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Men's Basketball

The Sports Zone names Frank Davis Champion of the Week

The Sports Zone names Frank Davis Champion of the Week

Posted: Jan 14, 2010

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech senior guard Frank Davis has been named The Sports Zone Champion of the Week for his record-breaking performances last week in the Golden Eagle games against Eastern Kentucky and Morehead State.

Davis smashed the Tech career record for most 3-pointers, and will be recognized during the Jan. 21 doubleheader against Austin Peay.

The Sports Zone, sponsored by David Benjamin's Hi-tech DirecTV, airs on cable channel 7 on Wednesdays and Fridays at 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. As part of the show, one student-athlete, coach or sports figure is selected as the Cookeville Regional/Sports One Champion of the Week.

For information on advertising with The Sports Zone, email channel7@gpmnow.com or call 526-7144.

Click here to view Frank Davis' interview on The Sports Zone.

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