February 21, 2013

Save the dates: Alumni events planned for four Tech teams

Former Golden Eagle baseball, softball, soccer and football players are being invited back to campus in the next couple of months as Tennessee Tech hosts alumni activities for each of those sports.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Former Golden Eagle baseball, softball, soccer and football players are being invited back to campus in the next couple of months as Tennessee Tech hosts alumni activities for each of those sports.

The baseball and softball teams will hosts their annual alumni weekend in April and May, while the soccer team is planning an Alumni game and the football program is gearing up for its annual alumni golf tournament.

The softball team goes first, hosting its annual "Legends Weekend" on Saturday, April 13, when coach Bonnie Bynum's team hosts OVC newcomer Belmont in a weekend series. The doubleheader begins at 1 p.m. Former softball players are invited to attend and participate during an on-field recognition. Interested players can contact Bynum (931-372-6552) or Roy McGinty (615-330-2057) in Development.

The second event on the calendar is the soccer team's Alumni Game, which is set for Saturday, April 27, at 11 a.m. Interested players may contact coach Daniel Brizard (931-372-6200) or Roy McGinty (615-330-2057) in Development.

On Saturday, May 18, the baseball team hosts its "Legends Weekend" on the final day of the regular season. Like softball, the alumni event takes place when coach Matt Bragga's squad faces Belmont, with first pitch scheduled for 2 p.m. Interested players can contact Roy McGinty (615-330-2057) in Development.

Former Tennessee Tech football players are invited to gather on Saturday, July 13, for the team's annual Alumni Golf Classic at the Cookeville Golf Club. Prior to the golf outing, the public is invited to join the festivities with a Friday night BBQ dinner.

Pre-registration for the golf tournament is available in-person at the football office, or by phone (931-372-3930). Registration at the golf event will begin at 10 a.m., and the four-man scramble format tournament will get underway at noon with a shotgun start.