Ty Perry

0 Ty Perry
Ty Perry
  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    175
  • Hometown:
    Apopka, Fla.
  • Position:
    G
  • Year:
    Gr.
  • Previous School:
    Lafayette
  • gp
    33
  • pts/g
    10.0
  • fg %
    39.9
  • 3pt %
    38.0
  • ft %
    69.0
  • reb/g
    3.3
  • a/g
    2.3
Bio

2021-22 (Senior – Lafayette): Perry played in and started 28 of the team’s 30 games, averaging a team-high 33.6 minutes per game… averaged 11.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.0 steals per game… shot 43.6 percent from the field, 36.8 percent from distance, and 81.1 percent from the free-throw line… led the team with 60 makes from 3-point range, the 23rd highest total in program history… ended his Lafayette career ranked 16th all-time in 3-point field goals with 144… recorded a career-high 25 points with a 5-for-7 showing from beyond the arc against Cornell (Nov. 12)… hit five triples on his way to 22 points in a career-high 42 minutes in an overtime loss to Bucknell (Mar. 1) in the first round of the Patriot League Tournament… snagged a season-high seven rebounds with nine points and five assists against Loyola Maryland (Feb. 16)… tallied 18 points, five boards, and five dimes at Holy Cross (Jan. 7)… followed it up with 17 points on 4-for-8 shooting from deep against Navy (Jan. 10)… scored in double figures 16 times and posted 15 or more points in seven games… connected for multiple 3-pointers in 19 contests and made three or more 10 times… collected four or more rebounds 17 times… dished out four or more helpers in 12 games… racked up multiple steals seven times.

2020-21 (Junior – Lafayette): Perry started all 14 of his team’s games in a season shortened to just conference play due to the COVID-19 pandemic, averaging 31.4 minutes per game… averaged 8.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game… shot 41.3 percent from the floor, 36.0 percent from beyond the arc, and 80.0 percent from the charity stripe… produced a season-high 17 points while all four of his attempts from downtown against Bucknell (Jan. 10)… hauled in a season-best seven rebounds with 13 points at Boston University (Jan. 24)… dished out a season-high six assists with six boards against Loyola Maryland (Jan. 16)… racked up a career-high five steals at Bucknell (Jan. 9), the most by a Leopard since Everest Schmidt notched six takeaways at Holy Cross on Feb. 9, 2008… picked up four more steals in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Tournament against Bucknell (Mar. 6)… played at least 30 minutes in 12 games… scored in double digits in six games… connected for multiple treys five times and at least one triple in 11 contests… corralled four or more rebounds nine times, including eight straight games… tallied four or more assists three times.

2019-20 (Sophomore – Lafayette): Perry played in all 31 of Lafayette’s games on the year, making 30 starts while averaging 29.4 minutes per game… averaged 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 0.9 steals per game… shot 35.6 percent from deep and 63.2 percent from the free-throw line… dropped a season-high 19 points on 7-for-10 shooting with a season-best 5-for-8 showing from 3-point range against Colgate (Jan. 15)… scored 17 points with four makes from downtown against Army (Jan. 22)… hauled in a season-high seven rebounds with 12 points against Fairleigh Dickinson (Nov. 24) and with 13 points at Bucknell (Feb. 3)… dished out a season-best six assists against Loyola Maryland (Feb. 23)… piled up a season-high three steals at Rutgers (Dec. 22)… scored in double figures eight times… hit multiple 3-pointers in 15 games and made at least one in 24 contests… dished out four or more assists six times… tallied multiple steals in seven games… played at least 35 minutes in each of his final seven games on the year, recording at least one steal in each contest.

2018-19 (Freshman – Lafayette): Perry appeared in 29 of the team’s 30 games, making one start while averaging 12.2 minutes per game… averaged 3.0 points, 1.4 rebounds, 0.8 assists per game… shot 35.6 percent from 3-point range and 80.0 percent at the charity stripe… made his collegiate debut with five points and two rebounds at Saint Peter’s (Nov. 7)… made his first career start at Army (Jan. 5), scoring three points with four boards… posted season-highs of eight points, seven rebounds, and five assists against Rosemont College (Dec. 19)… also scored a season-best eight points with four boards against Lehigh (Jan. 30)… made multiple 3-pointers seven times on the year… converted a season-best 3-of-4 attempts from the free-throw line against Navy (Jan. 16).

High School: Perry was a four-year letterwinner at Wekiva High School in Apopka, Fla., serving as team captain for three years… averaged 15 points, six rebounds, and six assists per game during his prep career… helped lead WHS to a regional title, district championships, and state runner-up finish during his four years… selected as an All-Metro Conference performer… averaged 22 points per game as a senior… played on the AAU circuit for Q6 in Orlando under the direction of former LSU standout (1997-99) Willie Anderson… volunteered with the Orange County Youth Department… also played football at WHS, excelling as a defensive back.

Personal: Son of Tiffany and Ronderick Perry… born in Orlando, Fla. on March 21, 2000… full name is Ronderick Tyrone Perry Jr.… father, Ronderick Sr., played basketball at Texas Southern… uncle, Josh Perry, played basketball at Texas Southern.

Academic: Pursuing a master’s degree in exercise science and physical wellness with a concentration in sports management… earned his bachelor’s degree in anthropology and sociology from Lafayette College in May 2022.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Games 33 18
Games started 33 18
Minutes 1035 598
Minutes per game 31.4 33.2
FG 117-293 68-166
FG Pct 39.9 41.0
3PT 76-200 44-119
3PT Pct 38.0 37.0
FT 20-29 13-17
FT Pct 69.0 76.5
Off rebounds 9 3
Def rebounds 100 61
Total rebounds 109 64
Rebounds per game 3.3 3.6
Personal fouls 58 34
Disqualifications 1 1
Assists 75 41
Turnovers 37 19
Assist to turnover ratio 2.0 2.2
Steals 34 20
Blocks 4 4
Points 330 193
Points per game 10.0 10.7
Points per 40 min 12.8 12.9
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Feb 16 Lindenwood W, 77-68
Feb 18 UT Martin L, 100-91
Feb 23 at Southern Indiana W, 82-79
Feb 25 at Eastern Illinois W, 75-66
Mar 3 vs. UT Martin W, 78-63
Mar 4 vs. Southeast Missouri L, 89-82
Game Log - Shooting
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Oct 27 Cumberland W, 80-69 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 7 at #11 Tennessee L, 75-43 1 24 3-7 42.9 2-5 40.0 0-0 - 8
Nov 10 Tennessee Wesleyan W, 82-48 1 27 5-13 38.5 2-7 28.6 0-0 - 12
Nov 14 at Marshall L, 91-65 1 24 3-4 75.0 1-1 100.0 2-3 66.7 9
Nov 17 Coppin State L, 90-85 1 39 6-14 42.9 4-10 40.0 1-2 50.0 17
Nov 20 ETSU W, 69-62 1 26 2-8 25.0 1-4 25.0 2-2 100.0 7
Nov 22 Truett McConnell W, 84-48 1 17 5-5 100.0 4-4 100.0 0-0 - 14
Nov 27 at Northern Kentucky L, 85-77 1 34 3-8 37.5 3-6 50.0 0-0 - 9
Nov 30 Chattanooga L, 81-74 1 24 1-7 14.3 0-3 0.0 0-0 - 2
Dec 3 at Butler L, 80-66 1 26 5-12 41.7 4-8 50.0 0-0 - 14
Dec 10 at Troy L, 87-64 1 27 5-10 50.0 2-6 33.3 1-2 50.0 13
Dec 14 at Lipscomb L, 64-63 1 37 1-8 12.5 1-7 14.3 0-0 - 3
Dec 17 Western Carolina L, 75-65 1 34 1-6 16.7 0-1 0.0 0-1 0.0 2
Dec 20 Kentucky Christian W, 104-72 1 18 3-10 30.0 2-6 33.3 1-2 50.0 9
Dec 29 at SIUE L, 64-51 1 29 4-10 40.0 2-5 40.0 2-2 100.0 12
Dec 31 at Lindenwood L, 82-64 1 32 4-13 30.8 2-8 25.0 0-1 0.0 10
Jan 5 Eastern Illinois W, 70-49 1 26 3-9 33.3 3-9 33.3 0-0 - 9
Jan 7 at UT Martin W, 84-80 1 37 5-10 50.0 3-8 37.5 0-0 - 13
Jan 12 Morehead State W, 79-62 1 35 5-9 55.6 4-6 66.7 0-0 - 14
Jan 14 Tennessee State W, 71-63 1 33 5-10 50.0 3-7 42.9 2-2 100.0 15
Jan 19 at Little Rock W, 77-75 1 32 3-6 50.0 1-3 33.3 0-0 - 7
Jan 21 at Southeast Missouri L, 84-77 1 48 4-11 36.4 2-8 25.0 0-0 - 10
Jan 26 SIUE W, 80-68 1 38 3-7 42.9 2-5 40.0 2-2 100.0 10
Jan 28 Little Rock L, 91-89 1 31 5-11 45.5 3-9 33.3 0-1 0.0 13
Feb 2 at Morehead State L, 64-45 1 25 2-7 28.6 1-3 33.3 1-1 100.0 6
Feb 4 Southeast Missouri W, 82-80 1 31 4-10 40.0 3-8 37.5 1-2 50.0 12
Feb 9 Southern Indiana W, 84-69 1 20 4-8 50.0 2-6 33.3 0-0 - 10
Feb 11 at Tennessee State L, 67-53 1 32 3-7 42.9 2-3 66.7 0-0 - 8
Feb 16 Lindenwood W, 77-68 1 35 3-10 30.0 2-8 25.0 1-2 50.0 9
Feb 18 UT Martin L, 100-91 1 37 4-9 44.4 2-6 33.3 0-0 - 10
Feb 23 at Southern Indiana W, 82-79 1 39 4-9 44.4 4-9 44.4 4-4 100.0 16
Feb 25 at Eastern Illinois W, 75-66 1 38 3-10 30.0 3-8 37.5 0-0 - 9
Mar 3 vs. UT Martin W, 78-63 1 37 3-8 37.5 3-7 42.9 0-0 - 9
Mar 4 vs. Southeast Missouri L, 89-82 1 43 3-7 42.9 3-6 50.0 0-0 - 9
Game Log - Ball control
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min off def reb ast to stl blk
Oct 27 Cumberland W, 80-69 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 7 at #11 Tennessee L, 75-43 1 24 0 0 0 1 1 1 0
Nov 10 Tennessee Wesleyan W, 82-48 1 27 0 1 1 5 0 5 0
Nov 14 at Marshall L, 91-65 1 24 0 1 1 4 2 1 0
Nov 17 Coppin State L, 90-85 1 39 1 3 4 5 3 0 0
Nov 20 ETSU W, 69-62 1 26 0 3 3 0 1 0 0
Nov 22 Truett McConnell W, 84-48 1 17 0 2 2 2 2 2 0
Nov 27 at Northern Kentucky L, 85-77 1 34 0 2 2 5 1 0 0
Nov 30 Chattanooga L, 81-74 1 24 0 4 4 1 0 0 0
Dec 3 at Butler L, 80-66 1 26 0 3 3 1 2 0 0
Dec 10 at Troy L, 87-64 1 27 0 3 3 1 0 0 0
Dec 14 at Lipscomb L, 64-63 1 37 1 3 4 0 2 3 0
Dec 17 Western Carolina L, 75-65 1 34 0 2 2 6 1 0 0
Dec 20 Kentucky Christian W, 104-72 1 18 2 0 2 1 1 0 0
Dec 29 at SIUE L, 64-51 1 29 0 0 0 1 2 1 0
Dec 31 at Lindenwood L, 82-64 1 32 0 5 5 2 1 2 0
Jan 5 Eastern Illinois W, 70-49 1 26 1 4 5 3 2 0 0
Jan 7 at UT Martin W, 84-80 1 37 0 1 1 2 0 1 0
Jan 12 Morehead State W, 79-62 1 35 0 1 1 3 0 0 0
Jan 14 Tennessee State W, 71-63 1 33 0 4 4 3 0 3 0
Jan 19 at Little Rock W, 77-75 1 32 0 4 4 2 0 1 0
Jan 21 at Southeast Missouri L, 84-77 1 48 0 3 3 6 1 1 1
Jan 26 SIUE W, 80-68 1 38 0 6 6 5 4 3 0
Jan 28 Little Rock L, 91-89 1 31 0 5 5 2 1 2 0
Feb 2 at Morehead State L, 64-45 1 25 0 1 1 0 2 2 1
Feb 4 Southeast Missouri W, 82-80 1 31 0 4 4 1 2 1 0
Feb 9 Southern Indiana W, 84-69 1 20 1 3 4 2 0 0 0
Feb 11 at Tennessee State L, 67-53 1 32 0 6 6 0 1 0 0
Feb 16 Lindenwood W, 77-68 1 35 1 4 5 2 2 0 1
Feb 18 UT Martin L, 100-91 1 37 0 2 2 2 0 1 1
Feb 23 at Southern Indiana W, 82-79 1 39 0 6 6 4 1 0 0
Feb 25 at Eastern Illinois W, 75-66 1 38 0 2 2 1 0 2 0
Mar 3 vs. UT Martin W, 78-63 1 37 1 5 6 2 2 0 0
Mar 4 vs. Southeast Missouri L, 89-82 1 43 1 7 8 0 0 2 0
Game Log - Ball control extended
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs pf dq a/to
Oct 27 Cumberland W, 80-69 - - - -
Nov 7 at #11 Tennessee L, 75-43 1 2 - 1.0
Nov 10 Tennessee Wesleyan W, 82-48 1 0 - -
Nov 14 at Marshall L, 91-65 1 1 - 2.0
Nov 17 Coppin State L, 90-85 1 3 - 1.7
Nov 20 ETSU W, 69-62 1 4 - 0.0
Nov 22 Truett McConnell W, 84-48 1 1 - 1.0
Nov 27 at Northern Kentucky L, 85-77 1 1 - 5.0
Nov 30 Chattanooga L, 81-74 1 2 - -
Dec 3 at Butler L, 80-66 1 1 - 0.5
Dec 10 at Troy L, 87-64 1 1 - -
Dec 14 at Lipscomb L, 64-63 1 1 - 0.0
Dec 17 Western Carolina L, 75-65 1 2 - 6.0
Dec 20 Kentucky Christian W, 104-72 1 2 - 1.0
Dec 29 at SIUE L, 64-51 1 1 - 0.5
Dec 31 at Lindenwood L, 82-64 1 2 - 2.0
Jan 5 Eastern Illinois W, 70-49 1 1 - 1.5
Jan 7 at UT Martin W, 84-80 1 2 - -
Jan 12 Morehead State W, 79-62 1 0 - -
Jan 14 Tennessee State W, 71-63 1 1 - -
Jan 19 at Little Rock W, 77-75 1 1 - -
Jan 21 at Southeast Missouri L, 84-77 1 3 - 6.0
Jan 26 SIUE W, 80-68 1 2 - 1.3
Jan 28 Little Rock L, 91-89 1 3 - 2.0
Feb 2 at Morehead State L, 64-45 1 1 - 0.0
Feb 4 Southeast Missouri W, 82-80 1 5 1 0.5
Feb 9 Southern Indiana W, 84-69 1 3 - -
Feb 11 at Tennessee State L, 67-53 1 4 - 0.0
Feb 16 Lindenwood W, 77-68 1 0 - 1.0
Feb 18 UT Martin L, 100-91 1 1 - -
Feb 23 at Southern Indiana W, 82-79 1 4 - 4.0
Feb 25 at Eastern Illinois W, 75-66 1 0 - -
Mar 3 vs. UT Martin W, 78-63 1 1 - 1.0
Mar 4 vs. Southeast Missouri L, 89-82 1 2 - -
Career Stats - Shooting per game
Statistic gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
2022-23 33 31.4 3.5-8.9 2.3-6.1 0.6-0.9 10.0
Total 33 31.4 3.5-8.9 2.3-6.1 0.6-0.9 10.0
Career Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
2022-23 33 33 1035 117-293 39.9 76-200 38.0 20-29 69.0 330
Total 33 33 1035 117-293 39.9 76-200 38.0 20-29 69.0 330
Career Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
2022-23 33 1035 31.4 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 38.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Total 33 1035 31.4 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 38.0 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
2022-23 33 0.3 3.0 3.3 2.3 1.1 1.0 0.1
Total 33 0.3 3.0 3.3 2.3 1.1 1.0 0.1
Career Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
2022-23 33 33 9 100 109 75 37 34 4
Total 33 33 9 100 109 75 37 34 4
Career Stats - Ball control per 40 min
Statistic gp off/40 def/40 reb/40 ast/40 to/40 stl/40 blk/40
2022-23 33 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 33 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 33 31.4 3.5-8.9 2.3-6.1 0.6-0.9 10.0
Conference 18 33.2 3.8-9.2 2.4-6.6 0.7-0.9 10.7
Exhibition - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 16 29.4 3.7-9.1 2.3-6.2 0.6-1.0 10.3
Away 15 32.3 3.5-8.8 2.2-5.9 0.7-0.9 9.8
Neutral 2 40.0 3.0-7.5 3.0-6.5 0.0-0.0 9.0
Result
Wins 16 30.6 3.8-8.9 2.6-6.6 0.8-1.0 10.9
Losses 17 32.1 3.4-8.9 2.0-5.6 0.4-0.8 9.1
Month
November 8 26.9 3.5-8.2 2.1-5.0 0.6-0.9 9.8
December 7 29.0 3.3-9.9 1.9-5.9 0.6-1.1 9.0
January 8 35.0 4.1-9.1 2.6-6.9 0.5-0.6 11.4
February 8 32.1 3.4-8.8 2.4-6.4 0.9-1.1 10.0
March 2 40.0 3.0-7.5 3.0-6.5 0.0-0.0 9.0
Split Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Event
Total 33 33 1035 117-293 39.9 76-200 38.0 20-29 69.0 330
Conference 18 18 598 68-166 41.0 44-119 37.0 13-17 76.5 193
Exhibition - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Location
Home 16 16 471 59-146 40.4 37-99 37.4 10-16 62.5 165
Away 15 15 484 52-132 39.4 33-88 37.5 10-13 76.9 147
Neutral 2 2 80 6-15 40.0 6-13 46.2 0-0 - 18
Result
Wins 16 16 489 60-142 42.3 42-105 40.0 13-16 81.3 175
Losses 17 17 546 57-151 37.7 34-95 35.8 7-13 53.8 155
Month
November 8 8 215 28-66 42.4 17-40 42.5 5-7 71.4 78
December 7 7 203 23-69 33.3 13-41 31.7 4-8 50.0 63
January 8 8 280 33-73 45.2 21-55 38.2 4-5 80.0 91
February 8 8 257 27-70 38.6 19-51 37.3 7-9 77.8 80
March 2 2 80 6-15 40.0 6-13 46.2 0-0 - 18
Split Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
Event
Total 33 1035 31.4 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 38.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Conference 18 598 33.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 37.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 16 471 29.4 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 37.4 0.0-0.0 0.0
Away 15 484 32.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 37.5 0.0-0.0 0.0
Neutral 2 80 40.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 46.2 0.0-0.0 0.0
Result
Wins 16 489 30.6 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 40.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Losses 17 546 32.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 35.8 0.0-0.0 0.0
Month
November 8 215 26.9 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 42.5 0.0-0.0 0.0
December 7 203 29.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 31.7 0.0-0.0 0.0
January 8 280 35.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 38.2 0.0-0.0 0.0
February 8 257 32.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 37.3 0.0-0.0 0.0
March 2 80 40.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 46.2 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 33 0.3 3.0 3.3 2.3 1.1 1.0 0.1
Conference 18 0.2 3.4 3.6 2.3 1.1 1.1 0.2
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 16 0.4 3.0 3.4 2.7 1.2 1.1 0.1
Away 15 0.1 2.7 2.7 2.0 1.1 1.0 0.1
Neutral 2 1.0 6.0 7.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0
Result
Wins 16 0.4 3.1 3.5 2.4 1.1 1.1 0.1
Losses 17 0.2 2.9 3.1 2.2 1.2 0.9 0.2
Month
November 8 0.1 2.0 2.1 2.9 1.3 1.1 0.0
December 7 0.4 2.3 2.7 1.7 1.3 0.9 0.0
January 8 0.1 3.5 3.6 3.3 1.0 1.4 0.1
February 8 0.3 3.5 3.8 1.5 1.0 0.8 0.4
March 2 1.0 6.0 7.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0
Split Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
Event
Total 33 33 9 100 109 75 37 34 4
Conference 18 18 3 61 64 41 19 20 4
Exhibition - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 16 16 6 48 54 43 19 17 2
Away 15 15 1 40 41 30 16 15 2
Neutral 2 2 2 12 14 2 2 2 0
Result
Wins 16 16 6 50 56 38 17 18 1
Losses 17 17 3 50 53 37 20 16 3
Month
November 8 8 1 16 17 23 10 9 0
December 7 7 3 16 19 12 9 6 0
January 8 8 1 28 29 26 8 11 1
February 8 8 2 28 30 12 8 6 3
March 2 2 2 12 14 2 2 2 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 33 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 16 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 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Losses 17 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 7 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 8 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
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Golden Eagles fall to Southeast Missouri in overtime thriller in OVC title game

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – It was a heart-wrenching end to a remarkable season for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Saturday evening, as the No. 2 seeded Golden Eagles were defeated in the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship game by No. 5 Southeast Missouri (19-16) in overtime, 89-82.

No. 2 Golden Eagles down No. 3 Skyhawks for first OVC Championship game bid since 2011
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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A resurgent second half sent the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team and the purple and gold faithful at the Ford Center into a frenzy Friday evening, as the No. 2 seeded Golden Eagles (16-16) took down No. 3 UT Martin (19-14), 78-63, in the semifinals of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament.

Golden Eagles down Eastern Illinois, clinch No. 2 seed at OVC Tournament
Golden Eagles down Eastern Illinois, clinch No. 2 seed at OVC Tournament

CHARLESTON, Ill. – For the first time since 2012, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team is heading to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament’s semifinals, clinching the No. 2 seed and automatic, double-bye to the league’s Final Four following a clutch, 75-66 victory at Eastern Illinois Saturday afternoon.

Tech closes out regular season at EIU in search of No. 2 seed at OVC Tournament
Tech closes out regular season at EIU in search of No. 2 seed at OVC Tournament

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team wraps up the 2022-23 regular season with a trip to Charleston, Ill. Saturday, squaring off with the Panthers in a 3:30 p.m. CT tilt at Lantz Arena.

Toughness down the stretch lifts Tech past Screaming Eagles
Toughness down the stretch lifts Tech past Screaming Eagles

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Toughness down the stretch, both mental and physical, lifted the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to a critical Ohio Valley Conference victory Thursday night, as the Golden Eagles edged Southern Indiana at Screaming Eagles Arena in Evansville, Ind., 82-79.

Golden Eagles make first visit to Southern Indiana for Thursday contest
Golden Eagles make first visit to Southern Indiana for Thursday contest

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team puts a cap on the 2022-23 regular season with its final road trip of the year, kicking the trek off with a Thursday-night affair at Southern Indiana at 7:30 p.m. CT in Evansville, Ind.

Skyhawks outpace Golden Eagles in Senior Day barn burner
Skyhawks outpace Golden Eagles in Senior Day barn burner

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a bittersweet Saturday in the Hooper Eblen Center, as the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team (13-16, 9-7) recognized four veteran members of the program as part of Senior Day festivities before falling to in-state rival UT Martin (18-11, 10-6) in a barn burner, 100-91.

Tech wraps up home schedule with Senior Day contest against UT Martin on Saturday
Tech wraps up home schedule with Senior Day contest against UT Martin on Saturday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team wraps up its home portion of the 2022-23 regular season Saturday afternoon, welcoming in in-state rival UT Martin for a 3:00 p.m. CT tilt as part of Senior Day.

Golden Eagles pull away late for critical win over Lindenwood
Golden Eagles pull away late for critical win over Lindenwood

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A back-and-forth affair much of the evening, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team pulled away from visiting Ohio Valley Conference foe Lindenwood Thursday evening in the teams’ rematch in the Hooper Eblen Center, picking up a critical, 77-68 victory.

Purple and gold to host Lindenwood in 7:30 PM tilt Thursday evening
Purple and gold to host Lindenwood in 7:30 PM tilt Thursday evening

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team returns to Cookeville for its final homestand of the 2022-23 regular season, beginning with a 7:30 p.m. CT rematch against Lindenwood Thursday evening in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech men's basketball contest at TSU suspended in second half, Tigers declared winner by mutual agreement
Tech men's basketball contest at TSU suspended in second half, Tigers declared winner by mutual agreement

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – On Saturday, the Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball game between Tennessee Tech and Tennessee State was suspended with 3:04 remaining and TSU leading 67-53 due to an injury suffered by a TTU player.

Golden Eagles cruise to huge victory over Southern Indiana on ESPNU
Golden Eagles cruise to huge victory over Southern Indiana on ESPNU

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Stellar shooting and ball movement in the first 26 minutes of Thursday night’s Ohio Valley Conference showdown between the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team and Southern Indiana led the Golden Eagles to a huge victory over its newest league foe, an 84-69 triumph in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Thompson's buzzer-beater lifts Golden Eagles over league-leading SEMO
Thompson's buzzer-beater lifts Golden Eagles over league-leading SEMO

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The most thrilling finish to a Tennessee Tech men’s basketball game in more than 10 years saw Brett Thompson play hero, as the junior guard hit a mid-range jumper at the buzzer to lift the Golden Eagles to an 82-80 victory over Southeast Missouri in the Hooper Eblen Center Saturday evening.

Offense struggles in Tech road loss at Morehead State
Offense struggles in Tech road loss at Morehead State

MOREHEAD, Ky. – It was a tough go offensively for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Thursday evening, as the Golden Eagles fell in a road rematch at longtime Ohio Valley Conference rival Morehead State, 64-45, in Johnson Arena.

Golden Eagles head east for Thursday rematch with Morehead State
Golden Eagles head east for Thursday rematch with Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team hits the road for a single Ohio Valley Conference match-up, heading east for a rematch with longtime league foe Morehead State Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. CT in Johnson Arena.

Remarkable comeback falls short in Tech loss to Little Rock
Remarkable comeback falls short in Tech loss to Little Rock

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A late comeback came up just short for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles fell to visiting Little Rock in the Hooper Eblen Center, 91-89.

Saturday match-up pits Tech men against Little Rock for Legend's Weekend
Saturday match-up pits Tech men against Little Rock for Legend's Weekend

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will continue its fight to stay atop the Ohio Valley Conference standings Saturday afternoon, hosting Little Rock for the first time in the Hooper Eblen Center in a 3:00 p.m. CT tilt.

Golden Eagles power past SIUE behind strong shooting
Golden Eagles power past SIUE behind strong shooting

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A hot start and continued efficiency on offense propelled the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to a big win over Ohio Valley Conference foe SIUE Thursday evening, besting the Cougars in a rematch from the league opener, 80-68, in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech men host SIUE on ESPNews Thursday as part of Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night
Tech men host SIUE on ESPNews Thursday as part of Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team heads back to Cookeville and the Hooper Eblen Center for its first nationally televised home contest of the season, playing host to SIUE Thursday evening in a 6:00 p.m. CT contest.

Golden Eagle rally falls short in double overtime loss at SEMO
Golden Eagle rally falls short in double overtime loss at SEMO

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Despite a comeback for the ages, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team came up short in its bid for a sixth-straight Ohio Valley Conference victory Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles fell in a double-overtime thriller at Southeast Missouri, 84-77.

Tech holds off Trojans for fifth straight win, tie for first place in OVC standings
Tech holds off Trojans for fifth straight win, tie for first place in OVC standings

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Efficient offensive play and sheer will propelled the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to its second road victory of the season Thursday evening, as the Golden Eagles outlasted Little Rock in their first-ever match-up, 77-75.

Tech men's basketball set for first-ever tilt at Little Rock
Tech men's basketball set for first-ever tilt at Little Rock

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team hits the road for its furthest treks of Ohio Valley Conference play, starting with a Thursday-night affair at Little Rock. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. CT at Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock, Ark.

Second-half surge propels Golden Eagles over Tigers for fourth straight win
Second-half surge propels Golden Eagles over Tigers for fourth straight win

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the second game in a row, grit and determination helped the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team overcome a slow start offensively, as the Golden Eagles took down in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Tennessee State in the Hooper Eblen Center Saturday evening, 71-63.

Tech looks to continue hot streak with tilt against in-state foe Tennessee State
Tech looks to continue hot streak with tilt against in-state foe Tennessee State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will look for its fourth consecutive victory Saturday afternoon, playing host to in-state and Ohio Valley Conference rival Tennessee State in a 3:00 p.m. CT tilt in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Dominant second half lifts Tech past Morehead State for third straight win
Dominant second half lifts Tech past Morehead State for third straight win

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Inspired performances on both sides of the ball helped the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball overcome an early, double-digit deficit and turn in a lop-sided victory over Morehead State Thursday evening, as the Golden Eagles cruised past the visiting Eagles, 79-62, in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles take on long-time OVC rival Morehead State Thursday in the Hoop
Golden Eagles take on long-time OVC rival Morehead State Thursday in the Hoop

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team welcomes its longest-standing Ohio Valley Conference rival to the Hooper Eblen Center Thursday evening, clashing with Morehead State in a 7:30 p.m. CT bout.

Road calls back Golden Eagles for Saturday affair at UT Martin
Road calls back Golden Eagles for Saturday affair at UT Martin

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team heads back out on the road for an in-state and Ohio Valley Conference battle at UT Martin Saturday afternoon, featuring a tip of 3:30 p.m. CT at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center in Martin, Tenn.

Lockdown defense propels Golden Eagles to dominant OVC win over EIU
Lockdown defense propels Golden Eagles to dominant OVC win over EIU

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Spectacular ball movement and tenacious defense propelled the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to its first Ohio Valley Conference victory of the season Thursday evening, as the Golden Eagles rolled to a 70-49 victory over Eastern Illinois in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles welcome Panthers to Eblen Center for Upper Cumberland Night Thursday
Golden Eagles welcome Panthers to Eblen Center for Upper Cumberland Night Thursday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team returns to the Hooper Eblen Center for its first Ohio Valley Conference home game of the 2022-23 season, playing host to Eastern Illinois in a 7:30 p.m. CT tilt Thursday evening in Cookeville.

Lights-out shooting leads Lindenwood past Golden Eagles
Lights-out shooting leads Lindenwood past Golden Eagles

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Shooting efficiency was the primary difference in the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team’s first meeting with new Ohio Valley Conference foe Lindenwood, as the Golden Eagles fell to the Lions at Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo. Saturday afternoon, 82-64.

Tech squares off with Lindenwood for first time in Saturday afternoon OVC tilt
Tech squares off with Lindenwood for first time in Saturday afternoon OVC tilt

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team continues its Ohio Valley Conference-opening road trip with a meeting at Lindenwood Saturday afternoon, squaring off with the Lions in a 3:30 p.m. CT tilt at Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo. 

Cougars down Golden Eagles in defensive grind in OVC opener
Cougars down Golden Eagles in defensive grind in OVC opener

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – What looked like a barn burner in the opening minutes turned into a defensive grind as the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team dropped its Ohio Valley Conference opening tilt at SIUE Thursday evening, 64-51, at First Community Arena in Edwardsville, Ill.

Six Golden Eagles drop double-figures to roll past Kentucky Christian
Six Golden Eagles drop double-figures to roll past Kentucky Christian

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team cruised to a monster victory over Kentucky Christian Tuesday evening in the Hooper Eblen Center, picking up a 104-72 win in the team’s final non-conference action of the season.

Tech closes out non-conference action with Tuesday tilt against Kentucky Christian
Tech closes out non-conference action with Tuesday tilt against Kentucky Christian

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team rounds out non-conference play with a 6:00 p.m. CT tilt against Kentucky Christian Tuesday evening, hosting the Knights in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Late run leads Catamounts past Golden Eagles
Late run leads Catamounts past Golden Eagles

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A back-and-forth battle for most of the day, Western Carolina pulled away late to defeat the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team, 75-65, in the Hooper Eblen Center Saturday afternoon.

Tech ends non-conference road slate with in-state tilt at Lipscomb Wednesday night
Tech ends non-conference road slate with in-state tilt at Lipscomb Wednesday night

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team wraps up its three-game road swing with its final non-conference tilt away from Cookeville, making the trip down I-40 for a Wednesday night battle with in-state rival Lipscomb at 7:00 p.m. CT in Nashville.

Golden Eagles fall to hot-handed Trojans in road tilt
Golden Eagles fall to hot-handed Trojans in road tilt

TROY, Ala. – Turnovers and offensive efficiency proved to be the difference makers in Saturday’s contest between the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team and Troy, as the Trojans, playing in front of their home crowd at Trojan arena, defeated the Golden Eagles 87-64.

Purple and gold head south for Saturday showdown at Troy
Purple and gold head south for Saturday showdown at Troy

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team continues its three-game road swing Saturday afternoon, making the trip south for a 4:30 p.m. CT match-up at Troy in Trojan Arena.

Bulldogs pull away from Golden Eagles late in otherwise close battle
Bulldogs pull away from Golden Eagles late in otherwise close battle

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – A late run by Butler left the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team on the wrong end of an 80-66 decision at Hinkle Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles (3-6) fell to the Bulldogs in an otherwise close battle in the historic venue in Indianapolis.

Golden Eagles fall to Northern Kentucky in double overtime thriller
Golden Eagles fall to Northern Kentucky in double overtime thriller

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – An incredibly, well-fought battle went in favor of Northern Kentucky Sunday afternoon, as the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team (3-4) fell to the Norse (3-4) in double overtime at Truist Arena by a final score of 85-77.

Tech returns to action with trip to Northern Kentucky Sunday afternoon
Tech returns to action with trip to Northern Kentucky Sunday afternoon

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team hits the road for the first time in over a week, making the trek north to Highland Heights, Ky. for a Sunday matinee with Northern Kentucky. Tip is slated for a 1:00 p.m. CT start.

Golden Eagles cruise to 84-48 victory over Truett McConnell
Golden Eagles cruise to 84-48 victory over Truett McConnell

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Strong showings on both sides of the ball propelled the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team to an 84-48 victory over Truett McConnell Tuesday evening, as the Golden Eagles (3-3) used a dominant first half to move to .500 on the 2022-23 campaign.

Golden Eagles back in action Tuesday night against Truett McConnell
Golden Eagles back in action Tuesday night against Truett McConnell

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team wraps up its three-game home stand Tuesday evening, playing host to Truett McConnell in a 6:00 p.m. CT start in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles host in-state rival ETSU in Sunday matinee
Golden Eagles host in-state rival ETSU in Sunday matinee

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team continues its three-game home stand Sunday afternoon, playing host to in-state rival ETSU in a 3:00 p.m. CT start in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Coppin State edges Golden Eagles in overtime thriller
Coppin State edges Golden Eagles in overtime thriller

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – In a see-saw affair that was so good, it needed an extra five minutes to determine a winner, the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team dropped a heartbreaker to visiting Coppin State Thursday evening, falling to the Eagles in overtime, 90-85, in the Eblen Center.

Tech kicks off three-game homestand with Thursday affair with Coppin State
Tech kicks off three-game homestand with Thursday affair with Coppin State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team returns to the Hooper Eblen Center for a three-game homestand starting Thursday evening, playing host to Coppin State in a 7:30 p.m. CT affair as part of doubleheader action with the Golden Eagle women's team.

Marshall downs Golden Eagles in Monday night action
Marshall downs Golden Eagles in Monday night action

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The battle on the boards was the deciding factor in Monday night’s men’s basketball game between Tennessee Tech and Marshall, as the Golden Eagles (1-2) fell to the Thundering Herd (1-1) at Cam Henderson Center, 91-65.

Tech visits West Virginia for a Monday-night match-up at Marshall
Tech visits West Virginia for a Monday-night match-up at Marshall

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will hit the road for its first out-of-state tilt of the 2022-23 campaign, squaring off with Marshall in Huntington, W.Va. Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. CT.

Second-half surge lifts Tech to big win over Tennessee Wesleyan in home opener
Second-half surge lifts Tech to big win over Tennessee Wesleyan in home opener

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A monster second half helped the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team cruise to an 82-48 victory over visiting Tennessee Wesleyan Thursday evening, as the Golden Eagles (1-1) claimed their 43rd win in 46 home opening games in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Purple and gold host Tennessee Wesleyan in home opener Thursday
Purple and gold host Tennessee Wesleyan in home opener Thursday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team returns to the comfort of the Hooper Eblen Center for its first home game of the 2022-23 campaign Thursday evening, playing host to Tennessee Wesleyan in a 6:00 p.m. CT tilt.

Golden Eagles fall in season opener at No. 11 Tennessee
Golden Eagles fall in season opener at No. 11 Tennessee

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A second-half barrage from distance was a key factor in Tennessee Tech’s 75-43 loss at No. 11 Tennessee to open the 2022-23 men’s basketball season, as the host Volunteers draining 10-of-23 attempts over the final 20 minutes to pull away from the Golden Eagles.

Tech men's basketball kicks off 2022-23 campaign at No. 11 Tennessee Monday night
Tech men's basketball kicks off 2022-23 campaign at No. 11 Tennessee Monday night

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the Tennessee Tech men's basketball team will kick off the 2022-23 campaign with a familiar trip east to Knoxville, squaring off with No. 11 Tennessee on Monday's opening night at Thompson-Boling Arena. 

Golden Eagles dominate from deep to down visiting Cumberland
Golden Eagles dominate from deep to down visiting Cumberland

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The three-ball and second-half defense were on full display for the Tennessee Tech men’s basketball team Thursday evening, as the Golden Eagles defeated in-state foe Cumberland, 80-69, in exhibition play as part of Tech’s annual Purple Palooza.

Golden Eagles host Cumberland in Thursday exhibition as part of Purple Palooza
Golden Eagles host Cumberland in Thursday exhibition as part of Purple Palooza

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech men's basketball fans will get a brief glimpse of what the 2022-23 season has to offer Thursday night as the Golden Eagles play host to Cumberland University as part of an exhibition doubleheader and Purple Palooza in the Hooper Eblen Center.

Perry named to Preseason All-OVC Team, Tech selected to return to OVC Tournament
Perry named to Preseason All-OVC Team, Tech selected to return to OVC Tournament

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 as part of its annual Media Day session. This year, OVC Media Day made its return to Evansville, Ind. for the first time since the 2018-19 season due to the global pandemic.

Tech men's basketball embarks on 100th-anniversary season with first official practice
Tech men's basketball embarks on 100th-anniversary season with first official practice

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team officially kicked off its fourth season under the direction of head coach John Pelphrey with its first team practice of the 2022-23 campaign Monday afternoon.