2015-16 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle Tennis Headlines

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Tennis team earns ITA scholar-athlete, All-Academic team honors
Tennis team earns ITA scholar-athlete, All-Academic team honors

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. ? There?s no question that the Tennessee Tech tennis team was a strong one on the court. But after the Intercollegiate Tennis Association released its Division I men?s All-Academic Teams, it showed the Golden Eagles are strong academically as well.

Mena, Strohschein named 2015-16 TTU Outstanding Male Athletes of the Year
Mena, Strohschein named 2015-16 TTU Outstanding Male Athletes of the Year

When the awards selection committee tried to make a decision between tennis’ Eduardo Mena and baseball’s Kevin Strohschein, it wasn’t easy to make a decision.

2015-16 Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year Award boasts 10 finalists
2015-16 Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year Award boasts 10 finalists

An elite list of 10 student-athletes has been announced as finalists for Tennessee Tech University's 2015-16 Outstanding Male Athlete Award, with the winner to be announced Sunday, July 10.

Bernardes claims 15th Donnelly Maverick Award at annual Tech tennis awards picnic
Bernardes claims 15th Donnelly Maverick Award at annual Tech tennis awards picnic

More than 15 years have passed since the Tennessee Tech athletics family lost a treasured member, as well as one of the most dedicated and inspirational fans the Golden Eagles have ever known. But the memory of TTU Sports of Hall Famer Johnny Donnelly continues to live on each and every year, most notably with the honor presented in his name each season to a member of the Tech tennis team.

TTU tennis player Eduardo Mena invited to play in 2016 Oracle/ITA Masters
TTU tennis player Eduardo Mena invited to play in 2016 Oracle/ITA Masters

Fresh off one of the greatest individual campaigns in school history, Tennessee Tech tennis player Eduardo Mena already has his sights set on next year after receiving an invite to play in one of the most prestigious tournaments in the country.

Tech’s storybook 2016 season concludes with loss to No. 5 Ohio State in NCAA Tournament
Tech’s storybook 2016 season concludes with loss to No. 5 Ohio State in NCAA Tournament

COLUMBUS, Ohio – One of the best seasons in program history came to a close Saturday afternoon as the Tennessee Tech tennis team was downed 5-0 by No. 5 Ohio State in the opening round of the 2016 NCAA Championship from the OSU Varsity Tennis Center.

Tech tennis off to Columbus, Ohio for opening round of the 2016 NCAA Championship
Tech tennis off to Columbus, Ohio for opening round of the 2016 NCAA Championship

Armed with already one of its best seasons in program history, the Tennessee Tech tennis team is ready to take its show to a stage where the lights are brightest and the stakes are raised.

Tech tennis to play at No. 5 Ohio State in opening round of NCAA Tournament
Tech tennis to play at No. 5 Ohio State in opening round of NCAA Tournament

Surrounded by fans, staff, and administration, the Tennessee Tech tennis team saw its NCAA Tournament future laid out as the Golden Eagles are now cued in on the details of their upcoming postseason plans.

Tech Athletics to host NCAA tennis selection show viewing party
Tech Athletics to host NCAA tennis selection show viewing party

The Tennessee Tech tennis team is off to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2006, and Tech Athletics wants all fans and alumni to be a part of the festivities as the Golden Eagles await their fate in Tuesday’s NCAA Tournament selection show.

No. 1 Golden Eagles soar to OVC tourney title with 4-3 victory over No. 2 Eastern Kentucky
No. 1 Golden Eagles soar to OVC tourney title with 4-3 victory over No. 2 Eastern Kentucky

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Add another chapter in the tale of the 2016 Tennessee Tech tennis team as the Golden Eagles extend their storybook season with the coveted prize and proud distinction of Ohio Valley Conference Tournament champions.

Tech advances to OVC Tournament championship match with 4-2 win over Jacksonville State
Tech advances to OVC Tournament championship match with 4-2 win over Jacksonville State

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech tennis team is now within an eyelash of reaching the pinnacle after knocking off No . 4 Jacksonville State, 4-2, in Saturday’s semifinal action at the 2016 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament from the Centennial Sportsplex Tennis Center.

First Golden Wings Awards show to air LIVE on OVC Digital Network
First Golden Wings Awards show to air LIVE on OVC Digital Network

Tennessee Tech University will recognize and honor its student-athletes with the first Golden Wings Awards Show, to be streamed LIVE on the OVC Digital Network on Tuesday, April 26. The event is NOT open to the public, but the webstream will show every minute of the event and is free.

TTU tennis cleans house at OVC awards dinner with slew of conference hardware
TTU tennis cleans house at OVC awards dinner with slew of conference hardware

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Purple and gold reigned supreme at the annual Ohio Valley Conference awards dinner as an avalanche of postseason hardware descended upon on the Tennessee Tech tennis team.

Tech marches into OVC Tournament as No. 1 seed; set to play in semifinals Saturday morning
Tech marches into OVC Tournament as No. 1 seed; set to play in semifinals Saturday morning

Having already enjoyed a historic spring campaign, the Tennessee Tech tennis team takes aim at the greatest prize the year has to offer, an Ohio Valley Conference Tournament title and a trip to the NCAA Tournament.

Tennis caps off perfect OVC season with 7-0 victory against Murray State
Tennis caps off perfect OVC season with 7-0 victory against Murray State

The Tennessee Tech tennis team achieved perfection in Ohio Valley Conference play, capping off an undefeated voyage through its conference slate with a 7-0 win over Murray State Saturday afternoon at Tech Tennis Courts.

Golden Eagles claim sole possession of regular season championship with 7-0 win over Governors
Golden Eagles claim sole possession of regular season championship with 7-0 win over Governors

The Tennessee Tech tennis team has officially grabbed sole possession of the 2016 Ohio Valley Conference regular season title, sealing the deal with an exclamation point behind a 7-0 win over Austin Peay Friday afternoon.