Samaria Howard

33 Samaria Howard
Samaria Howard
  • Height:
    5-7
  • Hometown:
    Jacksonville, Fla.
  • Position:
    Guard
  • Year:
    Senior
  • High School:
    Englewood HS
  • Previous College:
    Florida State College at Jacksonville
  • Major:
    EXPW / Fitness and Wellness
  • gp
    29
  • pts/g
    21.0
  • fg %
    39.6
  • 3pt %
    32.9
  • ft %
    79.7
  • reb/g
    5.3
  • a/g
    1.1
Bio

In 2014-15 (Junior): Howard played in all 29 of TTU’s games, starting 28 … was the leading scorer for the Golden Eagles averaging 15.6 points per game, while shooting 40.2 percent from the field … exceeded the 20+ point mark seven times, and scored in double-figures in 25 of TTU's 29 games … finished 7th in the OVC in points scored in the whole season, moved up to 5th (17.4) in conference play … earned a place on the all-OVC Second Team as well as the All-Newcomer team … grabbed 5.8 rebounds per game, including surpassing 10+ rebounds in four games … finished the season shooting an impressive 81.3-percent from the free throw line … earned three adidas® Newcomer of the Week awards, and she recorded a team-best four double-doubles on the season.

Before Tech (Florida State College at Jacksonville): Howard averaged 15.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists … was named the team MVP at FSCJ … received first-team all-conference, first-team All-State, and NJCAA All-American honorable mention.

High School: Howard played her prep career at Englewood High School where she surpassed 1,000 points in three seasons on varsity …during her senior year, she was named the Marine Corps Player of the Year … named to the Times-Union All First Coast Basketball team during her junior and senior seasons … helped her team reach the district championship for the first time in school history … averaged 23 points, 8.9 rebounds during her senior season.

Personal: Samaria is the daughter of Wayne and Natalie Howard … full name Samaria Natalie Adell Howard ... born April 27, 1994 … majoring in EXPW - Fitness & Wellness with a concentration in Sports Administration.

Player statistics
  Overall Conference
Games 29 16
Games started 28 16
Minutes 1040 611
Minutes per game 35.9 38.2
FG 214-541 134-322
FG Pct 39.6 41.6
3PT 23-70 17-46
3PT Pct 32.9 37.0
FT 157-197 85-102
FT Pct 79.7 83.3
Off rebounds 46 24
Def rebounds 109 63
Total rebounds 155 87
Rebounds per game 5.3 5.4
Personal fouls 47 27
Disqualifications 0 0
Assists 32 23
Turnovers 81 41
Assist to turnover ratio 0.4 0.6
Steals 28 13
Blocks 2 1
Points 608 370
Points per game 21.0 23.1
Points per 40 min 23.4 24.2
Recent results
Recent Games
Date Opponent Result
Feb 6 at Jacksonville State L, 55-46
Feb 10 at Tennessee State W, 64-56
Feb 13 Jacksonville State W, 51-49
Feb 17 Morehead State W, 77-69
Feb 20 at Belmont L, 70-49
Feb 27 Eastern Kentucky L, 71-67
Game Log - Shooting
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Nov 7 Tennessee Wesleyan W, 71-52 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 10 Martin Methodist W, 73-54 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 14 Arkansas State L, 77-55 1 21 3-12 25.0 0-1 0.0 6-7 85.7 12
Nov 16 Mercer L, 63-47 - 30 6-18 33.3 0-1 0.0 3-4 75.0 15
Nov 19 Georgia State W, 72-65 1 32 8-18 44.4 0-0 - 5-6 83.3 21
Nov 22 Lipscomb W, 81-70 1 37 11-20 55.0 0-3 0.0 9-9 100.0 31
Nov 27 at Northern Kentucky L, 88-62 1 32 7-21 33.3 0-1 0.0 2-2 100.0 16
Dec 1 Southern Miss L, 69-57 1 34 4-14 28.6 0-1 0.0 5-7 71.4 13
Dec 3 at Xavier L, 64-47 1 35 6-17 35.3 1-1 100.0 1-3 33.3 14
Dec 5 at UNCG W, 73-64 1 33 5-14 35.7 2-4 50.0 7-10 70.0 19
Dec 13 Clemson L, 71-53 1 34 3-13 23.1 0-0 - 12-15 80.0 18
Dec 18 Louisville L, 76-54 1 33 7-15 46.7 3-5 60.0 3-4 75.0 20
Dec 20 at Middle Tennessee L, 69-53 1 37 9-18 50.0 0-2 0.0 5-6 83.3 23
Dec 22 Wichita State W, 54-48 1 37 6-16 37.5 0-2 0.0 9-14 64.3 21
Dec 28 at Georgia L, 81-48 1 34 5-23 21.7 0-3 0.0 5-8 62.5 15
Dec 31 Eastern Illinois W, 81-74 1 39 8-15 53.3 1-1 100.0 5-5 100.0 22
Jan 2 SIUE L, 83-68 1 40 8-20 40.0 0-3 0.0 7-11 63.6 23
Jan 7 at Murray State L, 56-50 1 38 9-22 40.9 1-2 50.0 9-10 90.0 28
Jan 9 at Austin Peay L, 91-75 1 40 12-23 52.2 1-2 50.0 3-6 50.0 28
Jan 13 at UT Martin L, 67-53 1 32 6-12 50.0 0-1 0.0 2-2 100.0 14
Jan 16 Southeast Missouri L, 60-57 1 33 9-21 42.9 1-3 33.3 2-2 100.0 21
Jan 21 Tennessee State W, 70-60 1 36 9-19 47.4 1-2 50.0 4-6 66.7 23
Jan 23 at Eastern Kentucky W, 77-72 1 40 11-20 55.0 1-5 20.0 8-8 100.0 31
Jan 27 at Morehead State L, 75-71 1 40 10-29 34.5 1-5 20.0 4-4 100.0 25
Jan 30 Belmont L, 80-79 1 46 9-24 37.5 1-2 50.0 2-2 100.0 21
Feb 6 at Jacksonville State L, 55-46 1 38 6-21 28.6 1-4 25.0 8-9 88.9 21
Feb 10 at Tennessee State W, 64-56 1 35 5-16 31.3 1-1 100.0 7-7 100.0 18
Feb 13 Jacksonville State W, 51-49 1 39 7-21 33.3 1-2 50.0 10-13 76.9 25
Feb 17 Morehead State W, 77-69 1 37 11-21 52.4 3-6 50.0 4-4 100.0 29
Feb 20 at Belmont L, 70-49 1 35 7-15 46.7 2-4 50.0 2-3 66.7 18
Feb 27 Eastern Kentucky L, 71-67 1 43 7-23 30.4 1-3 33.3 8-10 80.0 23
Game Log - Ball control
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs min off def reb ast to stl blk
Nov 7 Tennessee Wesleyan W, 71-52 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 10 Martin Methodist W, 73-54 - - - - - - - - -
Nov 14 Arkansas State L, 77-55 1 21 1 1 2 1 6 0 0
Nov 16 Mercer L, 63-47 - 30 3 6 9 1 2 1 0
Nov 19 Georgia State W, 72-65 1 32 3 4 7 2 2 2 0
Nov 22 Lipscomb W, 81-70 1 37 1 6 7 0 3 1 0
Nov 27 at Northern Kentucky L, 88-62 1 32 2 1 3 1 1 1 0
Dec 1 Southern Miss L, 69-57 1 34 1 4 5 0 4 1 1
Dec 3 at Xavier L, 64-47 1 35 2 2 4 0 5 2 0
Dec 5 at UNCG W, 73-64 1 33 2 2 4 1 2 0 0
Dec 13 Clemson L, 71-53 1 34 1 7 8 1 3 0 0
Dec 18 Louisville L, 76-54 1 33 0 2 2 1 4 0 0
Dec 20 at Middle Tennessee L, 69-53 1 37 2 3 5 0 3 1 0
Dec 22 Wichita State W, 54-48 1 37 2 5 7 1 4 3 0
Dec 28 at Georgia L, 81-48 1 34 2 3 5 0 1 3 0
Dec 31 Eastern Illinois W, 81-74 1 39 0 1 1 2 2 0 0
Jan 2 SIUE L, 83-68 1 40 0 3 3 1 0 1 0
Jan 7 at Murray State L, 56-50 1 38 4 4 8 2 3 3 0
Jan 9 at Austin Peay L, 91-75 1 40 3 5 8 1 4 1 0
Jan 13 at UT Martin L, 67-53 1 32 3 8 11 0 5 1 0
Jan 16 Southeast Missouri L, 60-57 1 33 4 6 10 4 1 0 0
Jan 21 Tennessee State W, 70-60 1 36 1 3 4 0 5 0 0
Jan 23 at Eastern Kentucky W, 77-72 1 40 1 1 2 2 0 1 0
Jan 27 at Morehead State L, 75-71 1 40 1 4 5 1 3 0 1
Jan 30 Belmont L, 80-79 1 46 1 5 6 4 2 1 0
Feb 6 at Jacksonville State L, 55-46 1 38 0 4 4 0 2 3 0
Feb 10 at Tennessee State W, 64-56 1 35 3 3 6 1 2 0 0
Feb 13 Jacksonville State W, 51-49 1 39 1 3 4 1 0 1 0
Feb 17 Morehead State W, 77-69 1 37 1 7 8 3 2 0 0
Feb 20 at Belmont L, 70-49 1 35 0 1 1 1 2 1 0
Feb 27 Eastern Kentucky L, 71-67 1 43 1 5 6 0 8 0 0
Game Log - Ball control extended
Game Log - Ball control extended
Date Opponent Score gs pf dq a/to
Nov 7 Tennessee Wesleyan W, 71-52 - - - -
Nov 10 Martin Methodist W, 73-54 - - - -
Nov 14 Arkansas State L, 77-55 1 3 0 0.2
Nov 16 Mercer L, 63-47 - 2 0 0.5
Nov 19 Georgia State W, 72-65 1 1 0 1.0
Nov 22 Lipscomb W, 81-70 1 0 0 0.0
Nov 27 at Northern Kentucky L, 88-62 1 1 0 1.0
Dec 1 Southern Miss L, 69-57 1 3 0 0.0
Dec 3 at Xavier L, 64-47 1 3 0 0.0
Dec 5 at UNCG W, 73-64 1 3 0 0.5
Dec 13 Clemson L, 71-53 1 1 0 0.3
Dec 18 Louisville L, 76-54 1 3 0 0.3
Dec 20 at Middle Tennessee L, 69-53 1 0 0 0.0
Dec 22 Wichita State W, 54-48 1 0 0 0.3
Dec 28 at Georgia L, 81-48 1 0 0 0.0
Dec 31 Eastern Illinois W, 81-74 1 4 0 1.0
Jan 2 SIUE L, 83-68 1 0 0 -
Jan 7 at Murray State L, 56-50 1 0 0 0.7
Jan 9 at Austin Peay L, 91-75 1 3 0 0.3
Jan 13 at UT Martin L, 67-53 1 1 0 0.0
Jan 16 Southeast Missouri L, 60-57 1 3 0 4.0
Jan 21 Tennessee State W, 70-60 1 1 0 0.0
Jan 23 at Eastern Kentucky W, 77-72 1 0 0 -
Jan 27 at Morehead State L, 75-71 1 3 0 0.3
Jan 30 Belmont L, 80-79 1 2 - 2.0
Feb 6 at Jacksonville State L, 55-46 1 2 0 0.0
Feb 10 at Tennessee State W, 64-56 1 2 0 0.5
Feb 13 Jacksonville State W, 51-49 1 1 0 -
Feb 17 Morehead State W, 77-69 1 1 0 1.5
Feb 20 at Belmont L, 70-49 1 3 0 0.5
Feb 27 Eastern Kentucky L, 71-67 1 1 0 0.0
Career Stats - Shooting per game
Statistic gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
2014-15 29 29.8 5.5-13.7 0.0-0.6 4.5-5.5 15.6
2015-16 29 35.9 7.4-18.7 0.8-2.4 5.4-6.8 21.0
Total 58 32.8 6.4-16.2 0.4-1.5 4.9-6.2 18.3
Career Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
2014-15 29 28 863 160-398 40.2 1-17 5.9 130-160 81.3 451
2015-16 29 28 1040 214-541 39.6 23-70 32.9 157-197 79.7 608
Total 58 56 1903 374-939 39.8 24-87 27.6 287-357 80.4 1059
Career Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
2014-15 29 863 29.8 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 5.9 0.0-0.0 0.0
2015-16 29 1040 35.9 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 32.9 0.0-0.0 0.0
Total 58 1903 32.8 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 27.6 0.0-0.0 0.0
Career Stats - Ball control per game
Statistic gp off/g def/g reb/g ast/g to/g stl/g blk/g
2014-15 29 2.2 3.6 5.8 1.4 3.6 1.2 0.1
2015-16 29 1.6 3.8 5.3 1.1 2.8 1.0 0.1
Total 58 1.9 3.7 5.6 1.2 3.2 1.1 0.1
Career Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
2014-15 29 28 63 104 167 40 105 34 4
2015-16 29 28 46 109 155 32 81 28 2
Total 58 56 109 213 322 72 186 62 6
Career Stats - Ball control per 40 min
Statistic gp off/40 def/40 reb/40 ast/40 to/40 stl/40 blk/40
2014-15 29 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
2015-16 29 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total 58 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Split Stats - Shooting per game
Statistic gp min/g fg/g 3pt/g ft/g ppg
Event
Total 29 35.9 7.4-18.7 0.8-2.4 5.4-6.8 21.0
Conference 16 38.2 8.4-20.1 1.1-2.9 5.3-6.4 23.1
Exhibition - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 16 35.7 7.2-18.1 0.8-2.2 5.9-7.4 21.1
Away 13 36.1 7.5-19.3 0.8-2.7 4.8-6.0 20.8
Neutral - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 -
Result
Wins 10 36.5 8.1-18.0 1.0-2.6 6.8-8.2 24.0
Losses 19 35.5 7.0-19.0 0.7-2.3 4.7-6.1 19.4
Month
November 5 30.4 7.0-17.8 0.0-1.2 5.0-5.6 19.0
December 9 35.1 5.9-16.1 0.8-2.1 5.8-8.0 18.3
January 9 38.3 9.2-21.1 0.8-2.8 4.6-5.7 23.8
February 6 37.8 7.2-19.5 1.5-3.3 6.5-7.7 22.3
Split Stats - Shooting totals
Statistic gp gs min fg pct 3pt pct ft pct pts
Event
Total 29 28 1040 214-541 39.6 23-70 32.9 157-197 79.7 608
Conference 16 16 611 134-322 41.6 17-46 37.0 85-102 83.3 370
Exhibition - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Location
Home 16 15 571 116-290 40.0 12-35 34.3 94-119 79.0 338
Away 13 13 469 98-251 39.0 11-35 31.4 63-78 80.8 270
Neutral - - - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0-0 - 0
Result
Wins 10 10 365 81-180 45.0 10-26 38.5 68-82 82.9 240
Losses 19 18 675 133-361 36.8 13-44 29.5 89-115 77.4 368
Month
November 5 4 152 35-89 39.3 0-6 0.0 25-28 89.3 95
December 9 9 316 53-145 36.6 7-19 36.8 52-72 72.2 165
January 9 9 345 83-190 43.7 7-25 28.0 41-51 80.4 214
February 6 6 227 43-117 36.8 9-20 45.0 39-46 84.8 134
Split Stats - Shooting per 40 min
Statistic gp min min/g fg/40 3pt/40 pct ft/40 pts/40
Event
Total 29 1040 35.9 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 32.9 0.0-0.0 0.0
Conference 16 611 38.2 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 37.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 -
Location
Home 16 571 35.7 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 34.3 0.0-0.0 0.0
Away 13 469 36.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 31.4 0.0-0.0 0.0
Neutral - - - 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 - 0.0-0.0 -
Result
Wins 10 365 36.5 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 38.5 0.0-0.0 0.0
Losses 19 675 35.5 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 29.5 0.0-0.0 0.0
Month
November 5 152 30.4 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
December 9 316 35.1 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 36.8 0.0-0.0 0.0
January 9 345 38.3 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 28.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
February 6 227 37.8 0.0-0.0 0.0-0.0 45.0 0.0-0.0 0.0
Split Stats - Ball control per game
Statistic gp off/g def/g reb/g ast/g to/g stl/g blk/g
Event
Total 29 1.6 3.8 5.3 1.1 2.8 1.0 0.1
Conference 16 1.5 3.9 5.4 1.4 2.6 0.8 0.1
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 16 1.3 4.3 5.6 1.4 3.0 0.7 0.1
Away 13 1.9 3.2 5.1 0.8 2.5 1.3 0.1
Neutral - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 10 1.5 3.5 5.0 1.3 2.2 0.8 0.0
Losses 19 1.6 3.9 5.5 1.0 3.1 1.1 0.1
Month
November 5 2.0 3.6 5.6 1.0 2.8 1.0 0.0
December 9 1.3 3.2 4.6 0.7 3.1 1.1 0.1
January 9 2.0 4.3 6.3 1.7 2.6 0.9 0.1
February 6 1.0 3.8 4.8 1.0 2.7 0.8 0.0
Split Stats - Ball control totals
Statistic gp gs off def reb ast to stl blk
Event
Total 29 28 46 109 155 32 81 28 2
Conference 16 16 24 63 87 23 41 13 1
Exhibition - - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 16 15 21 68 89 22 48 11 1
Away 13 13 25 41 66 10 33 17 1
Neutral - - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 10 10 15 35 50 13 22 8 0
Losses 19 18 31 74 105 19 59 20 2
Month
November 5 4 10 18 28 5 14 5 0
December 9 9 12 29 41 6 28 10 1
January 9 9 18 39 57 15 23 8 1
February 6 6 6 23 29 6 16 5 0
Split Stats - Ball control per 40 min
Statistic gp off/40 def/40 reb/40 ast/40 to/40 stl/40 blk/40
Event
Total 29 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Conference 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Exhibition - - - - - - - -
Location
Home 16 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Away 13 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Neutral - - - - - - - -
Result
Wins 10 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Losses 19 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Month
November 5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
December 9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
January 9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
February 6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
News mentions
2015-16 women's basketball season officially comes to close with awards dinner
2015-16 women's basketball season officially comes to close with awards dinner

The 2015-16 women’s basketball season officially came to a close Wednesday night when the Golden Eagles hosted their annual awards banquet in recognition of the success that the student-athletes had on and off the court this past season.

Samaria Howard named to All-OVC first team
Samaria Howard named to All-OVC first team

As the women’s basketball season has come to a close, the 12 teams in the Ohio Valley Conference gather to honor those who have received post-season awards. One of Tech’s very own was named to the first team All-OVC team: Samaria Howard.

Golden Eagles end season fighting to the finish, fall in overtime to Eastern Kentucky
Golden Eagles end season fighting to the finish, fall in overtime to Eastern Kentucky

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team took things to the limit Saturday night in Eblen Center, but came up just short in a 71-67 overtime loss to Eastern Kentucky.

Golden Eagles host Eastern Kentucky for final game of regular season OVC play
Golden Eagles host Eastern Kentucky for final game of regular season OVC play

The time has come: the final game of the regular season. The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team will host Eastern Kentucky in a 5:30 p.m. contest on Saturday in the Eblen Center for Senior Night and their final game before possible postseason play.

Samaria Howard wins adidas® OVC Player of the Week accolades on Feb. 23
Samaria Howard wins adidas® OVC Player of the Week accolades on Feb. 23

After a stellar performance this past week including notching her 1,000th career point, Samaria Howard has been named the adidas® OVC Player of the Week on Feb. 23 making this her third title of the season.

Golden Eagles fall to Belmont 70-49 in final road game of regular season
Golden Eagles fall to Belmont 70-49 in final road game of regular season

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team suffered a 70-49 loss in their last regular season road contest at Belmont in a Saturday afternoon contest.

Golden Eagles close out 2015-16 road campaign Saturday in Nashville
Golden Eagles close out 2015-16 road campaign Saturday in Nashville

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team will close out their regular season road contests on Saturday in Nashville, Tenn. when the Golden Eagles take on Belmont in a 3 p.m. contest in the Curb Event Center.

Howard reaches 1,000 points, helps Tech win third straight in OVC play
Howard reaches 1,000 points, helps Tech win third straight in OVC play

On a Wednesday night when senior Samaria Howard became the latest Golden Eagle to join the 1,000-Point Club, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team won its third straight with a 77-69 homecourt victory over Morehead State in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles look to extend winning streak when host Morehead State Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Golden Eagles look to extend winning streak when host Morehead State Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Hot on a two-game winning streak and fresh out of a record-breaking last game, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team are ready to host Morehead State in a 6 p.m. contest on Wednesday in the Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles edge Jacksonville State in overtime nail-biter in Eblen Center
Golden Eagles edge Jacksonville State in overtime nail-biter in Eblen Center

A Golden Eagle defense that held Jacksonville State scoreless for six minutes and blocked a school-record 13 shots helped Tennessee Tech capture a 51-49 Ohio Valley Conference victory in overtime Saturday night in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles host Jacksonville State for doubleheader "Think Pink" game
Golden Eagles host Jacksonville State for doubleheader "Think Pink" game

The Tennessee Tech women's basketball team is all set to host its annual "Think Pink" game as part of a doubleheader Saturday against Jacksonville State University in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles travel instate to take on Tennessee State in 5:30 p.m. contest in Nashville
Golden Eagles travel instate to take on Tennessee State in 5:30 p.m. contest in Nashville

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team heads down the highway to compete against instate rival Tennessee State in a 5:30 p.m. contest on Wednesday at the Gentry Center.

Golden Eagles fall to Jacksonville State Saturday in afternoon contest
Golden Eagles fall to Jacksonville State Saturday in afternoon contest

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team are now on a three-game losing streak after dropping a road game to Jacksonville State, 55-46.

Golden Eagles travel to Jacksonville State for 2 p.m. contest at the Pete Mathews Coliseum
Golden Eagles travel to Jacksonville State for 2 p.m. contest at the Pete Mathews Coliseum

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team hit the road on a two-game losing streak to compete against Jacksonville State in a 2 p.m. contest at the Pete Mathews Coliseum.

Tech edged in double-overtime by Belmont in front of packed, raucous Eblen Center crowd
Tech edged in double-overtime by Belmont in front of packed, raucous Eblen Center crowd

A jam-packed Eblen Center crowd went on an emotional roller-coaster ride Saturday night, enduring two gut-clenching overtime periods before the Belmont women’s basketball team escaped with an 80-79 Ohio Valley Conference road victory over Tennessee Tech.

Golden Eagles play host to Belmont for Saturday's double-header Gold Rush game
Golden Eagles play host to Belmont for Saturday's double-header Gold Rush game

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team returns home to Eblen Center after being stuck in Kentucky for six days due to inclement weather conditions to host Belmont University in a 5:30 p.m. contest on Saturday.

Late lead not enough as Morehead State edges Tech in final minute, 75-71
Late lead not enough as Morehead State edges Tech in final minute, 75-71

Morehead State took advantage of Tennessee Tech's 12 second-half turnovers, and claimed its first lead of the second half with less than two minutes to play on the way to a 75-71 OVC victory Wednesday afternoon.

Howard claims second OVC Player of Week accolades this season on Jan. 26
Howard claims second OVC Player of Week accolades this season on Jan. 26

After a solid performance this week, including two 20+ point games including a tie for a career-high 31-point game, Samaria Howard has been named the adidas® co-OVC Player of the Week on Jan. 26.

Tech women's basketball heads to Morehead State for Wednesday OVC matchup
Tech women's basketball heads to Morehead State for Wednesday OVC matchup

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team is revved up and ready to take on their next OVC opponent, hot off a two-game winning streak.

Career-high by Howard leads Golden Eagles to OVC road win at EKU
Career-high by Howard leads Golden Eagles to OVC road win at EKU

Samaria Howard matched her career-high with 31 points and Candace Parson "un-retired" with 12 points in her season debut to lead the Tennessee Tech women's basketball team to a stunning, 77-72 OVC road win Saturday at Eastern Kentucky.

Golden Eagles travel to Richmond, Ky. for 3 p.m. tip-off against Eastern Kentucky
Golden Eagles travel to Richmond, Ky. for 3 p.m. tip-off against Eastern Kentucky

The Tennessee Tech women's basketball team heads to Richmond, Ky. after recently snapping their five-game losing streak to take on Eastern Kentucky in a 3 p.m. contest in the McBrayer Arena.

Golden Eagles see the light, capture last-minute 10-point win over Tigers
Golden Eagles see the light, capture last-minute 10-point win over Tigers

Tennessee Tech closed on a 13-0 run, taking the lead with 1:22 to play on adding to it down the stretch to claim a 70-60 Ohio Valley Conference victory over Tennessee State Thursday night in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles tip-off against Tennessee State Thursday at 6 p.m. in Eblen Center
Golden Eagles tip-off against Tennessee State Thursday at 6 p.m. in Eblen Center

After a heartbreaker at home against Southeast Missouri, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team is ready to get back in action against Tennessee State in a 6 p.m. contest, Thursday night at Eblen Center.

Tech falls in finals seconds, Redhawk closing run nets 60-57 SEMO victory
Tech falls in finals seconds, Redhawk closing run nets 60-57 SEMO victory

The Southeast Missouri women's basketball team outscored Tennessee Tech 17-1 over the final four-and-a-half minutes and pulled out an improbable, 60-57 Ohio Valley Conference victory over the Golden Eagles Saturday night in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles host Southeast Missouri Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
Golden Eagles host Southeast Missouri Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team returns home after a three-game road stretch to host Southeast Missouri Saturday in a 5:30 p.m. contest in Eblen Center.

UT Martin defeats Tech, 67-53, in final game of Golden Eagles three-game road stretch
UT Martin defeats Tech, 67-53, in final game of Golden Eagles three-game road stretch

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team came up short against UT Martin on their final away game of their three-day road showcase.

Golden Eagles close out three-game road stretch at UT Martin on Wednesday
Golden Eagles close out three-game road stretch at UT Martin on Wednesday

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team closes out its three-game road stretch at UT Martin on Jan. 13.

Golden Eagles start fast, can't quite finish at Austin Peay
Golden Eagles start fast, can't quite finish at Austin Peay

A 17-0 second quarter run by Austin Peay brought the Lady Govs back from the brink of extinction, and the home team carried the day as APSU claimed a 91-75 Ohio Valley Conference victory over Tennessee Tech Saturday evening in the Dunn Center.

Golden Eagles continue conference road campaign Saturday at Austin Peay
Golden Eagles continue conference road campaign Saturday at Austin Peay

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team jump back into action on Saturday when they travel to Clarksville, Tenn. to face off against conference-opponent Austin Peay in a 4 p.m. contest at the Winfield Dunn Center.

Murray State tops Tech 56-50 in first conference road game of season
Murray State tops Tech 56-50 in first conference road game of season

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team opened up conference road play against Murray State on Thursday night.

Golden Eagles hit the road for first conference matchup of season at Murray State
Golden Eagles hit the road for first conference matchup of season at Murray State

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team is ready to get back in action on Thursday. The Golden Eagles will hit the asphalt for their first conference road match at Murray State.

SIUE Cougars claim OVC victory over Golden Eagle women
SIUE Cougars claim OVC victory over Golden Eagle women

Decisive advantages in 3-point shooting and rebounding helped lift SIUE to an 83-68 Ohio Valley Conference victory Saturday over Tennessee Tech in Eblen Center.

Tech opens 2016 hosting SIUE in Eblen Center
Tech opens 2016 hosting SIUE in Eblen Center

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team is ringing in the New Year Saturday with a game against Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE) at 5:30 p.m. in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles open conference play with 81-74 victory over Eastern Illinois
Golden Eagles open conference play with 81-74 victory over Eastern Illinois

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team opened conference play with a victory over Eastern Illinois on their New Year’s Eve game.

Golden Eagles host Eastern Illinois in first conference match-up of season
Golden Eagles host Eastern Illinois in first conference match-up of season

After a quick break from their final non-conference match on Monday, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team is recharged and ready to take on their first conference opponent of the season: Eastern Illinois.

Golden Eagles head to Georgia for 6 p.m. matchup on Dec. 28
Golden Eagles head to Georgia for 6 p.m. matchup on Dec. 28

After a quick stay at home, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team gets back in action on Dec. 28 when they travel to Athens, Ga., to compete against the University of Georgia in a 6 p.m. contest.

Second half momentum carries Golden Eagles to 54-48 victory over Wichita State
Second half momentum carries Golden Eagles to 54-48 victory over Wichita State

A close battle; that is what it was in the matchup between the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team and Wichita State.

In-state rival Middle Tennessee tops Tennessee Tech 69-53
In-state rival Middle Tennessee tops Tennessee Tech 69-53

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team hit the road to take on in-state rival Middle Tennessee in an afternoon contest. The Blue Raiders saw victory over the Golden Eagles defeating them 69-53.

Strong fourth quarter lifts Louisville to 76-54 win over Golden Eagles
Strong fourth quarter lifts Louisville to 76-54 win over Golden Eagles

Tennessee Tech hung tough through the third quarter Friday night, but Louisville took advantage of a deep bench, effective ball-control and a defense that converted every Golden Eagle mistake into points on the way to a 76-54 non-conference victory in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles host Louisville in doubleheader starter Friday
Golden Eagles host Louisville in doubleheader starter Friday

With a week of rest and practice under their belt, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team is ready to get back in action when they host Louisville Friday in a 5:30 p.m. contest in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles host Clemson Tigers in midday contest on Sunday
Golden Eagles host Clemson Tigers in midday contest on Sunday

After a four-day road trip and a week of practices, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team (3-5) returns to action Sunday afternoon against Clemson (2-7) in a 2 p.m. contest in Eblen Center.

Alliyah Smith receives adidas® OVC Newcomer of the Week accolades on Dec. 8
Alliyah Smith receives adidas® OVC Newcomer of the Week accolades on Dec. 8

Coming off a two-game, four-day road trip, Tennessee Tech junior Alliyah Smith was named Tuesday as the adidas® OVC Newcomer of the Week for her solid performance over Tech’s games this past weekend.

Golden Eagles grab first road victory with 73-64 win over UNC-Greensboro
Golden Eagles grab first road victory with 73-64 win over UNC-Greensboro

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team (3-5, 0-0 OVC) closed out their four day road trip with an afternoon matchup against UNC-Greensboro (3-5).

Late rally not quite enough, Tech falls to Southern Miss 69-57
Late rally not quite enough, Tech falls to Southern Miss 69-57

Southern Miss forced 20 turnovers and converted those into a comfortable advantage early Tuesday night, then had to hold off a furious fourth quarter comeback bid by Tennessee Tech to escape with a 69-57 non-conference victory over the Golden Eagles in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles host Southern Miss on Tuesday
Golden Eagles host Southern Miss on Tuesday

After their first road adventure, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team (2-3) returns home for one more home game before they head out on a four-day road trip.

Golden Eagles head to Northern Kentucky for first road game of season
Golden Eagles head to Northern Kentucky for first road game of season

After a four-game home stand, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team (2-2) hits the road for the first time this season to compete against Northern Kentucky (3-1) in a 6 p.m. contest in Highland Heights, Ky.

Howard claims adidas® OVC Player of the Week accolades on Nov. 24
Howard claims adidas® OVC Player of the Week accolades on Nov. 24

After a stellar three-game performance, senior Samaria Howard has been named the adidas® OVC Player of the Week on Nov. 24.

Howard, Goolsby lead Tech over Lipcomb in Eblen Center for second consecutive win
Howard, Goolsby lead Tech over Lipcomb in Eblen Center for second consecutive win

Samaria Howard scored a career-high 31 and grabbed seven rebounds, and Hannah Goolsby scored 12 of her 16 in the decisive third quarter to lead Tennessee Tech to an 81-70 win over Lipscomb Sunday in Eblen Center.

Balanced effort lifts Golden Eagle women over Georgia State, 72-65
Balanced effort lifts Golden Eagle women over Georgia State, 72-65

An up-tempo pace and balanced team effort lifted Tennessee Tech to its first win of the season Thursday night, a 72-65 decision over Georgia State in Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles host Georgia State on Thursday with 6 p.m. tip-off
Golden Eagles host Georgia State on Thursday with 6 p.m. tip-off

After only a couple days rest, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team (0-2, 0-0 OVC) gets right back into action when they host Georgia State (1-0) in a 6 p.m. contest on Thursday at the Eblen Center.

Golden Eagles fall to Mercer in Eblen Center, 63-47
Golden Eagles fall to Mercer in Eblen Center, 63-47

Mercer handed Tennessee Tech a 63-47 loss Monday night in Eblen Center, led by Kahlia Lawrence's 27 points.

Golden Eagles host Mercer in 6 p.m. contest
Golden Eagles host Mercer in 6 p.m. contest

The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team (0-1, 0-0 OVC) are back in action after one days rest to take on Mercer (1-0) tonight at the Eblen Center in a 6 p.m. contest.

Golden Eagles drop season opener to Arkansas State, 77-57
Golden Eagles drop season opener to Arkansas State, 77-57

Arkansas State spoiled Tennessee Tech's regular season opener, using balanced scoring and accurate shooting to hand the Golden Eagles a 20-point loss in Eblen Center Saturday evening.

Golden Eagles open season at home against Arkansas State
Golden Eagles open season at home against Arkansas State

After two exhibition victories, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team (0-0, 0-0 OVC) is ready to take center court on Saturday with their regular season opener against Arkansas State (0-0) at 5:30 p.m.

Golden Eagles turn attention to regular season after 19-point win over Martin Methodist
Golden Eagles turn attention to regular season after 19-point win over Martin Methodist

The Tennessee Tech women's basketball team earned its second straight 19-point exhibition win, topping Martin Methodist 73-54 behind a double-double effort from Asia Harper.

Golden Eagles host Martin Methodist for final exhibition game of season
Golden Eagles host Martin Methodist for final exhibition game of season

Last preparations for the regular season are being done as the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team hosts Martin Methodist in an exhibition matchup on Tuesday at 6 p.m.

Golden Eagles christen season with 19-point exhibition win over Tennessee Wesleyan
Golden Eagles christen season with 19-point exhibition win over Tennessee Wesleyan

The Golden Eagle women's basketball team was victorious in its first exhibition game of the season, downing Tennessee Wesleyan, 71-52, in Eblen Center.

Tennessee Tech women's basketball team prepares for season with exhibition game against Tennessee Wesleyan
Tennessee Tech women's basketball team prepares for season with exhibition game against Tennessee Wesleyan

It’s that time we’ve all been waiting for: basketball season. The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team is kicking off this year with an exhibition game against Tennessee Wesleyan on Saturday at 6 p.m. in the Eblen Center.

Golden Eagle women's team on the floor Saturday morning for scrimmage
Golden Eagle women's team on the floor Saturday morning for scrimmage

Curious basketball fans who are anxious to see the Tennessee Tech women's basketball team in action will have a couple of chances in the next few days, beginning Saturday morning when coach Jim Davis' squad holds a practice and scrimmage open to the public in conjunciton with a Pancake Breakfast being hosted by the Cookeville Rotary Club.

Coach Davis attends OVC Media Day
Coach Davis attends OVC Media Day

Basketball season is coming up quickly as women’s basketball head coach Jim Davis attends the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Media Day on Tuesday.

Coach Jim Davis announces 2015-16 season schedule
Coach Jim Davis announces 2015-16 season schedule

The time has come! Tennessee Tech women’s basketball coach Jim Davis has announced the Golden Eagles’ 2015-16 schedule.