John Pettway

50 John Pettway
John Pettway
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Weight:
    190
  • Hometown:
    Safford, Ala.
  • Position:
    G
  • Year:
    Gr.
  • Previous School:
    South Alabama
  • gp
    31
  • pts/g
    7.8
  • fg %
    56.8
  • 3pt %
    16.7
  • ft %
    57.1
  • reb/g
    3.5
  • a/g
    1.8
Bio

2020-21 (Senior – South Alabama): Pettway played in all 28 of USA’s games on the year, averaging 34.2 minutes per game while making 25 starts… ranked third on the team with 10.7 points per game… averaged 3.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.4 steals per game… shot 55.2 percent from the floor and 63.2 percent from the free-throw line… ranked third on the team in assists and steals and second in total minutes played… dropped 22 points and eight rebounds on 10-for-15 shooting against Mobile (Nov. 27)… followed with 17 points on 8-for-11 shooting against Jacksonville State (Nov. 29)… turned in a career-high 30 points on 11-for-16 from the field and 8-for-12 from the charity stripe against Georgia State (Feb. 27)… recorded his first career double-double with 10 points and a career-high 10 rebounds against Coastal Carolina (Feb. 6)… also snagged 10 boards versus ULM (Mar. 5) in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament… dished out a career-high-tying seven assists against Flagler (Dec. 16)… scored in double figures 13 times on the year and averaged 14.0 points per game over the final eight games of the year… hauled in five or more rebounds in nine contests and racked up at least three steals in nine games.

2019-20 (Junior – South Alabama): Pettway saw action in 23 of the team’s 31 games, averaging 18.4 minutes with 10 starts… averaged 5.2 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.4 steals per game… shot 54.8 percent from the floor and 65.0 percent from the charity stripe… saw his minutes per game grow to 24.9 over his final 16 games of the season… posted a season-high 15 points with four boards against Georgia State (Jan. 16)… followed it up with 14 points against Georgia Southern (Jan. 18)… collected a career-high six steals at Little Rock (Jan. 11), one game after setting his previous-best mark of five against Arkansas State (Jan. 9)… dished out a season-high six assists at App State (Feb. 20)… scored in double figures four times and tallied three or more steals in five games.

2018-19 (Sophomore – South Alabama): Pettway appeared in all 34 of USA’s contests, making 11 starts and earning 17.1 minutes per game… averaged 4.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.1 steals per game… shot 55.7 percent from the field and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line… ranked fourth on the team with 53 assists… earned his first career start against Richmond (Dec. 29), scoring five points with three assists… scored a season-high 16 points twice, at ULM (Jan. 26) on 7-for-9 shooting, and again against Little Rock (Feb. 9) on 6-for-8 shooting… also corralled a season-best eight rebounds with four dimes in the Little Rock contest… dished out a season-high seven assists against Mobile (Dec. 20)… racked up a season-best four steals at New Orleans (Dec. 5)… ripped off four straight contests with 14+ points from Jan. 19 through Feb. 2… produced in double figures in six games and dished out four or more assists in five contests.  

2017-18 (R-Freshman – South Alabama): Pettway played in 24 of the team’s 32 games, earning 9.6 minutes per game off the bench… averaged 3.2 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game… shot 45.9 percent from the floor and 70.4 percent from the charity stripe… saw his playing time increase to 11.4 minutes per contest over the final 17 games of the year… scored a season-high nine points at Georgia Southern (Mar. 1)… finished 3-for-3 from the field on his way to eight points versus Little Rock (Feb. 8)… added four assists in the contest… dished out a season-best five assists against Trinity Baptist (Jan. 9)… hauled in a season-high six rebounds at App State (Feb. 15).

2016-17 (Freshman – South Alabama): Pettway sat out the 2016-17 season as a redshirt.

High School: Pettway lettered for head coach Clifton Reeves at Keith High School in Orrville, Ala.… collected ASWA 1A All-State First Team and AL.com Super All-State Second Team honors following his senior campaign… averaged 23.7 points and 6.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game while concluding the year as a finalist for the ASWA 1A Player of the Year Award, which went to current teammate Dionte Wood… led KHS to an appearance in the AHSAA 1A State Tournament semifinals, falling to Wood and Sacred Heart Catholic High School… scored 34 points in the quarterfinals and semifinals of the state tournament, earning a spot on the AHSAA State Finals All-Tournament Team… named the Selma Times-Journal Dallas County Player of the Year… represented one of just 12 players in the state to earn an invite to the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game, a contest he started… named to the ASWA 1A All-State Second Team as a junior in 2015… also earned an invitation to the Alabama North/South All-Star Game… scored more than 1,800 points in his career.

Personal: Son of Irene and Jack Pettway… born November 30, 1997 in Safford, Ala.… full name is John Deandre Pettway.

Academic: Pursuing a master’s degree in professional studies with a concentration in healthcare administration... earned his bachelor's degree in information technology from the University of South Alabama in May 2021… named to the Sun Belt Conference Academic Honor Roll once.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Games 31 17
Games started 17 14
Minutes 656 392
Minutes per game 21.2 23.1
FG 104-183 62-107
FG Pct 56.8 57.9
3PT 1-6 1-2
3PT Pct 16.7 50.0
FT 32-56 19-34
FT Pct 57.1 55.9
Off rebounds 36 22
Def rebounds 72 45
Total rebounds 108 67
Rebounds per game 3.5 3.9
Personal fouls 67 43
Disqualifications 0 0
Assists 55 40
Turnovers 60 37
Assist to turnover ratio 0.9 1.1
Steals 34 22
Blocks 5 2
Points 241 144
Points per game 7.8 8.5
Points per 40 min 14.7 14.7
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 15 2-5 40.0 0-1 0.0 0-0 - 4
Nov 14 Oakwood W, 109-68 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 16 at Chattanooga L, 69-62 - 15 0-1 0.0 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Nov 18 vs. UNC Asheville L, 61-55 - 23 6-8 75.0 0-0 - 1-2 50.0 13
Nov 23 Lipscomb W, 88-77 - 15 2-6 33.3 0-0 - 0-0 - 4
Nov 26 at #15 Tennessee L, 80-69 - 15 0-3 0.0 0-1 0.0 2-4 50.0 2
Nov 30 Chattanooga L, 82-65 - 19 0-2 0.0 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Dec 4 at Evansville L, 59-51 - 23 5-7 71.4 0-0 - 0-0 - 10
Dec 8 at Western Carolina L, 74-69 - 21 3-8 37.5 0-1 0.0 1-3 33.3 7
Dec 11 Troy L, 75-72 - 23 8-9 88.9 0-0 - 1-2 50.0 17
Dec 16 Kentucky Christian - - - - - - - - -
Dec 16 Montreat College W, 117-60 - 15 3-4 75.0 0-0 - 2-2 100.0 8
Dec 18 at Wright State L, 72-63 - 21 2-5 40.0 0-1 0.0 0-0 - 4
Dec 21 at Cincinnati L, 76-67 - 13 2-4 50.0 0-0 - 0-0 - 4
Jan 13 at Southeast Missouri - - - - - - - - -
Jan 13 at Belmont L, 92-77 - 18 4-8 50.0 0-0 - 2-4 50.0 10
Jan 15 at UT Martin W, 76-70 - 23 2-6 33.3 0-0 - 3-4 75.0 7
Jan 17 at Tennessee State L, 80-64 - 24 2-7 28.6 0-0 - 1-2 50.0 5
Jan 20 SIUE W, 94-76 1 21 4-4 100.0 0-0 - 0-0 - 8
Jan 24 at Murray State L, 79-53 1 5 1-1 100.0 0-0 - 0-0 - 2
Jan 27 Murray State L, 80-75 1 24 3-4 75.0 0-0 - 0-0 - 6
Jan 29 Austin Peay L, 58-55 1 28 2-6 33.3 0-0 - 0-2 0.0 4
Jan 31 Morehead State L, 70-56 1 17 1-4 25.0 0-0 - 0-0 - 2
Feb 3 at Morehead State L, 75-68 1 21 5-7 71.4 0-0 - 0-2 0.0 10
Feb 5 Belmont L, 100-92 1 28 4-8 50.0 0-0 - 0-0 - 8
Feb 7 Eastern Illinois W, 84-58 1 24 2-2 100.0 0-0 - 0-0 - 4
Feb 10 at Eastern Illinois W, 73-62 1 28 5-7 71.4 0-0 - 2-4 50.0 12
Feb 12 at SIUE L, 61-60 1 28 9-16 56.3 0-0 - 0-1 0.0 18
Feb 17 Southeast Missouri W, 98-94 1 36 7-9 77.8 0-0 - 3-4 75.0 17
Feb 19 at Austin Peay W, 73-69 1 25 7-8 87.5 1-1 100.0 7-9 77.8 22
Feb 24 Tennessee State L, 92-56 1 21 2-5 40.0 0-0 - 1-2 50.0 5
Feb 26 UT Martin W, 88-75 1 21 2-5 40.0 0-1 0.0 0-0 - 4
Mar 2 vs. Austin Peay W, 78-51 1 25 6-8 75.0 0-0 - 1-3 33.3 13
Mar 3 vs. Morehead State L, 73-56 1 21 3-6 50.0 0-0 - 5-6 83.3 11
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 15 1 0 1 1 1 1 0
Nov 14 Oakwood W, 109-68 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 16 at Chattanooga L, 69-62 - 15 3 2 5 2 1 0 0
Nov 18 vs. UNC Asheville L, 61-55 - 23 0 1 1 2 2 1 0
Nov 23 Lipscomb W, 88-77 - 15 1 2 3 1 1 1 0
Nov 26 at #15 Tennessee L, 80-69 - 15 0 0 0 1 1 0 1
Nov 30 Chattanooga L, 82-65 - 19 2 0 2 0 1 1 0
Dec 4 at Evansville L, 59-51 - 23 0 0 0 0 2 0 0
Dec 8 at Western Carolina L, 74-69 - 21 3 2 5 0 1 1 0
Dec 11 Troy L, 75-72 - 23 2 6 8 1 2 4 0
Dec 16 Kentucky Christian - - - - - - - - -
Dec 16 Montreat College W, 117-60 - 15 0 1 1 1 1 0 0
Dec 18 at Wright State L, 72-63 - 21 1 4 5 1 0 1 0
Dec 21 at Cincinnati L, 76-67 - 13 0 1 1 3 3 0 0
Jan 13 at Southeast Missouri - - - - - - - - -
Jan 13 at Belmont L, 92-77 - 18 1 1 2 2 2 0 0
Jan 15 at UT Martin W, 76-70 - 23 3 3 6 2 1 2 0
Jan 17 at Tennessee State L, 80-64 - 24 0 2 2 4 1 2 1
Jan 20 SIUE W, 94-76 1 21 0 1 1 7 1 2 0
Jan 24 at Murray State L, 79-53 1 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
Jan 27 Murray State L, 80-75 1 24 0 2 2 5 2 1 0
Jan 29 Austin Peay L, 58-55 1 28 1 4 5 3 3 3 0
Jan 31 Morehead State L, 70-56 1 17 0 2 2 1 2 0 0
Feb 3 at Morehead State L, 75-68 1 21 3 1 4 2 3 0 0
Feb 5 Belmont L, 100-92 1 28 2 3 5 5 2 1 1
Feb 7 Eastern Illinois W, 84-58 1 24 1 2 3 2 1 1 0
Feb 10 at Eastern Illinois W, 73-62 1 28 3 6 9 0 3 2 0
Feb 12 at SIUE L, 61-60 1 28 3 7 10 2 2 3 0
Feb 17 Southeast Missouri W, 98-94 1 36 0 2 2 2 3 3 0
Feb 19 at Austin Peay W, 73-69 1 25 1 6 7 0 5 1 0
Feb 24 Tennessee State L, 92-56 1 21 1 0 1 0 2 1 0
Feb 26 UT Martin W, 88-75 1 21 3 3 6 3 3 0 0
Mar 2 vs. Austin Peay W, 78-51 1 25 1 5 6 1 4 1 0
Mar 3 vs. Morehead State L, 73-56 1 21 0 3 3 1 3 1 2
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 - 1.0
Nov 14 Oakwood W, 109-68 - - - -
Nov 16 at Chattanooga L, 69-62 - 3 - 2.0
Nov 18 vs. UNC Asheville L, 61-55 - 1 - 1.0
Nov 23 Lipscomb W, 88-77 - 1 - 1.0
Nov 26 at #15 Tennessee L, 80-69 - 1 - 1.0
Nov 30 Chattanooga L, 82-65 - 0 - 0.0
Dec 4 at Evansville L, 59-51 - 3 - 0.0
Dec 8 at Western Carolina L, 74-69 - 1 - 0.0
Dec 11 Troy L, 75-72 - 1 - 0.5
Dec 16 Kentucky Christian - - - -
Dec 16 Montreat College W, 117-60 - 4 - 1.0
Dec 18 at Wright State L, 72-63 - 1 - -
Dec 21 at Cincinnati L, 76-67 - 1 - 1.0
Jan 13 at Southeast Missouri - - - -
Jan 13 at Belmont L, 92-77 - 2 0 1.0
Jan 15 at UT Martin W, 76-70 - 4 - 2.0
Jan 17 at Tennessee State L, 80-64 - 4 - 4.0
Jan 20 SIUE W, 94-76 1 4 - 7.0
Jan 24 at Murray State L, 79-53 1 0 - 0.0
Jan 27 Murray State L, 80-75 1 4 - 2.5
Jan 29 Austin Peay L, 58-55 1 1 - 1.0
Jan 31 Morehead State L, 70-56 1 3 - 0.5
Feb 3 at Morehead State L, 75-68 1 2 - 0.7
Feb 5 Belmont L, 100-92 1 3 - 2.5
Feb 7 Eastern Illinois W, 84-58 1 1 - 2.0
Feb 10 at Eastern Illinois W, 73-62 1 3 - 0.0
Feb 12 at SIUE L, 61-60 1 4 - 1.0
Feb 17 Southeast Missouri W, 98-94 1 2 - 0.7
Feb 19 at Austin Peay W, 73-69 1 2 - 0.0
Feb 24 Tennessee State L, 92-56 1 2 - 0.0
Feb 26 UT Martin W, 88-75 1 2 - 1.0
Mar 2 vs. Austin Peay W, 78-51 1 2 - 0.3
Mar 3 vs. Morehead State L, 73-56 1 2 - 0.3
Career Stats - Shooting per game
Statistic gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
2021-22 31 21.2 3.4-5.9 0.0-0.2 1.0-1.8 7.8
Total 31 21.2 3.4-5.9 0.0-0.2 1.0-1.8 7.8
Career Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
2021-22 31 17 656 104-183 56.8 1-6 16.7 32-56 57.1 241
Total 31 17 656 104-183 56.8 1-6 16.7 32-56 57.1 241
Career Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
2021-22 31 656 21.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 16.7 0.0-0.0 0.0
Total 31 656 21.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 16.7 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
2021-22 31 1.2 2.3 3.5 1.8 1.9 1.1 0.2
Total 31 1.2 2.3 3.5 1.8 1.9 1.1 0.2
Career Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
2021-22 31 17 36 72 108 55 60 34 5
Total 31 17 36 72 108 55 60 34 5
Career Stats - Ball control per 40 min
Statistic gp off/40 def/40 reb/40 ast/40 to/40 stl/40 blk/40
2021-22 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 21.2 3.4-5.9 0.0-0.2 1.0-1.8 7.8
Conference 17 23.1 3.6-6.3 0.1-0.1 1.1-2.0 8.5
Exhibition - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 13 22.5 3.1-5.2 0.0-0.1 0.5-0.9 6.7
Away 15 19.7 3.3-6.2 0.1-0.3 1.2-2.2 7.8
Neutral 3 23.0 5.0-7.3 0.0-0.0 2.3-3.7 12.3
Result
Wins 10 23.3 4.0-5.9 0.1-0.2 1.8-2.6 9.9
Losses 21 20.1 3.0-5.9 0.0-0.2 0.7-1.4 6.8
Month
November 6 17.0 1.7-4.2 0.0-0.3 0.5-1.0 3.8
December 6 19.3 3.8-6.2 0.0-0.3 0.7-1.2 8.3
January 8 20.0 2.4-5.0 0.0-0.0 0.8-1.5 5.5
February 9 25.8 4.8-7.4 0.1-0.2 1.4-2.4 11.1
March 2 23.0 4.5-7.0 0.0-0.0 3.0-4.5 12.0
Split Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Event
Total 31 17 656 104-183 56.8 1-6 16.7 32-56 57.1 241
Conference 17 14 392 62-107 57.9 1-2 50.0 19-34 55.9 144
Exhibition - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Location
Home 13 9 292 40-68 58.8 0-1 0.0 7-12 58.3 87
Away 15 6 295 49-93 52.7 1-5 20.0 18-33 54.5 117
Neutral 3 2 69 15-22 68.2 0-0 - 7-11 63.6 37
Result
Wins 10 7 233 40-59 67.8 1-2 50.0 18-26 69.2 99
Losses 21 10 423 64-124 51.6 0-4 0.0 14-30 46.7 142
Month
November 6 1 102 10-25 40.0 0-2 0.0 3-6 50.0 23
December 6 - 116 23-37 62.2 0-2 0.0 4-7 57.1 50
January 8 5 160 19-40 47.5 0-0 - 6-12 50.0 44
February 9 9 232 43-67 64.2 1-2 50.0 13-22 59.1 100
March 2 2 46 9-14 64.3 0-0 - 6-9 66.7 24
Split Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
Event
Total 31 656 21.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 16.7 0.0-0.0 0.0
Conference 17 392 23.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 50.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 13 292 22.5 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Away 15 295 19.7 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 20.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Neutral 3 69 23.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 0.0
Result
Wins 10 233 23.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 50.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Losses 21 423 20.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Month
November 6 102 17.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
December 6 116 19.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
January 8 160 20.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 0.0
February 9 232 25.8 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 50.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
March 2 46 23.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 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 2.3 3.5 1.8 1.9 1.1 0.2
Conference 17 1.3 2.6 3.9 2.4 2.2 1.3 0.1
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 13 1.0 2.2 3.2 2.4 1.8 1.4 0.1
Away 15 1.5 2.3 3.8 1.3 1.8 0.9 0.1
Neutral 3 0.3 3.0 3.3 1.3 3.0 1.0 0.7
Result
Wins 10 1.3 3.1 4.4 1.9 2.3 1.3 0.0
Losses 21 1.1 2.0 3.0 1.7 1.8 1.0 0.2
Month
November 6 1.2 0.8 2.0 1.2 1.2 0.7 0.2
December 6 1.0 2.3 3.3 1.0 1.5 1.0 0.0
January 8 0.6 1.9 2.5 3.0 1.6 1.3 0.1
February 9 1.9 3.3 5.2 1.8 2.7 1.3 0.1
March 2 0.5 4.0 4.5 1.0 3.5 1.0 1.0
Split Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
Event
Total 31 17 36 72 108 55 60 34 5
Conference 17 14 22 45 67 40 37 22 2
Exhibition - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 13 9 13 28 41 31 24 18 1
Away 15 6 22 35 57 20 27 13 2
Neutral 3 2 1 9 10 4 9 3 2
Result
Wins 10 7 13 31 44 19 23 13 0
Losses 21 10 23 41 64 36 37 21 5
Month
November 6 1 7 5 12 7 7 4 1
December 6 - 6 14 20 6 9 6 0
January 8 5 5 15 20 24 13 10 1
February 9 9 17 30 47 16 24 12 1
March 2 2 1 8 9 2 7 2 2
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 17 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 13 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 10 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 6 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
News mentions
John Pettway named Tech Athletics' January 2022 Unsung Leader
John Pettway named Tech Athletics' January 2022 Unsung Leader

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For many graduate transfers, it can be almost an expectation to walk into a new program and be given a starting role. But for Tennessee Tech guard and South Alabama graduate transfer John Pettway, the only expectation he had coming into the 2021-22 season was that he would lead.

Golden Eagles fall to No. 3 Morehead State in quarterfinals of OVC Tournament
Golden Eagles fall to No. 3 Morehead State in quarterfinals of OVC Tournament

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Tennessee Tech men’s basketball’s 2021-22 season officially came to a close Thursday evening, as the Golden Eagles (11-21) fell to No. 3 seeded Morehead State in the quarterfinals of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament, 73-56.

Tech cruises past Austin Peay, advances to OVC Tournament quarterfinal against Morehead
Tech cruises past Austin Peay, advances to OVC Tournament quarterfinal against Morehead

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – For the first time since 2018, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team tasted the sweet flavor of postseason victory, as the Golden Eagles (11-20) dominated in-state rival Austin Peay in the first round of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Wednesday evening, 78-51.

Tech men's basketball to face in-state foe Austin Peay in opening round of OVC Tournament
Tech men's basketball to face in-state foe Austin Peay in opening round of OVC Tournament

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will embark on its first trip to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament since 2017-18, squaring off with in-state rival Austin Peay Wednesday evening at the Ford Center in Evansville, Ind.

Golden Eagle veterans step up in big Senior Night win over UT Martin
Golden Eagle veterans step up in big Senior Night win over UT Martin

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a special finish to the 2021-22 regular season for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Saturday, as the Golden Eagles (10-20, 7-10) claimed an 88-75 victory over in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival UT Martin on Senior Night.

Senior Night pits Tech against in-state foe UT Martin in Saturday showdown
Senior Night pits Tech against in-state foe UT Martin in Saturday showdown

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will put a wrap on the 2021-22 regular season Saturday evening, playing host to in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival UT Martin in a 7:30 p.m. CT showdown in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech men's basketball team drops in-state battle to Tennessee State
Tech men's basketball team drops in-state battle to Tennessee State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a tough night in the Hooper Eblen Center for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Thursday, as the Golden Eagles fell to in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Tennessee State by a final score of 92-56.

Golden Eagles host Tennessee State in Thursday night in-state battle
Golden Eagles host Tennessee State in Thursday night in-state battle

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team returns to Cookeville for its final two contests of the 2021-22 regular season, starting the week with a Thursday battle with in-state rival Tennessee State.

Brilliant play leads Pettway to OVC Newcomer of the Week honors
Brilliant play leads Pettway to OVC Newcomer of the Week honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech men's basketball guard John Pettway was named the Ohio Valley Conference Newcomer of the Week Monday morning after helping the Golden Eagles secure their first OVC Tournament bid since the 2017-18 campaign.

Tech men clinch OVC Tournament berth with gutsy win at Austin Peay
Tech men clinch OVC Tournament berth with gutsy win at Austin Peay

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – It came down to the wire, but the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team made it four wins in five games Saturday evening, edging in-state rival Austin Peay in Clarksville by a final score of 73-69 for another critical victory in Ohio Valley Conference play.

Final road tilt of regular season pits Tech against in-state rival Austin Peay
Final road tilt of regular season pits Tech against in-state rival Austin Peay

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team hits the road for one final time in the 2021-22 regular season, squaring off with in-state rival Austin Peay at 4:00 p.m. CT in the Winfield Dunn Center in Clarksville.

Golden Eagles outlast Redhawks in Thursday-nigh barn-burner
Golden Eagles outlast Redhawks in Thursday-nigh barn-burner

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It came down to the wire, but the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team held off Southeast Missouri in a marathon shootout in the Hooper Eblen Center Thursday evening, outlasting the visiting Redhawks (11-16, 6-8) in a critical Ohio Valley Conference match-up, 98-94.

Tech men square off with SEMO for first meeting of season Thursday
Tech men square off with SEMO for first meeting of season Thursday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will square off with Southeast Missouri for the first time season, hosting the Redhawks in a 7:30 p.m. CT tilt Thursday evening as part of an Ohio Valley Conference doubleheader with the Golden Eagle women’s squad.

Last-second shot fall short as Golden Eagles drop rematch at SIUE
Last-second shot fall short as Golden Eagles drop rematch at SIUE

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – A last-second jumper caught the front iron and bounced off the backboard as the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team dropped a heartbreaker at SIUE Saturday afternoon, falling by a final score of 61-60 in First Community Arena.

Purple and gold complete Illinois road trip with Saturday tilt at SIUE
Purple and gold complete Illinois road trip with Saturday tilt at SIUE

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team wraps up its Illinois road trip Saturday afternoon, making the visit to Edwardsville for a 3:30 p.m. CT match-up with SIUE in First Community Arena.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fast start not enough for Golden Eagles in road loss to red-hot Racers
Fast start not enough for Golden Eagles in road loss to red-hot Racers

MURRAY, Ky. – A piping-hot start just wasn’t enough for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Monday evening, as the Golden Eagles fell to longtime Ohio Valley Conference rival Murray State at the CFSB Center, 79-53.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

Tech men host in-state rival Lipscomb in Tuesday evening tilt
Tech men host in-state rival Lipscomb in Tuesday evening tilt

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team returns to the Hooper Eblen Center for its second home game of the season Tuesday evening, playing host to in-state rival Lipscomb in a 6:00 p.m. CT tilt.

Golden Eagles fall late in neutral site match-up with UNC Asheville
Golden Eagles fall late in neutral site match-up with UNC Asheville

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – In a game of runs, it was UNC Asheville that came out on top in the final game of the Coke Zero Sugar Classic Thursday evening, as the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team fell to the Bulldogs at McKenzie Arena, 61-55.

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.

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.

Golden Eagle men's basketball team kicks off 2021-22 season with first official practice
Golden Eagle men's basketball team kicks off 2021-22 season with first official practice

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team officially kicked off its third season under the direction of head coach John Pelphrey with its first team practice of the 2021-22 campaign Tuesday evening.

Steele added to Tech men's basketball staff as assistant coach
Steele added to Tech men's basketball staff as assistant coach

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A former four-year letterwinner for the Alabama basketball program and coach at Alabama State, Andrew Steele has been added to the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach, as announced by head coach John Pelphrey.