2012-13 Golden Eagle Women's Basketball Headlines

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Kellie Cook selected as Tech's 2012-13 Woman of the Year winner
Kellie Cook selected as Tech's 2012-13 Woman of the Year winner

Kellie Cook, who helped her women's basketball team win two conference championships while posting strong grades and serving the campus and community, has been selected as Tennessee Tech's 2012-13 NCAA Woman of the Year winner.

Diamond Henderson selected as Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year
Diamond Henderson selected as Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year

Sophomore Diamond Henderson had a breakout season in 2012-13 for the Tennessee Tech women's basketball team, helping capture a share of the OVC regular season. On Sunday, she was named the TTU Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year.

Jim Davis Girls' Basketball Camps kick-off Friday at Tennessee Tech
Jim Davis Girls' Basketball Camps kick-off Friday at Tennessee Tech

Over 35 teams will convene on Tech's campus Friday, as the first of four Jim Davis Girl's Basketball Camps kick-off summer action. The team camp will feature teams from three different levels from several states.

Marynell Meadors honored as Title IX Pioneer at OVC Honors Luncheon
Marynell Meadors honored as Title IX Pioneer at OVC Honors Luncheon

The Ohio Valley Conference held a luncheon recently to cap off a year-long celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Title IX, and former Tennessee Tech women's basketball coach Marynell Meadors was one of the women recognized at the event.

Nine Golden Eagles honored at annual Awards Dinner
Nine Golden Eagles honored at annual Awards Dinner

The 2012-13 women's basketball season was full of surprises. First year head coach Jim Davis returned the program to glory, winning a share of the OVC Regular season title and making the teams 22nd OVC Tournament Finals appearance.

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.

Women's Basketball hosts local Girl Scouts
Women's Basketball hosts local Girl Scouts

The Tennessee Tech women's basketball team had a chance to unwind and have a little fun Tuesday night with local Girl Scouts from surrounding counties.

Women's basketball team caps off season with annual Awards Dinner
Women's basketball team caps off season with annual Awards Dinner

The Tennessee Tech women's basketball team will celebrate it's share of the regular season Ohio Valley Conference championship at it's annual Awards Dinner. The dinner, April 28, is open to all Golden Eagle basketball fans.

Golden Eagles tripped in overtime in OVC championship game
Golden Eagles tripped in overtime in OVC championship game

A gritty, gutsy fight-to the-finish effort by Tennessee Tech made it all the way into overtime, but the Golden Eagles just couldn’t find the range in the extra session and dropped an 87-80 decision to UT Martin in the championship game of the OVC Tournament.

Tech advances to OVC Championship game with four-point win
Tech advances to OVC Championship game with four-point win

NASHVILLE -- Tennessee Tech slipped past Belmont Friday afternoon, 61-57, in the semifinals of the OVC Tournament, lifting the Golden Eagles into the Championship Game Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

Are stars aligned? Golden Eagles ready for OVC Tournament
Are stars aligned? Golden Eagles ready for OVC Tournament

The Tennessee Tech women's basketball team heads to Nashville for teh 2013 Ohio Valley Conference tournament, playing Friday in the semifinals after sharing the regular season title for the 18th time.

Henderson, Davis grab all-OVC women's basketball honors
Henderson, Davis grab all-OVC women's basketball honors

Tennessee Tech sophomore Diamond Henderson and senior Lashay Davis have earned a duo of all-Ohio Valley Conference selections after helping the Tennessee Tech women's basketball team to a 12-4 conference record and a share of the 2013 OVC Regular Season Championship.

Tech fans invited to Music City Mingle during OVC Basketball Tournament
Tech fans invited to Music City Mingle during OVC Basketball Tournament

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Ohio Valley Conference invites Tennessee Tech fans attending the 2013 Basketball Championships in Nashville to attend the "Music City Mingle" event between the afternoon and evening sessions on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Lashay Davis nets adidas® Newcomer of the Week
Lashay Davis nets adidas® Newcomer of the Week

In her final outing at the Eblen Center, Tennessee Tech senior Lashay Davis scored a career-high 21 points on her way to her second OVC adidas® Newcomer of the Week award.

Golden Eagle women clinch top spot in East with convincing win over MSU
Golden Eagle women clinch top spot in East with convincing win over MSU

Seniors Jala Harris and Lashay Davis led the way on Senior Night as Tennessee Tech claimed a 73-53 victory over Morehead State, clinching the top spot in the OVC East Division race.

Women's Basketball bids farewell to five seniors in regular season finale
Women's Basketball bids farewell to five seniors in regular season finale

Five seniors, Katherine Barker, Kellie Cook, Kylie Cook, Jala Harris and Lashay Davis, will sport purple and gold for their final time in the Eblen Center Saturday against Morehead State. With the win, the Golden Eagles will clinch the top seed in the East Division and possibly a share of the OVC Regular Season Title.