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Women's Basketball

First place Golden Eagles seeking enthusiastic fan support this week

First place Golden Eagles seeking enthusiastic fan support this week

Posted: Jan 31, 2011

Watch a video message from coach Sytia Messer and junior Tacarra Hayes

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Riding a seven-game winning streak and hanging onto a slim lead in the Ohio Valley Conference standings, the Tennessee Tech women's basketball team is looking for support in the stands this week at two crucial OVC contests.

Tech hosts Eastern Kentucky Thursday evening and will welcome Morehead State Saturday. Both doubleheaders begin at 5:30 p.m.

For ticket information, please call the Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center (931) 372-3940.

Click here to read about all of the special promotions at the games this weekend

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Hayes, Meffert share Outstanding Female Athlete honors

June 19, 2011 Hayes, Meffert share Outstanding Female Athlete honors

Adam Deyo completes Golden Eagle women's basketball coaching staff

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Messer adds Shellie Greenman to women's basketball coaching staff

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Daphne Mitchell named women's basketball Director of Basketball Operations

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Golden Eagles selected to play in 2011 Preseason WNIT

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Cook, Hayes, Heady take top honors at annual Awards Dinner

April 21, 2011 Cook, Hayes, Heady take top honors at annual Awards Dinner

Golden Eagle women's basketball team takes part in YMCA Healthy Kids Day

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Women's Basketball team to hold annual awards dinner April 21

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OVC Commissioner to chair organizing committee for 2014 Women's Final Four

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Golden Eagle women's basketball players visit Prescott Elementary

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Tacarra Hayes named to WBCA all-region team

March 24, 2011 Tacarra Hayes named to WBCA all-region team

Golden Eagles topped by Auburn in WNIT contest in Eblen Center

March 17, 2011 Golden Eagles topped by Auburn in WNIT contest in Eblen Center

WNIT game with Auburn to be streamed live on OVCsports.TV

March 16, 2011 WNIT game with Auburn to be streamed live on OVCsports.TV

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Tech falls to UT Martin in OVC Tournament Finals

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Golden Eagles take on Austin Peay in third round of OVC Tournament

March 4, 2011 Golden Eagles take on Austin Peay in third round of OVC Tournament

Tech advances to OVC championship game with win over APSU

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Hayes, Heady earn post-season honors; Messer named Coach of the Year

March 1, 2011 Hayes, Heady earn post-season honors; Messer named Coach of the Year

Tech claims OVC championship outright with 63-50 win over Jacksonville State

February 26, 2011 Tech claims OVC championship outright with 63-50 win over Jacksonville State

First 300 fans wearing purple admitted free Saturday night

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Fans invited to Music City Mingle event during OVC Tournament

February 25, 2011 Fans invited to Music City Mingle event during OVC Tournament

Golden Eagles wrap up 2010-11 regular season at home Saturday against Jacksonville State

February 23, 2011 Golden Eagles wrap up 2010-11 regular season at home Saturday against Jacksonville State

Sharpshooting Golden Eagles bounce back for win over Cougars

February 22, 2011 Sharpshooting Golden Eagles bounce back for win over Cougars

Golden Eagles square off with future OVC rival SIU Edwardsville

February 21, 2011 Golden Eagles square off with future OVC rival SIU Edwardsville

Golden Eagles edged at home by Austin Peay

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February 18, 2011 With a share of the OVC Championship assured, Golden Eagles seek to win title outright as they host Austin Peay

Golden Eagles clinch share of OVC crown with win over Tennessee State

February 17, 2011 Golden Eagles clinch share of OVC crown with win over Tennessee State

Tech to host Think Pink, Pack The House Night Saturday

February 16, 2011 Tech to host Think Pink, Pack The House Night Saturday

Tech women’s basketball holds steady at 17th in Mid-Major Poll

February 16, 2011 Tech women’s basketball holds steady at 17th in Mid-Major Poll

Another Blizzard approaching; Forecast to hit Eblen Center at Thursday's game

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Golden Eagles looking to sweep season series against Tigers

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Darling earns her seventh OVC Newcomer award

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Home-standing Skyhawk women trip Tech, tighten up OVC race

February 12, 2011 Home-standing Skyhawk women trip Tech, tighten up OVC race

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February 10, 2011 Bench, balance lead Tech to OVC road win at Murray State

Climbing higher, Tech women’s basketball ranked 17th in Mid-Major poll

February 9, 2011 Climbing higher, Tech women’s basketball ranked 17th in Mid-Major poll

Time to make plans for Nashville -- Both Tech teams in OVC tournament

February 8, 2011 Time to make plans for Nashville -- Both Tech teams in OVC tournament

TSHF Hall of Fame induction Friday for Marynell Meadors

February 8, 2011 TSHF Hall of Fame induction Friday for Marynell Meadors

Coach Messer speaks at Kiwanis event

February 8, 2011 Coach Messer speaks at Kiwanis event

Tennessee Tech looking to make it 10 in a row as it heads to Murray State

February 8, 2011 Tennessee Tech looking to make it 10 in a row as it heads to Murray State

Back to their old tricks, Darling and Hayes dominate OVC awards

February 7, 2011 Back to their old tricks, Darling and Hayes dominate OVC awards

Oh Darling! Brittany, Golden Eagles top Morehead State by a dozen, 82-70

February 5, 2011 Oh Darling! Brittany, Golden Eagles top Morehead State by a dozen, 82-70

Streaking Tech bids to avenge only league loss when Eagles visit

February 4, 2011 Streaking Tech bids to avenge only league loss when Eagles visit

Hayes reaches 1,000, leads Tech over Lady Colonels with big night

February 3, 2011 Hayes reaches 1,000, leads Tech over Lady Colonels with big night

First 1,500 fans Thursday receive free Cumberland Insurance Rally Towel

February 2, 2011 First 1,500 fans Thursday receive free Cumberland Insurance Rally Towel

Latest pair of wins vaults Golden Eagles to 21st in the Mid-Major Poll

February 2, 2011 Latest pair of wins vaults Golden Eagles to 21st in the Mid-Major Poll

Cash prizes to be awarded to "Most Spirited" student groups

February 1, 2011 Cash prizes to be awarded to "Most Spirited" student groups

First-place Golden Eagles return home to host Eastern Kentucky

February 1, 2011 First-place Golden Eagles return home to host Eastern Kentucky

Plenty of special events planned for upcoming games in Eblen Center

January 31, 2011 Plenty of special events planned for upcoming games in Eblen Center

Teams collecting donations during "Hoops for Heroes" SAAC initiative

January 31, 2011 Teams collecting donations during "Hoops for Heroes" SAAC initiative

First place Golden Eagles seeking enthusiastic fan support this week

January 31, 2011 First place Golden Eagles seeking enthusiastic fan support this week

Golden Eagles roll to seventh straight, top SEMO 69-59

January 29, 2011 Golden Eagles roll to seventh straight, top SEMO 69-59

Road trip concludes Saturday afternoon at Show Me Center

January 28, 2011 Road trip concludes Saturday afternoon at Show Me Center

Heady, Jordan key OVC road victory for first place Golden Eagles

January 27, 2011 Heady, Jordan key OVC road victory for first place Golden Eagles

Tech women’s basketball team ranked 24th in Mid-Major poll

January 26, 2011 Tech women’s basketball team ranked 24th in Mid-Major poll

Basketball coaches get the chance to speak to area business leaders

January 25, 2011 Basketball coaches get the chance to speak to area business leaders

Fans - Last chance to get OVC Tourney tickets at deepest discount

January 25, 2011 Fans - Last chance to get OVC Tourney tickets at deepest discount

Darling earns her fifth OVC Newcomer award

January 24, 2011 Darling earns her fifth OVC Newcomer award

OVC leading Golden Eagles begin third leg of road trip against Eastern Illinois

January 24, 2011 OVC leading Golden Eagles begin third leg of road trip against Eastern Illinois

Tech gets win No. 14, holds first place with victory over Tigers

January 22, 2011 Tech gets win No. 14, holds first place with victory over Tigers

First-place Golden Eagles head to Tennessee State looking for fifth straight win

January 21, 2011 First-place Golden Eagles head to Tennessee State looking for fifth straight win

Hanging on: Golden Eagles remain in first place with road win at APSU

January 20, 2011 Hanging on: Golden Eagles remain in first place with road win at APSU

Messer speaks at Cookeville Rotary function

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Alone atop the OVC, Tech begins four-game road trip against Austin Peay

January 18, 2011 Alone atop the OVC, Tech begins four-game road trip against Austin Peay

Balance, rebounding and free throws lift Golden Eagles over Murray State

January 15, 2011 Balance, rebounding and free throws lift Golden Eagles over Murray State

Another test looms for first place Golden Eagles as Racers visit

January 14, 2011 Another test looms for first place Golden Eagles as Racers visit

Tech fan bus planned for doubleheader at TSU Saturday, Jan. 22

January 13, 2011 Tech fan bus planned for doubleheader at TSU Saturday, Jan. 22

Near triple-double by Hayes keys Tech to OVC win, hold on first place

January 13, 2011 Near triple-double by Hayes keys Tech to OVC win, hold on first place

Deadline extended for purchasing OVC Tourney tickets at reduced price

January 12, 2011 Deadline extended for purchasing OVC Tourney tickets at reduced price

Thursday evening doubleheader vs. UT Martin still on the schedule

January 12, 2011 Thursday evening doubleheader vs. UT Martin still on the schedule

Jackson County Night is Thursday in Eblen Center

January 10, 2011 Jackson County Night is Thursday in Eblen Center

Tech battles UT Martin for first place in OVC

January 10, 2011 Tech battles UT Martin for first place in OVC

Slow start, better finish as Tech reclaims first place in OVC race

January 8, 2011 Slow start, better finish as Tech reclaims first place in OVC race

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January 7, 2011 Tech looking to bounce back against Eastern Kentucky

Stingy Morehead State defense thwarts Tech in battle for first place

January 6, 2011 Stingy Morehead State defense thwarts Tech in battle for first place

Golden Eagles resume conference play against Morehead State

January 4, 2011 Golden Eagles resume conference play against Morehead State

Darling earns her fourth straight OVC Newcomer award

January 3, 2011 Darling earns her fourth straight OVC Newcomer award

Heady, Hayes lead Tech to 71-63 win over St. Louis

January 2, 2011 Heady, Hayes lead Tech to 71-63 win over St. Louis

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Knights upend Golden Eagles in Orlando

December 29, 2010 Knights upend Golden Eagles in Orlando

Special promotions in store at several upcoming basketball games

December 28, 2010 Special promotions in store at several upcoming basketball games

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December 28, 2010 Tennessee Tech resumes play on the road at Central Florida

Tech takes over top spot in OVC with 14-point win over SEMO

December 21, 2010 Tech takes over top spot in OVC with 14-point win over SEMO

Hayes, Darling garner OVC weekly honors

December 20, 2010 Hayes, Darling garner OVC weekly honors

Tech looks for continued success as it hosts Southeast Missouri

December 20, 2010 Tech looks for continued success as it hosts Southeast Missouri

Darling, Hayes lead Golden Eagles over Eastern Illinois, 65-58

December 19, 2010 Darling, Hayes lead Golden Eagles over Eastern Illinois, 65-58

Tech women’s basketball visits children at Mustard Seed Ranch

December 17, 2010 Tech women’s basketball visits children at Mustard Seed Ranch

Tech resumes conference play as it hosts Eastern Illinois

December 16, 2010 Tech resumes conference play as it hosts Eastern Illinois

Sunday's doubleheader to be aired by WCTE, men's game on CSS TV

December 15, 2010 Sunday's doubleheader to be aired by WCTE, men's game on CSS TV

Sunday games to feature Jr. Pro, church bulletin promotions

December 14, 2010 Sunday games to feature Jr. Pro, church bulletin promotions

Darling beats buzzer, Golden Eagles edge Drake, 56-55

December 11, 2010 Darling beats buzzer, Golden Eagles edge Drake, 56-55

Tech heads north to take on the Drake Bulldogs

December 9, 2010 Tech heads north to take on the Drake Bulldogs

Turnovers stall Tech’s upset plans, Golden Eagles fall at UK

December 7, 2010 Turnovers stall Tech’s upset plans, Golden Eagles fall at UK

Tech takes on No. 9 Kentucky Tuesday at Memorial Coliseum

December 6, 2010 Tech takes on No. 9 Kentucky Tuesday at Memorial Coliseum

Hayes earns third career OVC Player of the Week award

December 6, 2010 Hayes earns third career OVC Player of the Week award

New start time; Doubleheader on Dec. 19 added to OVC TV package

December 4, 2010 New start time; Doubleheader on Dec. 19 added to OVC TV package

Golden Eagles down Jacksonville State behind Hayes’ double-double

December 4, 2010 Golden Eagles down Jacksonville State behind Hayes’ double-double

Golden Eagles open OVC schedule on the road against Jacksonville State

December 2, 2010 Golden Eagles open OVC schedule on the road against Jacksonville State

Golden Eagles fight to the finish, drop first of the season

December 1, 2010 Golden Eagles fight to the finish, drop first of the season

White County Night Wednesday the first of four county nights in Eblen Center

November 30, 2010 White County Night Wednesday the first of four county nights in Eblen Center

Golden Eagles host interstate rival MTSU Wednesday night

November 29, 2010 Golden Eagles host interstate rival MTSU Wednesday night

Golden Eagles pull away in second half over Lady Bulldogs

November 27, 2010 Golden Eagles pull away in second half over Lady Bulldogs

Saturday's women's basketball game begins at 6 p.m.

November 23, 2010 Saturday's women's basketball game begins at 6 p.m.

Golden Eagle women host Tennessee Wesleyan Saturday

November 23, 2010 Golden Eagle women host Tennessee Wesleyan Saturday

Tech outlasts Belmont 61-56 in Sunday matinee

November 21, 2010 Tech outlasts Belmont 61-56 in Sunday matinee

Looking to start 3-0, Golden Eagles head to Belmont Sunday

November 20, 2010 Looking to start 3-0, Golden Eagles head to Belmont Sunday

Final Football Insiders' Lunch is Monday; Basketball Lunches begin November 29

November 18, 2010 Final Football Insiders' Lunch is Monday; Basketball Lunches begin November 29

Hopper leads Tech to road win at Lipscomb, 2-0 start to season

November 18, 2010 Hopper leads Tech to road win at Lipscomb, 2-0 start to season

Tech looks for continued success Thursday at Lipscomb

November 17, 2010 Tech looks for continued success Thursday at Lipscomb

Defense, 3-pointers ignite early surge, Tech tops Alabama A&M

November 15, 2010 Defense, 3-pointers ignite early surge, Tech tops Alabama A&M

Four honored as 2010 Hall of Fame Class

November 12, 2010 Four honored as 2010 Hall of Fame Class

Get to Know Em…Rachel Glidden

November 12, 2010 Get to Know Em…Rachel Glidden

Tech begins season Monday night against Alabama A&M

November 11, 2010 Tech begins season Monday night against Alabama A&M

Golden Eagles women’s basketball inks first recruit for 2011-12 season

November 11, 2010 Golden Eagles women’s basketball inks first recruit for 2011-12 season

Meadors to join Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in February

November 9, 2010 Meadors to join Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in February

Diane Seng Haynes to join TTU Sports Hall of Fame

November 4, 2010 Diane Seng Haynes to join TTU Sports Hall of Fame

Tech women’s basketball begins 2010-11 with exhibition against Bryan College Thursday

November 4, 2010 Tech women’s basketball begins 2010-11 with exhibition against Bryan College Thursday

Women open in high gear, dismantle Bryan College 102-31

November 4, 2010 Women open in high gear, dismantle Bryan College 102-31

First Tennessee Bank hosts annual Poster Night Thursday at Eblen Center

November 3, 2010 First Tennessee Bank hosts annual Poster Night Thursday at Eblen Center

Meet the Eagles draws crowd; Darling leads Purple to two-point win

October 28, 2010 Meet the Eagles draws crowd; Darling leads Purple to two-point win

Tech Athletics to help out at Friday’s Cooking on the Square

October 27, 2010 Tech Athletics to help out at Friday’s Cooking on the Square

Tech picked fourth in OVC; Hayes and Kellie Cook earn preseason honors

October 25, 2010 Tech picked fourth in OVC; Hayes and Kellie Cook earn preseason honors

Messer: Hard-working Golden Eagles to focus on defense, up-tempo play

October 24, 2010 Messer: Hard-working Golden Eagles to focus on defense, up-tempo play

Basketball season ticket sales in high gear with opener looming

October 20, 2010 Basketball season ticket sales in high gear with opener looming

Tech women’s basketball team back in practice for 2010-11 season

October 17, 2010 Tech women’s basketball team back in practice for 2010-11 season

Starting times set for 2010-11 home basketball games

October 13, 2010 Starting times set for 2010-11 home basketball games

Messer: Schedule designed to help young Golden Eagle team develop in 2010-11

September 14, 2010 Messer: Schedule designed to help young Golden Eagle team develop in 2010-11

Sytia Messer Announces 1st Annual Basketball Coaching Clinic

September 13, 2010 Sytia Messer Announces 1st Annual Basketball Coaching Clinic

Tech women’s basketball hosts Welcome Back Picnic

September 9, 2010 Tech women’s basketball hosts Welcome Back Picnic

Atlanta Dream: From Eblen Center to the WNBA Finals

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Good morning: Messer speaks to Cookeville Breakfast Rotary

August 24, 2010 Good morning: Messer speaks to Cookeville Breakfast Rotary

Former Tech star Jerilynn Harper Carroll into Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame

August 6, 2010 Former Tech star Jerilynn Harper Carroll into Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame

Livingston greets Purple Pride Caravan

August 3, 2010 Livingston greets Purple Pride Caravan

Marketing department adds Allison Price as graduate assistant

July 24, 2010 Marketing department adds Allison Price as graduate assistant

Atlanta Dream works with United Way in Nashville flood recovery

July 20, 2010 Atlanta Dream works with United Way in Nashville flood recovery

Messer adds Stacey Franklin to women’s basketball coaching staff

July 12, 2010 Messer adds Stacey Franklin to women’s basketball coaching staff

New fan poll asks: Which newcomer are you looking forward to watching?

July 9, 2010 New fan poll asks: Which newcomer are you looking forward to watching?