TTU head baseball coach Justin Holmes was relieved of his duties Wednesday afternoon according to information released by TTU Sports Information. Director of Athletics Mark Wilson said the decision was due to conduct that is “inconsistent with the expectations and standards Tennessee Tech has for all head coaches.” […]
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Nancy Jesang sets cross-country record at Tech
Cross-country runner Nancy Jesang set a Tech record for the best Ohio Valley Conference championship for a freshman at Edwardsville, Illinois on Nov. 2. Jesang finished third with a time of 17:55, which earned her all-OVC first team honors. Only two other Golden Eagles finished better at the […]
Women’s soccer recap
Tech women’s soccer team lost 2-0 against Eastern Illinois University in the first round of the OVC Tournament Nov. 1 in Edwardsville, Illinois at the Ralph Korte Stadium. The match concluded the Golden Eagle’s 2019 season 6-8-5. Tech was registered as the fifth seed and EIU was registered as […]
Equestrian Team finishes semester at Murray State
The western riders of Tech’s equestrian team racked up ribbons at Murray State University’s horse show on Nov. 2 and 3. Participants were Sasha Conatser, Madeline Plus, Mackenzie Garner, Emily Moser and Allison Rison. Conatser won sixth place in beginner horsemanship: walk, jog. Garner won third place in […]
Sports Recap
Football– The Golden Eagles football team soars toward victory with a 4-3 lead compared to their 1-10 record last season. In Tech’s game against the University of Tennessee Martin on Oct. 12, the team fell 55-14. Tech’s bye week gave the players a much-needed rest Oct. 19. The […]
Equestrian Show Season Begins
Tech’s equestrian team brought home awards in multiple classes at University of Tennessee’s home show on Sept. 28 and 29 and at Sewanee: University of the South on Oct. 5 and 6. The team traveled to Elder’s Last Lap Ranch in Maryville for the western show. They brought four […]
Soccer players receive framed jerseys
Four senior soccer players received framed jerseys during Sunday’s 2-1 win over Austin Peay University. Forward Katie Shipley, midfield Tina Marolt, midfield Rachel Blow and forward Nora Vicsek affected the team from the beginning of their career at Tech by turning a losing record into a winning record, coach […]
Women’s basketball team searches for student manager
Tech’s women’s basketball team searched for new student manager Student managers have been an integral part of the women’s basketball team at Tech. Operations Director Emily Hatfield is hiring a student manager to fill the vacant position. Students who are interested need to email her with an attached resume. The […]
Softball team competes against Georgia Highlands College
Tech’s softball team competed against Georgia Highlands College in the preseason exhibition Oct. 5. Although the score and stats are not recorded in preseason exhibitions, the Golden Eagles started strong in the first game but struggled to come back after they fell behind in the second game. “I […]
Freshman earns Newcomer of the Week
Freshman wide receiver Metrius Fleming earned his second Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week award, andhonorable mention forSTATS FCS National Freshman of the Week after the Virginia-Wise game. Fleming ended the game with 161 all-purpose yards, including a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to help Tech defeat […]