2026 Tennessee Tech Baseball Headlines
79 Tech student-athletes recorded a perfect 4.0 GPA
Nominees must have graduated and finished up their athletic eligibility for 10 years
Jimenez posted one of the top seasons in the OVC, while Bennett showed promise as a breakout star in freshman action
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a historic and memorable day at Quillen Field and Bush Stadium at the Averitt Express Baseball Complex on Saturday afternoon, as the Tennessee Tech baseball team competed in its final contest as a member of the Ohio Valley Conference.
DALLAS, Texas – Tennessee Tech senior outfielder Jorsixt Jimenez in having a tremendous season for the Golden Eagles, and national writers are taking notice as Jimenez was among the list of 48 semifinalists on Thursday for the 2026 Dick Howser Trophy, the most prestigious award in college baseball, widely considered as the “Heisman of Baseball.” The list of semifinalists will be whittled down to a select group of finalists on June 4, then the winners will be announced on June 12 in Omaha, Neb., before the 80th NCAA College World Series.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Two-out hitting was the name of the game at Quillen Field and Bush Stadium at the Averitt Express Baseball Complex Friday evening, as Morehead State edged the Tennessee Tech baseball team, 4-3, in a classic battle between the two long-time Ohio Valley Conference rivals.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A furious rally over the final three frames fell just short for the Tennessee Tech baseball team Thursday evening, as the Golden Eagles dropped their Ohio Valley Conference series opener against Morehead State, 7-4, at Quillen Field at Bush Stadium at the Averitt Express Baseball Complex.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It’s do-or-die time for the Tennessee Tech baseball team as the Golden Eagles close out the regular season Thursday through Saturday with a visit from Morehead State to the Averitt Express Baseball Complex. Thursday and Friday’s games are slated for a 6 PM start, while Saturday’s Senior Day finale is scheduled for 2 PM.
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – A spectacular start on the hill and a brilliant performance at the plate were enough for the Tennessee Tech baseball team to celebrate Mother’s Day in style, as the Golden Eagles salvaged their Ohio Valley Conference finale at Lindenwood Sunday afternoon with a 4-3 victory.
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – A thrilling, ninth-inning rally wasn’t enough for the Tennessee Tech baseball team to square up its Ohio Valley Conference series at Lindenwood Saturday afternoon, as the Lions earned their second straight walk-off victory with a 4-3 decision over the Golden Eagles.
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – One long blast and a couple of untimely errors spoiled what looked like an Ohio Valley Conference series opening victory for the Tennessee Tech baseball team on Friday, as Lindenwood downed the purple and gold in 10 innings, 6-5, with a walk-off home run.
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech baseball team is back in action this weekend as the Golden Eagles try to make a push for a spot in the Ohio Valley Conference Baseball Championships with six games remaining to play. Tech (17-32, 5-16 OVC) heads to Lindenwood for a three-game set, scheduled for a 3 PM contest on Friday, 1 PM on Saturday and 1 PM on Sunday. The games will not be streamed this weekend.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Jorsixt Jimenez had an incredible week for the Tennessee Tech baseball team and was recognized for his efforts on Monday as he was named the Ohio Valley Conference’s co-Player of the Week. Jimenez batted a scorching .588 for the week, collecting 10 hits in 17 at-bats, as he also drove in nine runs and scored eight times. The senior outfielder from Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic also had two doubles and two home runs among his tally, while also stealing two bases.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – A tough defensive frame marred an otherwise close ball game at USI Baseball Field Sunday afternoon, as Southern Indiana topped the Tennessee Tech baseball team, 10-5, to claim the weekend’s Ohio Valley Conference series in Evansville.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – An eyebrow-raising rally in the top of the ninth inning wasn’t enough for the Tennessee Tech baseball team to finish its comeback bid Saturday evening, as the Golden Eagles at the hands of Southern Indiana, 8-6.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Brilliant pitching and a complete team effort at the plate were plenty powerful enough to propel the purple and gold of the Tennessee Tech baseball team past Southern Indiana Friday evening, 13-3. The Golden Eagles silenced the Screaming Eagles in their Ohio Valley Conference series opener, shortened to just seven innings due to the league’s run rule.
