2012-13 Golden Eagle Men's Basketball Headlines
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Boys' basketball camp continues successful run at Tech
June 24, 2013Youth camps at Tennessee Tech have been keeping the Golden Eagle coaching staffs busy this summer. The boys' individual camp under head coach Steve Payne is underway, while events are still on tap in July for baseball and football. -
Men's basketball team helps out at local food bank
June 08, 2013The men's basketball team is back to its helping ways as several members of the Golden Eagle squad assisted at the United Methodist Church God's Grace Food Pantry Friday morning.
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2013 Steve Payne Golden Eagle Basketball Camp closing in
May 31, 2013The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball program will kick off its annual individual and team camps early this year, with June 3 marking the start of the first of four camps to be held in June.
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Golden Eagles add JUCO transfer Dwan Caldwell to newest recruiting class
May 11, 2013Another week, another signee for the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team as the Golden Eagles announced the signing of Antelope Valley Community College big man Dwan Caldwell.
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Josiah Moore to play in Far East with Reach USA team
May 08, 2013Although he has yet to play a minute on the court as a member of the Golden Eagles, sophomore guard Josiah Moore will represent the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team this summer on an eight-game tour of the Far East as a member of the Reach USA team.
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Golden Eagle men's basketball team announces first spring signee
May 01, 2013After adding two solid future contributors to the Golden Eagle program in the late fall, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team has not let up, announcing its first spring signing in the form of Prime Prep Academy guard Shirmane Thomas.
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Dillard earns All-OVC nod from collegehoopsdaily.com
March 16, 2013After wrapping up a highly distinguished career as a member of the Tennessee Tech basketball team, guard Jud Dillard is still being recognized for his leadership and performance on the court, being named to collegehoopsdaily.com's All-OVC team.
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Taylor Hennigan recognized with National Football Foundation honor
March 05, 2013Tennessee Tech defensive back Taylor Hennigan was one of seven collegiate players honored Monday night at the 47th annual awards dinner held by the Middle Tennessee Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame.
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Golden Eagles Dillard, Samarrippas garner All-OVC selections
March 05, 2013With the 2012-13 regular season officially in the books for the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team, little remains but honoring those players who stood out most in the eyes of the Ohio Valley Conference coaches and sports information directors.
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Kevin Murphy: Jazz rookie featured on team's website with 20 questions
March 03, 2013Former Tennessee Tech standout Kevin Murphy is featured on the Utah Jazz website, as the team has posed 20 questions for their rookie.
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Tech ends season on high note, tops Morehead State on Senior Night
March 02, 2013Dennis Ogbe pumped in a career-high 26 points and Jud Dillard added 23 as Tennessee Tech wrapped up the 2012-13 season with a 72-66 OVC victory over Morehead State Saturday night.
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Golden Eagles say goodbye to 2013 senior class in regular season finale
March 01, 2013With a glimmer of hope still remaining for a playoff spot in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team knows that Saturday's game is more than just the regular season finale and Senior Farewell.
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Golden Eagles handed 69-54 loss by Eastern Kentucky
February 28, 2013Eastern Kentucky used a 16-2 run early in the second half to pull away from Tennessee Tech on the way to a 69-54 victory over the Golden Eagles in Eblen Center.
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Scouts, Military honored guests at Thursday doubleheader against EKU
February 27, 2013Tennessee Tech's doubleheader against Eastern Kentucky Thursday night has grown in importance, with both Golden Eagle teams seeking crucial victories. It's a perfect night to call on military and area scouts to help back Tech. Free admission is offered for Military Appreciation Night and Scout Night.
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Buy one ticket, get one free for this week's basketball games
February 26, 2013With so much at stake for both Tennessee Tech basketball teams, the Athletics Dept. is hosting Fan Appreciation Week for the two OVC doubleheaders. Fans can get a free ticket with each ticket purchased for the Thursday games against EKU and Saturday's doubleheader against Morehead State.
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Golden Eagles look to stay in OVC playoff hunt when EKU visits Thursday
February 26, 2013With just two games left in the 2012-13 regular season, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team controls its own destiny. The mission is simple. Win two more game and make the Ohio Valley Conference tournament field.
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Golden Eagles look to send Kangaroos hopping back to Missouri
February 23, 2013Fresh off a key Ohio Valley Conference win over UT Martin Thursday evening, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will look to keep its momentum rolling with its final non-conference match-up of the season against Missouri-Kansas City Saturday night.
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Golden Eagles win fourth straight at home, top UMKC Kangaroos by six
February 23, 2013Jeremiah Samarrippas hit two clutch 3-pointers late in the second half, forced a turnover in the final minute, and directed Tennessee Tech to its fourth consecutive homecourt victory, a 68-62 non-conference win over UM Kansas City Saturday night in Eblen Center
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Team effort leads to 15-point Golden Eagle victory over Skyhawks
February 21, 2013Tennessee Tech got double digit scoring from four players, led by Dennis Ogbe's career-high 23, to claim an 83-68 victory over UT Martin Thursday and keep alive the Golden Eagles' chances reaching the OVC Tournament.
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Golden Eagles begin four-game home stand Thursday with UT Martin
February 20, 2013With a spot in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament on the line, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will look to take advantage of its one and only meeting against the UT Martin Skyhawks Thursday evening.
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Golden Eagles look for OVC win in final road contest of 2012-13
February 16, 2013MOREHEAD, Ky. - With the second of two Kentucky road games in sight, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will look to take down OVC foe Morehead State Saturday in a battle of two very physical teams.
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Morehead claims 65-63 win in final seconds over Golden Eagles
February 16, 2013MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Morehead State scored the winning points with nine seconds left and claimed a 65-63 Ohio Valley Conference victory over Tennessee Tech despite a valiant effort by the Golden Eagles.
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Eblen Center under "blizzard" advisory for February 23 game vs. UMKC
February 15, 2013Whether or not the outside weather cooperates won't matter -- there is a "blizzard" advisory being posted for Eblen Center for next weekend. Tech fans can expect more than flurries when UMKC visits on Saturday, Feb. 23, for a game against Steve Payne's Golden Eagles.
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Golden Eagles look for fifth straight against EKU, travel north to Richmond
February 14, 2013With a trip north against two of three Kentucky OVC programs on the weekend's agenda, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will wrap up its road schedule for the 2012-13 season with contests at Eastern Kentucky and Morehead State.
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EKU pulls away late to down Golden Eagles, 80-69
February 14, 2013RICHMOND, Ky. - A close-fought battle the entire game, Eastern Kentucky pulled away late as the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team fell, 80-69, in the first of a two-game, OVC road swing into Kentucky this weekend.
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Golden Eagles return home for rematch against the Gamecocks
February 09, 2013It's crunch time for the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team, as it hosts the Jacksonville State Gamecocks Saturday night looking for a much-needed Ohio Valley Conference win to stay in the hunt for a berth in the post-season tournament.
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Four in double figures lift Golden Eagles to 79-64 win over Gamecocks
February 09, 2013Tennessee Tech used a huge rebounding advantage and margin at the free throw line to claim a 78-64 OVC victory over Jacksonville State Saturday night in Eblen Center. Jud Dillard's ninth double-double of the season led the Golden Eagles.
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Communiversity Night Saturday when Gamecocks visit Eblen Center
February 06, 2013All Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce members can receive up to eight free tickets for Saturday's doubleheader vs. Jacksonville State as Tennessee Tech celebrates Communiversity Night in Eblen Center.
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Youth basketball players invited guests at Saturday doubleheader
February 05, 2013All area Youth basketball teams and players are invited to be special guests of the Golden Eagle basketball teams Saturday evening when Tech hosts an Ohio Valley Conference doubleheader against Jacksonville State. Hoop Troop members are also invited to an afternoon meet-and-greet with the players.
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Golden Eagles to host UMKC in Ramada Worldwide BracketBuster
February 04, 2013For the eighth and final time, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team has been matched up for its annual ESPN BracketBuster game, sponsored this season by Ramada Worldwide. The Golden Eagles will host the Kangaroos of Missouri-Kansas City on Saturday, Feb. 23.
