Darius Allen

5 Darius Allen
Darius Allen
  • Height:
    6-5
  • Weight:
    210
  • Hometown:
    Melbourne, Fla.
  • Position:
    G
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Previous School:
    Baylor
  • gp
    31
  • pts/g
    8.3
  • fg %
    35.2
  • 3pt %
    30.2
  • ft %
    51.7
  • reb/g
    4.1
  • a/g
    0.6
Bio

2018-19 (Junior – Baylor): Allen played in 14 games while making one start and averaging 8.1 minutes per game… averaged 2.0 points and 0.9 rebounds per game… tallied eight steals, six blocks and five assists during the year… scored a season-high six points against Southern (Nov. 10)… posted season-highs of five rebounds and 26 minutes of action in his only start of the year against Texas Southern (Nov. 6)… dished out a season-high two assists against Prairie View A&M (Nov. 12)… blocked multiple shots against Southern and against Nicholls State (Nov. 16)… tallied a season-high two steals at Ole Miss (Nov. 23).

2017-18 (Sophomore – Palm Beach State College): Allen appeared in 28 of the team’s 31 games, making 19 starts… averaged 14.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game… racked up 2.0 steals, 0.9 blocks and 0.8 assists per game as well… finished the year shooting 49.0 percent from the floor, 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69.8 percent from the free-throw line… posted a season-high 27 points twice, vs. Andrew College (Nov. 11) and against ASA Miami College (Feb. 27)… hit a season-high six triples on his way to 26 points against USC Salkehatchie (Nov. 18)… corralled a season-best 11 rebounds at Broward College (Jan. 9)… collected a season-high eight steals at Indian River State College (Feb. 20)… rejected a whopping nine shots at Polk State (Dec. 5)… tallied a season-high three dimes at Miami Dade College (Jan. 30)… scored in double figures 21 times, at least 15 points in 12 games and at least 20 points five times… hit a least three triples in nine games… strung together 14 consecutive games with at least one 3-pointer… collected five or more rebounds in 12 contests.

2016-17 (Freshman – Palm Beach State College): Allen played in all 31 games as a freshman, making eight starts… averaged 10.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game… tallied 0.9 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.0 blocks per game… shot 56.5 percent from the field, 32.9 percent from 3-point range and 69.6 percent from the charity stripe… scored a season-high 27 points on 10-for-11 shooting and a 4-for-4 showing from deep at Broward College (Jan. 10)… dropped 24 points on 10-for-12 shooting against Miami Dade College (Feb. 18)… hauled in a season-best 10 rebounds four times including at Broward and against Miami Dade… collected four double-doubles on the year as well… finished with a season-best four blocks against Baltimore City CC (Nov. 4)… notched a season-high four steals at Eastern Florida State (Jan. 7)… dished out a season-best four assists against ASA Miami College (Feb. 11)… scored in double figures 13 times and at least 15 points in 10 games… hauled in five or more rebounds in 15 games.

High School: Allen lettered three years at Florida Air Academy and one year at Chaminade-Madonna Prep… as a senior at Chaminade-Madonna, averaged 20 points per game while leading the team to a Class 4A District 14 title… named Class 4A All-State Second Team by the Orlando Sentinel… during his junior season at Florida Air Academy, dunked so hard that the lights went out during the game at City of Palms Classic.

Personal: Son of Debbie Nelson and Reginald Allen… born November 19, 1997… full name is Darius Allen.

Academic: Majoring in interdisciplinary studies.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Games 31 18
Games started 25 18
Minutes 666 416
Minutes per game 21.5 23.1
FG 93-264 58-163
FG Pct 35.2 35.6
3PT 57-189 34-117
3PT Pct 30.2 29.1
FT 15-29 9-20
FT Pct 51.7 45.0
Off rebounds 37 22
Def rebounds 89 63
Total rebounds 126 85
Rebounds per game 4.1 4.7
Personal fouls 52 35
Disqualifications - -
Assists 19 13
Turnovers 35 18
Assist to turnover ratio 0.5 0.7
Steals 28 21
Blocks 18 16
Points 258 159
Points per game 8.3 8.8
Points per 40 min 15.5 15.3
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Feb 13 Jacksonville State W, 75-74
Feb 15 at Tennessee State L, 70-55
Feb 20 UT Martin W, 78-65
Feb 22 Southeast Missouri W, 71-62
Feb 27 at Belmont L, 65-62
Feb 29 at Jacksonville State L, 75-71
Game Log - Shooting
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Oct 29 Bryan College W, 84-65 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 5 at WKU L, 76-64 1 24 2-8 25.0 1-7 14.3 0-0 - 5
Nov 9 Martin Methodist W, 83-70 1 32 5-10 50.0 3-6 50.0 1-2 50.0 14
Nov 12 Wright State L, 85-80 1 25 7-13 53.8 4-9 44.4 0-0 - 18
Nov 15 at UNCG L, 64-30 1 21 2-7 28.6 2-7 28.6 1-2 50.0 7
Nov 16 vs. App State L, 69-47 1 17 2-7 28.6 2-6 33.3 0-0 - 6
Nov 17 vs. Montana State L, 52-39 1 6 0-2 0.0 0-2 0.0 0-0 - 0
Nov 21 at Winthrop W, 61-58 - 29 6-14 42.9 4-9 44.4 0-0 - 16
Nov 25 Lipscomb L, 78-65 - 22 3-11 27.3 2-8 25.0 0-0 - 8
Dec 2 Reinhardt W, 86-47 - 12 1-6 16.7 0-3 0.0 0-0 - 2
Dec 8 at Ohio L, 81-54 - 17 0-4 0.0 0-2 0.0 2-2 100.0 2
Dec 17 at Lipscomb L, 78-60 - 2 0-1 0.0 0-1 0.0 0-0 - 0
Dec 21 Western Carolina L, 89-76 - 21 3-9 33.3 2-6 33.3 0-0 - 8
Dec 29 at Ole Miss L, 80-63 1 22 4-9 44.4 3-6 50.0 2-3 66.7 13
Jan 2 at Eastern Kentucky L, 74-59 1 27 6-14 42.9 4-10 40.0 0-2 0.0 16
Jan 4 at Morehead State L, 83-72 1 15 2-4 50.0 1-2 50.0 2-2 100.0 7
Jan 9 Austin Peay L, 75-62 1 27 3-9 33.3 3-8 37.5 1-2 50.0 10
Jan 11 Murray State L, 81-69 1 27 4-8 50.0 3-6 50.0 0-0 - 11
Jan 16 at SIUE W, 72-69 1 31 6-12 50.0 3-8 37.5 0-0 - 15
Jan 18 at Eastern Illinois L, 84-59 1 26 4-10 40.0 3-6 50.0 1-3 33.3 12
Jan 23 Morehead State W, 71-59 1 29 3-11 27.3 1-8 12.5 0-2 0.0 7
Jan 25 Eastern Kentucky L, 80-74 1 20 2-8 25.0 1-7 14.3 2-2 100.0 7
Jan 30 Belmont L, 92-84 1 24 7-11 63.6 4-7 57.1 0-0 - 18
Feb 1 Tennessee State L, 72-67 1 21 1-11 9.1 0-10 0.0 2-3 66.7 4
Feb 6 at UT Martin L, 74-62 1 15 1-7 14.3 1-6 16.7 0-0 - 3
Feb 8 at Southeast Missouri W, 62-60 1 19 3-8 37.5 2-6 33.3 0-0 - 8
Feb 13 Jacksonville State W, 75-74 1 16 2-7 28.6 1-6 16.7 1-2 50.0 6
Feb 15 at Tennessee State L, 70-55 1 21 0-8 0.0 0-5 0.0 0-0 - 0
Feb 20 UT Martin W, 78-65 1 25 4-12 33.3 1-8 12.5 0-0 - 9
Feb 22 Southeast Missouri W, 71-62 1 23 4-7 57.1 2-5 40.0 0-0 - 10
Feb 27 at Belmont L, 65-62 1 28 3-6 50.0 2-3 66.7 0-2 0.0 8
Feb 29 at Jacksonville State L, 75-71 1 22 3-10 30.0 2-6 33.3 0-0 - 8
Game Log - Ball control
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min off def reb ast to stl blk
Oct 29 Bryan College W, 84-65 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 5 at WKU L, 76-64 1 24 2 4 6 0 5 0 0
Nov 9 Martin Methodist W, 83-70 1 32 3 5 8 1 4 0 0
Nov 12 Wright State L, 85-80 1 25 1 2 3 0 1 0 0
Nov 15 at UNCG L, 64-30 1 21 0 3 3 0 1 1 0
Nov 16 vs. App State L, 69-47 1 17 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Nov 17 vs. Montana State L, 52-39 1 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Nov 21 at Winthrop W, 61-58 - 29 3 2 5 2 1 1 0
Nov 25 Lipscomb L, 78-65 - 22 3 2 5 0 0 1 0
Dec 2 Reinhardt W, 86-47 - 12 0 3 3 1 2 0 1
Dec 8 at Ohio L, 81-54 - 17 2 2 4 1 1 1 1
Dec 17 at Lipscomb L, 78-60 - 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Dec 21 Western Carolina L, 89-76 - 21 0 2 2 1 0 1 0
Dec 29 at Ole Miss L, 80-63 1 22 1 1 2 0 0 1 0
Jan 2 at Eastern Kentucky L, 74-59 1 27 1 4 5 0 0 2 0
Jan 4 at Morehead State L, 83-72 1 15 2 1 3 0 0 1 0
Jan 9 Austin Peay L, 75-62 1 27 2 7 9 1 1 3 0
Jan 11 Murray State L, 81-69 1 27 1 5 6 3 2 1 1
Jan 16 at SIUE W, 72-69 1 31 1 8 9 1 2 1 3
Jan 18 at Eastern Illinois L, 84-59 1 26 1 2 3 1 1 0 3
Jan 23 Morehead State W, 71-59 1 29 1 6 7 1 0 3 0
Jan 25 Eastern Kentucky L, 80-74 1 20 0 2 2 0 1 1 1
Jan 30 Belmont L, 92-84 1 24 2 6 8 1 1 0 1
Feb 1 Tennessee State L, 72-67 1 21 3 3 6 2 1 1 0
Feb 6 at UT Martin L, 74-62 1 15 3 0 3 1 2 1 2
Feb 8 at Southeast Missouri W, 62-60 1 19 0 2 2 0 3 1 2
Feb 13 Jacksonville State W, 75-74 1 16 0 3 3 0 1 2 0
Feb 15 at Tennessee State L, 70-55 1 21 1 3 4 0 1 1 0
Feb 20 UT Martin W, 78-65 1 25 1 3 4 0 1 1 1
Feb 22 Southeast Missouri W, 71-62 1 23 0 5 5 0 1 0 1
Feb 27 at Belmont L, 65-62 1 28 2 1 3 1 0 1 0
Feb 29 at Jacksonville State L, 75-71 1 22 1 2 3 1 0 1 1
Game Log - Ball control extended
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs pf dq a/to
Oct 29 Bryan College W, 84-65 - - - -
Nov 5 at WKU L, 76-64 1 0 - 0.0
Nov 9 Martin Methodist W, 83-70 1 2 - 0.3
Nov 12 Wright State L, 85-80 1 3 - 0.0
Nov 15 at UNCG L, 64-30 1 2 - 0.0
Nov 16 vs. App State L, 69-47 1 2 - 0.0
Nov 17 vs. Montana State L, 52-39 1 0 - 0.0
Nov 21 at Winthrop W, 61-58 - 0 - 2.0
Nov 25 Lipscomb L, 78-65 - 0 - -
Dec 2 Reinhardt W, 86-47 - 0 - 0.5
Dec 8 at Ohio L, 81-54 - 4 - 1.0
Dec 17 at Lipscomb L, 78-60 - 1 - -
Dec 21 Western Carolina L, 89-76 - 3 - -
Dec 29 at Ole Miss L, 80-63 1 0 - -
Jan 2 at Eastern Kentucky L, 74-59 1 0 - -
Jan 4 at Morehead State L, 83-72 1 0 - -
Jan 9 Austin Peay L, 75-62 1 1 - 1.0
Jan 11 Murray State L, 81-69 1 3 - 1.5
Jan 16 at SIUE W, 72-69 1 4 - 0.5
Jan 18 at Eastern Illinois L, 84-59 1 1 - 1.0
Jan 23 Morehead State W, 71-59 1 0 - -
Jan 25 Eastern Kentucky L, 80-74 1 2 - 0.0
Jan 30 Belmont L, 92-84 1 3 - 1.0
Feb 1 Tennessee State L, 72-67 1 4 - 2.0
Feb 6 at UT Martin L, 74-62 1 2 - 0.5
Feb 8 at Southeast Missouri W, 62-60 1 1 - 0.0
Feb 13 Jacksonville State W, 75-74 1 2 - 0.0
Feb 15 at Tennessee State L, 70-55 1 4 - 0.0
Feb 20 UT Martin W, 78-65 1 3 - 0.0
Feb 22 Southeast Missouri W, 71-62 1 2 - 0.0
Feb 27 at Belmont L, 65-62 1 2 - -
Feb 29 at Jacksonville State L, 75-71 1 1 - -
Career Stats - Shooting per game
Statistic gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
2019-20 31 21.5 3.0-8.5 1.8-6.1 0.5-0.9 8.3
Total 31 21.5 3.0-8.5 1.8-6.1 0.5-0.9 8.3
Career Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
2019-20 31 25 666 93-264 35.2 57-189 30.2 15-29 51.7 258
Total 31 25 666 93-264 35.2 57-189 30.2 15-29 51.7 258
Career Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
2019-20 31 666 21.5 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 30.2 0.0-0.0 0.0
Total 31 666 21.5 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 30.2 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
2019-20 31 1.2 2.9 4.1 0.6 1.1 0.9 0.6
Total 31 1.2 2.9 4.1 0.6 1.1 0.9 0.6
Career Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
2019-20 31 25 37 89 126 19 35 28 18
Total 31 25 37 89 126 19 35 28 18
Career Stats - Ball control per 40 min
Statistic gp off/40 def/40 reb/40 ast/40 to/40 stl/40 blk/40
2019-20 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 21.5 3.0-8.5 1.8-6.1 0.5-0.9 8.3
Conference 18 23.1 3.2-9.1 1.9-6.5 0.5-1.1 8.8
Exhibition - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 14 23.1 3.5-9.5 1.9-6.9 0.5-0.9 9.4
Away 15 21.3 2.8-8.1 1.9-5.6 0.5-1.1 8.0
Neutral 2 11.5 1.0-4.5 1.0-4.0 0.0-0.0 3.0
Result
Wins 9 24.0 3.8-9.7 1.9-6.6 0.2-0.7 9.7
Losses 22 20.5 2.7-8.0 1.8-5.9 0.6-1.0 7.8
Month
November 8 22.0 3.4-9.0 2.2-6.8 0.2-0.5 9.3
December 5 14.8 1.6-5.8 1.0-3.6 0.8-1.0 5.0
January 9 25.1 4.1-9.7 2.6-6.9 0.7-1.4 11.4
February 9 21.1 2.3-8.4 1.2-6.1 0.3-0.8 6.2
Split Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Event
Total 31 25 666 93-264 35.2 57-189 30.2 15-29 51.7 258
Conference 18 18 416 58-163 35.6 34-117 29.1 9-20 45.0 159
Exhibition - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Location
Home 14 11 324 49-133 36.8 27-97 27.8 7-13 53.8 132
Away 15 12 319 42-122 34.4 28-84 33.3 8-16 50.0 120
Neutral 2 2 23 2-9 22.2 2-8 25.0 0-0 - 6
Result
Wins 9 7 216 34-87 39.1 17-59 28.8 2-6 33.3 87
Losses 22 18 450 59-177 33.3 40-130 30.8 13-23 56.5 171
Month
November 8 6 176 27-72 37.5 18-54 33.3 2-4 50.0 74
December 5 1 74 8-29 27.6 5-18 27.8 4-5 80.0 25
January 9 9 226 37-87 42.5 23-62 37.1 6-13 46.2 103
February 9 9 190 21-76 27.6 11-55 20.0 3-7 42.9 56
Split Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
Event
Total 31 666 21.5 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 30.2 0.0-0.0 0.0
Conference 18 416 23.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 29.1 0.0-0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 14 324 23.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 27.8 0.0-0.0 0.0
Away 15 319 21.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 33.3 0.0-0.0 0.0
Neutral 2 23 11.5 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 25.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Result
Wins 9 216 24.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 28.8 0.0-0.0 0.0
Losses 22 450 20.5 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 30.8 0.0-0.0 0.0
Month
November 8 176 22.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 33.3 0.0-0.0 0.0
December 5 74 14.8 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 27.8 0.0-0.0 0.0
January 9 226 25.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 37.1 0.0-0.0 0.0
February 9 190 21.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 20.0 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 1.2 2.9 4.1 0.6 1.1 0.9 0.6
Conference 18 1.2 3.5 4.7 0.7 1.0 1.2 0.9
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 14 1.2 3.9 5.1 0.8 1.1 1.0 0.4
Away 15 1.3 2.3 3.7 0.5 1.1 0.9 0.8
Neutral 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.0
Result
Wins 9 1.0 4.1 5.1 0.7 1.7 1.0 0.9
Losses 22 1.3 2.4 3.6 0.6 0.9 0.9 0.5
Month
November 8 1.5 2.3 3.8 0.4 1.8 0.4 0.0
December 5 0.6 1.6 2.2 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.4
January 9 1.2 4.6 5.8 0.9 0.9 1.3 1.0
February 9 1.2 2.4 3.7 0.6 1.1 1.0 0.8
Split Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
Event
Total 31 25 37 89 126 19 35 28 18
Conference 18 18 22 63 85 13 18 21 16
Exhibition - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 14 11 17 54 71 11 16 14 6
Away 15 12 20 35 55 8 17 14 12
Neutral 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Result
Wins 9 7 9 37 46 6 15 9 8
Losses 22 18 28 52 80 13 20 19 10
Month
November 8 6 12 18 30 3 14 3 0
December 5 1 3 8 11 3 3 4 2
January 9 9 11 41 52 8 8 12 9
February 9 9 11 22 33 5 10 9 7
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 18 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 14 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Away 15 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 9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Losses 22 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Month
November 8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
December 5 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 9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
News mentions
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – With his first season under his belt and now, officially, a full calendar year as the head coach of the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball program on his resume, John Pelphrey and his staff announced the signing of six student-athletes for the 2020-21 campaign.

Golden Eagle men see season's end at JSU
Golden Eagle men see season's end at JSU

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – The way Saturday’s game went down to the wire at Jacksonville State, it was almost like déjà vu. It all came down to one final chance with a 3-pointer. Where the one on February 13 fell in the Eblen Center to give the Tennessee Tech men the victory, the final effort on Saturday missed the mark. As the homestanding Gamecocks celebrated their win and the berth into next week’s Ohio Valley Conference tournament in Evansville, Ind., the Golden Eagles saw their season come to a close, falling 75-71.

Postseason hopes on the line in Tech's regular-season finale at Jacksonville State
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team rounds out its 2019-20 regular season with the most important contest of the year Saturday evening, a match-up at Jacksonville State with a berth into the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament hanging in the balance. Simply put, if the Golden Eagles defeat the Gamecocks in the 7:00 p.m. CT tilt, they will earn a trip to Evansville, Ind. and the league's postseason event next week. A loss will end the postseason hopes of Tech and first-year head coach John Pelphrey.

Golden Eagles set to square up against Belmont in Nashville
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will head down I-40 for its annual match-up in Nashville with in-state and Ohio Valley Conference foe Belmont Thursday evening. Tip is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT and will follow the Tech women's contest against the Bruins, which starts at 5:00 p.m.

Tech celebrates Senior Day with crucial OVC win over Southeast Missouri
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the fourth time in five games, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team came out on top in Ohio Valley Conference action, this time besting Southeast Missouri, 71-62, on Senior Day in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech men's basketball hosts Southeast Missouri in Senior Day contest Saturday
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will play its final regular-season game in the Hooper Eblen Center Saturday afternoon, playing host to Southeast Missouri in a 4:00 p.m. CT tilt. The contest will represent Senior Day, with all set to be honored in a ceremony to be held following the conclusion of the Tech women's game and prior to the start of warm-ups for the men's game.

Distributed effort sparks big Golden Eagle win over UT Martin
Distributed effort sparks big Golden Eagle win over UT Martin

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – One of the best overall efforts of the season propelled the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to a 78-65 Ohio Valley Conference victory over in-state rival UT Martin Thursday evening in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles set for in-state battle with UT Martin Thursday
Golden Eagles set for in-state battle with UT Martin Thursday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team returns to the Hooper Eblen Center Thursday evening, playing host to in-state foe UT Martin in Ohio Valley Conference action. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. CT as the Golden Eagles look to avenge their loss to the Skyhawks in Martin earlier this month.

Tech looks for third-straight win with Saturday affair at Tennessee State
Tech looks for third-straight win with Saturday affair at Tennessee State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will look to make it three straight wins Saturday evening, heading to Nashville for an Ohio Valley Conference tilt with in-state rival Tennessee State. Tip for the rematch is set for 7:30 p.m. CT and will follow the women's game, which is set for a 5:30 p.m. start.

Tech men's basketball to host Jacksonville State Thursday at 6 p.m.
Tech men's basketball to host Jacksonville State Thursday at 6 p.m.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will take a quick break from road action and return to the Hooper Eblen Center to host Ohio Valley Conference foe Jacksonville State Thursday evening. The single contest will tip at 6:00 p.m. CT and tickets must be purchased separately from the tickets used to attend the women's Education Day game at 11:00 a.m.

Golden Eagles prevail late for road victory at Southeast Missouri
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Tech concludes road trip with Saturday showdown at Southeast Missouri
Tech concludes road trip with Saturday showdown at Southeast Missouri

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team concludes it's brief, two-game road trip to the west, squaring off against Southeast Missouri in Ohio Valley Conference play Saturday afternoon. Tip is set for a 4:00 p.m. CT start against the Redhawks in Cape Girardeau, Mo. 

Golden Eagles head west for in-state match-up at UT Martin
Golden Eagles head west for in-state match-up at UT Martin

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team hits the road for a two-game trip west, first visiting in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival UT Martin in a Thursday-evening match-up in the Elam Center. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. CT. Tech will continue the trip with a 4:00 p.m. Saturday tilt at Southeast Missouri.

Golden Eagles conclude four-game homestand with in-state tilt against Tennessee State
Golden Eagles conclude four-game homestand with in-state tilt against Tennessee State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team wraps up its four-game homestand Saturday evening, playing host to Ohio Valley Conference and in-state rival Tennessee State in a 7:30 p.m. CT tilt in the Hooper Eblen Center. 

Huge second half too late in Golden Eagle loss to Belmont
Huge second half too late in Golden Eagle loss to Belmont

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – What seemed destined to be a low-scoring, back-and-forth battle quickly changed to a different illusion rather quickly for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball Thursday evening. The close battle flipped to a comfortable lead for the visitors from Belmont, but changed again into a thrilling, comeback bid for the Golden Eagles.

Tech men host Belmont Thursday evening on ESPNU
Tech men host Belmont Thursday evening on ESPNU

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team plays host to in-state and Ohio Valley Conference foe Belmont Thursday evening in a nationally televised match-up at 8:00 p.m. CT. The contest will be broadcast on ESPNU right from the Hooper Eblen Center and will follow the women's contest, which is slated for a 5:00 p.m. tip. 

Tech in search of back-to-back wins with meeting against Eastern Kentucky
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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will look to make it two straight victories on Saturday, playing host to Eastern Kentucky in a 7:30 p.m. CT Ohio Valley Conference match-up in the Hooper Eblen Center. 

Sound, team effort lifts Golden Eagles past Morehead State
Sound, team effort lifts Golden Eagles past Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A total team effort propelled the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to its first Ohio Valley Conference win in the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center this season, as the Golden Eagles took down long-time foe Morehead State Thursday evening, 71-59.

Golden Eagles back in action in the Hoop Thursday, host Morehead State
Golden Eagles back in action in the Hoop Thursday, host Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team makes its return to the Hooper Eblen Center for the longest home stand of the season, beginning with a Thursday night tilt against Morehead State. The Golden Eagles will host their long-time, Ohio Valley Conference rival in a 7:30 p.m. CT match-up in a rematch from the two teams' prior meeting Jan. 4. 

Golden Eagles drop back end of Illinois road trip with loss at EIU
Golden Eagles drop back end of Illinois road trip with loss at EIU

CHARLESTON, Ill. – The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball couldn’t overcome turnover woes and multiple stretches of offensive inconsistency Saturday afternoon, falling at Eastern Illinois in Ohio Valley Conference play, 84-59.

Tech looks for back-to-back wins with Saturday tilt at Eastern Illinois
Tech looks for back-to-back wins with Saturday tilt at Eastern Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team wraps up its Illinois road trip Saturday afternoon, taking on Eastern Illinois in Charleston in a 3:15 p.m. CT tilt. The contest will follow the Golden Eagle women's team's match-up with the Panthers at 1 p.m.

Golden Eagles rally, hold on late at SIUE for first OVC win
Golden Eagles rally, hold on late at SIUE for first OVC win

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – A good, old-fashioned slobber knocker seems the most apt description for Thursday night’s Ohio Valley Conference tilt between the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team and SIUE, a contest that saw the Golden Eagles rally back on the road for a huge, 72-69 victory at the Vadalabene Center in Edwardsville, Ill.

Tech returns to the road for Thursday night tilt at SIUE
Tech returns to the road for Thursday night tilt at SIUE

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team makes its longest road trip of the Ohio Valley Conference season, visiting SIUE and Eastern Illinois in league play Thursday and Saturday. The Golden Eagles will kick off the weekend with a Thursday night tilt in Edwardsville, Ill. against the Cougars. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. CT.

Golden Eagles resilient in Saturday loss to OVC foe Murray State
Golden Eagles resilient in Saturday loss to OVC foe Murray State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball turned in an inspired effort to climb back and threaten Murray State all the way to the end of its Hooper Eblen Center match-up Saturday evening. At the conclusion of the contest, the Racers (11-5, 4-0) stood on top, 81-69, but it was a win the visitors had to work extra hard for. Murray State looked well on its way to an easy victory over the Golden Eagles (3-14, 0-4), using a 21-0 run to take an 18-point lead at the 11:19 mark of the first half.

Tech continues OVC play with match-up in Hoop against Murray State
Tech continues OVC play with match-up in Hoop against Murray State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team returns to the hardwood Saturday evening, playing host in long-time rival Murray State in a 7:30 p.m. CT showing in the Hooper Eblen Center. The contest will follow the Golden Eagle women's tilt with the Racers, which is slated for a 5:30 p.m. tip. 

Tech's second-half surge falls short in Thursday loss to Austin Peay
Tech's second-half surge falls short in Thursday loss to Austin Peay

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A second-half surge nearly turned into an improbable comeback bid for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Thursday evening, but Ohio Valley Conference and in-state rival Austin Peay held on to defeat the Golden Eagles in the Hooper Eblen Center, 75-62.

Golden Eagles host in-state foe Austin Peay Thursday evening
Golden Eagles host in-state foe Austin Peay Thursday evening

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team gets its first taste of Ohio Valley Conference action in the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center this season, playing host to in-state rival Austin Peay Thursday evening in a 6:00 p.m. CT tilt. The men's contest will follow the Tech women's team's match-up with the Governors, which will be televised nationally on ESPNU at 4:00 p.m. 

Tech back in OVC action Saturday at Morehead State
Tech back in OVC action Saturday at Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team continues its "Death Valley" road swing Saturday evening, facing off against Morehead State in a 3:00 p.m. CT tilt at Johnson Arena in Morehead, Ky. Both teams enter the contest after suffering losses in their respective Ohio Valley Conference openers Thursday evening.

Slow start too much for Golden Eagles to overcome in loss at Eastern Kentucky
Slow start too much for Golden Eagles to overcome in loss at Eastern Kentucky

RICHMOND, Ky. – Inconsistency was the name of the game Thursday evening, as the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team struggled to find its niche in its Ohio Valley Conference opener at Eastern Kentucky. The Colonels (4-10, 1-0) defeated the Golden Eagles (3-11, 0-1) in Richmond, Ky., 74-59.

Golden Eagles kick off OVC play with Thursday tilt at Eastern Kentucky
Golden Eagles kick off OVC play with Thursday tilt at Eastern Kentucky

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball kicks off Ohio Valley Conference play Thursday evening, playing the first half of its annual "Death Valley" road trip against Eastern Kentucky in Richmond, Ky. Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. CT, following the conclusion of the women's contest against the Colonels.

With solid effort at Ole Miss closing out non-conference slate, Golden Eagle men see progress along the way
With solid effort at Ole Miss closing out non-conference slate, Golden Eagle men see progress along the way

OXFORD, Miss. – For the first half, Tennessee Tech was giving Ole Miss fits. The Golden Eagles took multiple leads, including a six-point advantage with 4:09 remaining in the first set of 20 and held a lead for 11:36 of the contest. If anything, it was a proof of concept that everything is moving in the right direction, giving a Southeastern Conference team a battle on their home court as Tech took a 32-31 lead into the locker room at the half.

Tech closes out 2019 with non-conference tilt at Ole Miss
Tech closes out 2019 with non-conference tilt at Ole Miss

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball puts a close to 2019 and its non-conference slate Sunday afternoon, making a trip south to Oxford, Miss. for a 3:00 p.m. CT tilt with Ole Miss.

Golden Eagles can't keep up with red-hot Catamount offense in 89-76 loss
Golden Eagles can't keep up with red-hot Catamount offense in 89-76 loss

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A terrific offensive display was too much for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles dropped a fast-paced show in the Eblen Center to the visiting Catamounts of Western Carolina, 89-76.

Tech men's basketball hosts Western Carolina in final home game of 2019
Tech men's basketball hosts Western Carolina in final home game of 2019

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball closes out its home portion of 2019 Saturday evening, returning to the Hooper Eblen Center to host Western Carolina in the second part of an afternoon doubleheader with the Golden Eagle women's basketball program.

Golden Eagles back in action with rematch at in-state foe Lipscomb Tuesday
Golden Eagles back in action with rematch at in-state foe Lipscomb Tuesday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball returns to action after more than a week away from the hardwood, heading to Nashville for a rematch with in-state foe Lipscomb Tuesday evening. Tip is set for a 6:30 p.m. CT start at Allen Arena.

Golden Eagles to visit Bobcats for Sunday matinee in Athens, Ohio
Golden Eagles to visit Bobcats for Sunday matinee in Athens, Ohio

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball hits the road for its only action of the week, making a trip north for a Sunday, Dec. 8 match-up against Ohio University. Tip is set for a 1:00 p.m. CT start at the Convocation Center in Athens.

Tech back in Eblen Center to host Reinhardt Monday evening
Tech back in Eblen Center to host Reinhardt Monday evening

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team stays in the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center Monday evening, playing host to Reinhardt University in a 6:00 p.m. CT tilt.

Tech men's basketball team to host in-state foe Lipscomb Monday evening
Tech men's basketball team to host in-state foe Lipscomb Monday evening

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team makes its return to the Hooper Eblen Center Monday evening, playing host to in-state foe Lipscomb in a 6:00 p.m. CT tilt.

Golden Eagles embark on Spartan Invitational, three games in three days
Golden Eagles embark on Spartan Invitational, three games in three days

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team hits the road for one of its stiffest tests of the entire 2019-20 campaign, a visit to Greensboro, N.C. for the Spartan Invitational beginning Friday, Nov. 15.

Golden Eagles fall to Wright State in overtime thriller
Golden Eagles fall to Wright State in overtime thriller

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was an instant classic in the Hooper Eblen Center Tuesday evening, as the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team battled back-and-forth with visiting Wright State in an affair that needed an extra period to decide the outcome.

Tech hosts Wright State as part of Tuesday night basketball doubleheader
Tech hosts Wright State as part of Tuesday night basketball doubleheader

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team returns to action in the Hooper Eblen Center Tuesday night, playing host to Wright State at 7:30 p.m. CT as part of the first regular season doubleheader of the 2019-20 campaign.

Tech defeats Martin Methodist in home-opener, earn first victory of Pelphrey era
Tech defeats Martin Methodist in home-opener, earn first victory of Pelphrey era

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team picked up its first victory in the John Pelphrey era Saturday evening, scoring an 83-70 victory over Martin Methodist in the team’s home-opener in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech men's basketball hosts Martin Methodist Saturday night in home opener
Tech men's basketball hosts Martin Methodist Saturday night in home opener

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech men’s basketball fans will finally get to see the John Pelphrey era in full effect in the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles host Martin Methodist in the team’s home-opener for 2019-20.

Golden Eagles battle late, fall in season-opener at Western Kentucky
Golden Eagles battle late, fall in season-opener at Western Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team officially kicked off the John Pelphrey era Tuesday evening, squaring off with former, long-time, Ohio Valley Conference foe Western Kentucky for the first time in over 15 years.

Tech men's basketball kicks off John Pelphrey era at Western Kentucky Tuesday evening
Tech men's basketball kicks off John Pelphrey era at Western Kentucky Tuesday evening

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The John Pelphrey era will officially begin for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Tuesday evening, as the Golden Eagles take a trip north to Bowling Green, Ky. to kick off the 2019-20 campaign against former Ohio Valley Conference rival Western Kentucky in a 7:00 p.m. CT tilt.

Davidson's 26 leads Golden Eagles past Bryan College in Tuesday exhibition
Davidson's 26 leads Golden Eagles past Bryan College in Tuesday exhibition

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Purple Palooza was officially closed on a high note Tuesday evening, as the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team pulled away late to earn an 84-65 exhibition victory over Bryan College in the Eblen Center.

Tech men's basketball team hosts Bryan College in exhibition action as part of Purple Palooza
Tech men's basketball team hosts Bryan College in exhibition action as part of Purple Palooza

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech men’s basketball fans will get their first opportunity to catch new head coach John Pelphrey and his Golden Eagle squad in action Tuesday evening. Tech will play host to Bryan College in an 8:00 p.m. CT exhibition contest in the Eblen Center as part of Purple Palooza.

Pelphrey announces six signees for 2019-20 campaign
Pelphrey announces six signees for 2019-20 campaign

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – After being named the 13th head coach of the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team on April 12, John Pelphrey had a small window with which to put together a signing class for his first season at the helm of the Golden Eagle program.