$2.6M Project To Upgrade Sound At Hooper Eblen Center
Some long-term sound issues at the Hooper Eblen Center will be addressed thanks to a $2.6 million capital project. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the sound system currently in use dates back to prior to his arrival in 2004. The Board of Trustees approved a full design process for the system, which now must be […]
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 […]
Tech Football Stadium Costs Up To $57.2M
The price tag to finish the Tennessee Tech Football Stadium west side renovation has ballooned to more than $57.2 million. The Board of Trustees approved the original budget at some $29.9 million in 2021, a number President Phil Oldham said officials believed to be an accurate estimate. “This is not likely to go up at […]
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. […]
TTU Football Ends, The Remodeling Of Tucker Stadium Begins
With Tech’s home football season over, do not expect to see immediate work begin on the remodeling of Tucker Stadium. The entire west end of Tucker Stadium is going to be demolished and replaced with a new grandstand. Construction may not be noticeable for awhile. But Athletic Director Mark Wilson said progress will start inside […]
Roberts To Focus On Academics As Member Of FCS Oversight Committee
Tennessee Tech’s Jeff Roberts has been selected to represent the Faculty Athletics Representatives Association on the Football Championship Subdivision Oversight Committee. The history professor said his priority on the board will be to make sure academics are not lost in college sports. He said looking after student athlete welfare also remains a priority. “There’s so […]
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 […]
Tennessee Tech Announces Plan To Start Tucker Stadium West Side Construction
Work on the west side of Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium is officially set to begin after the 2023 football season is completed. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the project has been several years in the making, the vision starting in 2012. He said it has taken many people to get to the university to the […]
TTU Athletics Exceeds Academic Progress Rate Standards
Tennessee Tech athletic teams have exceeded the national Academic Progress Rate (APR) standards for the 13th consecutive year. Athletics Director Mark Wilson said the APR standard is a benchmark to determine how an athletics program is meeting its mission of educating its student-athletes. He said he attributes the success to the dedication of the student-athletes, […]
TTU Women’s Basketball Making NCAA Preparations
Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team heading to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2000. TTU Athletics Director Mark Wilson said it is the goal of all teams in every sports program to make it to the NCAA tournament each year. He said the preparations for the tournament itself involve balancing several logistical components. […]
