Faith Rush

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• May 06, 2026

PEORIA, Ill. – With heavy hearts, Tennessee Tech softball walked off the field for the last time on Wednesday. Despite a tough battle with No. 6 Southern Indiana, the No. 7-seeded Golden Eagles endured. Neither team had the upper hand – that was until the sixth inning.

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• May 05, 2026

PEORIA, Ill. – Win or go home. That’s the order of the day as Tennessee Tech gets set to take on Southern Indiana on Wednesday morning at 10 AM in the opening game of the 2026 Ohio Valley Conference Softball Championships at Peoria’s Louisville Slugger Sports Complex. The game will be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required).

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• May 01, 2026

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Southeast Missouri took advantage of a five-run inning in game one, but the Tennessee Tech softball team held the Redhawks scoreless for eight innings in game two before SEMO walked off the second contest to take both games in Friday’s doubleheader. The Golden Eagles (16-32, 11-15 Ohio Valley Conference) will close out the regular season on Saturday with a final game against the Redhawks. With a win Saturday, Tech will hold on to the No. 6 seed in next week’s OVC Softball Championships in Peoria. If Tech loses and Southern Indiana defeats UT Martin Saturday, the Golden Eagles will slip to seventh, but can not finish any lower.

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• April 30, 2026

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – It’s down to the final weekend of Ohio Valley Conference play in softball and the Tennessee Tech squad are entering the weekend looking for improving their seeding in next week’s tournament in Peoria, Ill. The Golden Eagles (16-30, 11-13 OVC) take on Southeast Missouri on Friday and Saturday to close out the regular season. As it stands before the series’ first pitch, Tech is sixth in the conference standings, roughly two games behind the Redhawks (17-28, 13-10 OVC) with one fewer game played.

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• April 26, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech honored its nine seniors following its games Sunday against UT Martin to close out the 2026 home slate, but two tough outings led to the Skyhawks sweeping the twinbill as UTM rallied with eight runs in the sixth inning of game one to top Tech 10-6, then UTM took game two 7-0. The Golden Eagles (16-31, 11-13 OVC) return to action this weekend as they close out the regular season at Southeast Missouri. Tech falls into sixth place in the OVC standings entering the final week, still within reach of avoiding a first-round elimination game at three games back.

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• April 25, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – In between two lightning delays for nearly three-and-a-half hours, the Tennessee Tech softball team battled back and forth with UT Martin on Saturday, but the Skyhawks claimed the lead in the top of the sixth and didn’t relinquish it, taking a 7-5 victory in the series opener. With the delays, Saturday’s scheduled second game now becomes game one of a Senior Day doubleheader on Sunday, starting at noon. Both games will be broadcasted on ESPN+ (subscription required) with Dylan Vazzano on the call. The Senior Day presentation will follow the second game.

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• April 24, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It’s a big weekend for the Tennessee Tech softball team as the Golden Eagles close out the home slate with a three-game set against UT Martin on Saturday and Sunday, but there’s a lot of work to do as the Tech squad looks to lock down its spot in the Ohio Valley Conference Softball Championships. On top of that, it’s also Senior Day for the Golden Eagles on Sunday, putting a lot of pride on the line as Tech squares off this weekend against UT Martin.

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• April 21, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – East Tennessee State jumped out to a 3-0 lead through four innings, but the Tennessee Tech softball team rallied back for the victory Tuesday evening, topping their future Southern Conference foes 5-3 at Tech Softball Field. The Golden Eagles (16-27) return to action this weekend as they host UT Martin to close out the home schedule on Saturday and Sunday. Admission to all games is free.

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• April 20, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech Softball begins its final home week of the campaign on Tuesday as the Golden Eagles get another preview of Southern Conference action with East Tennessee State coming to town. First pitch is scheduled for 5:05 PM. The contest will be preceded by a Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day recognition.

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• April 19, 2026

CHARLESTON, Ill. – Tennessee Tech battled back late to tie the game in the top of the seventh, but Eastern Illinois used smallball in the home half of the inning to claim the 7-6 victory on Sunday to sweep the series. Ella Bishop drove in three runs for the Golden Eagles (15-27, 11-10 OVC), while Julie Martin, Sofia Carroll, Ashley Capelouto and Brooklyn Stewart each had two hits.

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• April 18, 2026

CHARLESTON, Ill. – Eastern Illinois strung its bats together at just the right time as the host Panthers collected 22 total hits on Tennessee Tech Saturday to take both ends of the conference doubleheader, beating the Golden Eagles 7-3 in the opener and in a 6-0 shutout in the nightcap. Tech (15-26, 11-9 Ohio Valley Conference) picked up five hits in each game, but was held to three runs on the day as Jailynn Paderez, Ashley Capelouto and Ella Bishop collected the team’s RBI in the double-dip. No player had a multi-hit game in game one, while Abbee Klinefelter went 2-for-3 in game two for the lone multi-hit producer on the day.

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• April 17, 2026

CHARLESTON, Ill. – The Tennessee Tech softball team has been playing much stronger in the Ohio Valley Conference this season, but the Golden Eagles will get tested this weekend as Tech heads north to take on conference leader Eastern Illinois in a three-game set on Saturday and Sunday. Presently, the series is still on the slate as a doubleheader Saturday, starting at noon with a single game Sunday at noon. With the potential for inclement weather this weekend, the schedule may shift. Updates will be available at TTUsports.com and on the softball team's social media channels if they occur.

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• April 13, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech softball team will get right back into the thick of the action on Tuesday as they host Bellarmine on Tuesday. The game is slated for a 4 PM start and will be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required) with Noah McKay on the call. Admission is free to the public.

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• April 12, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – All the scoring came early, but it turned out to be one heck of a pitchers’ duel on Sunday as the Tennessee Tech softball team battled with Southern Indiana, but it proved to be a 2-1 victory for the Screaming Eagles in the finale to take the series two games to one. The Golden Eagles (14-24, 11-7 Ohio Valley Conference) return to action Tuesday as they host Bellarmine in a midweek contest.

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• April 11, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech took a split against Southern Indiana on Saturday as the Golden Eagles had timely hitting in game one to take a 4-3 victory over the Screaming Eagles, but USI was able to take a 3-0 victory in the nightcap. The series finale is set for Sunday at Noon. Admission to all games at Tech Softball Field is free to the public.

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• April 08, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – North Alabama may be getting attention from national polls, but the Tennessee Tech softball team took the visiting Lions to the brink, holding them off until the final frame as UNA took a 4-3 victory over the Golden Eagles on Wednesday. Jailynn Paderez had two of Tech’s three hits in the contest with Alina Schlageter collecting the other safety.

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• April 05, 2026

MACOMB, Ill. – After a tough day Saturday, the Tennessee Tech softball team came out on Easter Sunday in a big way, blasting Western Illinois 12-4 to avoid the three-game sweep. The Golden Eagles (13-21, 10-5 Ohio Valley Conference) saw Jailynn Paderez drive in four runs as she was 2-for-3 from the plate, while Sofia Carroll went 4-for-5 with three RBI and three runs scored and Olivia Evans went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored.

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• April 04, 2026

MACOMB, Ill. – It was a home run derby in Macomb on Saturday, but the Tennessee Tech softball team found itself on the short end as Western Illinois took both ends of the doubleheader, ending the Golden Eagles’ nine-game Ohio Valley Conference winning streak. The Leathernecks took game one 7-6, then topped Tech 9-6 – both in come-from-behind fashion. The Golden Eagles (12-21, 9-5 OVC) led game one 6-4 in the sixth, then 6-3 in the sixth in game two only to see victory snatched from their talons.

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• March 29, 2026

MOREHEAD, Ky. – Tennessee Tech’s offense continued to shine on Sunday as the Golden Eagles completed their third straight Ohio Valley Conference sweep and their ninth conference win in a row as Tech topped Morehead State 10-3 and 7-3 at University Field. With the victories, the Golden Eagles (12-19, 9-3 OVC) move into a tie for second place in the conference with five conference weekends remaining before the conference tournament in Peoria, Ill.

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• March 24, 2026

KNOXVILLE – Tennessee showed why it has one of the top teams in Division I softball on Tuesday as the Tennessee Tech softball team tried to find an answer for the Lady Vols, but found themselves on the short end of the 8-0 result in six innings. Erin Nuwer improved her record to 12-1 on the season as she no-hit the Golden Eagles, walking one and striking out three. Tech had two base runners in all as Olivia Evans was hit by a pitch and Abbee Klinefelter reached on a walk.

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• March 21, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Last week it was Ashley Capelouto going yard for the Tennessee Tech softball team. Saturday, it was Makayli Harris’ turn as the Golden Eagle senior went yard twice in game two against Lindenwood – the second breaking a 1-1 tie in the sixth inning – as Tech defeated the Lions twice. The Golden Eagles (8-18, 5-3 Ohio Valley Conference) took the first game 5-0 as Addison Abell took a no-hitter into the seventh inning. She improved to 2-2 on the season in the complete game effort, yielding the lone hit to Anna Sanders, the leadoff batter in the top of the seventh. Abell walked two and struck out one.

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• March 18, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay surged out to a big lead early, but the Tennessee Tech softball team made a run in the late innings to get back within reach. The Golden Eagles made it close, but the Governors escaped with a 9-6 victory on Wednesday. Tech (6-18) returns to action on Saturday as it hosts Lindenwood in a three-game Ohio Valley Conference series this weekend.

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• March 07, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It came down to the final at-bat. After SIUE took a 6-4 lead in the top of the seventh after three scoreless frames, Tennessee Tech had the potential winning run at the plate with two on, but the Cougars were able to coax the final out with a grounder to end the contest and preserve the sweep for the visitors, 6-4. The Golden Eagles (2-17, 0-3 OVC) return to action Tuesday with a midweek contest at ETSU, then head to Nashville for next week’s OVC series at Tennessee State on Saturday and Sunday.

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• March 06, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Lainey Fitzgerald had a tough-luck loss in the opener, while SIUE had big scoring innings late as the visiting Cougars spoiled Tennessee Tech softball’s home and Ohio Valley Conference openers on Friday. The series concludes Saturday morning at 9 AM with a single game.

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• March 01, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Tennessee Tech softball team closed out the pre-conference slate on Sunday with the final day of the UNF-JU Classic as the Golden Eagles were able to stall North Florida early, but the Ospreys struck in the middle innings to take a 7-1 victory. The Golden Eagles (2-14) picked up their lone run in the top of the seventh to avoid the shutout as Ella Bishop’s single to right center – coupled with a throwing error at second – allowed Skylar Gooden to come home to score the unearned run.

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• February 27, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It was a rough start for the Tennessee Tech softball team at the UNF-JU Classic on Thursday as the Golden Eagles took one on the chin in the opener as the host North Florida squad no-hit Tech in the first game. Things went a little smoother in game two as Emily York had a solid outing, but the host Ospreys took the nightcap 3-0.

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• February 14, 2026

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. – Tennessee Tech’s bats came out in a big way Saturday morning as the Golden Eagles got their revenge on Queens, topping the Royals 8-2 to collect their first win of the season. Tech (1-7) finished out the Red and Black Classic with a 4-1 loss to host Gardner-Webb later in the afternoon.

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• February 07, 2026

UPDATE 7:00 AM 2/8/26: With frigid temperatures and in abundance of caution with no room to push back games, today’s game against Florida A&M has been canceled. Tech will be back in action on Friday at the Gardner-Webb tournament.

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• February 06, 2026

BUIES CREEK, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech softball team was able to get some hits on the opening day of the season, but just couldn’t string them together at the right time as the Golden Eagles fell 6-3 to Howard and 6-2 to host Campbell on the first day of the Campbell Stampede. The Golden Eagles (0-2) face the same two teams on Saturday as Tech takes on Howard at 11:30 AM and Campbell at 4:30 PM.