of the storm reveals itself. Tennessee Tech was no stranger to the effects. As the situation began to degrade on Friday, it was the spirit of cooperation among colleagues at other colleges and universities that helped keep a bad situation from becoming worse. In times of tragedy, it’s the support of others that can help make things better. That helping hand can make an incredible difference. Maybe it’s chance, maybe a connection with someone else, but sometimes help comes from some unexpected places. -
Barb Jordan speaks to Tech student-athletes as part of Dr. M. Dianne Murphy Leaders for Life series
October 03, 2024Recently, the Tennessee Tech Department of Intercollegiate Athletics hosted the Fall 2024 session of its Dr. M. Dianne Murphy Leaders for Life series. Established in 2006, Dr. Murphy, a former TTU student-athlete and member of the inaugural women’s basketball, volleyball and tennis teams, wanted to provide female student-athletes at Tennessee Tech with every opportunity and resource to be successful both on and off the playing field. This fall’s speaker was Barb Jordan of the Always Bev organization. Its mission is to educate and empower individuals with skills for personal safety to prevent and defend against sexual assault, predatory behavior and violence. -
Tech Athletics, Cookeville Communications to hold relief drive at Saturday football game
October 01, 2024COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – With the Southeast affected by the destruction of Hurricane Helene, Tennessee Tech and Cookeville Communications will partner to hold a relief drive at Saturday’s football game vs. South Carolina State. Donations will be accepted on Stadium Drive to minimize impact on gameday parking. Donors will receive a coupon for two free tickets to any 2024 football game. -
Edwards, Grimes and Legault represent Tech at OVC SAAC conference
September 24, 2024NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A trio of Tennessee Tech student-athletes took part in the annual Ohio Valley Conference Student-Athlete Advisory Committee summit, lending their voices to better student-athlete welfare and the overall experience at their respective institutions and across the conference. James Edwards (Football), Reghan Grimes (Women’s Basketball) and Isaac Legault (Cross Country) were the three Golden Eagle representatives at the conference. All three serve on subcommittees among the conference chapter with Edwards taking part in Awareness, Grimes on Social Media and Legault on Initiatives. -
Save the date – Pepsi Golden Eagle Scramble presented by Michelob Ultra set for June 6-8
September 23, 2024COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Save the dates! The Pepsi Golden Eagle Scramble presented by Michelob Ultra is back for 2025, with Tennessee Tech Athletics announcing the dates for the popular fundraising event.