TTU Men’s Basketball Game Postponed Due To COVID Protocols
Tennessee Tech Men’s Basketball team lost its third game to COVID protocols. A Thursday match up against Morehead State. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the team dropped below the requisite number of players established at seven. “Students athletes they want to play, our coaches want to coach and we want to represent Tennessee Tech students, […]
TTU Hosts Education Day To Aspire UC Students Towards Higher Education
Students from across the Upper Cumberland gathered at Tennessee Tech Thursday to take part in Education Day. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said students were a Golden Eagle for the day and cheered on the women’s basketball team at a scrimmage. “Maybe they came to this game and had fun. Maybe they’ll get their parents to […]
TTU Announces Two-Phased, $45 Million Plan Upgrading Football Facilities
Tennessee Tech has announced plans for a two-phased project investing some $45 million into its football facilities. The first phase being a 40,000 square foot Football Operations Center. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the project will be the most expansive advancement for Tucker Stadium in over 50 years. “Tennessee Tech football and the vibrant football […]
Tech Athletics Director Says Ohio Valley Conference Changes Present Opportunity
Tennessee Tech Athletics Director Mark Wilson views the changes happening in the Ohio Valley Conference as an opportunity. He said that while they come with some concern, it’s also a chance for the Ohio Valley Conference to be reimagined. “I think that change is inevitable in any kind of business,” Wilson said. “And certainly with […]
TTU Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble Tees Off June 11th
Reserve your spot to participate in one of the biggest golf events of the year, Tennessee Tech’s Pepsi Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the three day event begins June 11th. “We’re already at 80 percent capacity,” Wilson said. “We can only hold 320 golfers for the three day tournament and […]
TTU Anticipating Full Stands For Finalized 2021 Football Schedule
Golden Eagle fans get ready for some football. Tennessee Tech’s 2021 season will be back in full force. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the university plans to allow a full stadium with limited precautions. “Unless the pandemic changes in a way we don’t anticipate, we look forward to having everybody here,” Wilson said. “The ability […]
Tech Begins Preparation For State Basketball Championships
Tennessee Tech is working to get the campus and Hooper-Eblen Center ready for the TSSAA Division II Basketball Tournament. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the university is putting together the seating plan, organizing staff and volunteers. Wilson said hosting the tournament depended on Tech’s own athletic schedule during a busy Spring semester. “We did talk […]
Golden Eagle Football Kicks Off In February
The Super Bowl may have ended the pro football season Sunday night, but Tennessee Tech’s season will be kicking off in less than two weeks. The Golden Eagles open the first spring football season in school history February 21 against Austin Peay. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the team is slated for seven Ohio Valley […]
Preventing A Super Spreader Event Main Concern For BlueCross Bowl
Tennessee Tech wants to make sure the community will be protected as high school football fans gather from across the state Thursday through Saturday. The campus will host the Blue Cross Bowl this weekend. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said preventing Tucker Stadium from becoming an outbreak is everybody’s main concern. “We do not […]
TTU Men’s Hoops Release Schedule, Testing Guidelines Laid Out
Tennessee Tech will open its basketball season at Indiana on November 25. The 27-game schedule released Thursday includes a November 30 home opener against Chattanooga. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said TTU plans to test its male and female basketball players on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, however that could change based on scheduled games. Wilson said […]
