Cancelling spring sports left 19 senior Tech athletes facing eligibility questions and coaches pondering effects on recruiting. NCAA officials extended eligibility, but those athletes now must decide whether to continue their education another year or graduate. “Right now, I’m not completely sure what I would do. I would love to […]
Sports
Rain could affect baseball and softball seasons
Cookeville rain could cause canceled games and practices for the 2020 Golden Eagle baseball and softball seasons. Scott McCrary, Campus Landscape and Ground Manager at Tech, discussed the challenges of turf care and how he preps the fields for the upcoming seasons. “With all of the rainfall last […]
New baseball coach meets team with enthusiasm
Steven Smith, new head coach for the Golden Eagles baseball team, expressed excitement over his new teams’ professionalism during a meet-and-greet event Monday in the Eagles’ Nest of the Hoop. “The highlight… for me were the players,” Smith said. “I didn’t know what I expected when I walked into […]
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Baseball coach relieved of duties
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.” […]
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 […]