Ryan Martin

13 Ryan Martin
Ryan Martin
  • Height:
    6-9
  • Weight:
    225
  • Hometown:
    London, England
  • Position:
    Forward
  • Year:
    Senior
  • High School:
    Bridgton Academy
  • Previous College:
    South Plains College
  • Previous School:
    South Plains College
  • gp
    31
  • pts/g
    14.0
  • fg %
    52.0
  • 3pt %
    29.8
  • ft %
    78.2
  • reb/g
    8.2
  • a/g
    1.2
Bio

2014-15 (Junior): Martin sat out the 2014-15 season after being granted one year of eligibility by the NCAA following his transfer from South Plains College.

2013-14 (Sophomore – South Plains College): Martin started 32 of 33 games, averaging 25.1 minutes per game… led South Plains to a 29-6 overall record, including a 13-3 mark in conference play on its way to a league title, as well as the quarterfinals of the NJCAA Men’s National Basketball Championship… averaged 12.3 points per game on 52.1 percent shooting… also averaged 7.2 rebounds per game and knocked down an impressive 77.4 percent of his free-throw attempts… tallied nine double-doubles on the year, including in each of his first two games, vs. Carl Albert State College (Nov. 3) and at Western Nebraska C.C. (Nov. 8)… scored in double digits 22 times with a career-high 25 points coming at Frank Phillips College (Jan. 20)… pulled down a season-high 13 rebounds against Collin County C.C. (Nov. 23) and again at Midland College (Feb. 24)… rejected 27 shots on the year and recorded 29 steals… blocked a season-best three shots in each of the first two games of the year… went a perfect 8-for-8 from the field against Central Arizona College (Dec. 27) to record one of three performances with 20 or more points.

2012-13 (Freshman – South Plains College): Martin started 22 of the 25 games he appeared in as a freshman for the reigning national champions… averaged 9.8 points and 8.6 rebounds while recording nearly a block per game… ranked 21st in the nation shooting an impressive 61.7 percent from the field… tallied seven double-doubles on the year, including an 18-point, 12-board performance in his first career game… scored in double figures 12 times, including a season-high 19 points at Frank Phillips College (Feb. 28)… totaled nine games with double-digit rebounding efforts, including 21 at Clarendon College (Jan. 31), 20 at Chandler-Gilbert C.C. (Jan. 3) and 15 vs. Ranger College (Mar. 7)… blocked a season-high five shots against Chandler-Gilbert C.C. as well… averaged 22 minutes per game while leading his team to a 22-8 record.

High School: Martin played basketball as a forward at Bridgton Academy in Maine… averaged 21 points per game as a senior… also averaged nine rebounds per contest his senior season.

Personal: Son of Lloyd and Octavia Martin… born Nov. 9, 1991… full name is Ryan Oneil Martin.

Academic: Majoring in sociology… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll once.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Games 31 16
Games started 30 15
Minutes 895 466
Minutes per game 28.9 29.1
FG 132-254 69-130
FG Pct 52.0 53.1
3PT 17-57 10-29
3PT Pct 29.8 34.5
FT 154-197 89-114
FT Pct 78.2 78.1
Off rebounds 74 38
Def rebounds 179 98
Total rebounds 253 136
Rebounds per game 8.2 8.5
Personal fouls 108 56
Disqualifications 7 4
Assists 36 20
Turnovers 61 35
Assist to turnover ratio 0.6 0.6
Steals 18 8
Blocks 21 9
Points 435 237
Points per game 14.0 14.8
Points per 40 min 19.4 20.3
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Feb 13 Jacksonville State W, 72-70
Feb 20 at Belmont L, 95-86
Feb 25 Morehead State L, 69-59
Feb 27 Eastern Kentucky W, 92-82
Mar 2 vs. Austin Peay L, 92-72
Mar 28 vs. Old Dominion L, 75-59
Game Log - Shooting
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Nov 14 Piedmont College W, 110-72 1 23 3-5 60.0 1-3 33.3 3-4 75.0 10
Nov 16 at Air Force L, 80-70 1 30 0-6 0.0 0-1 0.0 6-8 75.0 6
Nov 18 at New Mexico State L, 76-63 1 23 3-5 60.0 1-2 50.0 2-2 100.0 9
Nov 24 Jackson State W, 86-82 1 34 4-7 57.1 1-2 50.0 11-13 84.6 20
Nov 27 Robert Morris W, 85-72 1 31 6-12 50.0 0-0 - 8-8 100.0 20
Nov 28 UC Clermont W, 91-66 1 13 4-4 100.0 1-1 100.0 2-4 50.0 11
Nov 29 Mississippi Valley State W, 101-64 1 21 6-9 66.7 0-1 0.0 3-3 100.0 15
Dec 2 ETSU W, 63-61 1 37 4-9 44.4 1-3 33.3 9-11 81.8 18
Dec 5 at Lipscomb W, 81-78 1 33 8-13 61.5 0-1 0.0 2-4 50.0 18
Dec 12 at Arkansas L, 83-57 1 24 3-8 37.5 0-2 0.0 0-1 0.0 6
Dec 15 at Chattanooga L, 80-69 1 38 7-12 58.3 1-2 50.0 1-2 50.0 16
Dec 18 Miami (OH) W, 77-64 1 36 6-7 85.7 0-0 - 4-5 80.0 16
Dec 22 at Iowa L, 85-63 1 25 1-6 16.7 0-3 0.0 3-4 75.0 5
Dec 31 Eastern Illinois W, 94-84 1 30 8-15 53.3 2-4 50.0 2-2 100.0 20
Jan 2 SIUE W, 86-63 1 34 8-13 61.5 1-3 33.3 9-10 90.0 26
Jan 7 at Murray State W, 71-65 1 36 4-7 57.1 1-1 100.0 9-9 100.0 18
Jan 9 at Austin Peay W, 72-66 1 33 1-4 25.0 1-2 50.0 3-5 60.0 6
Jan 13 at UT Martin L, 96-90 1 36 9-13 69.2 0-2 0.0 4-6 66.7 22
Jan 16 Southeast Missouri W, 91-55 - 6 1-1 100.0 1-1 100.0 0-0 - 3
Jan 21 at Morehead State L, 81-74 1 30 4-6 66.7 1-1 100.0 11-15 73.3 20
Jan 23 at Eastern Kentucky W, 89-83 1 26 5-11 45.5 0-2 0.0 5-8 62.5 15
Jan 28 Tennessee State W, 81-79 1 30 5-13 38.5 1-2 50.0 6-8 75.0 17
Jan 30 Belmont W, 89-79 1 35 4-8 50.0 1-3 33.3 9-9 100.0 18
Feb 6 at Jacksonville State W, 68-58 1 25 1-5 20.0 0-2 0.0 8-8 100.0 10
Feb 10 at Tennessee State L, 85-55 1 28 2-2 100.0 0-0 - 4-7 57.1 8
Feb 13 Jacksonville State W, 72-70 1 26 5-9 55.6 0-2 0.0 6-7 85.7 16
Feb 20 at Belmont L, 95-86 1 34 4-9 44.4 1-2 50.0 7-9 77.8 16
Feb 25 Morehead State L, 69-59 1 35 3-4 75.0 0-0 - 6-9 66.7 12
Feb 27 Eastern Kentucky W, 92-82 1 22 5-10 50.0 0-2 0.0 0-2 0.0 10
Mar 2 vs. Austin Peay L, 92-72 1 27 6-10 60.0 0-1 0.0 5-8 62.5 17
Mar 28 vs. Old Dominion L, 75-59 1 34 2-11 18.2 1-6 16.7 6-6 100.0 11
Game Log - Ball control
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min off def reb ast to stl blk
Nov 14 Piedmont College W, 110-72 1 23 2 3 5 0 1 1 1
Nov 16 at Air Force L, 80-70 1 30 3 5 8 0 2 1 1
Nov 18 at New Mexico State L, 76-63 1 23 0 3 3 0 0 0 0
Nov 24 Jackson State W, 86-82 1 34 3 6 9 2 0 1 1
Nov 27 Robert Morris W, 85-72 1 31 7 3 10 2 2 1 1
Nov 28 UC Clermont W, 91-66 1 13 1 6 7 1 0 1 0
Nov 29 Mississippi Valley State W, 101-64 1 21 1 8 9 1 3 0 2
Dec 2 ETSU W, 63-61 1 37 3 11 14 0 6 0 2
Dec 5 at Lipscomb W, 81-78 1 33 5 6 11 1 1 1 0
Dec 12 at Arkansas L, 83-57 1 24 0 7 7 3 2 0 0
Dec 15 at Chattanooga L, 80-69 1 38 2 4 6 2 3 1 1
Dec 18 Miami (OH) W, 77-64 1 36 4 4 8 2 2 1 1
Dec 22 at Iowa L, 85-63 1 25 1 1 2 1 3 1 1
Dec 31 Eastern Illinois W, 94-84 1 30 1 2 3 1 0 0 1
Jan 2 SIUE W, 86-63 1 34 3 4 7 2 2 2 1
Jan 7 at Murray State W, 71-65 1 36 1 10 11 0 1 0 1
Jan 9 at Austin Peay W, 72-66 1 33 3 6 9 0 4 1 0
Jan 13 at UT Martin L, 96-90 1 36 3 6 9 3 2 0 0
Jan 16 Southeast Missouri W, 91-55 - 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Jan 21 at Morehead State L, 81-74 1 30 6 7 13 1 2 2 0
Jan 23 at Eastern Kentucky W, 89-83 1 26 2 7 9 1 2 0 0
Jan 28 Tennessee State W, 81-79 1 30 7 7 14 4 3 0 0
Jan 30 Belmont W, 89-79 1 35 3 10 13 0 4 0 0
Feb 6 at Jacksonville State W, 68-58 1 25 2 7 9 1 2 0 1
Feb 10 at Tennessee State L, 85-55 1 28 0 3 3 0 2 1 0
Feb 13 Jacksonville State W, 72-70 1 26 0 4 4 3 3 0 1
Feb 20 at Belmont L, 95-86 1 34 3 7 10 2 1 1 3
Feb 25 Morehead State L, 69-59 1 35 2 12 14 0 3 0 1
Feb 27 Eastern Kentucky W, 92-82 1 22 2 6 8 2 3 1 0
Mar 2 vs. Austin Peay L, 92-72 1 27 1 6 7 0 0 1 0
Mar 28 vs. Old Dominion L, 75-59 1 34 3 8 11 1 1 0 1
Game Log - Ball control extended
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs pf dq a/to
Nov 14 Piedmont College W, 110-72 1 2 0 0.0
Nov 16 at Air Force L, 80-70 1 4 0 0.0
Nov 18 at New Mexico State L, 76-63 1 5 1 -
Nov 24 Jackson State W, 86-82 1 4 0 -
Nov 27 Robert Morris W, 85-72 1 3 0 1.0
Nov 28 UC Clermont W, 91-66 1 3 0 -
Nov 29 Mississippi Valley State W, 101-64 1 3 0 0.3
Dec 2 ETSU W, 63-61 1 4 0 0.0
Dec 5 at Lipscomb W, 81-78 1 5 1 1.0
Dec 12 at Arkansas L, 83-57 1 4 0 1.5
Dec 15 at Chattanooga L, 80-69 1 3 0 0.7
Dec 18 Miami (OH) W, 77-64 1 5 1 1.0
Dec 22 at Iowa L, 85-63 1 0 0 0.3
Dec 31 Eastern Illinois W, 94-84 1 4 0 -
Jan 2 SIUE W, 86-63 1 3 0 1.0
Jan 7 at Murray State W, 71-65 1 5 1 0.0
Jan 9 at Austin Peay W, 72-66 1 4 0 0.0
Jan 13 at UT Martin L, 96-90 1 3 0 1.5
Jan 16 Southeast Missouri W, 91-55 - 0 0 0.0
Jan 21 at Morehead State L, 81-74 1 5 1 0.5
Jan 23 at Eastern Kentucky W, 89-83 1 3 0 0.5
Jan 28 Tennessee State W, 81-79 1 4 0 1.3
Jan 30 Belmont W, 89-79 1 1 0 0.0
Feb 6 at Jacksonville State W, 68-58 1 4 0 0.5
Feb 10 at Tennessee State L, 85-55 1 4 0 0.0
Feb 13 Jacksonville State W, 72-70 1 2 0 1.0
Feb 20 at Belmont L, 95-86 1 5 1 2.0
Feb 25 Morehead State L, 69-59 1 4 0 0.0
Feb 27 Eastern Kentucky W, 92-82 1 5 1 0.7
Mar 2 vs. Austin Peay L, 92-72 1 4 0 -
Mar 28 vs. Old Dominion L, 75-59 1 3 0 1.0
Career Stats - Shooting per game
Statistic gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
2014-15 - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 -
2015-16 31 28.9 4.3-8.2 0.5-1.8 5.0-6.4 14.0
Total 31 28.9 4.3-8.2 0.5-1.8 5.0-6.4 14.0
Career Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
2014-15 - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
2015-16 31 30 895 132-254 52.0 17-57 29.8 154-197 78.2 435
Total 31 30 895 132-254 52.0 17-57 29.8 154-197 78.2 435
Career Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
2014-15 - - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 -
2015-16 31 895 28.9 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 29.8 0.0-0.0 0.0
Total 31 895 28.9 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 29.8 0.0-0.0 0.0
Career Stats - Ball control per game
Statistic gp off/g def/g reb/g ast/g to/g stl/g blk/g
2014-15 - - - - - - - -
2015-16 31 2.4 5.8 8.2 1.2 2.0 0.6 0.7
Total 31 2.4 5.8 8.2 1.2 2.0 0.6 0.7
Career Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
2014-15 - - - - - - - - -
2015-16 31 30 74 179 253 36 61 18 21
Total 31 30 74 179 253 36 61 18 21
Career Stats - Ball control per 40 min
Statistic gp off/40 def/40 reb/40 ast/40 to/40 stl/40 blk/40
2014-15 - - - - - - - -
2015-16 31 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 31 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Split Stats - Shooting per game
Statistic gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
Event
Total 31 28.9 4.3-8.2 0.5-1.8 5.0-6.4 14.0
Conference 16 29.1 4.3-8.1 0.6-1.8 5.6-7.1 14.8
Exhibition - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 15 27.5 4.8-8.4 0.7-1.8 5.2-6.3 15.5
Away 14 30.1 3.7-7.6 0.4-1.6 4.6-6.3 12.5
Neutral 2 30.5 4.0-10.5 0.5-3.5 5.5-7.0 14.0
Result
Wins 19 27.9 4.6-8.5 0.6-1.8 5.2-6.3 15.1
Losses 12 30.3 3.7-7.7 0.4-1.8 4.6-6.4 12.3
Month
November 7 25.0 3.7-6.9 0.6-1.4 5.0-6.0 13.0
December 7 31.9 5.3-10.0 0.6-2.1 3.0-4.1 14.1
January 9 29.6 4.6-8.4 0.8-1.9 6.2-7.8 16.1
February 6 28.3 3.3-6.5 0.2-1.3 5.2-7.0 12.0
March 2 30.5 4.0-10.5 0.5-3.5 5.5-7.0 14.0
Split Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Event
Total 31 30 895 132-254 52.0 17-57 29.8 154-197 78.2 435
Conference 16 15 466 69-130 53.1 10-29 34.5 89-114 78.1 237
Exhibition - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Location
Home 15 14 413 72-126 57.1 10-27 37.0 78-95 82.1 232
Away 14 14 421 52-107 48.6 6-23 26.1 65-88 73.9 175
Neutral 2 2 61 8-21 38.1 1-7 14.3 11-14 78.6 28
Result
Wins 19 18 531 88-162 54.3 12-35 34.3 99-120 82.5 287
Losses 12 12 364 44-92 47.8 5-22 22.7 55-77 71.4 148
Month
November 7 7 175 26-48 54.2 4-10 40.0 35-42 83.3 91
December 7 7 223 37-70 52.9 4-15 26.7 21-29 72.4 99
January 9 8 266 41-76 53.9 7-17 41.2 56-70 80.0 145
February 6 6 170 20-39 51.3 1-8 12.5 31-42 73.8 72
March 2 2 61 8-21 38.1 1-7 14.3 11-14 78.6 28
Split Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
Event
Total 31 895 28.9 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 29.8 0.0-0.0 0.0
Conference 16 466 29.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 34.5 0.0-0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 15 413 27.5 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 37.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Away 14 421 30.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 26.1 0.0-0.0 0.0
Neutral 2 61 30.5 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 14.3 0.0-0.0 0.0
Result
Wins 19 531 27.9 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 34.3 0.0-0.0 0.0
Losses 12 364 30.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 22.7 0.0-0.0 0.0
Month
November 7 175 25.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 40.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
December 7 223 31.9 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 26.7 0.0-0.0 0.0
January 9 266 29.6 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 41.2 0.0-0.0 0.0
February 6 170 28.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 12.5 0.0-0.0 0.0
March 2 61 30.5 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 14.3 0.0-0.0 0.0
Split Stats - Ball control per game
Statistic gp off/g def/g reb/g ast/g to/g stl/g blk/g
Event
Total 31 2.4 5.8 8.2 1.2 2.0 0.6 0.7
Conference 16 2.4 6.1 8.5 1.3 2.2 0.5 0.6
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 15 2.6 5.7 8.3 1.3 2.2 0.5 0.8
Away 14 2.2 5.6 7.9 1.1 1.9 0.6 0.6
Neutral 2 2.0 7.0 9.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Result
Wins 19 2.6 5.8 8.4 1.2 2.1 0.5 0.7
Losses 12 2.0 5.8 7.8 1.1 1.8 0.7 0.7
Month
November 7 2.4 4.9 7.3 0.9 1.1 0.7 0.9
December 7 2.3 5.0 7.3 1.4 2.4 0.6 0.9
January 9 3.1 6.3 9.4 1.2 2.3 0.6 0.2
February 6 1.5 6.5 8.0 1.3 2.3 0.5 1.0
March 2 2.0 7.0 9.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Split Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
Event
Total 31 30 74 179 253 36 61 18 21
Conference 16 15 38 98 136 20 35 8 9
Exhibition - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 15 14 39 86 125 20 33 8 12
Away 14 14 31 79 110 15 27 9 8
Neutral 2 2 4 14 18 1 1 1 1
Result
Wins 19 18 50 110 160 23 40 10 13
Losses 12 12 24 69 93 13 21 8 8
Month
November 7 7 17 34 51 6 8 5 6
December 7 7 16 35 51 10 17 4 6
January 9 8 28 57 85 11 21 5 2
February 6 6 9 39 48 8 14 3 6
March 2 2 4 14 18 1 1 1 1
Split Stats - Ball control per 40 min
Statistic gp off/40 def/40 reb/40 ast/40 to/40 stl/40 blk/40
Event
Total 31 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Conference 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 15 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Away 14 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Neutral 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Result
Wins 19 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Losses 12 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Month
November 7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
December 7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
January 9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
February 6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
March 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
News mentions
2015-16 season comes to end as Old Dominion downs Tech in Vegas 16 Tournament
2015-16 season comes to end as Old Dominion downs Tech in Vegas 16 Tournament

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Historical. Just simply the best way to describe the 2015-16 campaign for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team, a season that saw several individual and team records broken, threatened and rewritten. And with a season like that officially in the books, it was only fitting for the Golden Eagles to make history one more time to close it out.

Postseason beckons as Golden Eagles face Old Dominion in inaugural Vegas 16 Tournament
Postseason beckons as Golden Eagles face Old Dominion in inaugural Vegas 16 Tournament

Viva Las Vegas! The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team is ready to kick off postseason play, heading west for the inaugural Vegas 16 Tournament and a 2 p.m. CT match-up with Old Dominion on Monday, March 28.

Golden Eagles set for 2015-16 OVC Tournament, to take on Austin Peay in first round
Golden Eagles set for 2015-16 OVC Tournament, to take on Austin Peay in first round

With the 2015-16 regular season officially in the books, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will now set its sights on the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament and first round opponent Austin Peay.

OVC Tourney ends for Golden Eagles with 92-72 loss to Austin Peay
OVC Tourney ends for Golden Eagles with 92-72 loss to Austin Peay

Tennessee Tech’s appearance in the 2016 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament ended quickly Wednesday night, amidst foul problems and shooting struggles that plagued the fifth-seeded Golden Eagles in a 92-72, first-round loss to No. 8 seed Austin Peay.

Rowe, Martin take home Ohio Valley Conference postseason honors Monday afternoon
Rowe, Martin take home Ohio Valley Conference postseason honors Monday afternoon

The Ohio Valley Conference release its regular season honors for men's basketball Tuesday afternoon, and coming as no surprise were the names of Tennessee Tech guard Torrance Rowe and forward Ryan Martin showing up among those honored.

Jugovic, Rowe light it up to lead Tech to 92-82 OVC victory in regular season finale
Jugovic, Rowe light it up to lead Tech to 92-82 OVC victory in regular season finale

Sophomore Aleksa Jugovic poured in a career-high with 30 points and senior Torrance Rowe scored 20 of his 23 in the second half to help Tennessee Tech close out the regular season with a 92-82 Ohio Valley Conference victory over Eastern Kentucky Saturday night in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles close out regular season versus Eastern Kentucky on Senior Night
Golden Eagles close out regular season versus Eastern Kentucky on Senior Night

Believe it or not, the regular season finale is here for the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team, as the Golden Eagles (18-10, 10-5) will play host to Eastern Kentucky (15-15, 6-9) Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the second contest of a doubleheader with Tech women's squad.

Golden Eagles handed first home loss of season by Morehead State
Golden Eagles handed first home loss of season by Morehead State

Morehead State won the battles in rebounds, turnovers and shooting accuracy, and those advantages translated into a 69-59 Ohio Valley Conference victory over Tennessee Tech in an extremely physical fight Thursday night in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles put undefeated mark in Eblen Center on line with rematch against Morehead State
Golden Eagles put undefeated mark in Eblen Center on line with rematch against Morehead State

Not out of the hunt for an Ohio Valley Conference regular season title, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will return to defend its perfect 13-0 mark at the Eblen Center this season, playing host to East Division rival Morehead State in a 6 p.m. tilt with several postseason implications built into the mix.

Bruins out-fire Golden Eagles in 3-point shootout in Nashville, 95-86
Bruins out-fire Golden Eagles in 3-point shootout in Nashville, 95-86

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A sharp-shooting effort from the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team just wasn’t quite enough to pull off a double-digit comeback Saturday evening, as the Belmont Bruins (20-9, 12-3) held on late against the Golden Eagles (18-9, 10-4) in a crucial Ohio Valley Conference showdown in Nashville, 95-86.

Final regular season road tilt pits Golden Eagles against Bruins in battle of league's top two teams
Final regular season road tilt pits Golden Eagles against Bruins in battle of league's top two teams

One last trip on the road remains for the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team in the 2015-16 regular season, as the Golden Eagles will hit up I-40 down to Nashville Saturday afternoon for crucial, Ohio Valley Conference East Division battle with in-state rival Belmont.

Two Rowe free throws with 0.7 seconds left carry Tech to 72-70 win over JSU Gamecocks
Two Rowe free throws with 0.7 seconds left carry Tech to 72-70 win over JSU Gamecocks

Torrance Rowe made two free throws with 0.7 seconds to play, breaking a tie and sending Tennessee Tech to a 72-70 Ohio Valley Conference victory over Jacksonville State Saturday night in Eblen Center. The win lifted Tech into a three-way tie for first place in the OVC East Division with three games left to play.

Golden Eagles back home to host Jax State, look to keep unbeaten streak in Eblen Center alive
Golden Eagles back home to host Jax State, look to keep unbeaten streak in Eblen Center alive

Following a tough, road loss at the hands of in-state rival Tennessee State, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will look to rebound in a big way and keep its perfect record in the Eblen Center in tact Saturday evening, playing host to Ohio Valley Conference East Division foe Jacksonville State at 7:30 p.m. CST.

Trip down I-40 pits first-place Golden Eagles against Tennessee State in OVC grudge match
Trip down I-40 pits first-place Golden Eagles against Tennessee State in OVC grudge match

With a game in the books against every Ohio Valley Conference opponent, it's time for the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team to get its second lick against its East Division rivals, beginning with an in-state battle at Tennessee State Wednesday evening.

Defense keys Golden Eagles to 68-58 victory, Tech moves into first place in OVC East standings
Defense keys Golden Eagles to 68-58 victory, Tech moves into first place in OVC East standings

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – The defense certainly stepped up for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles (17-7, 9-2) outlasted Ohio Valley Conference rival Jacksonville State (8-18, 4-7) in a defensive grudge match, 68-58, to take over first place in the East Division race.

Golden Eagles back on the road for OVC East Division tilt at Jacksonville State
Golden Eagles back on the road for OVC East Division tilt at Jacksonville State

Fresh off two huge, momentum-building home victories, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will head back out on the road for a Saturday tilt against Ohio Valley Conference East Division rival Jacksonville State.

Rowe, Martin, Rogers all garner OVC weekly honors following 2-0 week against TSU, Belmont
Rowe, Martin, Rogers all garner OVC weekly honors following 2-0 week against TSU, Belmont

After helping the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team knock off the previously top two ranked teams in the Ohio Valley Conference last week, three members of the Golden Eagle squad were properly recognized for their efforts by the league.

Golden Eagles knock off OVC leader Belmont, draw within half-game of first place
Golden Eagles knock off OVC leader Belmont, draw within half-game of first place

Tennessee Tech weathered a barrage of 3-pointers by Belmont, and countered with a power game that lifted the Golden Eagles to an 89-79 victory over the previously unbeaten Bruins in a packed Eblen Center.

Tech looks to stay unbeaten at home, hosts first-place Bruins Saturday evening
Tech looks to stay unbeaten at home, hosts first-place Bruins Saturday evening

After posting its fifth double-digit, come-from-behind victory Thursday night over Tennessee State, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will now set its sites on a crucial Ohio Valley Conference East Division battle with in-state rival Belmont Saturday evening.

National TV audience sees thriller as Golden Eagles slip past TSU in final second
National TV audience sees thriller as Golden Eagles slip past TSU in final second

Tennessee Tech remained unbeaten at home (11-0) and earned its fifth win of the season after trailing by double figures, claiming an 81-79 OVC victory Thursday night over Tennessee State as Torrance Rowe hit two free throws with one-half second to play.

Golden Eagles look to stay unbeaten at home, take on hot Tennessee State squad Thursday
Golden Eagles look to stay unbeaten at home, take on hot Tennessee State squad Thursday

One of the Ohio Valley Conference's marquee match-ups of the 2015-16 campaign so far, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball returns home to the Eblen Center to host in-state rival Tennessee State on national television Thursday evening, taking on the Tigers in an 8 p.m. CST showdown on the American Sports Network.

Golden Eagles stay close in OVC East Division race, top Colonels in Richmond
Golden Eagles stay close in OVC East Division race, top Colonels in Richmond

The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team cemented its spot near the top of the East Division OVC standings and kept themselves smack in the race with a rollicking, 89-83 victory Saturday afternoon at frigid Eastern Kentucky.

Golden Eagles round up "Death Valley" road swing with afternoon tilt at EKU Saturday
Golden Eagles round up "Death Valley" road swing with afternoon tilt at EKU Saturday

The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will put an end to its "Death Valley" road trip Saturday afternoon, facing off against Ohio Valley Conference East Division rival Eastern Kentucky in a 1 p.m. CST tilt.

Golden Eagles fall in foul-filled affair at Morehead State
Golden Eagles fall in foul-filled affair at Morehead State

Tennessee Tech held the advantage throughout the first half Thursday night in a foul-filled affair at Morehead State, and the hosts controlled things in the second half as MSU claimed an 81-74 victory in a battle between two of the top teams in the Ohio Valley Conference East Division.

Golden Eagles head embark on "Death Valley" road trip, face Morehead State Thursday
Golden Eagles head embark on "Death Valley" road trip, face Morehead State Thursday

Following a brief respite in the friendly confines of the Eblen Center, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball will return to the road for the fourth time in five games, embarking on what has become known around the Ohio Valley Conference as the "Death Valley" road trip.

Three-point storm drenches SEMO, Golden Eagles claim 91-55 victory
Three-point storm drenches SEMO, Golden Eagles claim 91-55 victory

A first-half rainstorm of 3-pointers gave Tennessee Tech a 30-point halftime lead and the Golden Eagles cruised to a 91-55 Ohio Valley Conference victory over Southeast Missouri Saturday night in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles return to Eblen Center to host Southeast Missouri Saturday evening
Golden Eagles return to Eblen Center to host Southeast Missouri Saturday evening

Finally back home after a grueling three-game road swing, the Tennessee Tech basketball team will host Ohio Valley Conference foe Southeast Missouri Saturday evening in a brief respite before hitting the highway again next week.

Skyhawks down Golden Eagles in old-fashioned shootout, 96-90
Skyhawks down Golden Eagles in old-fashioned shootout, 96-90

MARTIN, Tenn. – In what could easily go down as one of the best offensive performances of the season, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team just couldn’t quite outduel a red-hot UT Martin offense Wednesday night, as the Skyhawks (10-8, 2-1) defeated the Golden Eagles (12-6, 4-1), 96-90, in an old-fashioned Ohio Valley Conference shootout.

Tech men's basketball team wraps up three-game road swing Wednesday at UT Martin
Tech men's basketball team wraps up three-game road swing Wednesday at UT Martin

Just one more game remains on a three-game road swing for the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team, as the Golden Eagles look to remain perfect in Ohio Valley Conference play with a visit to in-state rival UT Martin Wednesday evening.

Golden Eagles stay perfect in OVC play, down in-state rival Austin Peay 72-66
Golden Eagles stay perfect in OVC play, down in-state rival Austin Peay 72-66

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Torrance Rowe had 27 points and seven assists and Aleksa Jugovic buried a critical 3-pointer in the final seconds to pace Tennessee Tech (12-5/4-0 OVC) to an exhausting 72-66 Ohio Valley Conference victory at Austin Peay (8-10/1-2 OVC) Saturday night in the Dunn Center.

Tech men's hoops looks for 4-0 start to OVC play with in-state match-up at Austin Peay
Tech men's hoops looks for 4-0 start to OVC play with in-state match-up at Austin Peay

The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will look to keep its perfect mark through Ohio Valley Conference play rolling Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles continue their three-game road swing with a match-up against in-state and historic rival Austin Peay.

Golden Eagles remain perfect in OVC play, down Racers on road 71-65
Golden Eagles remain perfect in OVC play, down Racers on road 71-65

MURRAY, Ky. – A feat not accomplished in 1,042 days, over two full conference seasons and just shy of three full years, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team provided the Murray State Racers a loss on their home court in the CFSB Center Thursday night, becoming the first Ohio Valley Conference team to defeat the defending league champs in Murray, Ky. since the 2012-13 season.

Golden Eagles to kick off three-game road swing at OVC rival Murray State
Golden Eagles to kick off three-game road swing at OVC rival Murray State

Looking to keep its brilliant start to Ohio Valley Conference play rolling, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will hit the road for a three-game swing, starting with a Thursday night tilt with long-time rival Murray State.

Inside game keys Golden Eagles to 23-point win over SIUE
Inside game keys Golden Eagles to 23-point win over SIUE

Big men Ryan Martin and Anthony Morse each posted career scoring highs to lead Tennessee Tech to a convincing 86-63 Ohio Valley Conference victory over SIUE Saturday night in Eblen Center.

Tech bids to add to homecourt win streak, hosts SIUE Saturday night
Tech bids to add to homecourt win streak, hosts SIUE Saturday night

A new year may be in place, but the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will look to continue the hot trend it started in 2015 when the Golden Eagles continue Ohio Valley Conference play Saturday evening by hosting SIUE at 7:30 p.m. CST.

Golden Eagles torch the nets for 94-84 victory over EIU in OVC opener
Golden Eagles torch the nets for 94-84 victory over EIU in OVC opener

A hot shooting stroke, particularly from downtown, was more than enough for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to kick off its Ohio Valley Conference season on a high note Thursday evening, as the Golden Eagles splashed the nets to the tune of a 94-84 victory over Eastern Illinois.

Golden Eagles begin OVC play with New Year's Eve battle against Eastern Illinois
Golden Eagles begin OVC play with New Year's Eve battle against Eastern Illinois

Let Ohio Valley Conference play commence! The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will kick off its OVC slate Thursday evening, playing host to Eastern Illinois in a New Year's Eve doubleheader with the Golden Eagle women's squad.

Rogers takes home first career adidas OVC Newcomer of the Week honors
Rogers takes home first career adidas OVC Newcomer of the Week honors

For the third time in the 2015-16 season, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball placed a representative of the team among the Ohio Valley Conference’s weekly awards as junior guard Hakeem Rogers took home adidas OVC co-Newcomer of the Week honors Monday afternoon.

Tech men's basketball team to close out non-conference play at Iowa
Tech men's basketball team to close out non-conference play at Iowa

Just one more contest separates the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team from Ohio Valley Conference play, a Dec. 22 match-up in Iowa City, Iowa facing the Hawkeyes of the University of Iowa. Tuesday's game is set for a 7:30 p.m. CST tip.

Golden Eagle comeback earns 77-64 victory over Miami (Ohio)
Golden Eagle comeback earns 77-64 victory over Miami (Ohio)

For the fourth time this season, Tennessee Tech fought back from a double-digit deficit, outlasting Miami (Ohio) 77-64 Friday night in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles return to Eblen Center for first-time match-up with Miami (Ohio)
Golden Eagles return to Eblen Center for first-time match-up with Miami (Ohio)

It's back to friendly confines of the Hooper Eblen Center for the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team Friday evening as the Golden Eagles play host to first-time opponent Miami (Ohio) in a 7:30 p.m. CST tilt.

Mocs control glass, defeat Golden Eagles 80-69 in Chattanooga
Mocs control glass, defeat Golden Eagles 80-69 in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Rebounding proved to be the difference maker Tuesday evening, as the Chattanooga Mocs (8-2) defeated the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team (7-4) in The McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn., 80-69.

Tech men's basketball team squares off with dangerous in-state rival Chattanooga
Tech men's basketball team squares off with dangerous in-state rival Chattanooga

The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will look to bounce back Tuesday evening after dropping its first contest in seven games at Arkansas Saturday night. The Golden Eagles will visit in-state rival Chattanooga for a 6 p.m. CST tilt that matches two teams with seven non-conference victories already on their respective resumes.

Razorbacks snap Tech's six-game win streak, defeat Golden Eagles 83-57
Razorbacks snap Tech's six-game win streak, defeat Golden Eagles 83-57

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A close contest for the early portion of the first half, the Arkansas Razorbacks (5-4) delivered a decisive blow to the scorching hot Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team (7-3) over the remainder of the first stanza, providing enough cushion to claim the first-ever meeting between the two programs, 83-57.

Tech men's basketball team looks for seventh straight victory with tilt at Arkansas
Tech men's basketball team looks for seventh straight victory with tilt at Arkansas

The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will put its six-game win streak and 7-2 start to the 2015-16 season to the ultimate test Saturday evening, taking on last year's SEC Tournament runner-up Arkansas for the first time in program history.

Back-to-back double-doubles propels Martin to second straight OVC Newcomer of the Week honors
Back-to-back double-doubles propels Martin to second straight OVC Newcomer of the Week honors

For the second time in as many weeks, Tennessee Tech basketball’s Ryan Martin took home adidas® OVC Newcomer of the Week honors, capturing the award on the power of his role in two incredible come-from-behind victories that kept the Golden Eagle win streak alive.

Golden Eagles shock Bisons, rally from 16-point deficit for sixth straight victory
Golden Eagles shock Bisons, rally from 16-point deficit for sixth straight victory

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It was a tale of two halves for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles (7-2) overcame a 14-point halftime deficit at the hands of in-state rival Lipscomb (3-7) to collect their sixth straight victory and match their best start since 2005-06.

Tech men's basketball team to test five-game win streak at in-state rival Lipscomb
Tech men's basketball team to test five-game win streak at in-state rival Lipscomb

After a highly successful five-game home stand with five victories now in the rearview mirror, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will set its sights on a road match-up with in-state rival Lipscomb Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. CST in Allen Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

Five straight: Golden Eagles slip past East Tennessee, 63-61
Five straight: Golden Eagles slip past East Tennessee, 63-61

Tennessee Tech overcame a 15-point second half deficit and pulled out a 63-61 victory over East Tennessee State Wednesday night in Eblen Center for its fifth consecutive win.

Golden Eagles put four-game win streak on line; host in-state rival ETSU Wednesday night
Golden Eagles put four-game win streak on line; host in-state rival ETSU Wednesday night

The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will put its four-game win streak to the test Wednesday evening when the Golden Eagles play host to in-state rival East Tennessee State in a 6 p.m. CST tilt.

Rowe, Martin take home Ohio Valley Conference weekly honors after perfect 4-0 week in Eblen Center
Rowe, Martin take home Ohio Valley Conference weekly honors after perfect 4-0 week in Eblen Center

Two members of the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team were recognized for their fantastic efforts in helping the Golden Eagles to a 4-0 record over the past week, with both players receiving weekly honors from the Ohio Valley Conference.

Golden Eagles race past Mississippi Valley, 101-64; East Tennessee is next
Golden Eagles race past Mississippi Valley, 101-64; East Tennessee is next

Tennessee Tech had one of its most impressive outings of the season Sunday afternoon, closing out play in the 2015 Air Force Classic with a convincing 101-64 victory over Mississippi Valley State.

Golden Eagles cruise past UC Clermont, two benches score 107 points
Golden Eagles cruise past UC Clermont, two benches score 107 points

Tennessee Tech remained unbeaten in Eblen Center this season and claimed its 12th consecutive non-conference home victory Saturday night with a relatively easy 91-66 decision over UC Clermont

Golden Eagle top Robert Morris in Air Force Classic game in Eblen Center
Golden Eagle top Robert Morris in Air Force Classic game in Eblen Center

Ryan Martin and Aleksa Jugovic each netted 20 points to help Tennessee Tech down Robert Morris, 85-72, Friday night in an Air Force Classic game in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles to host three games in three days starting Friday evening
Golden Eagles to host three games in three days starting Friday evening

The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team keeps its five-game home stand rolling entering the weekend, as the Golden Eagles play host to three teams in three days beginning with a 6 p.m. CST match-up against Robert Morris Friday evening.

Golden Eagles edge Jackson State in OT to kick off busy week at home
Golden Eagles edge Jackson State in OT to kick off busy week at home

Torrance Rowe and Ryan Martin each scored career highs Tuesday night to help Tennessee Tech overcome a 10-point deficit and claim a thrilling 86-82 victory over Jackson State in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles lead-off five-game home stand with Tuesday night tilt against Jackson State
Golden Eagles lead-off five-game home stand with Tuesday night tilt against Jackson State

There's no place like home and the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will see plenty of it over the next two weeks as the Golden Eagles open a five-game home stand Tuesday evening with a 6 p.m. CST match-up with Jackson State.

Tech men's basketball team falls to New Mexico State, 76-63
Tech men's basketball team falls to New Mexico State, 76-63

LAS CRUCES, N.M. – A hot first half shooting from pretty much everywhere on the floor wasn’t enough to outweigh early foul trouble for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team (1-2) Wednesday evening, as New Mexico State (2-1) took home a 76-63 victory over the Golden Eagles in the Pan American Center in Las Cruces, N.M.

Golden Eagles' contest at New Mexico State moved back to 9 p.m. CT start
Golden Eagles' contest at New Mexico State moved back to 9 p.m. CT start

Despite mother nature trying to put a dent in the schedule for the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team, the Golden Eagles will make the trip to Las Cruces, N.M. for the second leg of the Air Force Classic Wednesday evening, albeit at a different time than originally scheduled.

Golden Eagles open Air Force Classic with Monday tilt against Falcons
Golden Eagles open Air Force Classic with Monday tilt against Falcons

The Air Force Classic beckons for the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team as the Golden Eagles head to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado for its first road contest of the season Monday evening, squaring up with the Air Force Falcons in an 8 p.m. CST tilt.

Tech claims 110-72 victory over Piedmont College in season opener
Tech claims 110-72 victory over Piedmont College in season opener

Steve Payne’s teams have won their home opener each of his five seasons at the helm of the Golden Eagles, after Tennessee Tech kicked off the 2015-16 regular season Saturday night with a convincing, 110-72 victory over Piedmont College in Eblen Center.

Tech men's basketball team to open 2015-16 campaign against Piedmont College
Tech men's basketball team to open 2015-16 campaign against Piedmont College

The wait has been daunting, but Golden Eagle fans need not wait much longer as basketball is back in action in the Eblen Center Saturday night as the Tennessee Tech men’s team opens its 2015-16 campaign with a 7:30 p.m. CST contest against Piedmont College.

Tech men's basketball team to host first instrasquad scrimmage Saturday morning
Tech men's basketball team to host first instrasquad scrimmage Saturday morning

Fans that want a sneak preview of what some of the action may look like at Purple Palooza Tuesday evening will get that chance Saturday morning following the Tennessee Tech Basketball and Cookeville Rotary Pancake Breakfast.

Payne addresses media, represents Tech men's basketball at OVC Media Day
Payne addresses media, represents Tech men's basketball at OVC Media Day

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – With basketball season approaching faster than ever, Tennessee Tech head men’s basketball coach Steve Payne made his way to Nashville for his fifth Ohio Valley Conference media day at the helm of the Golden Eagle program Tuesday afternoon, eager to answer questions about the 2015-16 edition of the TTU squad.