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Women's Basketball

Messer featured on the Capital Sports Report

Messer featured on the Capital Sports Report

Posted: Oct 19, 2009

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Women's basketball head coach Sytia Messer recently sat down with the Capital Sports Report, a nation-wide sports blog, to discuss her journey to Tennessee Tech. Messer talks about both her playing and coaching careers prior to arriving at TTU and her plans for the team in the future.

Click here to read Messer's full interview.

The Capital Sports Report has featured several Tennessee Tech student-athletes and coaches this year, including volleyball seniors Teresa Craig, Amanda Lindgren and Katie Kenline and new women's and men's head tennis coach Kenny Doyle.

All rights for the above story are reserved to The Capital Sports Report. Any questions or comments should be directed to Anthony Caruso. Contact him at thecapitalsportseditor@gmail.com.

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