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Tech football takes loss Saturday at Murray State

Tech football took a hard loss to rival Murray State University Saturday, losing 70-35. The score wasn’t because of heavy turnovers by Tech, since they only committed two.  It wasn’t because of a heavily powered defense by the Racers, as Tech was able to gain 461 yards of offense.  Tech […]

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Comeback falls short, Soccer falls 2-1 at home

The Golden Eagle soccer team opened up conference play with a loss last Sunday at home in the “Think Pink” game against Jacksonville State University. “We led that game in every category,” head coach Daniel Brizard said. “Unfortunately we were unable to finish our opportunities, and they did.” JSU’s Jackie […]

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Former Tech basketball star Murphy gets NBA nod

Former Tech men’s basketball player Kevin Murphy starts his first professional season in the NBA this fall with the Utah Jazz. Murphy came to Tech as a freshman in 2008 from Creekside High School in Fairburn, Ga. He spent all four of his college years at Tech, majoring in general […]

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Football visits Murray tomorrow after tight SEMO loss

After falling in the conference opener to Southeast Missouri State University, Tech looks to rebound tomorrow against rival Murray State University. Tech lost last week to SEMO in double overtime, despite Tech’s record-breaking performances by wide receiver Da’Rick Rogers (most receptions with 18 and most receiving yards with 303) and […]

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‘Think Pink’

Tech soccer begins Ohio Valley Conference play this Sunday as they take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. However, the game is important not just because it will set the tone for the entire OVC schedule. Sunday’s game is also Tech Soccer’s annual “Think Pink” game, which spotlights breast cancer awareness. […]

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The Defense Begins

Tennessee Tech’s football team looks to use the experience of playing the No. 4 ranked Oregon Ducks as a huge tool in conference play. The Golden Eagles took on the Ducks last Saturday at Autzen Stadium, which has a capacity of 54,000 people.  It has often been called the loudest […]

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Magic 98.5 to stream Tech vs. Oregon

Digital media outlets have made it possible for Tech students to keep up with tomorrow’s football game against the University of Oregon. Media outlets ranging from radio, Twitter, cell phones and laptops will give students a variety of ways to follow the action against the No. 4 ranked team in […]

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Tech soccer expects to get boost from new fan section

Tennessee Tech’s soccer team is looking to create a unique atmosphere with the creation of the new fan section, the Screaming Eagles. The idea came from assistant coach Corey Boyd, who looked to professional teams for inspiration.   “Many soccer teams have supporters groups,” Boyd said. “An example is Sam’s […]