January 7, 2011

Tech looking to bounce back against Eastern Kentucky

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team will look to get back to its winning ways Saturday as it wraps up its two-game road trip against Eastern Kentucky.

COOKEVILEE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's basketball team will look to get back to its winning ways Saturday as it wraps up its two-game road trip against Eastern Kentucky.

This will be the 71st meeting between the Golden Eagles and the Colonels with Tech owning the all-time series edge at 48-21. Over the last three seasons both teams have compiled a 3-3 record with each team winning their three home games.

Tech (9-4, 3-1 OVC) recently fell to Morehead State 78-53 last Thursday at the Johnson Arena. Junior center Brittany Darling posted a team-high 15 points, while freshman forward Molly Heady added nine points and nine rebounds.

Eastern Kentucky currently owns a 4-9 record, including a 1-4 mark in OVC play. The Colonels are currently on a five-game losing streak which includes a 72-65 loss to Jacksonville State last Thursday.

Opening tip is set for 3 p.m. CT. at the EKU Alumni Coliseum.

The Tennessee Tech men's teams will also look to get back on track against Eastern Kentucky Thursday. Tech (6-7, 2-2 OVC) recently dropped a 76-64 decision to Morehead State. Opening tip for the men's game is slated for 6 p.m. CT.

Both Tech teams return home next week for a two-game home stand as they host UT Martin Thursday and Murray State Jan. 15. Both women's games are slated for a 5:30 p.m. tip, with both men's games scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. tip.

Tickets are available for the games against UT Martin and Murray State either online or at the TTU Athletics Ticket Office in Eblen Center, or by calling (931) 372-3940.