2013 Golden Eagle Softball Headlines

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Championship Softball Summer Mini Camp just around the corner
Championship Softball Summer Mini Camp just around the corner

The Championship Softball Summer Mini Camp is right around the corner. Tennessee Tech softball head coach Bonnie Bynum will host a mini-camp and a pitching and catching clinic the week of June 17-19.

Two Golden Eagle teams receive Public Recognition Awards from NCAA
Two Golden Eagle teams receive Public Recognition Awards from NCAA

For the second consecutive year, Tennessee Tech’s softball and women’s golf teams are among those who received Public Recognition Awards Wednesday from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) for top academic performance.

College Sports Madness names Melody Christian first-team all-OVC
College Sports Madness names Melody Christian first-team all-OVC

The Women's College World Series is days away from crowning a champion, but Tennessee Tech softball continues to bring in honors, this one for senior leader Melody Christian. College Sports Madness recognized Christian as first-team all-OVC honoree.

Tech softball team ends it's season at the OVC Tournament
Tech softball team ends it's season at the OVC Tournament

CHARLESTON, Ill. -- Tennessee Tech fell at the hands of the Eastern Kentucky Lady Colonels, 4-1, in the loser’s bracket of the OVC Tournament Thursday, putting an end to the season for the Golden Eagles.

Tech defeated in opening round of OVC Tournament
Tech defeated in opening round of OVC Tournament

CHARLESTON, Ill. -- The Tennessee Tech softball team dropped a 4-3 decision to SIU Edwardsvillle Wednesday in the opening round of the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament. Despite the loss, the Golden Eagles remain alive, and return to action Thursday at 10 a.m.

Senior Melody Christian fields all-OVC softball honors
Senior Melody Christian fields all-OVC softball honors

CHARLESTON, Ill. -- Tennessee Tech senior Melody Christian has earned an all-Ohio Valley Conference second-team selection. The honors were announced Tuesday at the OVC Tournament Dinner.

Golden Eagles take on SIUE Wednesday in first game of OVC Tournament
Golden Eagles take on SIUE Wednesday in first game of OVC Tournament

CHARLESTON, Ill. -- With a long history of success and plenty of purple and gold support at the field, the Tennessee Tech softball team opens play Wednesday afternoon in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament being hosted by Eastern Illinois.

Despite rainout, Tech qualifies for OVC Tournament; Seniors celebrated
Despite rainout, Tech qualifies for OVC Tournament; Seniors celebrated

No amount of rainfall was going to dampen the day for the Tennessee Tech softball team Sunday, which had its entire series against Jacksonville State washed out. The Golden Eagles qualified for the OVC Tournament, and went indoors to celebrate Senior Day.

Softball double header against Jacksonville State cancelled
Softball double header against Jacksonville State cancelled

Inclement weather has led the Tennessee Tech softball team to cancel Saturday's double header against Jacksonville State. The Golden Eagles and Gamecocks will play a double header on Sunday with the first contest beginning at 1 p.m. CDT.

Tech celebrates four seniors in final regular season weekend
Tech celebrates four seniors in final regular season weekend

The 2013 regular season is drawing to a close and the Golden Eagle softball team will say farewell to four seniors at the Tennessee Tech Softball Complex. Tech will host Jacksonville State in a crucial three-game series.

Golden Eagles keep playoff hopes alive: Softball splits OVC doubleheader
Golden Eagles keep playoff hopes alive: Softball splits OVC doubleheader

MOREHEAD, Ky. -- The hopes of an Ohio Valley Conference playoff bid are still alive as the Golden Eagles split a conference doubleheader at Morehead State Tuesday night.

Weather permitting: Golden Eagles hope to finally play Morehead State
Weather permitting: Golden Eagles hope to finally play Morehead State

Tech has tried to play the Morehead State Eagles twice now and both times the weather has played the lead role. The teams were forced to drop a game from the original three-game series and will now play a doubleheader Tuesday. A spot in the OVC Tournament could be at stake.

Tech sweeps Tigers: Playoff hopes still alive
Tech sweeps Tigers: Playoff hopes still alive

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tech softball team kept themselves in the hunt Sunday, sweeping Tennessee State in a doubleheader at Tiger Field.

Softball sidelined in Nashville
Softball sidelined in Nashville

The Tennessee Tech softball team has been sidelined due to inclement weather and field conditions.

Softball travels to Tennessee State for three-game series
Softball travels to Tennessee State for three-game series

The Golden Eagle softball team is looking to bounce back from a tough weekend in Illinois. Tech will only travel a short distance to Nashville to face-off against Tennessee State. The three-game series will take place Saturday and Sunday.

Golden Eagle athletes participate in Writing Festival
Golden Eagle athletes participate in Writing Festival

Over 20 Golden Eagles participated in the Tennessee Tech Festival of Writing Tuesday afternoon. The student-athletes gave their input on new traditions on Tech's campus.