Keishawn Davidson

3 Keishawn Davidson
Keishawn Davidson
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    175
  • Hometown:
    Murfreesboro, Tenn.
  • Position:
    G
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Previous School:
    Athens Prep Academy
  • gp
    32
  • pts/g
    10.4
  • fg %
    41.1
  • 3pt %
    40.5
  • ft %
    93.0
  • reb/g
    3.6
  • a/g
    4.3
Bio

2020-21 (Sophomore): Davidson played in all 27 of his team’s games, making 26 starts while averaging 33.5 minutes per game… led the Golden Eagles and ranked fifth in the OVC with 118 assists, becoming just the third Tech player to account for 100+ assists in his freshman and sophomore seasons in program history… led the squad with the third-best free-throw percentage in program history, a mark of 92.6 percent… ranked third on the team with 11.1 points per game and second on the squad with 29 steals and 34.4 percent shooting from 3-point range… averaged 3.2 rebounds and shot 45.2 percent from the floor… scored a career-high 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting against Austin Peay (Feb. 25), adding six assists… recorded his second career double-double with 12 points and a career-high 10 rebounds against Chattanooga (Nov. 30), becoming just the fifth known Tech hooper to record multiple career double-doubles involving different statistical categories… dished out a season-high eight assists to just one turnover against SIUE (Feb. 11)… posted a season-high three steals in three games and a season-best two blocks at Morehead State (Jan. 7)… scored in double figures 15 times and 15 or more points in eight games… led the team in assists in 16 games during the year… passed out five or more dimes in 14 games, including in six straight contests from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 where he totaled 38 to just 13 turnovers… sank 19-of-21 free throws in the final four minutes and overtime on the year... named the team’s John P. Hendrix Leadership Award winner and Offensive Player of the Year Award winner at the conclusion of the season.

2019-20 (Freshman): Davidson made 28 starts and played in 30 of Tech’s 31 games while averaging a team-high 30.7 minutes per game… led the team and ranked third in the OVC with 4.4 assists per game and 131 total… ranked second on the Golden Eagles with 9.0 points per game and 30 steals… corralled 2.7 rebounds per game… shot 33.0 percent from 3-point range and a team-best 81.5 percent from the charity stripe… averaged the second-most minutes per game in the league among freshmen… dropped a season-high 18 points at Western Kentucky (Nov. 5) to open the year, the most by a Tech rookie in his collegiate debut since Earl Wise in 1986-87…  scored 11 points and dished out a season-best 10 assists against Martin Methodist (Nov. 9) to become the first Golden Eagle freshman to record a double-double in his home debut since Earl Wise in 1986-87… his 10 dimes marked the most by a Tech freshman since Leigh Gayden had 10 against Toccoa Falls during the 1999-2000 campaign… played a season-high 43 minutes against Wright State (Nov. 12), recording 14 points and seven dimes… corralled a season-best six rebounds against Tennessee State (Feb. 1)… scored in double figures 14 times and led the team in assists in 21 games… was a perfect 17-for-17 from the free-throw line in the final four minutes and overtime on the year… named the team’s Most Improved Player at the conclusion of the season.

High School: Davidson lettered three years at Oakland High School in Murfreesboro and one year at Athens Prep Academy in Athens, Tenn…. earned All-Area Player of the Year honors as a sophomore after leading his team to the Class AAA state tournament… was an All-Area Team member as a junior as well… named to the All-Midstate Third Team following his junior campaign… following his junior season, earned Class AAA All-State First Team honors from the TSWA… averaged 17.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 39 percent from 3-point range as a junior… as a senior, averaged over 19 points per game.

Personal: Son of Lisha Price and Leonard Davidson… born March 1, 2001… full name is Keishawn Davidson.

Academic: Majoring in EXPW/sports administration… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll three times and the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll once.

Honors & Awards:

  • 2019-20 OVC Freshman of the Week (Nov. 11)
Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Games 32 17
Games started 32 17
Minutes 1031 570
Minutes per game 32.2 33.5
FG 116-282 53-140
FG Pct 41.1 37.9
3PT 49-121 23-64
3PT Pct 40.5 35.9
FT 53-57 34-37
FT Pct 93.0 91.9
Off rebounds 28 17
Def rebounds 86 56
Total rebounds 114 73
Rebounds per game 3.6 4.3
Personal fouls 42 24
Disqualifications 0 0
Assists 136 83
Turnovers 47 23
Assist to turnover ratio 2.9 3.6
Steals 23 13
Blocks 3 0
Points 334 163
Points per game 10.4 9.6
Points per 40 min 13.0 11.4
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Feb 17 Southeast Missouri W, 98-94
Feb 19 at Austin Peay W, 73-69
Feb 24 Tennessee State L, 92-56
Feb 26 UT Martin W, 88-75
Mar 2 vs. Austin Peay W, 78-51
Mar 3 vs. Morehead State L, 73-56
Game Log - Shooting
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Oct 28 Berea W, 104-63 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 9 at #12 Memphis L, 89-65 1 25 2-7 28.6 2-5 40.0 0-0 - 6
Nov 14 Oakwood W, 109-68 1 26 10-12 83.3 6-7 85.7 2-2 100.0 28
Nov 16 at Chattanooga L, 69-62 1 32 5-11 45.5 4-4 100.0 0-0 - 14
Nov 18 vs. UNC Asheville L, 61-55 1 31 2-9 22.2 0-4 0.0 0-0 - 4
Nov 23 Lipscomb W, 88-77 1 35 3-11 27.3 1-4 25.0 8-8 100.0 15
Nov 26 at #15 Tennessee L, 80-69 1 29 4-8 50.0 2-3 66.7 0-0 - 10
Nov 30 Chattanooga L, 82-65 1 27 3-6 50.0 1-3 33.3 0-0 - 7
Dec 4 at Evansville L, 59-51 1 32 3-10 30.0 1-2 50.0 1-1 100.0 8
Dec 8 at Western Carolina L, 74-69 1 36 4-8 50.0 2-4 50.0 0-0 - 10
Dec 11 Troy L, 75-72 1 34 6-10 60.0 2-5 40.0 5-5 100.0 19
Dec 16 Kentucky Christian - - - - - - - - -
Dec 16 Montreat College W, 117-60 1 22 5-12 41.7 2-4 50.0 2-2 100.0 14
Dec 18 at Wright State L, 72-63 1 34 2-10 20.0 1-5 20.0 0-0 - 5
Dec 21 at Cincinnati L, 76-67 1 29 2-7 28.6 0-2 0.0 0-1 0.0 4
Jan 13 at Southeast Missouri - - - - - - - - -
Jan 13 at Belmont L, 92-77 1 26 2-8 25.0 2-6 33.3 0-0 - 6
Jan 15 at UT Martin W, 76-70 1 23 1-4 25.0 1-3 33.3 5-6 83.3 8
Jan 17 at Tennessee State L, 80-64 1 37 4-11 36.4 2-5 40.0 4-4 100.0 14
Jan 20 SIUE W, 94-76 1 35 3-9 33.3 2-4 50.0 2-2 100.0 10
Jan 24 at Murray State L, 79-53 1 32 2-5 40.0 1-3 33.3 1-1 100.0 6
Jan 27 Murray State L, 80-75 1 31 1-5 20.0 1-3 33.3 2-2 100.0 5
Jan 29 Austin Peay L, 58-55 1 33 4-11 36.4 2-6 33.3 2-3 66.7 12
Jan 31 Morehead State L, 70-56 1 30 5-8 62.5 1-2 50.0 0-0 - 11
Feb 3 at Morehead State L, 75-68 1 37 3-8 37.5 2-3 66.7 0-0 - 8
Feb 5 Belmont L, 100-92 1 43 4-12 33.3 2-7 28.6 4-4 100.0 14
Feb 7 Eastern Illinois W, 84-58 1 37 4-9 44.4 0-4 0.0 3-3 100.0 11
Feb 10 at Eastern Illinois W, 73-62 1 37 3-8 37.5 2-3 66.7 2-2 100.0 10
Feb 12 at SIUE L, 61-60 1 31 2-10 20.0 0-5 0.0 0-0 - 4
Feb 17 Southeast Missouri W, 98-94 1 35 3-6 50.0 2-3 66.7 4-4 100.0 12
Feb 19 at Austin Peay W, 73-69 1 35 2-5 40.0 0-1 0.0 0-0 - 4
Feb 24 Tennessee State L, 92-56 1 35 6-11 54.5 3-5 60.0 1-2 50.0 16
Feb 26 UT Martin W, 88-75 1 33 4-10 40.0 0-1 0.0 4-4 100.0 12
Mar 2 vs. Austin Peay W, 78-51 1 34 9-14 64.3 1-3 33.3 1-1 100.0 20
Mar 3 vs. Morehead State L, 73-56 1 35 3-7 42.9 1-2 50.0 0-0 - 7
Game Log - Ball control
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min off def reb ast to stl blk
Oct 28 Berea W, 104-63 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 9 at #12 Memphis L, 89-65 1 25 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
Nov 14 Oakwood W, 109-68 1 26 0 3 3 3 2 1 1
Nov 16 at Chattanooga L, 69-62 1 32 3 4 7 4 1 0 1
Nov 18 vs. UNC Asheville L, 61-55 1 31 1 4 5 2 3 0 0
Nov 23 Lipscomb W, 88-77 1 35 0 0 0 10 0 1 1
Nov 26 at #15 Tennessee L, 80-69 1 29 0 1 1 4 3 0 0
Nov 30 Chattanooga L, 82-65 1 27 1 1 2 1 3 0 0
Dec 4 at Evansville L, 59-51 1 32 0 1 1 2 1 2 0
Dec 8 at Western Carolina L, 74-69 1 36 0 3 3 1 1 0 0
Dec 11 Troy L, 75-72 1 34 1 1 2 4 0 1 0
Dec 16 Kentucky Christian - - - - - - - - -
Dec 16 Montreat College W, 117-60 1 22 3 2 5 7 0 0 0
Dec 18 at Wright State L, 72-63 1 34 1 1 2 0 2 1 0
Dec 21 at Cincinnati L, 76-67 1 29 0 2 2 5 2 0 0
Jan 13 at Southeast Missouri - - - - - - - - -
Jan 13 at Belmont L, 92-77 1 26 1 5 6 3 1 0 0
Jan 15 at UT Martin W, 76-70 1 23 0 2 2 2 3 0 0
Jan 17 at Tennessee State L, 80-64 1 37 2 3 5 3 0 0 0
Jan 20 SIUE W, 94-76 1 35 1 4 5 8 0 1 0
Jan 24 at Murray State L, 79-53 1 32 1 1 2 0 1 0 0
Jan 27 Murray State L, 80-75 1 31 0 4 4 7 0 1 0
Jan 29 Austin Peay L, 58-55 1 33 0 2 2 4 0 0 0
Jan 31 Morehead State L, 70-56 1 30 3 4 7 3 3 0 0
Feb 3 at Morehead State L, 75-68 1 37 0 4 4 3 2 3 0
Feb 5 Belmont L, 100-92 1 43 1 5 6 11 5 3 0
Feb 7 Eastern Illinois W, 84-58 1 37 0 4 4 8 1 1 0
Feb 10 at Eastern Illinois W, 73-62 1 37 3 2 5 6 2 0 0
Feb 12 at SIUE L, 61-60 1 31 1 1 2 3 1 1 0
Feb 17 Southeast Missouri W, 98-94 1 35 0 3 3 9 2 0 0
Feb 19 at Austin Peay W, 73-69 1 35 0 4 4 7 1 0 0
Feb 24 Tennessee State L, 92-56 1 35 2 5 7 4 0 1 0
Feb 26 UT Martin W, 88-75 1 33 2 3 5 2 1 2 0
Mar 2 vs. Austin Peay W, 78-51 1 34 0 3 3 7 4 2 0
Mar 3 vs. Morehead State L, 73-56 1 35 1 4 5 3 1 1 0
Game Log - Ball control extended
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs pf dq a/to
Oct 28 Berea W, 104-63 - - - -
Nov 9 at #12 Memphis L, 89-65 1 3 - 0.0
Nov 14 Oakwood W, 109-68 1 0 - 1.5
Nov 16 at Chattanooga L, 69-62 1 1 - 4.0
Nov 18 vs. UNC Asheville L, 61-55 1 2 - 0.7
Nov 23 Lipscomb W, 88-77 1 1 - -
Nov 26 at #15 Tennessee L, 80-69 1 0 - 1.3
Nov 30 Chattanooga L, 82-65 1 1 - 0.3
Dec 4 at Evansville L, 59-51 1 1 - 2.0
Dec 8 at Western Carolina L, 74-69 1 2 - 1.0
Dec 11 Troy L, 75-72 1 1 - -
Dec 16 Kentucky Christian - - - -
Dec 16 Montreat College W, 117-60 1 1 - -
Dec 18 at Wright State L, 72-63 1 2 - 0.0
Dec 21 at Cincinnati L, 76-67 1 1 - 2.5
Jan 13 at Southeast Missouri - - - -
Jan 13 at Belmont L, 92-77 1 1 0 3.0
Jan 15 at UT Martin W, 76-70 1 3 - 0.7
Jan 17 at Tennessee State L, 80-64 1 1 - -
Jan 20 SIUE W, 94-76 1 2 - -
Jan 24 at Murray State L, 79-53 1 0 - 0.0
Jan 27 Murray State L, 80-75 1 1 - -
Jan 29 Austin Peay L, 58-55 1 1 - -
Jan 31 Morehead State L, 70-56 1 1 - 1.0
Feb 3 at Morehead State L, 75-68 1 2 - 1.5
Feb 5 Belmont L, 100-92 1 1 - 2.2
Feb 7 Eastern Illinois W, 84-58 1 1 - 8.0
Feb 10 at Eastern Illinois W, 73-62 1 1 - 3.0
Feb 12 at SIUE L, 61-60 1 3 - 3.0
Feb 17 Southeast Missouri W, 98-94 1 4 - 4.5
Feb 19 at Austin Peay W, 73-69 1 2 - 7.0
Feb 24 Tennessee State L, 92-56 1 0 - -
Feb 26 UT Martin W, 88-75 1 0 - 2.0
Mar 2 vs. Austin Peay W, 78-51 1 0 - 1.8
Mar 3 vs. Morehead State L, 73-56 1 2 - 3.0
Career Stats - Shooting per game
Statistic gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
2019-20 30 30.6 3.2-8.2 1.2-3.6 1.5-1.8 9.0
2020-21 27 33.4 4.0-8.9 1.2-3.4 1.9-2.0 11.1
2021-22 32 32.2 3.6-8.8 1.5-3.8 1.7-1.8 10.4
Total 89 32.0 3.6-8.6 1.3-3.6 1.7-1.9 10.2
Career Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
2019-20 30 28 919 95-246 38.6 36-109 33.0 44-54 81.5 270
2020-21 27 26 902 109-241 45.2 32-93 34.4 50-54 92.6 300
2021-22 32 32 1031 116-282 41.1 49-121 40.5 53-57 93.0 334
Total 89 86 2852 320-769 41.6 117-323 36.2 147-165 89.1 904
Career Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
2019-20 30 919 30.6 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 33.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
2020-21 27 902 33.4 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 34.4 0.0-0.0 0.0
2021-22 32 1031 32.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 40.5 0.0-0.0 0.0
Total 89 2852 32.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 36.2 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 30 0.6 2.2 2.7 4.4 2.5 1.0 0.1
2020-21 27 0.4 2.8 3.2 4.4 2.3 1.1 0.2
2021-22 32 0.9 2.7 3.6 4.3 1.5 0.7 0.1
Total 89 0.6 2.5 3.2 4.3 2.1 0.9 0.1
Career Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
2019-20 30 28 17 65 82 131 75 30 4
2020-21 27 26 12 75 87 118 61 29 5
2021-22 32 32 28 86 114 136 47 23 3
Total 89 86 57 226 283 385 183 82 12
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 30 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2020-21 27 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2021-22 32 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 89 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 32 32.2 3.6-8.8 1.5-3.8 1.7-1.8 10.4
Conference 17 33.5 3.1-8.2 1.4-3.8 2.0-2.2 9.6
Exhibition - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 14 32.6 4.4-9.4 1.8-4.1 2.8-2.9 13.3
Away 15 31.7 2.7-8.0 1.5-3.6 0.9-1.0 7.8
Neutral 3 33.3 4.7-10.0 0.7-3.0 0.3-0.3 10.3
Result
Wins 11 32.0 4.3-9.1 1.5-3.4 3.0-3.1 13.1
Losses 21 32.3 3.3-8.7 1.5-4.0 1.0-1.1 9.0
Month
November 7 29.3 4.1-9.1 2.3-4.3 1.4-1.4 12.0
December 6 31.2 3.7-9.5 1.3-3.7 1.3-1.5 10.0
January 8 30.9 2.8-7.6 1.5-4.0 2.0-2.2 9.0
February 9 35.9 3.4-8.8 1.2-3.6 2.0-2.1 10.1
March 2 34.5 6.0-10.5 1.0-2.5 0.5-0.5 13.5
Split Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Event
Total 32 32 1031 116-282 41.1 49-121 40.5 53-57 93.0 334
Conference 17 17 570 53-140 37.9 23-64 35.9 34-37 91.9 163
Exhibition - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Location
Home 14 14 456 61-132 46.2 25-58 43.1 39-41 95.1 186
Away 15 15 475 41-120 34.2 22-54 40.7 13-15 86.7 117
Neutral 3 3 100 14-30 46.7 2-9 22.2 1-1 100.0 31
Result
Wins 11 11 352 47-100 47.0 17-37 45.9 33-34 97.1 144
Losses 21 21 679 69-182 37.9 32-84 38.1 20-23 87.0 190
Month
November 7 7 205 29-64 45.3 16-30 53.3 10-10 100.0 84
December 6 6 187 22-57 38.6 8-22 36.4 8-9 88.9 60
January 8 8 247 22-61 36.1 12-32 37.5 16-18 88.9 72
February 9 9 323 31-79 39.2 11-32 34.4 18-19 94.7 91
March 2 2 69 12-21 57.1 2-5 40.0 1-1 100.0 27
Split Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
Event
Total 32 1031 32.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 40.5 0.0-0.0 0.0
Conference 17 570 33.5 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 35.9 0.0-0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 14 456 32.6 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 43.1 0.0-0.0 0.0
Away 15 475 31.7 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 40.7 0.0-0.0 0.0
Neutral 3 100 33.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 22.2 0.0-0.0 0.0
Result
Wins 11 352 32.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 45.9 0.0-0.0 0.0
Losses 21 679 32.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 38.1 0.0-0.0 0.0
Month
November 7 205 29.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 53.3 0.0-0.0 0.0
December 6 187 31.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 36.4 0.0-0.0 0.0
January 8 247 30.9 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 37.5 0.0-0.0 0.0
February 9 323 35.9 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 34.4 0.0-0.0 0.0
March 2 69 34.5 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 40.0 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 32 0.9 2.7 3.6 4.3 1.5 0.7 0.1
Conference 17 1.0 3.3 4.3 4.9 1.4 0.8 0.0
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 14 1.0 2.9 3.9 5.8 1.2 0.9 0.1
Away 15 0.8 2.3 3.1 2.9 1.5 0.5 0.1
Neutral 3 0.7 3.7 4.3 4.0 2.7 1.0 0.0
Result
Wins 11 0.8 2.7 3.5 6.3 1.5 0.7 0.2
Losses 21 0.9 2.7 3.6 3.2 1.5 0.7 0.0
Month
November 7 0.7 1.9 2.6 3.4 1.9 0.4 0.4
December 6 0.8 1.7 2.5 3.2 1.0 0.7 0.0
January 8 1.0 3.1 4.1 3.8 1.0 0.3 0.0
February 9 1.0 3.4 4.4 5.9 1.7 1.2 0.0
March 2 0.5 3.5 4.0 5.0 2.5 1.5 0.0
Split Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
Event
Total 32 32 28 86 114 136 47 23 3
Conference 17 17 17 56 73 83 23 13 0
Exhibition - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 14 14 14 41 55 81 17 12 2
Away 15 15 12 34 46 43 22 8 1
Neutral 3 3 2 11 13 12 8 3 0
Result
Wins 11 11 9 30 39 69 16 8 2
Losses 21 21 19 56 75 67 31 15 1
Month
November 7 7 5 13 18 24 13 3 3
December 6 6 5 10 15 19 6 4 0
January 8 8 8 25 33 30 8 2 0
February 9 9 9 31 40 53 15 11 0
March 2 2 1 7 8 10 5 3 0
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 32 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Conference 17 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 3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Result
Wins 11 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Losses 21 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 6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
January 8 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
March 2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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Late push gives Tech men back-to-back wins over Panthers
Late push gives Tech men back-to-back wins over Panthers

CHARLESTON, Ill. – For the second straight game, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team earned a wire-to-wire win over Ohio Valley Conference foe Eastern Illinois, besting the Panthers (4-20, 2-9) in Lantz Arena, 73-62, Thursday evening in a rematch from Monday’s tilt in Cookeville.

Tech men look for back-to-back wins with Thursday rematch at Eastern Illinois
Tech men look for back-to-back wins with Thursday rematch at Eastern Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will head north to kick off a road trip to Illinois, slated to play Eastern Illinois in a rematch of Monday’s tilt in Cookeville with a 7:30 p.m. CT match-up in Charleston Thursday evening.

Golden Eagles rebound for huge win over visiting Panthers
Golden Eagles rebound for huge win over visiting Panthers

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A collective effort across the board propelled the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to a huge win Monday evening, as the Golden Eagles (6-18, 3-8) rolled to an 84-58 victory over Eastern Illinois (4-19, 2-8) in the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech hoops to host Eastern Illinois in 6:00 p.m. CT Monday tilt
Tech hoops to host Eastern Illinois in 6:00 p.m. CT Monday tilt

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will play host to Eastern Illinois in its final Monday tilt of the season, squaring off with the Panthers in a 6:00 p.m. CT contest.

Golden Eagles drop heartbreaker in overtime to Belmont
Golden Eagles drop heartbreaker in overtime to Belmont

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a crushing finish to a well-fought battle for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Saturday night, as in-state rival Belmont hit a 3-pointer with under five seconds to play in regulation and force overtime in the Hooper Eblen Center. The Bruins (19-5, 9-2) went on to defeat the Golden Eagles (5-18, 2-8) in the extra period, 100-92.

In-state battle with Belmont awaits Golden Eagles Saturday evening in the Hoop
In-state battle with Belmont awaits Golden Eagles Saturday evening in the Hoop

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team is back in the Hooper Eblen Center Saturday evening, playing host to in-state rival Belmont as part of an Ohio Valley Conference doubleheader. The Golden Eagles will host the Bruins at 7:30 p.m. CT, following the women’s contest at 5:30 p.m. 

Golden Eagle men push Morehead to limit in road loss
Golden Eagle men push Morehead to limit in road loss

MOREHEAD, Ky. – In a rematch from Monday’s tilt in the Hooper Eblen Center, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team pushed Morehead State to the limit Thursday afternoon, falling in a tightly contested Ohio Valley Conference tilt at Johnson Arena, 75-68.

Tech's Thursday tilt at Morehead State moved to 1:00 PM CT start due to impending weather
Tech's Thursday tilt at Morehead State moved to 1:00 PM CT start due to impending weather

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball will get an earlier start to its rematch with Morehead State on Thursday, with the team’s road tilt against the Eagles moved up to a 1:00 p.m. CT start due to impending, inclement, winter weather expected in Morehead, Ky. later in the evening.

Late first-half run too much to overcome in Tech loss to Morehead State
Late first-half run too much to overcome in Tech loss to Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A rough stretch to end the opening half proved too much for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to overcome Monday evening, as the Golden Eagles (5-16, 2-6) fell to a red-hot Morehead State squad (17-6, 9-1) in the Hooper Eblen Center, 70-56.

Tech men to host Morehead State in Monday match-up in the Hoop
Tech men to host Morehead State in Monday match-up in the Hoop

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It’s another home tilt on tap for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Monday evening, as the Golden Eagles play host to the Morehead State in a 6:00 p.m. CT tilt in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Fierce rally falls just short in Golden Eagle loss to Govs
Fierce rally falls just short in Golden Eagle loss to Govs

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – An incredible comeback for the ages came up just short for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles (5-15, 2-5) fell to in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Austin Peay (6-11, 2-5) in the Hooper Eblen Center, 58-55.

Golden Eagles to square off with in-state rival Austin Peay Saturday evening
Golden Eagles to square off with in-state rival Austin Peay Saturday evening

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team continues its stretch with five of six games in the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center Saturday evening, hosting in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Austin Peay in a 7:30 p.m. tilt as part of doubleheader action.

Late Tech push falls short against unbeaten Racers
Late Tech push falls short against unbeaten Racers

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A close battle from wire-to-wire, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball game couldn’t quite pull off the upset of undefeated and longtime Ohio Valley Conference rival Murray State Thursday evening, as the Golden Eagles (5-14, 2-4) fell to the Racers (19-2, 9-0) in the Hooper Eblen Center, 80-75.

Tech men's basketball team back in Cookeville for Thursday tilt with Murray State
Tech men's basketball team back in Cookeville for Thursday tilt with Murray State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team kicks off a stretch featuring five of its next six games in the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center Thursday evening, hosting longtime Ohio Valley Conference rival Murray State in a rematch from Monday’s meeting in Murray in a 6:00 p.m. CT tilt.

Monday road tilt pits Golden Eagles against undefeated Racers
Monday road tilt pits Golden Eagles against undefeated Racers

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team hits the road for the sixth time in the past seven games Monday, heading west for a 7:00 p.m. match-up with longtime, Ohio Valley Conference rival Murray State.

Golden Eagles cruise to OVC home win over SIUE
Golden Eagles cruise to OVC home win over SIUE

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The offense was cooking and the defense did its job Thursday evening, as the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team cruised to a 94-76 victory over Ohio Valley Conference foe SIUE, claiming victory in its first home contest in 35 days.

Tech men's basketball team returns to Eblen Center to host SIUE Thursday
Tech men's basketball team returns to Eblen Center to host SIUE Thursday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team finally returns home to the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center, hosting SIUE in a 6:00 p.m. CT tilt on Thursday for its first action in Cookeville since Dec. 16 against Montreat College.

Tech men's basketball team heads to Nashville for Monday matinee
Tech men's basketball team heads to Nashville for Monday matinee

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team rounds out its three-game, Ohio Valley Conference road swing in five days Monday, heading to Nashville for a tilt with in-state foe Tennessee State in a 1:00 p.m. CT contest.

Long-range assault helps lead Tigers over Tech men
Long-range assault helps lead Tigers over Tech men

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A strong start looked promising for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team, but a long-range assault from Tennessee State saw the Tigers pull ahead and take an 80-64 victory over the Golden Eagles on Monday afternoon. The Tigers (7-9, 2-2 Ohio Valley Conference) knocked down 12 3-pointers, nine in the first half, as they erased a seven-point Golden Eagle lead and stayed on fire from the field, shooting 60 percent in the opening 20 and 41.2 in the second half to finish nearly at 50 percent. TSU was 75 percent from the perimeter in the first half.

Team effort lifts Golden Eagles past UT Martin for first OVC win
Team effort lifts Golden Eagles past UT Martin for first OVC win

MARTIN, Tenn. – A strong, second-half effort lifted the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to its first Ohio Valley Conference victory of the year and first win on the road this season Thursday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles rallied from a double-digit deficit to down in-state rival UT Martin, 76-70 in the Elam Center.

Golden Eagles set to square off with UT Martin Saturday at 2:00 PM
Golden Eagles set to square off with UT Martin Saturday at 2:00 PM

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team will continue its three-game, Ohio Valley Conference road swing in five days Saturday, competing at in-state foe UT Martin in a 2:00 p.m. CT contest.

Golden Eagle men's basketball team to play at Belmont Thursday evening at 7 PM
Golden Eagle men's basketball team to play at Belmont Thursday evening at 7 PM

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will finally play its first Ohio Valley Conference contest of the 2021-22 campaign, agreeing to play at Belmont Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. CT after the Bruins saw their originally scheduled contest with Austin Peay postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. 

Tech men's basketball team falls at Belmont in first action in 23 days
Tech men's basketball team falls at Belmont in first action in 23 days

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Following a whopping 23 days between ball games, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team finally took the court to begin its Ohio Valley Conference schedule Thursday evening, falling at in-state rival Belmont by a final score of 92-77.

Tech men close out 2021-22 non-conference slate with Tuesday tilt at Cincinnati
Tech men close out 2021-22 non-conference slate with Tuesday tilt at Cincinnati

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will wrap up its 2021-22 non-conference slate Tuesday evening, returning to the state of Ohio for a match-up with Cincinnati at 6:00 p.m. CT at Fifth Third Arena.

Golden Eagles head to Ohio for Saturday matinee with Wright State
Golden Eagles head to Ohio for Saturday matinee with Wright State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team hits the road for the first of two contests in the state of Ohio over the next four days, a Saturday matinee against Wright State.

Tech ties 21-year-old record in huge victory over Montreat
Tech ties 21-year-old record in huge victory over Montreat

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Ball movement and a revitalized defense in the second half were key for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Thursday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles tied a 21-year-old program record on its way to a 117-60 victory over Montreat College in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech to host Montreat College Thursday in final home contest of 2021
Tech to host Montreat College Thursday in final home contest of 2021

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team is set to host Montreat College in its final home game of the 2021 calendar year, squaring off with the Cavaliers Thursday in a 3:00 p.m. CT matinee.

Trojans edge Golden Eagles in first meeting between programs
Trojans edge Golden Eagles in first meeting between programs

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was another tough battle down to the wire for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles saw their last-second, half-court heave fall short at tying the game in a 75-72 loss to Troy in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles fall in overtime at Western Carolina
Golden Eagles fall in overtime at Western Carolina

CULLOWHEE, N.C. – It was near déjà vu for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Wednesday evening in Cullowhee, N.C. as the Golden Eagles dropped a heartbreaking, overtime decision to Western Carolina, 74-69, almost a year to the day of last season’s overtime loss to the Catamounts in the Ramsey Center.

Tech men head east for Wednesday night tilt at Western Carolina
Tech men head east for Wednesday night tilt at Western Carolina

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will make its way east for a Wednesday night tilt with Western Carolina, a rematch from last season’s overtime thriller in Cullowhee, N.C.

Tech drops defensive struggle at Evansville
Tech drops defensive struggle at Evansville

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A defensive struggle between the Tennessee Tech and Evansville basketball teams went in favor of the home squad Saturday afternoon, as the Purple Aces bested the Golden Eagles at the Ford Center, 59-51.

Golden Eagles face Evansville in Saturday showdown at Ford Center
Golden Eagles face Evansville in Saturday showdown at Ford Center

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team returns to the road for a contest with Evansville Saturday afternoon, squaring off in the Ford Center, the home of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament.

Tech back home to host in-state rival Chattanooga in Tuesday rematch
Tech back home to host in-state rival Chattanooga in Tuesday rematch

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team returns to Cookeville and the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center Tuesday evening, hosting in-state rival Chattanooga in a 6:00 p.m. CT tilt.

Golden Eagles push No. 15 Vols in 80-69 loss at Thompson-Boling Arena
Golden Eagles push No. 15 Vols in 80-69 loss at Thompson-Boling Arena

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – An incredible defensive effort and resilience like you read about would be the best description for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Friday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles left it all on the court in an 80-69 loss at No. 15 Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Golden Eagles head to Knoxville for Friday match-up with No. 15 Tennessee
Golden Eagles head to Knoxville for Friday match-up with No. 15 Tennessee

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team hits the road for a trip to Knoxville and match-up with in-state foe and No. 15 nationally-ranked Tennessee Friday afternoon.

Tenacious defense, great ball movement lift Golden Eagles past Lipscomb
Tenacious defense, great ball movement lift Golden Eagles past Lipscomb

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Incredible fight, tenacious defense, and a hot finish lifted the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to a thrilling, 88-77 victory over in-state rival Lipscomb Tuesday evening at the Hooper Eblen Center. The Golden Eagles (2-3) took down a Bisons squad off to their best start since 2018-19, producing a massive second half that saw the home team outscore the visitors 52-36.

Strong defensive effort falls short in Golden Eagle loss at Chattanooga
Strong defensive effort falls short in Golden Eagle loss at Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – A hard-fought battle from beginning to end went in favor of the home team Tuesday evening, as the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team fell to in-state rival Chattanooga at McKenzie Arena, 69-62.

Golden Eagles kick off Coke Zero Sugar Classic with Tuesday night contest at Chattanooga
Golden Eagles kick off Coke Zero Sugar Classic with Tuesday night contest at Chattanooga

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team continues a stretch of three games in five days Tuesday evening, hitting the road for an in-state battle with Chattanooga as part of the Coke Zero Sugar Classic.

Explosive offense leads Golden Eagles to huge win over Oakwood in home opener
Explosive offense leads Golden Eagles to huge win over Oakwood in home opener

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a day of highlights for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team, as the Golden Eagles cruised to a 109-68 victory over Oakwood University at the Hooper Eblen Center Sunday afternoon.

Tech men's basketball opens 2021-22 campaign at No. 12 Memphis Tuesday night
Tech men's basketball opens 2021-22 campaign at No. 12 Memphis Tuesday night

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The 2021-22 season has officially arrived for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team, as the Golden Eagles embark on a trek west down I-40 for an in-state match-up with No. 12 Memphis Tuesday evening.

Total team effort paces Golden Eagles to easy exhibition win over Berea
Total team effort paces Golden Eagles to easy exhibition win over Berea

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – If Thursday evening’s exhibition win over Berea College is any indicator of the future of the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball season, year three of the John Pelphrey era is sure to provide improvement and plenty of excitement for Golden Eagle fans.

Golden Eagle men host Berea College as part of Purple Palooza doubleheader Thursday
Golden Eagle men host Berea College as part of Purple Palooza doubleheader Thursday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Thursday evening marks the soft opening of the 2021-22 season for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team, as the Golden Eagles play host to Berea College in an exhibition bout at the Hooper Eblen Center at 7:30 p.m. CT.

Tech men's basketball gives sneak peak to 2021-22 season during OVC Media Day
Tech men's basketball gives sneak peak to 2021-22 season during OVC Media Day

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – On Wednesday morning, representatives from the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team took part in the Ohio Valley Conference Virtual Media Day, providing insight into the upcoming 2021-22 campaign. 

Clay earns third appearance on Preseason All-OVC Team, OVC preseason predictions announced
Clay earns third appearance on Preseason All-OVC Team, OVC preseason predictions announced

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Following a vote of Ohio Valley Conference head men's basketball coaches and communication directors, the League officially released its Preseason All-OVC Team and preseason poll Tuesday morning, previewing the upcoming Media Day sessions on Wednesday and Thursday.