Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Explained

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
University:Tennessee Technological University
Association:NCAA
Conference:Ohio Valley Conference (primary)
Horizon League (men's tennis)
Division:Division I (FCS)
Director:Mark Wilson
Location:Cookeville, Tennessee
Teams:6 men's & 7 women's
Stadium:Tucker Stadium
Basketballarena:Eblen Center
Baseballfield:Bush Stadium at Averitt Express Baseball Complex
Softballstadium:Tech Softball Field
Mascot:Awesome Eagle
Nickname:Golden Eagles
Fightsong:The Tennessee Tech Fight Song
Pageurl:http://www.ttusports.com

The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are the intercollegiate athletic teams of Tennessee Technological University (TTU), located in Cookeville, Tennessee, United States. The TTU athletic program is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC)[1] and competes in NCAA Division I, including the Football Championship Subdivision.[2] The Tech mascot is Awesome Eagle, and the school colors are purple and gold.

Sports sponsored

A member of the Ohio Valley Conference, Tennessee Technological University sponsors teams in six men's and seven women's NCAA sanctioned sports:[3] Men's tennis competes in the Horizon League after the OVC merged its men's tennis league into that of the Horizon after the 2021–22 season.[4]

Cross country
Cross country Golf
Soccer
Golf Softball
Tennis Track and field
Volleyball

Athletic facilities

Source:[5]

National championships

Team

NCAADivision IRifle (3)1980West Virginia6,201–6,150
1981West Virginia6,139–6,136
1982West Virginia6,138–6,136
They are in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Individual

NCAADivision IRifle (5)1980Smallbore rifleRod Fitz-Randolph1,176
Air rifleRod Fitz-Randolph389
1981Smallbore rifleKurt Fitz-Randolph1,173
1982Smallbore rifleKurt Fitz-Randolph1,167
1983Air rifleRay Slonena389

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OVC Member Institutions . OVCSports.com . September 20, 2015.
  2. Web site: Tennessee Technological University . National Collegiate Athletic Association . September 20, 2015.
  3. Web site: Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles . Tennessee Technological University . September 20, 2015.
  4. Horizon League Announces Innovative Partnership with Ohio Valley Conference and Men's Tennis Programs, Adds Chicago State as an Affiliate Member for Men's and Women's Tennis . Horizon League . July 6, 2022 . July 9, 2022.
  5. Web site: Athletics Venues . Tennessee Technological University . September 20, 2015.