Golden Eagle Collective Named Official NIL Collective For Tech
Tennessee Tech Athletics has officially partnered with The Golden Eagle Collective.
Tech Exploring NIL Collective For Athletics
As college sports navigates an ever-changing landscape, Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said a name, image, likeness collective could be the next step to enhance Tech athletics. NIL refers to a student athlete’s ability to make monetary gains off of their name, image, and likeness. Since the NCAA implemented new guidelines in January 2021, over […]
Logistics, Planning Underway For Tech’s One-Sided Stadium
The Tennessee Tech Athletics Department working hard to get Tucker Stadium ready to function without its western half this fall. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said there are still lots of logistics to figure out including the location of a new president’s box, where people can enter and exit the stadium, and how tickets will be […]
Pack The House For Golden Eagles Opener, Banner Unveiling Wednesday
Tennessee Tech officials looking for the Upper Cumberland to Pack The House Wednesday night to celebrate Tech womens basketball. Head coach Kim Rosamond has challenged at least 2,800 fans to come out and to pack the house during Tech’s home opener. That honors the 28th regular season or tournament championship won by the Tech Women. […]
Tennessee Tech Fall Sports Season Officially Underway
Football season may be the natural introduction to fall sports, but Tennessee Tech’s season is already underway. The Golden Eagles soccer team is four matches into their season, with Volleyball is close behind. Golden Eagles football season kicks off Thursday night at Furman. TTU Athletics Director Mark Wilson said he is looking forward as the […]
Tech Athletic Department Renovations Include Restrooms At Hooper
The Tennessee Tech Athletic Department is preparing a complete renovations of the restrooms at Hooper Eblen Center. Director Of Athletics Mark Wilson said the renovations will begin sometime next year. “But then they’re really being beautified to be not a restroom of 1977 but a restroom of the 2020s,” Wilson said. “And we think that […]
Hooper Eblen Center LED Lights Replaced For Upcoming School Year
A $20,000 light replacement project just finished up at the Hooper Eblen Center. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the project replaced LED lights that were installed about eight years ago. “Players want to play in good light, so they can see to make the plays that they are expected to as a Division 1 college […]
TTU Creating Contract With Design Firm For Stadium Project
The State Building Commission has approved a design firm to lead Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium project. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said it is the same designer of the Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation Center. “The next step is that we need to formally get into a contract with Wold|HFR, and then once a contract is […]
TTU Men’s Tennis Becomes Affiliate Member Of Horizon League
Tennessee Tech has partnered with the Horizon League to ensure its men’s tennis team gets a chance to compete in the NCAA tournament. Usually, conference champions get an automatic bid to participate at the national level. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the Ohio Valley Conference has fallen below the team pre-requisite in men’s tennis. “If […]
TTU Adds Beach Volleyball Starting Next Spring Season
Tennessee Tech bringing a 15th varsity sport to the university: beach volleyball. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said games will begin in the spring of next year. Wilson said female enrollment has increased, so the addition keeps the university in compliance with Title 9. “It’s a partnership with the Ohio Valley Conference with the other institutions […]
