Alyssa Arden

12 Alyssa Arden
Alyssa Arden
  • Height:
    5-7
  • Hometown:
    Goodlettsville, Tenn.
  • Position:
    P
  • Year:
    Fr.
  • Bats/Throws:
    R/R
  • B/T:
    R/R
  • Previous School:
    White House Heritage HS
  • app
    29
  • gs
    25
  • w
    11
  • l
    14
  • sv
    0
  • ip
    152.2
  • era
    2.89
  • whip
    1.34
  • k
    119
Bio

HIGH SCHOOL: Arden played five seasons for the White House Heritage softball team, including a varsity season as an eighth grader. She was named to the all-district team five times, including three times as the district player of the year. She was named to the Tennessee Sports Writers Association's all-state team three times, twice as the All-Mid State player of the year and twice as the Tennessean player of the year. Arden was also an Extra Inning softball all-American, a MaxPreps all-American and twice a finalist for Gatorade player of the years.

Her WHHHS team won four district titles, two regional championships and was twice the state runner-up.

In her career, she batted .498 with an .880 slugging percentage, hitting 47 home runs and driving in 244 RBI across 270 hits. In the circle, she had a prep record of 95-15 with 41 shutouts, 17 no-hitters and seven perfect games with a 0.82 earned run average and 1,274 strikeouts.

As a senior, she batted .573 with 15 home runs and 64 RBI. She compiled a 30-3 record in the circle with 13 shutouts, five no-hitters, four perfect games a 0.58 ERA and 359 strikeouts.

PERSONAL: The daughter of Robert and Melissa Gelbhar ... born January 10, 2000, in California ... full name is Alyssa Hailey Arden.

ACADEMIC: Enrolled in early childhood education with plans to be a teacher.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Appearances 29 15
Games started 25 12
Wins 11 5
Losses 14 8
Saves 0 0
Complete Games 13 8
Shutouts 4 2
Innings Pitched 152.2 74.0
Hits 128 59
Runs 87 42
Earned Runs 63 29
Walks 77 39
Strikeouts 119 61
Strikeouts per Game 5.46 5.77
Doubles Allowed 21 5
Triples Allowed 3 1
WHIP 1.34 1.32
Home Runs Allows 16 7
At Bats Against 560 266
Batting Average Against .229 .222
Earned Run Average 2.89 2.74
Wild pitches 15 7
Hit Batters 16 13
Balks - -
Sacrifice Flies Allowed 4 3
Sacrifice Hits Allowed 21 14
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Apr 24 Austin Peay L, 10-0
Apr 24 Austin Peay L, 8-1
Apr 26 Southeast Missouri L, 1-0
Apr 26 Southeast Missouri L, 6-5
Apr 28 UT Martin L, 4-0
Apr 28 UT Martin L, 15-0
Game Log - Hitting
Game Log - Fielding
Date Opponent Score gp ab h rbi bb 2b 3b hr xbh k avg obp slg hbp sf sh hdp go fo go/fo pa
Feb 9 vs. Central Arkansas L, 4-1 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Feb 9 at Southern Miss L, 8-6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 10 vs. Jackson State W, 7-3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 10 vs. Houston Baptist W, 7-6 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Feb 15 vs. Kennesaw State W, 6-5 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Feb 15 at Chattanooga L, 10-2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 16 vs. Toledo L, 7-4 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Feb 16 vs. Indiana St. L, 6-5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 17 vs. Dayton - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 22 vs. Towson - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 22 vs. Stony Brook - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 23 vs. Stony Brook - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 1 vs. Southeastern Louisiana - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 1 vs. Western Illinois W, 7-0 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Mar 2 vs. Western Illinois W, 2-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 2 at Alabama State W, 2-1 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Mar 3 vs. Purdue Fort Wayne - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 5 at North Alabama W, 3-2 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Mar 5 at North Alabama W, 5-1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 9 vs. Rutgers L, 9-1 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Mar 10 Bradley L, 7-6 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Mar 10 Bradley L, 11-1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 12 Evansville W, 7-0 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Mar 16 ETSU W, 2-0 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Mar 16 ETSU L, 1-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 19 at Samford L, 12-8 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Mar 19 at Samford L, 11-3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 22 at Eastern Kentucky L, 9-4 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Mar 22 at Eastern Kentucky L, 13-3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 24 at Morehead State W, 13-2 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Mar 24 at Morehead State W, 15-3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 27 at Lipscomb L, 8-3 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Mar 29 Eastern Illinois W, 8-0 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Mar 29 Eastern Illinois W, 5-3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 31 SIUE W, 7-3 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Mar 31 SIUE L, 10-3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 6 at Murray State L, 1-0 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Apr 6 at Murray State L, 5-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 9 Jacksonville State L, 7-0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 9 Jacksonville State W, 2-0 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Apr 12 at Tennessee State L, 3-2 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Apr 12 at Tennessee State W, 11-5 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Apr 14 at Belmont L, 4-3 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Apr 14 at Belmont W, 7-5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 17 WKU L, 4-1 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Apr 24 Austin Peay L, 10-0 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Apr 24 Austin Peay L, 8-1 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Apr 26 Southeast Missouri L, 1-0 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Apr 26 Southeast Missouri L, 6-5 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Apr 28 UT Martin L, 4-0 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Apr 28 UT Martin L, 15-0 1 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Game Log - Base Running
Game Log - Fielding
Date Opponent Score gp r tb sb cs
Feb 9 vs. Central Arkansas L, 4-1 1 0 0 - -
Feb 9 at Southern Miss L, 8-6 - - - - -
Feb 10 vs. Jackson State W, 7-3 - - - - -
Feb 10 vs. Houston Baptist W, 7-6 1 0 0 - -
Feb 15 vs. Kennesaw State W, 6-5 1 0 0 - -
Feb 15 at Chattanooga L, 10-2 - - - - -
Feb 16 vs. Toledo L, 7-4 1 0 0 - -
Feb 16 vs. Indiana St. L, 6-5 - - - - -
Feb 17 vs. Dayton - - - - -
Feb 22 vs. Towson - - - - -
Feb 22 vs. Stony Brook - - - - -
Feb 23 vs. Stony Brook - - - - -
Mar 1 vs. Southeastern Louisiana - - - - -
Mar 1 vs. Western Illinois W, 7-0 1 0 0 - -
Mar 2 vs. Western Illinois W, 2-0 - - - - -
Mar 2 at Alabama State W, 2-1 1 0 0 - -
Mar 3 vs. Purdue Fort Wayne - - - - -
Mar 5 at North Alabama W, 3-2 1 0 0 - -
Mar 5 at North Alabama W, 5-1 - - - - -
Mar 9 vs. Rutgers L, 9-1 1 0 0 - -
Mar 10 Bradley L, 7-6 1 0 0 - -
Mar 10 Bradley L, 11-1 - - - - -
Mar 12 Evansville W, 7-0 1 0 0 - -
Mar 16 ETSU W, 2-0 1 0 0 - -
Mar 16 ETSU L, 1-0 - - - - -
Mar 19 at Samford L, 12-8 1 0 0 - -
Mar 19 at Samford L, 11-3 - - - - -
Mar 22 at Eastern Kentucky L, 9-4 1 0 0 - -
Mar 22 at Eastern Kentucky L, 13-3 - - - - -
Mar 24 at Morehead State W, 13-2 1 0 0 - -
Mar 24 at Morehead State W, 15-3 - - - - -
Mar 27 at Lipscomb L, 8-3 1 0 0 - -
Mar 29 Eastern Illinois W, 8-0 1 0 0 - -
Mar 29 Eastern Illinois W, 5-3 - - - - -
Mar 31 SIUE W, 7-3 1 0 0 - -
Mar 31 SIUE L, 10-3 - - - - -
Apr 6 at Murray State L, 1-0 1 0 0 - -
Apr 6 at Murray State L, 5-0 - - - - -
Apr 9 Jacksonville State L, 7-0 - - - - -
Apr 9 Jacksonville State W, 2-0 1 0 0 - -
Apr 12 at Tennessee State L, 3-2 1 0 0 - -
Apr 12 at Tennessee State W, 11-5 1 0 0 - -
Apr 14 at Belmont L, 4-3 1 0 0 - -
Apr 14 at Belmont W, 7-5 - - - - -
Apr 17 WKU L, 4-1 1 0 0 - -
Apr 24 Austin Peay L, 10-0 1 0 0 - -
Apr 24 Austin Peay L, 8-1 1 0 0 - -
Apr 26 Southeast Missouri L, 1-0 1 0 0 - -
Apr 26 Southeast Missouri L, 6-5 1 0 0 - -
Apr 28 UT Martin L, 4-0 1 0 0 - -
Apr 28 UT Martin L, 15-0 1 0 0 - -
Game Log - Pitching
Game Log - Fielding
Date Opponent Score gp w l ip h r er era k k/7 hr whip
Feb 9 vs. Central Arkansas L, 4-1 1 0 1 7.0 7 4 4 4.00 4 4.00 1 1.86
Feb 9 at Southern Miss L, 8-6 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 10 vs. Jackson State W, 7-3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 10 vs. Houston Baptist W, 7-6 1 0 0 2.1 7 4 3 9.00 1 3.00 - 3.86
Feb 15 vs. Kennesaw State W, 6-5 1 1 0 6.0 3 1 1 1.17 4 4.67 - 1.33
Feb 15 at Chattanooga L, 10-2 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 16 vs. Toledo L, 7-4 1 0 1 5.0 9 7 5 7.00 3 4.20 1 2.20
Feb 16 vs. Indiana St. L, 6-5 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 17 vs. Dayton - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 22 vs. Towson - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 22 vs. Stony Brook - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 23 vs. Stony Brook - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 1 vs. Southeastern Louisiana - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 1 vs. Western Illinois W, 7-0 1 1 0 7.0 4 0 0 0.00 5 5.00 - .86
Mar 2 vs. Western Illinois W, 2-0 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 2 at Alabama State W, 2-1 1 1 0 7.0 0 1 0 0.00 9 9.00 - .29
Mar 3 vs. Purdue Fort Wayne - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 5 at North Alabama W, 3-2 1 1 0 7.0 5 2 1 1.00 7 7.00 - 1.00
Mar 5 at North Alabama W, 5-1 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 9 vs. Rutgers L, 9-1 1 0 1 3.2 4 5 4 7.64 2 3.82 1 1.64
Mar 10 Bradley L, 7-6 1 0 0 4.1 5 4 4 6.46 2 3.23 2 1.38
Mar 10 Bradley L, 11-1 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 12 Evansville W, 7-0 1 1 0 6.0 3 0 0 0.00 5 5.83 - .50
Mar 16 ETSU W, 2-0 1 1 0 7.0 3 0 0 0.00 9 9.00 - 1.00
Mar 16 ETSU L, 1-0 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 19 at Samford L, 12-8 1 0 1 4.0 6 7 5 8.75 2 3.50 3 2.50
Mar 19 at Samford L, 11-3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 22 at Eastern Kentucky L, 9-4 1 0 1 3.2 8 7 7 13.36 0 .00 2 3.00
Mar 22 at Eastern Kentucky L, 13-3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 24 at Morehead State W, 13-2 1 1 0 6.0 1 2 1 1.17 7 8.17 1 .50
Mar 24 at Morehead State W, 15-3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 27 at Lipscomb L, 8-3 1 0 1 4.0 7 6 5 8.75 1 1.75 - 2.75
Mar 29 Eastern Illinois W, 8-0 1 1 0 5.0 0 0 0 0.00 2 2.80 - .00
Mar 29 Eastern Illinois W, 5-3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 31 SIUE W, 7-3 1 1 0 7.0 8 3 3 3.00 8 8.00 1 1.57
Mar 31 SIUE L, 10-3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 6 at Murray State L, 1-0 1 0 1 6.1 2 1 0 0.00 7 7.74 - .79
Apr 6 at Murray State L, 5-0 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 9 Jacksonville State L, 7-0 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 9 Jacksonville State W, 2-0 1 1 0 7.0 0 0 0 0.00 8 8.00 - .43
Apr 12 at Tennessee State L, 3-2 1 0 1 6.2 6 3 3 3.15 5 5.25 - 1.50
Apr 12 at Tennessee State W, 11-5 1 1 0 2.0 1 0 0 0.00 3 10.50 - 1.00
Apr 14 at Belmont L, 4-3 1 0 1 6.1 8 4 4 4.42 5 5.53 - 2.05
Apr 14 at Belmont W, 7-5 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 17 WKU L, 4-1 1 0 1 8.1 6 4 2 1.68 4 3.36 1 .96
Apr 24 Austin Peay L, 10-0 1 0 1 5.0 8 7 3 4.20 1 1.40 1 2.20
Apr 24 Austin Peay L, 8-1 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.00 0 .00 - -
Apr 26 Southeast Missouri L, 1-0 1 0 1 7.0 3 1 0 0.00 5 5.00 - 1.29
Apr 26 Southeast Missouri L, 6-5 1 0 1 3.0 3 3 3 7.00 2 4.67 1 2.33
Apr 28 UT Martin L, 4-0 1 0 1 8.0 6 4 2 1.75 7 6.13 - .88
Apr 28 UT Martin L, 15-0 1 0 0 1.0 5 7 3 21.00 1 7.00 1 6.00
Game Log - Fielding
Game Log - Fielding
Date Opponent Score gp tc po a e pb f% dp sba rcs rcs% ci
Feb 9 vs. Central Arkansas L, 4-1 1 1 0 1 0 - 1.000 - 3 - - -
Feb 9 at Southern Miss L, 8-6 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 10 vs. Jackson State W, 7-3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 10 vs. Houston Baptist W, 7-6 1 0 0 0 0 - - - - 1 1.000 -
Feb 15 vs. Kennesaw State W, 6-5 1 1 0 1 0 - 1.000 - 1 - - -
Feb 15 at Chattanooga L, 10-2 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 16 vs. Toledo L, 7-4 1 0 0 0 0 - - - 4 - - -
Feb 16 vs. Indiana St. L, 6-5 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 17 vs. Dayton - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 22 vs. Towson - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 22 vs. Stony Brook - - - - - - - - - - - -
Feb 23 vs. Stony Brook - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 1 vs. Southeastern Louisiana - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 1 vs. Western Illinois W, 7-0 1 1 0 1 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Mar 2 vs. Western Illinois W, 2-0 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 2 at Alabama State W, 2-1 1 0 0 0 0 - - - 1 - - -
Mar 3 vs. Purdue Fort Wayne - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 5 at North Alabama W, 3-2 1 1 1 0 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Mar 5 at North Alabama W, 5-1 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 9 vs. Rutgers L, 9-1 1 0 0 0 0 - - - 1 1 .500 -
Mar 10 Bradley L, 7-6 1 1 0 1 0 - 1.000 - 1 - - -
Mar 10 Bradley L, 11-1 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 12 Evansville W, 7-0 1 0 0 0 0 - - - - 2 1.000 -
Mar 16 ETSU W, 2-0 1 1 0 1 0 - 1.000 - 1 - - -
Mar 16 ETSU L, 1-0 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 19 at Samford L, 12-8 1 1 1 0 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Mar 19 at Samford L, 11-3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 22 at Eastern Kentucky L, 9-4 1 2 0 2 0 - 1.000 - 1 - - -
Mar 22 at Eastern Kentucky L, 13-3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 24 at Morehead State W, 13-2 1 1 0 1 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Mar 24 at Morehead State W, 15-3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 27 at Lipscomb L, 8-3 1 1 0 1 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Mar 29 Eastern Illinois W, 8-0 1 1 0 1 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Mar 29 Eastern Illinois W, 5-3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mar 31 SIUE W, 7-3 1 1 0 1 0 - 1.000 - 4 - - -
Mar 31 SIUE L, 10-3 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 6 at Murray State L, 1-0 1 1 0 1 0 - 1.000 - 1 - - -
Apr 6 at Murray State L, 5-0 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 9 Jacksonville State L, 7-0 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 9 Jacksonville State W, 2-0 1 0 0 0 0 - - - 1 - - -
Apr 12 at Tennessee State L, 3-2 1 4 2 2 0 - 1.000 - 1 1 .500 -
Apr 12 at Tennessee State W, 11-5 1 1 0 1 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Apr 14 at Belmont L, 4-3 1 2 0 2 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Apr 14 at Belmont W, 7-5 - - - - - - - - - - - -
Apr 17 WKU L, 4-1 1 1 0 1 0 - 1.000 - 1 2 .667 -
Apr 24 Austin Peay L, 10-0 1 1 0 0 1 - .000 - 1 - - -
Apr 24 Austin Peay L, 8-1 1 0 0 0 0 - - - - - - -
Apr 26 Southeast Missouri L, 1-0 1 3 1 2 0 - 1.000 - - - - -
Apr 26 Southeast Missouri L, 6-5 1 0 0 0 0 - - - 3 2 .400 -
Apr 28 UT Martin L, 4-0 1 3 1 1 1 - .667 - 5 - - -
Apr 28 UT Martin L, 15-0 1 0 0 0 0 - - - 4 - - -
Career Stats - Hitting
Statistic gp ab h rbi bb 2b 3b hr xbh k avg obp slg hbp sf sh hdp go fo go/fo pa
2018-19 29 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
2019-20 13 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
2020-21 33 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
2021-22 35 1 0 0 - - - - 0 - .000 .000 .000 - - - - - 1 - 1
Total 110 1 0 0 - - - - 0 - .000 .000 .000 - - - - - 1 - 1
Career Stats - Base Running
Statistic gp r tb sb cs
2018-19 29 0 0 - -
2019-20 13 0 0 - -
2020-21 33 0 0 - -
2021-22 35 0 0 - -
Total 110 0 0 - -
Career Stats - Pitching
Statistic era w l app gs sv ip h r er bb k k/7 hr whip bf wp hbp
2018-19 2.89 11 14 29 25 0 152.2 128 87 63 77 119 5.46 16 1.34 678 15 16
2019-20 4.12 7 3 13 11 1 66.1 66 43 39 34 69 7.28 10 1.51 305 2 6
2020-21 3.38 10 15 32 26 1 155.1 129 96 75 80 96 4.33 18 1.35 695 13 24
2021-22 4.07 14 14 32 25 1 165.0 169 109 96 79 115 4.88 15 1.50 769 12 20
Total 3.54 42 46 106 87 3 539.1 492 335 273 270 399 5.18 59 1.41 2447 42 66
Career Stats - Fielding
Statistic gp tc po a e pb f% dp sba rcs rcs% ci
2018-19 29 29 6 21 2 - .931 - 34 9 .209 -
2019-20 13 13 5 8 0 - 1.000 - 10 3 .231 -
2020-21 33 19 3 15 1 - .947 - 39 2 .049 -
2021-22 35 31 2 29 0 - 1.000 1 32 4 .111 -
Total 110 92 16 73 3 - .967 1 115 18 .135 -
Split Stats - Hitting
Statistic gp ab h rbi bb 2b 3b hr xbh k avg obp slg hbp sf sh hdp go fo go/fo pa
Event
Total 29 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Conference 15 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Exhibition - - - - - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Location
Home 13 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Away 10 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Neutral 6 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Result
Wins 12 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Losses 17 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Month
February 4 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
March 13 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
April 12 0 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Split Stats - Base Running
Statistic gp r tb sb cs
Event
Total 29 0 0 - -
Conference 15 0 0 - -
Exhibition - - 0 - -
Location
Home 13 0 0 - -
Away 10 0 0 - -
Neutral 6 0 0 - -
Result
Wins 12 0 0 - -
Losses 17 0 0 - -
Month
February 4 0 0 - -
March 13 0 0 - -
April 12 0 0 - -
Split Stats - Pitching
Statistic era w l app gs sv ip h r er bb k k/7 hr whip bf wp hbp
Event
Total 2.89 11 14 29 25 0 152.2 128 87 63 77 119 5.46 16 1.34 678 15 16
Conference 2.74 5 8 15 12 0 74.0 59 42 29 39 61 5.77 7 1.32 335 7 13
Exhibition 0.00 - - - - - 0.0 - - - - 0 .00 - - - - -
Location
Home 2.04 5 5 13 11 0 68.2 50 33 20 28 54 5.50 7 1.14 293 5 9
Away 3.43 4 6 10 9 0 53.0 44 33 26 30 46 6.08 6 1.40 238 6 5
Neutral 3.84 2 3 6 5 0 31.0 34 21 17 19 19 4.29 3 1.71 147 4 2
Result
Wins 0.91 11 0 12 10 0 69.1 35 13 9 26 68 6.87 2 .88 274 5 7
Losses 4.54 0 14 17 15 0 83.1 93 74 54 51 51 4.28 14 1.73 404 10 9
Month
February 4.48 1 2 4 3 0 20.1 26 16 13 15 12 4.13 2 2.02 102 2 -
March 2.93 8 4 13 13 0 71.2 54 37 30 29 59 5.76 10 1.16 305 6 9
April 2.31 2 8 12 9 0 60.2 48 34 20 33 48 5.54 4 1.34 271 7 7
Split Stats - Fielding
Statistic gp tc po a e pb f% dp sba rcs rcs% ci
Event
Total 29 29 6 21 2 - .931 - 34 9 .209 -
Conference 15 20 4 14 2 - .900 - 21 3 .125 -
Exhibition - 0 - - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 13 12 2 8 2 - .833 - 21 6 .222 -
Away 10 14 4 10 0 - 1.000 - 4 1 .200 -
Neutral 6 3 0 3 0 - 1.000 - 9 2 .182 -
Result
Wins 12 8 1 7 0 - 1.000 - 8 3 .273 -
Losses 17 21 5 14 2 - .905 - 26 6 .188 -
Month
February 4 2 0 2 0 - 1.000 - 8 1 .111 -
March 13 11 2 9 0 - 1.000 - 9 3 .250 -
April 12 16 4 10 2 - .875 - 17 5 .227 -
News mentions
Arden, Lewis named to OVC All-Newcomer Team
Arden, Lewis named to OVC All-Newcomer Team

OXFORD, Ala. – With the conclusion of the Ohio Valley Conference softball regular season, the league’s coaches and sports information contacts selected its annual All-OVC team. Once all the votes were tabulated, the Golden Eagles picked up two players on the league’s All-Newcomer Team as freshman pitcher Alyssa Arden and freshman infielder/catcher/designated player Raleigh Lewis were on the squad. Arden finished her rookie campaign with an 11-14 record and a 2.89 earned run average. In 152 2/3 innings of work, she allowed 63 earned runs while walking 77 and striking out 119. Opponents hit .229 against her. She collected 11 of the Golden Eagles’ 18 wins and completed 13 games out of her 25 starts with four shutouts.

SEMO wins coin flip tiebreaker, ending Tech softball's season
SEMO wins coin flip tiebreaker, ending Tech softball's season

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It all came down to a flip of a coin. As the weekend opened, the Tennessee Tech softball team had to stay one win ahead of SIUE to earn the final spot in the 2019 Ohio Valley Conference Softball Championship. If the Cougars won one game, they would tie the Golden Eagles and the tiebreaker could not be decided until the knot at the top for the No. 1-seed between Jacksonville State and Southeast Missouri was decided. The games proceeded to fuel Tech’s hopes as Murray State swept the Cougars on Saturday, then Austin Peay took the first game.

Golden Eagles watching and waiting as Tech concludes regular-season slate
Golden Eagles watching and waiting as Tech concludes regular-season slate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the Tennessee Tech softball team, their games are through. Now, when it comes to their Ohio Valley Conference tournament hopes, all they can do is wait and see. Following UT Martin’s sweep of the Golden Eagles on Sunday, Tech closes its regular season with an 18-26 record, 8-13 in the Ohio Valley Conference. Belmont and UT Martin have locked in the sixth and seventh spots in the tournament field, leaving the eighth and final spot between the Golden Eagles and SIUE. UT Martin took game one 4-0 in eight innings, then completed a perfect game in five innings for pitcher Lexi Ray as the Skyhawks run-ruled the Golden Eagles 15-0. For Tech, it is its seventh loss in a row, going 2-9 in its last 11 games.

Tech battles, but fall in two one-run games to SEMO
Tech battles, but fall in two one-run games to SEMO

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech may not have gotten the wins on Friday, but the Golden Eagle softball team certainly didn’t go down without a fight. Facing one of the teams in the mix for the Ohio Valley Conference regular-season championship in Southeast Missouri, Tech went down to the wire with the Redhawks, falling by a single run in both contests – 1-0 in the first game, then 6-5 in the second. The doubleheader turned into a pitcher’s duel between SEMO’s Kaylee Anderson and Tech’s Alyssa Arden as both pitchers ended up working both contests, taking the decisions in the game with Anderson earning both wins and Arden taking both tough-luck losses.

Tech softball looks to lock down OVC berth in final regular-season weekend
Tech softball looks to lock down OVC berth in final regular-season weekend

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – As the Tennessee Tech softball team enters its final scheduled weekend of the regular season, the Golden Eagles find themselves in a must-win situation. And with Southeast Missouri and UT Martin coming to town this weekend, it’s not going to be an easy task. The Golden Eagles entertain SEMO on Friday for a doubleheader starting at 4 p.m., then the Skyhawks on Sunday for a 1 p.m. start with Senior Day festivities beforehand. Both doubleheaders will be streamed on ESPN+ with Dylan Vazzano providing the call. Admission to all games at the Tech Softball Field is free.

Golden Eagles fall twice to Austin Peay
Golden Eagles fall twice to Austin Peay

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a tough day for the Tennessee Tech softball team on Wednesday as the Golden Eagles couldn’t find a way to slow down Austin Peay. The Governors took both ends of the doubleheader, winning 10-0 in game one, then 8-1 in game two. In both games combined, the Golden Eagles (18-23, 8-10 Ohio Valley Conference) were held to seven total hits – two in the first game, five in the night cap. Beth McCulley and Jessie Lowery were the only Tech players to hit safely in game one, while Gabby LaSala was 2-for-3 in the second, with Alexis Trimiar, Haeli Bryson and Hannah Richter also picking up base knocks.

Tech softball hosts Austin Peay this weekend
Tech softball hosts Austin Peay this weekend

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – With just two weeks remaining in the Tennessee Tech softball team’s regular-season schedule – potentially three if the weather forces any postponements to the Ohio Valley Conference’s built-in make-up week – the Golden Eagles are clinging on to a spot in the postseason tournament. And Tech (18-21, 8-8 OVC) can help its cause in a big way on Friday, weather permitting, should it take two from Austin Peay (23-17, 8-4 OVC). Game time is scheduled for a 4 p.m. start. The games will be broadcast on ESPN+ (subscription required) with Dylan Vazzano providing the call. The Governors have split its last six contests, alternating wins and losses against Jacksonville State, Murray State and Southeast Missouri in the last two weeks. APSU had a pair of games scheduled at UT Martin last week, but rain washed those out and those have been added to the make-up week, along with a pair of games at SIUE.

Western Kentucky tops Golden Eagles in ninth inning
Western Kentucky tops Golden Eagles in ninth inning

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For eight innings, the game was clearly in control of the pitchers. It wasn’t until the ninth inning that either team was able to dent the scoreboard, but Western Kentucky had all the runs it needed with a two-run home run in the top of the second extra frame. WKU added two more in the frame before the Golden Eagles had their chance, taking a 4-1 victory on Wednesday to pick up its 30th win of the season.

Tech softball closes out non-conference slate with visit from Western Kentucky
Tech softball closes out non-conference slate with visit from Western Kentucky

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech softball team will close out its non-conference schedule on Wednesday as the Golden Eagles host Western Kentucky. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. and the games will be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required) with Dylan Vazzano providing the call.

Golden Eagle softball splits with Belmont in final road series
Golden Eagle softball splits with Belmont in final road series

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech softball team wrapped up its road slate on Sunday, taking away a split at Belmont. The Golden Eagles fell 4-3 in the first game, then held on to take a 7-5 victory in the nightcap. The Bruins (26-17, 8-8 OVC) pulled out the victory in the bottom of the seventh in game one as Audrey Lyle hit an RBI single to right center, driving in Cameryn Strother for the walk-off win.

Golden Eagles split double-dip at TSU with six-run eighth inning in game two
Golden Eagles split double-dip at TSU with six-run eighth inning in game two

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee State came up with a dramatic win in the bottom of the seventh of game one, but the Tennessee Tech softball team pulled off some heroics of its own in extra innings of the second game to earn a split on Friday. The host Tigers won game one 3-2, while Tech won 11-5 in eight innings in the nightcap. The Golden Eagles keep even pace as their record moves to 17-19 on the season, 7-7 in Ohio Valley Conference play. In the opener, Alyssa Arden held Tennessee State to one run through the first five frames, then the Golden Eagles scored single runs in the sixth and seventh innings to take the lead. Raegan Sparks drove in pinch runner Amanda Phy on a single to left for the first run, then Beth McCulley scored on a throwing error at short on a grounder from Gabby LaSala.

Tech takes on Tennessee State, Belmont in Nashville weekend road trip
Tech takes on Tennessee State, Belmont in Nashville weekend road trip

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As Tennessee Tech softball gets set to head to Nashville this weekend for doubleheaders at Tennessee State and Belmont, the Golden Eagles find themselves in a must-win situation. Following Wednesday afternoon’s games, Tech (16-18, 6-6 Ohio Valley Conference) finds itself tied with Belmont (24-15, 6-6 OVC) and, by percentage points, SIUE (12-16, 4-4 OVC) for seventh in the league standings, essentially battling for the final spot for the conference tournament, which will be held May 8 through 11 at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Ala. Granted, that’s just under a month away and there’s still plenty of games left to play, but for the Golden Eagles, the competition doesn’t get easier, even if all the games following this weekend are at the Tech Softball Field. Following a midweek non-conference doubleheader Wednesday against Western Kentucky, Tech entertains Austin Peay, Southeast Missouri and UT Martin to close out the regular season.

Arden no-hits Jacksonville State as Golden Eagles split with Gamecocks
Arden no-hits Jacksonville State as Golden Eagles split with Gamecocks

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech softball team needed a statement win and, on Tuesday, the Golden Eagles found it. After a 7-0 loss in game one to Jacksonville State, a contest where the Golden Eagles were two-hit by Faith Sims, one of the Ohio Valley Conference’s top pitchers, Alyssa Arden certainly made her own case in game two. The freshman hurler threw her third no-hitter of the season, blanking the Gamecocks in a 2-0 victory in the nightcap. With the no-no, Arden becomes the first Tech pitcher to throw three no-hitters in a single season.

Tech softball hosts Jacksonville State in Tuesday doubleheader
Tech softball hosts Jacksonville State in Tuesday doubleheader

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Following a tough weekend at Murray State, the Tennessee Tech softball team will have to quickly move past that performance as they get set to host Jacksonville State in an Ohio Valley Conference doubleheader on Tuesday. First pitch is slated for 2 p.m. at the Tech Softball Field. Admission is free. The visiting Gamecocks slipped into second place in the OVC standings with an 8-2 record in the league, with Murray State’s sweep over the Golden Eagles propelling the Racers (7-1) into first place by percentage points and one fewer loss.

No-hit bid falls in seventh of first game, Tech softball blanked at Murray State
No-hit bid falls in seventh of first game, Tech softball blanked at Murray State

MURRAY, Ky. – A late miscue broke a scoreless tie at an inopportune moment on Saturday while the Tennessee Tech softball team couldn’t get the timely hit it needed to break onto the scoreboard as the Golden Eagles were swept in both ends of the doubleheader against Murray State. The Racers (17-18, 7-1 Ohio Valley Conference) won the first game 1-0, then defeated Tech (15-17, 5-5 OVC) 5-0 in the second. The first game was a fantastic pitchers’ duel between Tech’s Alyssa Arden and Murray’s Hannah James as the two went blow for blow in the contest and neither hurler yielding a run. Arden even had a no-hit bid going through the sixth.

Pitchers square off as Tech heads to Murray on Saturday
Pitchers square off as Tech heads to Murray on Saturday

MURRAY, Ky. – Last Friday, Alyssa Arden threw a no-hitter over Eastern Illinois, her second no-no of the season. Before the weekend was out, Murray State’s Hannah James went one step better, throwing a perfect game against Belmont. The two hurlers could square off against each other on Saturday as the Golden Eagles head to Racer Field for a 1 p.m. start of this weekend’s lone doubleheader. The games will be broadcast live on ESPN+ (subscription required).

Tech splits Sunday twinbill with SIUE
Tech splits Sunday twinbill with SIUE

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech came back in dramatic fashion to take game one against SIUE on Sunday, but couldn’t work the same magic in the second game as the two teams split the doubleheader at the Tech Softball Field. Tech won the first game 7-3, while the Cougars took game two 10-3. The Golden Eagles evened their season record at 15-15 overall, while moving to 5-3 in the Ohio Valley Conference race, a tie for sixth with UT Martin while two games back from conference leader Jacksonville State (7-1).

Arden gets second no-hitter, Davis and Lewis each get five-RBI games as Tech sweeps Eastern Illinois
Arden gets second no-hitter, Davis and Lewis each get five-RBI games as Tech sweeps Eastern Illinois

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The way Alyssa Arden was pitching on Friday, the Tennessee Tech softball team only needed one run. But as the freshman mowed down the Eastern Illinois offense in the first game, all the visiting Panthers could do was muster a walk on a hit batter. The one miscue was it as Arden collected her second no-hitter of the campaign in a five-inning 8-0 affair in game one. Tech also won the second game In a come-from-behind fashion to take the sweep with a 5-3 win in the nightcap.

Golden Eagles set to entertain EIU, SIUE in softball doubleheaders this weekend
Golden Eagles set to entertain EIU, SIUE in softball doubleheaders this weekend

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – As the two Illinois teams in the Ohio Valley Conference come into the Tech Softball Field this weekend, all three teams between Tennessee Tech, Eastern Illinois and SIUE have all seen their share of ups and downs. The Golden Eagles (12-14, 2-2 OVC) actually come into the contest with the most wins between the three teams. SIUE is still looking for its first OVC games of the season with an 8-11 record, but also has not played a game since March 15 with an appearance in the Rainbow Wahine Classic at the University of Hawaii. Eastern Illinois has a 10-23 record, a 1-3 mark in league play after getting swept by Murray State and splitting a pair against Austin Peay. Tech hosts EIU on Friday in a doubleheader starting at 4 p.m., while the Golden Eagles will entertain SIUE on Sunday in a twinbill starting at 1 p.m.

Trimiar, LaSala homer, but Tech falls at Lipscomb
Trimiar, LaSala homer, but Tech falls at Lipscomb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Home runs for Alexis Trimiar and Gabby LaSala weren’t enough on Wednesday afternoon as the Tennessee Tech softball team took a tough 8-3 defeat to Lipscomb on the Draper Diamond. The Lady Bisons (21-11-1) held the Golden Eagles to just three hits – the two homers and a double for Ashley McGowan – as Megan Gray went the distance, walking four and striking out six along with the three earned runs.

Golden Eagles head to Lipscomb on Wednesday
Golden Eagles head to Lipscomb on Wednesday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After starting Ohio Valley Conference play over the past weekend, the Tennessee Tech softball team will take a quick breather from the league slate as it heads to Nashville to take on Lipscomb on Wednesday. The game is a single contest, scheduled for a 5 p.m. start at the Draper Diamond at Smith Stadium. Lipscomb enters the game with a 20-11-1 record, including a 5-2 mark at home. The Lady Bisons have dropped four of their last five games, including a 1-2 run this past weekend at Atlantic Sun Conference foe Liberty, as well as a 5-0 loss to Texas and a 9-7 loss to Virginia Tech.

Golden Eagles hit nine home runs, rout Morehead in doubleheader
Golden Eagles hit nine home runs, rout Morehead in doubleheader

MOREHEAD, Ky. – After a tough day Friday at Eastern Kentucky, the Tennessee Tech softball team found an opportunity to put some runs and hits on the board as the Golden Eagles swept Morehead State on Sunday. Tech (12-13, 2-2 Ohio Valley Conference) won the first game 13-2, then the second 15-3 in five innings. But the numbers from just those two games are staggering – nine home runs for the Golden Eagles and 27 RBI, as well as a .400 batting average, collecting 26 hits in 65 at-bats on Sunday.  Tech also scored 10 runs in one inning in the second contest.

McCulley goes 6-for-7 as Tech falls in doubleheader to EKU
McCulley goes 6-for-7 as Tech falls in doubleheader to EKU

RICHMOND, Ky. – Ohio Valley Conference play had a bumpy start for the Tennessee Tech softball team on Friday as the Golden Eagles put plenty of hits on the board, but the explosive Eastern Kentucky offense put up run after run. The Colonels won game one 9-4, bolstered by a six-run fourth inning, then completed the sweep with a five-inning 13-3 defeat in the nightcap. Tech falls to 10-13, 0-2 in the Ohio Valley, while EKU improves to 15-10, 2-0 in the league. Tech continues the weekend’s road trip with a jaunt over to Morehead State on Sunday, with first pitch slated for 11 a.m. Central.

Golden Eagle softball opens up OVC play at EKU, Morehead
Golden Eagle softball opens up OVC play at EKU, Morehead

RICHMOND, Ky. – In Tennessee Tech’s 34 seasons of softball, the Golden Eagles haven’t faced any teams more than Eastern Kentucky and Morehead State. Nearing or over the century mark against both schools – the 97th against the Colonels and the 109th against the Eagles – it’s almost fitting that the Golden Eagles open their 26th season of Ohio Valley Conference softball play against those two squads. Tech will travel to Richmond on Friday, playing EKU in a doubleheader starting at 3 p.m., then following it up with a jaunt over to Morehead, Ky., to face MSU in a Sunday twinbill with an 11 a.m. start.

Samford offense overpowers Golden Eagles
Samford offense overpowers Golden Eagles

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Scoring runs wasn’t the problem for the Tennessee Tech softball team on Tuesday. Finding ways to keep Samford from scoring them was as the homestanding Bulldogs rallied from a 4-0 deficit to take a 12-8 victory in game one, then run-ruled the Golden Eagles 11-3 in the second contest. Tech collected eight runs on 10 hits in the opener, leaving six on, then had three runs on five hits in the nightcap, stranding five. Alyssa Arden took her third loss of the season, allowing seven runs – five earned – on six hits in the opener as she walked four and struck out two. Callie Piper came on in relief and the Bulldogs didn’t relent, adding five earned runs on four hits and a walk.

Tech softball heads to Samford for Tuesday doubleheader
Tech softball heads to Samford for Tuesday doubleheader

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Once upon a time – OK, only about 13 years or so ago – Tennessee Tech and Samford softball were both rivals on the field in the Ohio Valley Conference. Flash forward to today and the two teams still see each other from time to time, but not with the frequency of the days past. Tech and Samford will rekindle their acquaintance again on Tuesday as the two teams square off in a doubleheader starting at 3 p.m.

Golden Eagles split doubleheader with East Tennessee State
Golden Eagles split doubleheader with East Tennessee State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A first-inning home run was all the Tennessee Tech softball team needed for a victory in the first game, but the Golden Eagles were held to just three hits in the second game as Tech split its doubleheader with East Tennessee State on Saturday. The Golden Eagles (10-9) won the first game 2-0, then fell 1-0 in the second contest. In game one, Sydney Love-Baker hit a solo home run in the first inning, then Tech added a second run in the fourth inning as Chandler Caldwell scored on Alexis Trimiar’s single to right.

Golden Eagle softball entertains East Tennessee State in Saturday twinbill
Golden Eagle softball entertains East Tennessee State in Saturday twinbill

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – With the tournament schedule winding down and another week before Ohio Valley Conference play commences, the Tennessee Tech softball team will host East Tennessee State in a non-conference doubleheader on Saturday. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Tech Softball Field with the second game approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first. Admission for all games at the Tech Softball Field is free to the public. East Tennessee State comes into Cookeville with a 12-9-2 record in tow, falling twice to Evansville in its four games played in its Buccaneer Classic last weekend. Weather washed out the Buccaneers’ games against Rutgers and Tech in the event, but ETSU earned an 11-5 win over Siena and a 5-1 victory over the Purple Aces, before falling 2-1 and 6-5 to Evansville in the final two games.

Love-Baker gets fifth home run of year, LaSala first as Arden, Tech blank Evansville
Love-Baker gets fifth home run of year, LaSala first as Arden, Tech blank Evansville

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Sophomore shortstop Sydney Love-Baker grew up playing in bigger parks than the Tennessee Tech softball field. After all, she played in a girls baseball league and also put up incredible offensive numbers on the prep level. But during her freshman campaign with the Golden Eagles, the Washington, D.C. native did not collect a single home run. Her previous two years on the high school level, she had 29. If she continues to hit at the pace she’s been knocking homers out of the park this season, it might be a return to form.

Tech softball entertains Evansville in Tuesday matinee
Tech softball entertains Evansville in Tuesday matinee

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Following a 2-3 week that put the team back at a .500 record for the season, the Tennessee Tech softball team looks to reverse the weekend’s trend as the Golden Eagles host Evansville for a single game on Tuesday afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Tech Softball Field. Admission to the game is free.

Bradley hits five home runs in sweep over Golden Eagles
Bradley hits five home runs in sweep over Golden Eagles

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – After a month on the road, the Tennessee Tech softball team finally came home, hosting Bradley in a doubleheader. But while the first game was a back-and-forth affair, the second game was marred by a 10-run inning for the visiting Braves, leading Bradley to take the set 7-6 and 11-1 in five innings. In all, the Golden Eagles yielded five home runs to the Braves on the day – three in the opening game and two in the nightcap. Tech’s record falls back to .500 at 8-8, while Bradley improved to 11-10.

Tech strands runners in loss to Rutgers
Tech strands runners in loss to Rutgers

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The rain relented long enough for Tennessee Tech to get at least one game in at the Buccaneer Classic on Saturday, but the Golden Eagles couldn’t get the hits to get the runs across to keep pace with Rutgers, falling 9-1 in the contest. Tech (8-6) returns to action on Sunday as the Golden Eagles open their home slate with a doubleheader against Bradley, starting at noon.

Tech softball heads to Buccaneer Classic Friday and Saturday, opens home slate Sunday
Tech softball heads to Buccaneer Classic Friday and Saturday, opens home slate Sunday

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – It’ll be a busy weekend for the Tennessee Tech softball team over the next couple of days as they travel to Johnson City and back for the Buccaneer Classic at East Tennessee State, then open their home slate on Sunday. Granted, that’s all with weather permitting as the Cookeville forecast is looking like rain for Friday and Saturday, and the same in Johnson City. But should everything progress as scheduled, the Golden Eagles will put their five-game winning streak on the line Friday with contests against Rutgers and East Tennessee State, while Tech gets a single game with Evansville.

Arden named TSWA Pitcher of the Week
Arden named TSWA Pitcher of the Week

LEBANON, Tenn. – Just early on in her career and freshman Alyssa Arden is racking up some accolades. After being named the Ohio Valley Conference’s Pitcher of the Week on Monday, the Tennessee Sports Writers Association awarded her the same honor on Wednesday. The freshman pitcher from Goodlettsville, Tenn., went 2-0 this past weekend at the Alabama State Invitational, throwing a no-hitter against the host Hornets on Saturday.

Golden Eagle softball wins fifth in a row, sweeps North Alabama
Golden Eagle softball wins fifth in a row, sweeps North Alabama

FLORENCE, Ala. – The first game, it was a timely hit. The second, a solid pitching performance. But by the time the final out was recorded on Tuesday, the Tennessee Tech softball team earned a sweep over a hot North Alabama team, extended its winning streak to five games and earned its best 13-game start since the 2006 season. Tech (8-5) topped the host Lions 3-2 in the opener, then held them off 4-1 in the nightcap, dropping UNA down to a 10-5 record on the season. The Golden Eagles return to action on Friday at the Buccaneer Classic at East Tennessee State with two games on Friday against Rutgers and ETSU, then a single game on Saturday against Evansville.

Arden named OVC Pitcher of the Week
Arden named OVC Pitcher of the Week

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Over the course of the weekend, Alyssa Arden was nearly flawless. The freshman pitcher from Goodlettsville, Tenn., went 2-0 this past weekend at the Alabama State Invitational, throwing a no-hitter against the host Hornets on Saturday. With her performances, Arden was nearly a unanimous selection as the Ohio Valley Conference’s Pitcher of the Week, voted on by the league’s sports information contacts.

Tech softball heads to North Alabama for Tuesday matinee doubleheader
Tech softball heads to North Alabama for Tuesday matinee doubleheader

FLORENCE, Ala. – After a weekend in Alabama, the Tennessee Tech softball team will venture on from Montgomery and into Florence on Tuesday for a midweek doubleheader against North Alabama. First pitch in the twinbill is slated for 12 p.m. The homestanding Lions, who began its Division I reclassification back in the fall, have performed well thus far, opening the 2019 campaign with a 10-3 record. UNA went 2-0 in its tournament at Tennessee State, topping Portland State 2-1 and Marist 9-0. Two games against East Tennessee State and one against host TSU were washed out by rain this weekend.

Arden gets no-hitter as Tech softball wins two Saturday at Alabama State Invitational
Arden gets no-hitter as Tech softball wins two Saturday at Alabama State Invitational

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech softball team played late into the evening, the final game of the day starting at nearly 9:30 p.m., but the wait was worth it for freshman hurler Alyssa Arden as she pitched a no-hitter against host Alabama State in a 2-1 victory Saturday night. Tech (6-5) also won its earlier game, a 2-0 victory over Western Illinois in a rematch of Friday night’s 7-0 victory. The no-hitter stands as the 17th no-no in Tech program history and the last one since Holly Thomas threw one on February 25, 2011, against IUPUI. Arden allowed an earned run in the contest, though, in the fourth inning as ASU’s Alexis Sydnor stole home after reaching on a walk, stealing second and taking third on a pop-up to left field.

Tech gets offense going as Arden shuts down Western Illinois
Tech gets offense going as Arden shuts down Western Illinois

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Weather kept delaying the Tennessee Tech softball team in finally getting back on the field, but once they did, the Golden Eagles came up with some big hits as they defeated Western Illinois 7-0 on Friday in the first day of the Alabama State Invitational. Tech (4-5) will continue action on Saturday, weather permitting, against Western Illinois in a 1 p.m. rematch, then a 7:30 p.m. contest against host Alabama State. It was a fantastic outing for Alyssa Arden in the circle as she picked up her second win, throwing a four-hit shutout. She walked two and struck out four.

Tech softball returns to action Friday at Alabama State Invitational
Tech softball returns to action Friday at Alabama State Invitational

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – After the weather washed out last week’s action, the Tennessee Tech softball team will try to get back into action this weekend as they head down to Montgomery, Ala., for the Alabama State Invitational. Tech will open up play on Friday with games against Southeastern Louisiana and Western Illinois, then take on the Fighting Leathernecks once more on Saturday before facing host Alabama State. Tech wraps up the tournament on Sunday with Purdue Fort Wayne.

Golden Eagles fall in heartbreakers in Saturday action at Chattanooga Challenge
Golden Eagles fall in heartbreakers in Saturday action at Chattanooga Challenge

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – It was a fight to the finish in both games on Saturday, but the Tennessee Tech softball team fell in two heartbreakers, dropping a 7-4 contest to Toledo, then a 6-5 eight-inning effort against Indiana State in the second day of the Chattanooga Challenge. Tech (3-5) is slated to take on Dayton at 9 a.m. Sunday to close out its games in the tournament, weather permitting.

Tech softball earns split in day one of Chattanooga Challenge
Tech softball earns split in day one of Chattanooga Challenge

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech found a way to win one in a dramatic comeback fashion in the first day of the Chattanooga Challenge as the Golden Eagles trailed early to Kennesaw State, tied the game to force extra innings, then won in the eighth inning for a 6-5 victory. However, in the day’s second game, host Chattanooga opened the offensive flood gates to take a run-ruled 10-2 victory in five innings. The Golden Eagles (3-3) continue the tournament on Saturday, taking on Toledo at 12:30 p.m. Central, followed by a 3 p.m. matchup against Indiana State.

Tech softball takes up Chattanooga Challenge this weekend
Tech softball takes up Chattanooga Challenge this weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – After a good start to the 2019 season with a weekend split at the Southern Miss Black and Gold Invitational, the Tennessee Tech softball team hits the road this weekend in a short jaunt to Chattanooga for the three-day Chattanooga Challenge. Tech (2-2) will take on Kennesaw State and host Chattanooga on the first day at Frost Stadium. On Saturday, the Golden Eagles will take on Toledo and Indiana State, then close out the tournament on Sunday with Dayton. The forecast for Chattanooga has highs of 60-65 degrees, but light rain is expected in the evening on Friday with the potential for thunderstorms on Sunday.

Tech takes both Sunday games to close out Black and Gold Invitational
Tech takes both Sunday games to close out Black and Gold Invitational

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The bats were connecting for the Tennessee Tech softball team as the Golden Eagles closed out the Black and Gold Invitation on Sunday with a pair of wins, beating Jackson State 7-6, then holding out to beat Houston Baptist 7-6. Senior Gabby LaSala ended the day with five RBI to lead Tech as Kayla Hughes and Haeli Bryson picked up their first wins of the season. Tech improves its record to 2-2 after the first weekend before heading to Chattanooga this upcoming weekend for the Chattanooga Challenge on Friday through Sunday, weather permitting.

Trimiar leads Golden Eagles at plate, Tech falls twice on opening day
Trimiar leads Golden Eagles at plate, Tech falls twice on opening day

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The Tennessee Tech softball team had a chance late in its second game of the Black and Gold Invitational to earn its first win of the season against Southern Miss, but the homestanding Golden Eagles snuffed out Tech’s rally with USM taking an 8-6 win on Saturday night. Freshman Alexis Trimiar led Tech at the plate on Saturday in her first two career games, going 3-for-6 with four RBI. Tech went 0-for-2 on its first day of the season, falling 4-1 earlier in the day to Central Arkansas.