By Jonathan Caudle, TTU Sports Information
Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (1-0) vs. ULM Warhawks (0-1)
Game 2 • Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 • 5:30 p.m. (CT)
Cookeville, Tenn. • Hooper Eblen Center
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Series Record: Series tied, 1-1 (Last: Tech L 59-48, 11/24/12)
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles continue their young 2019-20 season at home as they host ULM on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Hooper Eblen Center.
About the Golden Eagles
Tech enters the contest with a 1-0 record after defeating Cumberland (Tenn.) 88-51 during their season opener last week.
The Golden Eagles had four players reach double-figures against the Phoenix, including junior Kesha Brady who paced Tech with 15 points. Junior Mackenzie Coleman contributed 12 points in the win, while junior Jordan Brock and freshman Maaliya Owens scored 11 apiece.
Tech's 88 points in the contest came by way of 47.2 percent shooting from the field and 24.1 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Conversely, the Golden Eagles held Cumberland (Tenn.) to 38 percent from the field and 40 percent from deep.
Brady dominated the boards for the Golden Eagles as she pulled down a team-leading eight rebounds. As a team,
The Golden Eagles produced a stout defensive performance against the Phoenix, forcing 27 turnovers, 17 of which came in the first half. Tech also dominated the boards against Cumberland (Tenn.), securing 47 rebounds to the Phoenix's 29, which included a dominant 21-7 mark on the offensive glass.
About the Warhawks
ULM finished 10-19 overall and 4-14 in Sun Belt play during their 2018-19 campaign. However, the Warhawks are now under the direction of first-year head coach Brooks Williams. The Warhawks return nine players from last year's squad, while adding four newcomers with two freshmen and a pair of transfers.
ULM is coming off a season-opening 66-42 road loss against Ole Miss. Three Warhawks produced double-figure performances with Gara Beth Self and Diamond Brooks leading the way with 11 each. Maddi Gatte was the final Warhawk to net double-digits as she tallied 10 points in contest. Brooks also pulled down a team-high eight boards, while also tallying the team's pair of blocks in the loss.
Golden Eagles Meet Again with ULM
The all-time series between Tennessee Tech and ULM is tied with each program earning a victory, 1-1. Tech won the first-ever meeting between the two schools during the 2011-12 season in a 68-64 contest. However, the Warhawks evened the series during the 2012-13 season as they defeated the Golden Eagles 59-48.
Home Sweet Home
The Golden Eagles finished 12-3 on their home court at the Hooper Eblen Center following their phenomenal 2018-19 campaign. Tech has so far continued that success into the new season as they opened the season with a thrilling 88-51 win.
Dropping Dimes
Senior Akia Harris and freshman Jada Guinn were efficient passers during the Golden Eagles contest against Cumberland (Tenn.) as they both recorded a league-high six assists in the contest, ranking them tied for 41 in Division I.
A Look Ahead
The Golden Eagles will hit the road for the first time this season on Saturday, November 16 when they travel to Carbondale, Illinois to take on Southern Illinois at 2 p.m. in the Banterra Center.
Photo by Thomas Corhern
