2014 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle Soccer Headlines

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Q&A with Golden Eagle soccer coach Steve Springthorpe
Q&A with Golden Eagle soccer coach Steve Springthorpe

With the Women's World Cup taking center stage these days, it's a good time to look back at an interview with Tennessee Tech soccer coach Steve Springthorpe. The interview by Dylan Vazzano first appeared in the March/April edition of Tech's unlimited magazine.

NCAA Report: All 14 Tech teams comfortably achieve APR standard; Two top the OVC
NCAA Report: All 14 Tech teams comfortably achieve APR standard; Two top the OVC

Make it six consecutive years that all 14 of Tennessee Tech athletic teams comfortably exceeded the national standard for the the NCAA multi-year Athletic Progress Rate (APR), according to the annual NCAA report announced Wednesday.

Tennessee Tech soccer earns second-straight Public Recognition Award
Tennessee Tech soccer earns second-straight Public Recognition Award

For the second consecutive year, the Tennessee Tech women’s soccer team is among those receiving Public Recognition Awards Wednesday from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for top academic performance. The awards are presented to teams scoring in the Top 10 percent nationally in the Multi-Year Academic Progress Rate (APR), which is part of the NCAA’s academic reform program.

Tennessee Tech Soccer Field to host night games beginning in 2015 season
Tennessee Tech Soccer Field to host night games beginning in 2015 season

A new and exciting era in Tennessee Tech soccer is officially underway, as construction has begun to install broadcast quality lights at the Tennessee Tech Soccer Field, as well as the practice football field adjacent to the Hooper Eblen Center.

Tech soccer helps clean up Monterey
Tech soccer helps clean up Monterey

MONTEREY, Tenn. – On Saturday, the Tennessee Tech Athletic department sent student-athletes from the women’s soccer team to help in the clean-up efforts.

Registration closed for Saturday's Golden Eagle Soccer Academy
Registration closed for Saturday's Golden Eagle Soccer Academy

Due to an overwhelming response, registration for Saturday’s Golden Eagle Soccer Academy is now closed.

World's Best Bird? It's up to your votes for Awesome Eagle
World's Best Bird? It's up to your votes for Awesome Eagle

Will Awesome Eagle be voted the Best Mascot in the OVC? He has already won back-to-back national championships, so it's up to Tennessee Tech fans to vote for him to be named the best in the OVC!

Tech soccer brings aboard seven newcomers for 2015 season
Tech soccer brings aboard seven newcomers for 2015 season

An intriguing blend of youth and experience highlight the Tennessee Tech soccer team’s incoming class, as second-year head coach Steve Springthorpe brings aboard seven new Golden Eagles to help bolster the 2015 squad and beyond.

Golden Eagle Soccer Academy ID Camp set for Mar. 14
Golden Eagle Soccer Academy ID Camp set for Mar. 14

Under the guidance of Tennessee Tech head coach Steve Springthorpe and the rest of the TTU soccer coaching staff, the program is proud to present the Golden Eagle Soccer Academy, an ID Camp open to all female soccer players grades 9-12 on Saturday, March 14.

Sisters Michaela, Madison Keyes compete for Tech...in two different sports
Sisters Michaela, Madison Keyes compete for Tech...in two different sports

Senior Madison Keyes and the Golden Eagle volleyball team head to the OVC Tournament this week as her career comes to a close at the end of the year. Younger sister, Michaela, has just begun her career on the Tech soccer team. Here's the inside story about how they ended up in different sports, wearing the same number, and more.

Golden Eagle comeback bid falls short in 2014 season finale
Golden Eagle comeback bid falls short in 2014 season finale

The Tennessee Tech soccer team fought. Adversity hit the team early in its 2014 season finale and the weather was far from kind with sturdy rainfall, aggressive winds, and frigid temperatures, but at the end of the day the Golden Eagles (2-15-2, 0-8-2) fought.

Golden Eagles to host first ever Socc`Oween with debut of black uniforms
Golden Eagles to host first ever Socc`Oween with debut of black uniforms

Kick off your Halloween festivities by stopping by Tech Soccer Field Friday for the first ever Socc`Oween, as the Tennessee Tech soccer team hosts Jacksonville State in the 2014 season finale, beginning at 3 p.m. CT.

Tech surrenders two second half goals in 2-0 Senior Day loss
Tech surrenders two second half goals in 2-0 Senior Day loss

SIU Edwardsville came into Tech Soccer Field and spoiled the Senior Day party for the Tennessee Tech soccer team, scoring two second-half goals to upend the Golden Eagles (2-14-2, 0-7-2) 2-0 on a gorgeous, sun-soaked Sunday afternoon.

Goals in each half send Golden Eagles to 2-0 home loss
Goals in each half send Golden Eagles to 2-0 home loss

The Tennessee Tech soccer team had its hands full with Southeast Missouri Friday afternoon, yielding a goal in each half to the Redhawks (9-5-0, 6-2-0) in a 2-0 defeat amidst a beautiful, sun drenched day at Tech Soccer Field.

Tech to host SEMO Friday, SIUE Sunday on Senior Day
Tech to host SEMO Friday, SIUE Sunday on Senior Day

With the 2014 season heading toward the finish line, the Tennessee Tech soccer team prepares for a big weekend of home action as the Golden Eagles (2-12-2, 0-5-2) host Southeast Missouri on Friday, before welcoming in SIU Edwardsville on Sunday.

Tech’s strong defense leads Golden Eagles to scoreless tie with Austin Peay
Tech’s strong defense leads Golden Eagles to scoreless tie with Austin Peay

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Senior goalkeeper Rebecca Toler and the Golden Eagle defense shined, helping push the Tennessee Tech soccer team to a scoreless tie with Austin Peay in Tech’s final road match of 2014.