Oldham Said SoCon Will Further Goals Of Success, Prominence
Tech President Phil Oldham said joining the Southern Conference furthers his goal of making Tennessee Tech a more recognized University. Oldham welcomed Southern Conference Commissioner Michael Cross to the Leslie Town Centre Tuesday night. Oldham said he began preliminary discussions with the conference more than five years ago. “Academically, we’re known as a great value […]
Tech’s NCAA Tourney Bid Draws Admissions Attention
Tennessee Tech’s presence in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament shines a positive light on everything the university has to offer.
Tech Football Team Begins Practice Wednesday
Tech football team returns to campus Tuesday as Bobby Wilder enters his first year as Tech’s head football coach. The former Old Dominion head coach comes to Cookeville with a brand new staff, new recruits and transfers, and a new coaching philosophy. Waiting for him is the best defense in the OVC last season, a […]
Boyd Begins First Season As Tech Soccer Leader
After 14 seasons serving the Tech soccer program, Corey Boyd heads into the upcoming season with a new role as head coach. The Putnam County native started as a graduate assistant while working towards his undergraduate in 2010. With the team reporting for the start of team activities Monday, Boyd said he has been taken […]
Tech Athletics Prepare To Start, Prepared For Pandemic Unknowns
Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said his athletic department is ready for a new fall sports season. Wilson said the department is prepared to start with normal operations, despite the continuing unknown of the pandemic. He said the university can do what it takes to ensure students get onto courts and fields. “We feel […]
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 […]
TTU Begins Basketball Practice, Planning for Fans at The Hoop
Tennessee Tech kicked off basketball practice Wednesday in preparation for starting the season November 25. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the plan is to have fans in attendance at the Hooper Eblen Center. Wilson said the university is working with the Putnam County Health Department to get the seal of approval. “As long […]
