2011-12 Tennessee Tech Men's Basketball Headlines

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Golden Eagles volunteer at First United Methodist Church on Thanksgiving Day
Golden Eagles volunteer at First United Methodist Church on Thanksgiving Day

The Tennessee Tech men's basketball team spent the early part of Thanksgiving Day spreading thanks and holiday spirit around the First United Methodist Church.

Tennessee Tech's Kevin Murphy drafted 47th overall by Utah Jazz
Tennessee Tech's Kevin Murphy drafted 47th overall by Utah Jazz

Tennessee Tech's Kevin Murphy becomes the ninth Golden Eagle to be drafted, having been selected 47th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2012 NBA draft Thursday night.

Bailey, Inameti head to Belmont for 5th Annual All-Star Classic
Bailey, Inameti head to Belmont for 5th Annual All-Star Classic

Tennessee Tech’s Zach Bailey and Bassey Inameti are set to participate in the 5th Annual Music City All-Star Classic on Saturday, April 28 at Belmont University. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for a 6 p.m. event start at the Curb Event Center.

Kevin Murphy selected to play in Reese's College All-Star Game Friday
Kevin Murphy selected to play in Reese's College All-Star Game Friday

Kevin Murphy will get to play at least one more game before concluding his collegiate career. He was selected to play in Friday's Reese's College All-Star game, joining an elite list of players.

Murphy, Dillard earn NABC All-District honors
Murphy, Dillard earn NABC All-District honors

Tennessee Tech guard duo Kevin Murphy and Jud Dillard now have another postseason honor to shoulder in addition to first-team All-Ohio Valley Conference honors.

Offense doesn't click, Golden Eagles fall at Georgia State
Offense doesn't click, Golden Eagles fall at Georgia State

An uncharacteristically poor offensive outing doomed Tennessee Tech in the first round of the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament on Tuesday as the Golden Eagles fell 74-43 at Georgia State.

Golden Eagles to take on Georgia State in CIT
Golden Eagles to take on Georgia State in CIT

Tennessee Tech will open play in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament (CIT) at Georgia State on Tuesday, tournament officials confirmed Thursday night.

Golden Eagles to play in CIT for second straight season
Golden Eagles to play in CIT for second straight season

For the first time in school history, Tennessee Tech will play in the postseason in back-to-back years.

Murphy named to OVC All-Tournament Team
Murphy named to OVC All-Tournament Team

Tennessee Tech guard Kevin Murphy was named to the All-Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Team at the conclusion of Saturday's championship game at Municipal Auditorium.

Golden Eagle squads get semifinal rematches as men face No. 9 Murray State, women take on Eastern Ill.
Golden Eagle squads get semifinal rematches as men face No. 9 Murray State, women take on Eastern Ill.

Both Tennessee Tech basketball squads played their way into OVC Tournament semifinal rematches with teams against whom they suffered close losses this season.

Golden Eagles topped in OVC semifinals by No. 9 Racers
Golden Eagles topped in OVC semifinals by No. 9 Racers

Kevin Murphy became just the 16th place in OVC history to reach 2,000 career points, but his 31 wasn't enough to lift the Golden Eagles Friday. Tech fell to No. 9 Murray State, 78-58, in a tournament semifinal contest.

Golden Eagles shock Eastern Illinois in OVC semifinal overtime win
Golden Eagles shock Eastern Illinois in OVC semifinal overtime win

The Tennessee Tech women's basketball team shocked No. 2 seed Eastern Illinois Friday night, claiming an 81-72 win in overtime to advance to the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship game Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

Golden Eagles set up semifinal showdown with last-minute win
Golden Eagles set up semifinal showdown with last-minute win

Zach Bailey grabbed a couple of critical rebounds and Zac Swansey drained the deciding 3-pointer to help Tennessee Tech pull out a 77-73 victory over Southeast Missouri Thursday in the OVC Tournament, sending the Golden Eagles to a semifinal showdown with No. 9 Murray State Friday.

Athletics offers a fun, interactive way to follow Tech at the OVC Tournament
Athletics offers a fun, interactive way to follow Tech at the OVC Tournament

Perhaps the most interactive channel to date, Tennessee Tech Athletics is offering a live blog for fans to follow Golden Eagle action this week. During each of Tech's men's and women's games at the OVC Tournament, TTU Athletics will be manning a live blog for fans to view and with which to interact.

Standout senior season cements Murphy's Tech legacy
Standout senior season cements Murphy's Tech legacy

In pretty much everybody else’s book, Kevin Murphy is already a Tennessee Tech basketball living legend.

Murphy, Dillard named to All-OVC First Team
Murphy, Dillard named to All-OVC First Team

Ohio Valley Conference coaches and sports information directors have spoken, and two of the top five players in the league belong to Tennessee Tech.