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Willemsen writes introductory tribute for John Wooden
Willemsen writes introductory tribute for John Wooden

July 4th of this year marked a celebration for America, but also the one-month anniversary of the passing of college basketball legend John Wooden, renowned head coach for UCLA and two-time inductee to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Reach USA journey comes to fruition; Newton considers it great success
Reach USA journey comes to fruition; Newton considers it great success

After returning home from a 10-day stint in China filled with growth and development as a person and an athlete, Charles Newton shares his insight into the Reach USA program and outlook on his experiences in general.

Gates, Muhammad named as TTU Strength All-Americans
Gates, Muhammad named as TTU Strength All-Americans

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) recently awarded Tennessee Tech's Kaleigh Gates and Elijah Muhammad with its annual All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete of the Year awards.

Former Golden Eagle Amadi McKenzie named France's Forward of the Year
Former Golden Eagle Amadi McKenzie named France's Forward of the Year

Amadi McKenzie, an all-OVC selection during his Golden Eagle career under coach Mike Sutton, has been named the Forward of the Year in the French Professional B League.

Spring graduation ceremonies include 43 students from athletics
Spring graduation ceremonies include 43 students from athletics

Athletics was well-represented when Tennessee Tech president Dr. Bob Bell handed out degrees Saturday to more than 900 students at the University's Spring Commencement in Eblen Center.

OVC partners with three other conferences to form officiating consortium
OVC partners with three other conferences to form officiating consortium

The Ohio Valley Conference will partner with the Big 12, Conference USA and the Southland Conferences to create a newly-formed consortium to manage its basketball officiating program for men's basketball.

Tech's Charles Newton bridging basketball and belief abroad
Tech's Charles Newton bridging basketball and belief abroad

Charles Newton, a sophomore guard on the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team, will embark on a 10-day trip to East Asia with the Christian sports ministry, Sports Reach.

CBS, Turner and NCAA reach 14-year agreement on Men's Basketball coverage
CBS, Turner and NCAA reach 14-year agreement on Men's Basketball coverage

The NCAA has announced a new 14-year television, internet and wireless rights agreement with CBS Sports and Turner Broadcasting to present the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship beginning through 2024 for more than $10.8 billion.

Muhammad, Davis receive top honors as men's basketball announces awards
Muhammad, Davis receive top honors as men's basketball announces awards

Frank Davis won the Sam Harley Lynn Award and Elijah Muhammad captured the John P. Hendrix Leadership Award as was also named the team’s Most Valuable Player, as coach Mike Sutton announced the men's basketball team’s 2009-10 award winners.

Muhammad and Davis to play in the 3rd Annual Music City All-Star Classic
Muhammad and Davis to play in the 3rd Annual Music City All-Star Classic

Tennessee Tech senior guards Elijah Muhammad and Frank Davis are set to hit the court one more time this Saturday evening for the 3rd Annual Music City All Star Classic.

Tech's Mike Sutton helped select NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament field
Tech's Mike Sutton helped select NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament field

Mike Sutton recently served his second year as a voting member on the Regional Advisory Committee for the Division I Men's Basketball Championship, helping to pick the teams for this year's 65-team field.

Frank Davis receives NABC second-team all-district honors
Frank Davis receives NABC second-team all-district honors

Tennessee Tech senior guard Frank Davis, one of the top 3-point shooters in the nation this past season, has been named second-team all-district by the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

Golden Eagle season ends in OVC semifinals with loss to Morehead State
Golden Eagle season ends in OVC semifinals with loss to Morehead State

Morehead State guard Maze Stallworth led the way as the No. 2 seed Eagles ran away from Tech in the first half and held on for a 76-47 victory over the Golden Eagles in the semifinals of the OVC Tournament in Bridgestone Arena Friday night.

Golden Eagle fans can gather pregame Friday at Big River Grille
Golden Eagle fans can gather pregame Friday at Big River Grille

The Tennessee Tech Alumni Association is hosting a pregame celebrations in Nashville Friday and inviting all Golden Eagle fans to attend. The event is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Big River Grille on Broadway, just blocks from the arena.

Golden Eagles hope to capture title, national spotlight at OVC Tournament
Golden Eagles hope to capture title, national spotlight at OVC Tournament

The Golden Eagle basketball team hopes to not only claim the 2010 Ohio Valley Conference title this weekend in Nashville, they can also grab the attention of the nation by winning the crown in front of a national TV audience on ESPNU and ESPN2.

On to the OVC semifinals: Murphy's buzzer-beater sinks APSU
On to the OVC semifinals: Murphy's buzzer-beater sinks APSU

After Austin Peay's Anthony Campbell tied the game at 65 with six seconds remaining Tech's Kevin Murphy took the ball the length of the court and calmly sunk a buzzer-beating 3-pointer.