Maaliya Owens
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- Height:
- 5-9
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- Hometown:
- Georgetown, Ky.
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- Position:
- G
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- Year:
- Gr.
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- Previous School:
- Scott County HS
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- gp
- 31
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- pts/g
- 15.4
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- fg %
- 40.7
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- 3pt %
- 39.5
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- ft %
- 91.1
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- reb/g
- 3.5
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- a/g
- 2.5
Bio
2022-23 (Senior): A member of the 2022-23 OVC tournament championship team ... helped the Golden Eagles to their first NCAA Tournament victory since 1990 with First Four win over Monmouth ... set the program's single-season 3-pointers made record, hitting 92 of 225 long-range shots (.409), six more than previous record holders Blair Bowens and assistant coach Allison Clark ... an All-Ohio Valley Conference first-team selection, Owens averaged 14.9 points to lead the team, while also collecting 2.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game ... saw the most action on the floor as she averaged 32.2 minutes per game and 1,030 total minutes across 32 of the team's 33 games ... set a new career-high in scoring with 29 points against Southern Indiana (2/9/23) ... knocked down nine 3-pointers in the contest, one shy of tying Stephanie Holbrook's record of 10 against Eastern Illinois in 2005 ... scored in double-figures for 25 of her 32 games played ... also scored 28 points at Southern Indiana (2/23/23) and 27 against UT Martin (2/18/23) ... led the Golden Eagles with 17 points and nine rebounds in NCAA tournament contest against No. 1-seeded Indiana, after scoring 18 points in NCAA First Four victory over Monmouth ... ranks third in career 3-pointers made behind Jordan Brock (305) and Allison Clark (225) with 199 made ... named to OVC All-Tournament team ... shot .407 from the field (172-for-423), .409 from 3-point range and .870 from the free-throw line (40-for-46).
2021-22 (Junior): Played in all 32 games, starting one ... averaged 6.9 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, while shooting .324 (73-for-225) from the field, .279 (36-for-129) from 3-point range and .816 (40-of-49) from the free-throw line ... scored season-high 15 points twice against Chattanooga (11/13/21) and UT Martin (2/26/22) ... had a season-high seven rebounds at Tennessee State (12/30/21) ... had nine games with double-digit scoring.
2020-21 (Sophomore): Saw action in all 25 games ... averaged 5.8 points and 1.7 rebounds per game, while shooting .304 from the field, .254 from 3-point range and .750 from the free-throw line ... recorded a career-high 19 points at home against SIUE (2/11/21) as she was 7-for-15 from the field with five 3-pointers made on 12 attempts -- all career highs ... Owens also collected a career-best eight rebounds and five assists at home against Murray State ... saw double-digit scoring in five contests in the shortened season.
2019-20 (Freshman): Appeared in 30 games and received her first career start against Jacksonville State (Feb. 29)… averaged 14.8 minutes per game, which ranked eighth on the team… averaged 6.4 points per game, shooting 36.8 percent from the field and 35 percent from 3-point range… recorded a career-high 18 points, tying for a career-high six made field goals and four made 3-point field goals against Southeast Missouri (Feb. 8)… collected a career-high five rebounds against Detroit Mercy (Nov. 30)… dished out a career-high four assists against Southeast Missouri (Feb. 22) and Tennessee Wesleyan (Dec. 29)… tallied a career-high three steals against Cumberland (Tenn.) (Nov. 5)… netted a career-high four free throws against Southern Illinois (Nov. 16).
HIGH SCHOOL: Owens comes to Tech from Scott County High School, where she was a guard under the wing of Steve Helton… ranks third all-time in scoring at Scott County, recording a career 2,378 points with the Cardinals… helped lead Scott County to a 34-2 record and state tournament appearance as a senior… averaged 19.7 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals per game her senior season… three-time all-district and all-regional team selection… Kentucky Junior and Battle of the Bridges All-Star… Ironton Shootout MVP… two-time Toyota Classic All-Tournament team selection and three-time defensive player of the game… 2019 Donna L. J. Murphy Award winner… 2019 Miss KY Basketball candidate… 2019 KY Senior All-Star… 2019 KABC 11th Region Player of the Year… 2019 KHSAA All-State Tournament Selection… 2019 KHSAA Top-10 Player… 2019 McDonald's All-American nominee… 2019 USA Today All-USA Girls First Team… 2019 The Cats' Pause 11th Region Player of the Year… 2019 Gatorade Player of the Year nominee… 2019 KHSAA 5th in 3-point shooting, averaging .410… played club with OverTime Performance and in the Nike National EYBL circuit with Kentucky Premier.
PERSONAL: The daughter of Monica Owens and Doug Bibby ... mother Monica played basketball at Lincoln Memorial.
ACADEMIC: Already receiving a degree from Tennessee Tech, Owens is currently pursuing a master's degree in business administration.
| Overall | Conference | |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 31 | 18 |
| Games started | 31 | 18 |
| Minutes | 1036 | 620 |
| Minutes per game | 33.4 | 34.4 |
| FG | 156-383 | 89-235 |
| FG Pct | 40.7 | 37.9 |
| 3PT | 94-238 | 52-138 |
| 3PT Pct | 39.5 | 37.7 |
| FT | 72-79 | 43-47 |
| FT Pct | 91.1 | 91.5 |
| Off rebounds | 12 | 7 |
| Def rebounds | 96 | 45 |
| Total rebounds | 108 | 52 |
| Rebounds per game | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| Personal fouls | 66 | 42 |
| Disqualifications | 1 | 1 |
| Assists | 78 | 51 |
| Turnovers | 57 | 30 |
| Assist to turnover ratio | 1.4 | 1.7 |
| Steals | 39 | 22 |
| Blocks | 13 | 7 |
| Points | 478 | 273 |
| Points per game | 15.4 | 15.2 |
| Points per 40 min | 18.5 | 17.6 |
Game Log - Shooting
| Date | Opponent | Score | gs | min | fg | pct | 3pt | pct | ft | pct | pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | Christian Brothers | W, 89-44 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Nov 6 | at Ball State | L, 97-64 | 1 | 28 | 3-8 | 37.5 | 3-7 | 42.9 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 11 |
| Nov 15 | Chattanooga | L, 70-45 | 1 | 27 | 2-3 | 66.7 | 0-1 | 0.0 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 6 |
| Nov 18 | at Alabama A&M | L, 62-56 | 1 | 38 | 6-13 | 46.2 | 4-9 | 44.4 | 3-4 | 75.0 | 19 |
| Nov 24 | vs. Missouri | L, 66-65 | 1 | 28 | 5-10 | 50.0 | 1-5 | 20.0 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 13 |
| Nov 25 | vs. Stetson | W, 65-59 | 1 | 37 | 4-8 | 50.0 | 3-7 | 42.9 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 12 |
| Nov 29 | Lincoln Memorial | W, 84-57 | 1 | 25 | 3-6 | 50.0 | 1-3 | 33.3 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 9 |
| Dec 3 | at Kentucky | L, 73-67 | 1 | 38 | 8-16 | 50.0 | 6-12 | 50.0 | 8-8 | 100.0 | 30 |
| Dec 10 | Middle Tennessee | L, 63-47 | 1 | 29 | 1-10 | 10.0 | 0-7 | 0.0 | 0-0 | - | 2 |
| Dec 14 | Tennessee Wesleyan | W, 104-43 | 1 | 19 | 8-13 | 61.5 | 6-10 | 60.0 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 24 |
| Dec 18 | Northern Kentucky | W, 77-59 | 1 | 33 | 9-19 | 47.4 | 5-9 | 55.6 | 5-5 | 100.0 | 28 |
| Dec 21 | at North Alabama | W, 78-67 | 1 | 36 | 4-11 | 36.4 | 2-8 | 25.0 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 11 |
| Dec 28 | Little Rock | L, 59-57 | 1 | 39 | 5-13 | 38.5 | 4-8 | 50.0 | 6-6 | 100.0 | 20 |
| Dec 30 | UT Martin | L, 67-58 | 1 | 35 | 4-11 | 36.4 | 4-9 | 44.4 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 14 |
| Jan 4 | at Morehead State | W, 79-56 | 1 | 29 | 4-12 | 33.3 | 3-8 | 37.5 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 13 |
| Jan 6 | at Southern Indiana | L, 69-66 | 1 | 31 | 3-9 | 33.3 | 1-5 | 20.0 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 9 |
| Jan 13 | Southeast Missouri | W, 76-65 | 1 | 38 | 7-17 | 41.2 | 5-11 | 45.5 | 0-0 | - | 19 |
| Jan 18 | at Tennessee State | W, 86-81 | 1 | 31 | 8-13 | 61.5 | 5-7 | 71.4 | 0-0 | - | 21 |
| Jan 25 | at Eastern Illinois | L, 73-71 | 1 | 36 | 6-15 | 40.0 | 4-8 | 50.0 | 4-4 | 100.0 | 20 |
| Jan 27 | at SIUE | W, 67-58 | 1 | 36 | 4-10 | 40.0 | 2-5 | 40.0 | 6-6 | 100.0 | 16 |
| Feb 1 | Southern Indiana | L, 81-72 | 1 | 34 | 1-9 | 11.1 | 0-6 | 0.0 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 4 |
| Feb 3 | Morehead State | L, 65-53 | 1 | 29 | 4-16 | 25.0 | 2-8 | 25.0 | 0-0 | - | 10 |
| Feb 8 | at Southeast Missouri | W, 76-66 | 1 | 37 | 4-17 | 23.5 | 3-9 | 33.3 | 7-8 | 87.5 | 18 |
| Feb 10 | at Lindenwood | W, 82-52 | 1 | 25 | 7-15 | 46.7 | 5-11 | 45.5 | 3-4 | 75.0 | 22 |
| Feb 13 | Tennessee State | W, 80-64 | 1 | 39 | 10-16 | 62.5 | 4-9 | 44.4 | 1-2 | 50.0 | 25 |
| Feb 15 | Western Illinois | W, 77-66 | 1 | 37 | 3-10 | 30.0 | 2-7 | 28.6 | 0-0 | - | 8 |
| Feb 22 | SIUE | W, 86-76 | 1 | 29 | 5-13 | 38.5 | 3-7 | 42.9 | 4-5 | 80.0 | 17 |
| Feb 24 | Eastern Illinois | W, 75-73 | 1 | 38 | 8-14 | 57.1 | 3-7 | 42.9 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 21 |
| Feb 29 | at UT Martin | L, 67-37 | 1 | 34 | 1-9 | 11.1 | 0-5 | 0.0 | 0-0 | - | 2 |
| Mar 2 | at Little Rock | L, 72-69 | 1 | 43 | 5-16 | 31.3 | 2-8 | 25.0 | 2-2 | 100.0 | 14 |
| Mar 6 | vs. Western Illinois | W, 78-69 | 1 | 38 | 8-18 | 44.4 | 6-12 | 50.0 | 1-1 | 100.0 | 23 |
| Mar 7 | vs. UT Martin | L, 79-71 | 1 | 40 | 6-13 | 46.2 | 5-10 | 50.0 | 0-0 | - | 17 |
Game Log - Ball control
| Date | Opponent | Score | gs | min | off | def | reb | ast | to | stl | blk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | Christian Brothers | W, 89-44 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Nov 6 | at Ball State | L, 97-64 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 15 | Chattanooga | L, 70-45 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 18 | at Alabama A&M | L, 62-56 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 24 | vs. Missouri | L, 66-65 | 1 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 25 | vs. Stetson | W, 65-59 | 1 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 29 | Lincoln Memorial | W, 84-57 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec 3 | at Kentucky | L, 73-67 | 1 | 38 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 10 | Middle Tennessee | L, 63-47 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec 14 | Tennessee Wesleyan | W, 104-43 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec 18 | Northern Kentucky | W, 77-59 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 21 | at North Alabama | W, 78-67 | 1 | 36 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 28 | Little Rock | L, 59-57 | 1 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 30 | UT Martin | L, 67-58 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 4 | at Morehead State | W, 79-56 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 6 | at Southern Indiana | L, 69-66 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 13 | Southeast Missouri | W, 76-65 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 18 | at Tennessee State | W, 86-81 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 25 | at Eastern Illinois | L, 73-71 | 1 | 36 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 27 | at SIUE | W, 67-58 | 1 | 36 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 1 | Southern Indiana | L, 81-72 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 3 | Morehead State | L, 65-53 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 8 | at Southeast Missouri | W, 76-66 | 1 | 37 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 10 | at Lindenwood | W, 82-52 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Feb 13 | Tennessee State | W, 80-64 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 15 | Western Illinois | W, 77-66 | 1 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Feb 22 | SIUE | W, 86-76 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 24 | Eastern Illinois | W, 75-73 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Feb 29 | at UT Martin | L, 67-37 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 2 | at Little Rock | L, 72-69 | 1 | 43 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 6 | vs. Western Illinois | W, 78-69 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 7 | vs. UT Martin | L, 79-71 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Game Log - Ball control extended
| Date | Opponent | Score | gs | pf | dq | a/to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 | Christian Brothers | W, 89-44 | - | - | - | - |
| Nov 6 | at Ball State | L, 97-64 | 1 | 2 | - | 0.0 |
| Nov 15 | Chattanooga | L, 70-45 | 1 | 4 | - | 0.5 |
| Nov 18 | at Alabama A&M | L, 62-56 | 1 | 1 | - | 0.5 |
| Nov 24 | vs. Missouri | L, 66-65 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Nov 25 | vs. Stetson | W, 65-59 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.3 |
| Nov 29 | Lincoln Memorial | W, 84-57 | 1 | 0 | - | 0.7 |
| Dec 3 | at Kentucky | L, 73-67 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.7 |
| Dec 10 | Middle Tennessee | L, 63-47 | 1 | 4 | - | 1.0 |
| Dec 14 | Tennessee Wesleyan | W, 104-43 | 1 | 0 | - | 6.0 |
| Dec 18 | Northern Kentucky | W, 77-59 | 1 | 1 | - | 5.0 |
| Dec 21 | at North Alabama | W, 78-67 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 |
| Dec 28 | Little Rock | L, 59-57 | 1 | 1 | - | 3.0 |
| Dec 30 | UT Martin | L, 67-58 | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| Jan 4 | at Morehead State | W, 79-56 | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| Jan 6 | at Southern Indiana | L, 69-66 | 1 | 2 | - | 2.5 |
| Jan 13 | Southeast Missouri | W, 76-65 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Jan 18 | at Tennessee State | W, 86-81 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3.0 |
| Jan 25 | at Eastern Illinois | L, 73-71 | 1 | 1 | - | 0.7 |
| Jan 27 | at SIUE | W, 67-58 | 1 | 2 | - | 4.0 |
| Feb 1 | Southern Indiana | L, 81-72 | 1 | 3 | - | 5.0 |
| Feb 3 | Morehead State | L, 65-53 | 1 | 3 | - | 0.0 |
| Feb 8 | at Southeast Missouri | W, 76-66 | 1 | 1 | - | 0.4 |
| Feb 10 | at Lindenwood | W, 82-52 | 1 | 2 | - | 1.0 |
| Feb 13 | Tennessee State | W, 80-64 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Feb 15 | Western Illinois | W, 77-66 | 1 | 4 | - | 0.7 |
| Feb 22 | SIUE | W, 86-76 | 1 | 4 | - | - |
| Feb 24 | Eastern Illinois | W, 75-73 | 1 | 3 | - | 1.0 |
| Feb 29 | at UT Martin | L, 67-37 | 1 | 1 | - | 1.0 |
| Mar 2 | at Little Rock | L, 72-69 | 1 | 3 | - | 0.8 |
| Mar 6 | vs. Western Illinois | W, 78-69 | 1 | 3 | - | 0.5 |
| Mar 7 | vs. UT Martin | L, 79-71 | 1 | 1 | - | 1.0 |
| Statistic | gp | min/g | fg/g | 3pt/g | ft/g | ppg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 30 | 14.8 | 2.2-6.1 | 1.4-4.0 | 0.6-0.9 | 6.4 |
| 2020-21 | 25 | 16.8 | 2.1-6.8 | 1.2-4.6 | 0.5-0.6 | 5.8 |
| 2021-22 | 32 | 20.0 | 2.3-7.0 | 1.1-4.0 | 1.2-1.5 | 6.9 |
| 2022-23 | 32 | 32.0 | 5.4-13.2 | 2.9-7.0 | 1.2-1.4 | 14.9 |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 33.4 | 5.0-12.4 | 3.0-7.7 | 2.3-2.5 | 15.4 |
| Total | 150 | 23.8 | 3.5-9.2 | 2.0-5.5 | 1.2-1.4 | 10.1 |
| Statistic | gp | gs | min | fg | pct | 3pt | pct | ft | pct | pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 30 | 1 | 444 | 67-182 | 36.8 | 42-120 | 35.0 | 17-26 | 65.4 | 193 |
| 2020-21 | 25 | - | 419 | 52-171 | 30.4 | 29-114 | 25.4 | 12-16 | 75.0 | 145 |
| 2021-22 | 32 | 1 | 639 | 73-225 | 32.4 | 36-129 | 27.9 | 40-49 | 81.6 | 222 |
| 2022-23 | 32 | 32 | 1025 | 172-423 | 40.7 | 92-225 | 40.9 | 40-46 | 87.0 | 476 |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 31 | 1036 | 156-383 | 40.7 | 94-238 | 39.5 | 72-79 | 91.1 | 478 |
| Total | 150 | 65 | 3563 | 520-1384 | 37.6 | 293-826 | 35.5 | 181-216 | 83.8 | 1514 |
| Statistic | gp | min | min/g | fg/40 | 3pt/40 | pct | ft/40 | pts/40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 30 | 444 | 14.8 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 35.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2020-21 | 25 | 419 | 16.8 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 25.4 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2021-22 | 32 | 639 | 20.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 27.9 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2022-23 | 32 | 1025 | 32.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 40.9 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 1036 | 33.4 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 39.5 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 150 | 3563 | 23.8 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 35.5 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| Statistic | gp | off/g | def/g | reb/g | ast/g | to/g | stl/g | blk/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 30 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2020-21 | 25 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| 2021-22 | 32 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 2022-23 | 32 | 0.8 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Total | 150 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Statistic | gp | off/40 | def/40 | reb/40 | ast/40 | to/40 | stl/40 | blk/40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 30 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2020-21 | 25 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2021-22 | 32 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2022-23 | 32 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2023-24 | 31 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 150 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Statistic | gp | min/g | fg/g | 3pt/g | ft/g | ppg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | ||||||
| Total | 31 | 33.4 | 5.0-12.4 | 3.0-7.7 | 2.3-2.5 | 15.4 |
| Conference | 18 | 34.4 | 4.9-13.1 | 2.9-7.7 | 2.4-2.6 | 15.2 |
| Exhibition | - | - | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | - |
| Location | ||||||
| Home | 14 | 32.2 | 5.0-12.1 | 2.8-7.3 | 2.0-2.1 | 14.8 |
| Away | 13 | 34.0 | 4.8-12.6 | 3.1-7.8 | 3.1-3.4 | 15.8 |
| Neutral | 4 | 35.8 | 5.8-12.2 | 3.8-8.5 | 1.0-1.2 | 16.3 |
| Result | ||||||
| Wins | 16 | 32.9 | 6.0-13.2 | 3.6-8.1 | 2.3-2.7 | 17.9 |
| Losses | 15 | 33.9 | 4.0-11.4 | 2.4-7.2 | 2.3-2.4 | 12.7 |
| Month | ||||||
| November | 6 | 30.5 | 3.8-8.0 | 2.0-5.3 | 2.0-2.3 | 11.7 |
| December | 7 | 32.7 | 5.6-13.3 | 3.9-9.0 | 3.4-3.6 | 18.4 |
| January | 6 | 33.5 | 5.3-12.7 | 3.3-7.3 | 2.3-2.3 | 16.3 |
| February | 9 | 33.6 | 4.8-13.2 | 2.4-7.7 | 2.1-2.6 | 14.1 |
| March | 3 | 40.3 | 6.3-15.7 | 4.3-10.0 | 1.0-1.0 | 18.0 |
| Statistic | gp | gs | min | fg | pct | 3pt | pct | ft | pct | pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | ||||||||||
| Total | 31 | 31 | 1036 | 156-383 | 40.7 | 94-238 | 39.5 | 72-79 | 91.1 | 478 |
| Conference | 18 | 18 | 620 | 89-235 | 37.9 | 52-138 | 37.7 | 43-47 | 91.5 | 273 |
| Exhibition | - | - | - | 0-0 | - | 0-0 | - | 0-0 | - | 0 |
| Location | ||||||||||
| Home | 14 | 14 | 451 | 70-170 | 41.2 | 39-102 | 38.2 | 28-30 | 93.3 | 207 |
| Away | 13 | 13 | 442 | 63-164 | 38.4 | 40-102 | 39.2 | 40-44 | 90.9 | 206 |
| Neutral | 4 | 4 | 143 | 23-49 | 46.9 | 15-34 | 44.1 | 4-5 | 80.0 | 65 |
| Result | ||||||||||
| Wins | 16 | 16 | 527 | 96-212 | 45.3 | 58-130 | 44.6 | 37-43 | 86.0 | 287 |
| Losses | 15 | 15 | 509 | 60-171 | 35.1 | 36-108 | 33.3 | 35-36 | 97.2 | 191 |
| Month | ||||||||||
| November | 6 | 6 | 183 | 23-48 | 47.9 | 12-32 | 37.5 | 12-14 | 85.7 | 70 |
| December | 7 | 7 | 229 | 39-93 | 41.9 | 27-63 | 42.9 | 24-25 | 96.0 | 129 |
| January | 6 | 6 | 201 | 32-76 | 42.1 | 20-44 | 45.5 | 14-14 | 100.0 | 98 |
| February | 9 | 9 | 302 | 43-119 | 36.1 | 22-69 | 31.9 | 19-23 | 82.6 | 127 |
| March | 3 | 3 | 121 | 19-47 | 40.4 | 13-30 | 43.3 | 3-3 | 100.0 | 54 |
| Statistic | gp | min | min/g | fg/40 | 3pt/40 | pct | ft/40 | pts/40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | ||||||||
| Total | 31 | 1036 | 33.4 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 39.5 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| Conference | 18 | 620 | 34.4 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 37.7 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| Exhibition | - | - | - | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | - | 0.0-0.0 | - |
| Location | ||||||||
| Home | 14 | 451 | 32.2 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 38.2 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| Away | 13 | 442 | 34.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 39.2 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| Neutral | 4 | 143 | 35.8 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 44.1 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| Result | ||||||||
| Wins | 16 | 527 | 32.9 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 44.6 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| Losses | 15 | 509 | 33.9 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 33.3 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| Month | ||||||||
| November | 6 | 183 | 30.5 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 37.5 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 7 | 229 | 32.7 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 42.9 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| January | 6 | 201 | 33.5 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 45.5 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 9 | 302 | 33.6 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 31.9 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 3 | 121 | 40.3 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 43.3 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 |
| Statistic | gp | off/g | def/g | reb/g | ast/g | to/g | stl/g | blk/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | ||||||||
| Total | 31 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 |
| Conference | 18 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Exhibition | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Location | ||||||||
| Home | 14 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Away | 13 | 0.3 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| Neutral | 4 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 |
| Result | ||||||||
| Wins | 16 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Losses | 15 | 0.5 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| Month | ||||||||
| November | 6 | 0.7 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| December | 7 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.6 |
| January | 6 | 0.3 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| February | 9 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| March | 3 | 0.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Statistic | gp | gs | off | def | reb | ast | to | stl | blk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | |||||||||
| Total | 31 | 31 | 12 | 96 | 108 | 78 | 57 | 39 | 13 |
| Conference | 18 | 18 | 7 | 45 | 52 | 51 | 30 | 22 | 7 |
| Exhibition | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Location | |||||||||
| Home | 14 | 14 | 4 | 29 | 33 | 44 | 20 | 19 | 6 |
| Away | 13 | 13 | 4 | 51 | 55 | 30 | 28 | 14 | 6 |
| Neutral | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| Result | |||||||||
| Wins | 16 | 16 | 4 | 48 | 52 | 46 | 27 | 23 | 10 |
| Losses | 15 | 15 | 8 | 48 | 56 | 32 | 30 | 16 | 3 |
| Month | |||||||||
| November | 6 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 25 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 2 |
| December | 7 | 7 | 2 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 4 |
| January | 6 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| February | 9 | 9 | 3 | 27 | 30 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 5 |
| March | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| Statistic | gp | off/40 | def/40 | reb/40 | ast/40 | to/40 | stl/40 | blk/40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | ||||||||
| Total | 31 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Conference | 18 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Exhibition | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Location | ||||||||
| Home | 14 | 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 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Result | ||||||||
| Wins | 16 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Losses | 15 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Month | ||||||||
| November | 6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| January | 6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
News mentions
EVANSVILLE, Tenn. – As the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team walked off the court on Thursday following its 79-71 loss to UT Martin in the Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Championships quarterfinal, it was a moment of sadness. For several members of the Golden Eagle lineup, it was their final game in uniform as their careers came to a close. For some, there lies an air of uncertainty. For others, it’s a moment to build on as Tech begins its preparation for the 2024-25 campaign tomorrow. While the end of the season came much earlier than any of the Golden Eagle players or coaches wanted, it’s a bittersweet moment.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Tennessee Tech turned its defense into offense and the Golden Eagles drained some clutch 3-pointers to build a third-quarter lead and scrape out a big win over Western Illinois to advance. With the victory, the Golden Eagles (16-14) move into the Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Championships quarterfinals to take on No. 3-seed UT Martin at 3:30 p.m. Dylan Vazzano will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while the game will also be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required).
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Maaliya Owens has been a driving force for the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team all season long. When the Ohio Valley Conference announced its all-conference teams on Tuesday on the eve of the annual postseason tournament in Evansville, it certainly was no surprise to see Owens among the top vote-getters as she claimed a first-team All-OVC selection for the second season in a row.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The regular season is in the books. Now it’s the main event. As the top eight teams in the Ohio Valley Conference converge on Evansville for this week’s OVC Basketball Championships in the Ford Center, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team has its work cut out for them as they enter play with the No. 6-seed in the tournament. To reach the championship game on Saturday, the Golden Eagles will have to beat No. 7-seed Western Illinois, No. 3-seed UT Martin and No. 2-seed Little Rock in succession to face the victor from the other half of the bracket, which includes regular-season champion Southern Indiana in what will essentially be a home game for them with their campus a short distance from the Ford Center.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Tennessee Tech had not one, but two tries at a game-tying 3-pointer to send Saturday’s affair into a second overtime session, but neither one slipped through the net, closing out the regular season with a heartbreaking 72-69 overtime loss to Little Rock. With Tennessee State’s win over UT Martin and the Trojans’ victory against the Golden Eagles, Little Rock takes the No. 2 seed in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament next week in Evansville. The Skyhawks claim the No. 3 seed, while Eastern Illinois will have the final bye in the postseason event. Morehead State defeated Lindenwood, securing the No. 5-spot, while the Golden Eagles will enter the field sixth. Western Illinois is seventh, while Southeast Missouri can claim the final spot if the Redhawks defeat regular-season champion Southern Indiana tonight – otherwise, the No. 8-seed will go to Tennessee State.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Saturday is the final day of the regular season for the Ohio Valley Conference with the postseason tournament beginning on Wednesday. As Tennessee Tech enters the final contest of the regular season, the Golden Eagles are trying to secure the last bye in the field. Southern Indiana already has the top seed wrapped up. A UT Martin will give the Skyhawks the No. 2 seed and the other double-bye – however, a UTM loss and a Little Rock win over Tech on Saturday will put the Trojans in the No. 2-spot. If the Golden Eagles win and UT Martin wins, Tech will earn the No. 4-seed, losing the tiebreaker to Eastern Illinois. If Tech wins and UT Martin loses, the Skyhawks will win the No. 2-seed through the tiebreaker with Eastern Illinois and the Golden Eagles. The Panthers will be the No. 3-seed, while Tech will be the No. 4-seed.
MARTIN, Tenn. – With the final week of the Ohio Valley Conference season this week, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team controls its destiny when it comes to the chase for the double-bye in next week’s tournament in Evansville. Victories as the Golden Eagles head to UT Martin on Thursday and Little Rock will certainly go a long way into wrapping up the later start in the tournament.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It’s always emotional when a season starts to wind down to the final days. Senior Day is a bittersweet moment as you reflect on the success, the adversity and the accomplishments over the past several years. For this Tech senior class in 2023-24, there’s still a lot to do with the Ohio Valley Conference tournament just a couple of weeks away and plenty to prepare for before that event. Since putting on the Purple and Gold, this Senior class has known nothing but winning. This group has experienced five consecutive winning seasons and are currently in the hunt for their sixth-straight winning season. They captured the program’s first OVC tournament championship in 23 years, and first NCAA tournament win in 30 years.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Eastern Illinois won a nailbiter over Tennessee Tech in Charleston. On Saturday, it was the Golden Eagles’ turn. After the visiting Panthers took a 68-67 lead with just over two minutes remaining in the contest, Peyton Carter pulled down an offensive board and put the ball back in to retake the advantage at 69-68 and 1:46 left. At 1:04, Anna Walker drained a 3-pointer to make it a four-point lead, but EIU’s Charita Lewis halved the lead with a jumper at 54 seconds remaining. Lewis and Ellie Buzzelle fouled the Golden Eagles, the latter putting Reghan Grimes at the line for a pair with 14 seconds left.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Even as SIUE poured in 3-pointer after 3-pointer in the fourth quarter, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team’s offense continued to click to avoid any Cougar comeback bid, taking the visitors down 86-76 Thursday to win their fifth straight game – all by double-digits. Tech (14-12, 9-6 Ohio Valley Conference) remains in a three-way tie for third as UT Martin and Little Rock also claimed wins on Thursday night. Eastern Illinois, the Golden Eagles’ opponent on Saturday, stands a game up in second place at 10-5. Tipoff from the Eblen Center on Saturday for the Senior Day contest is at 1 p.m.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Four games remain in the regular season and it’s shaping up to be a wild finish in the Ohio Valley Conference. The key for the Tennessee Tech women, however, is to win. With the final two home contests for the Tech women’s basketball team coming up this week, the Golden Eagles will entertain SIUE on Thursday and Eastern Illinois on Saturday, both of those games crucial in keeping Tech in great shape in the OVC standings. Tipoff against SIUE is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Eblen Center. Roger Ealey and Frank Harrell will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, Dylan Vazzano and Steve Smith will break down the action on ESPN+ (subscription required), while the game will also be available locally on WCTE.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – In Western Illinois’ first season in the Ohio Valley Conference, the Fighting Leathernecks have played with a fierce determination, aiming to claim the league title in their first go-round. However, to do that, WIU will have to go through Cookeville first and a Golden Eagle program that is surging itself as the conference slate is starting to come to a close. Tennessee Tech welcomes in Western Illinois Thursday night at the Eblen Center with the tipoff set for 5:30 p.m. Roger Ealey and Frank Harrell will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while Dylan Vazzano and Steve Smith will narrate the action on ESPN+ (subscription required).
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee State cut the game close, all the way down to a three-point deficit in late in the third quarter. Tennessee Tech, however, caught fire in the fourth quarter and that was all she wrote as the Golden Eagles surged to an 80-64 victory over the Lady Tigers on Tuesday night in the Eblen Center. Tech (12-12, 7-6 Ohio Valley Conference) joins the seven-win club in the standings with Western Illinois, Morehead State, UT Martin and Eastern Illinois – all at 7-5 in the league. The Golden Eagles entertain league newcomer Western Illinois for the first time in program history on Thursday night.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Only six games remain on Tennessee Tech’s schedule with the Ohio Valley Conference championships in Evansville looming. As time is starting to sift out of the hourglass on the season, the Golden Eagles still find themselves in position to strike in the conference race. That makes this four-game homestand – starting Tuesday night against Tennessee State – vital as Tech is still very much in position for a second-place finish in the league and a double-bye in the conference tournament. Tipoff Tuesday night is set for 5:30 p.m. Roger Ealey and Frank Harrell will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while Dylan Vazzano and Steve Smith will break down the action on ESPN+ (subscription required).
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Tennessee Tech dominated in nearly every phase of the game Saturday, cruising to an 82-52 victory over Lindenwood. The Golden Eagles improve to 11-12 overall, 6-6 in the Ohio Valley Conference, while the Lions fall to 6-16 overall, 4-8 in league play.
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The way this Ohio Valley Conference season has gone this year, one thing is for sure – never expect the usual result. While Tennessee Tech won both meetings last season against conference newcomer Lindenwood, the Lions are certainly no pushover. There’s always the old transitive property with OVC leader Southern Indiana falling to Tennessee State, then TSU dropping a double-overtime contest against Lindenwood on Thursday night in a heated matchup. Then there’s Lindenwood’s win over UT Martin, a team that’s currently tied for third in the league standings.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Peyton Carter surpassed her previous career high in scoring before the first half had ended. She didn’t even miss a shot in the first half as she paced the Tennessee Tech women’s team against Southeast Missouri on Thursday night. Her output in the first 20 minutes, along with double-digit nights for Maaliya Owens and Anna Walker, allowed the Golden Eagles to take a 76-66 victory over the Redhawks. Leading by as many as 23 points midway through the third quarter, Tech (10-12, 5-6 Ohio Valley Conference) had to hold off a furious comeback from SEMO as the Redhawks cut the game back to within four points with 5:03 remaining in the contest. However, the Golden Eagles were able to stave off SEMO in the remainder, holding them to just three points the rest of the way.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – As Tennessee Tech enters the home stretch of the Ohio Valley Conference campaign, it’s starting to be crunch time for the Golden Eagle women. Still standing just two games back of second-place UT Martin and Little Rock and just a game ahead of ninth-place Southeast Missouri and Lindenwood, Tech has a chance to propel itself up the standings. The two teams breathing down their necks, conveniently, are who the Golden Eagles have to contend with this weekend as Tech gets back on the road. The road trip begins Thursday as the Golden Eagles head to Cape Girardeau. Tipoff from the Show Me Center is set for 5:15 p.m. Dylan Vazzano will have the call locally on 106.1 The Eagle, while the game will also be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required).
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – After an even first quarter, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team just could not get shots to fall when they needed them the most on Saturday. While the Golden Eagles rallied back in the fourth quarter, Morehead State still escaped the Eblen Center with a 65-53 victory. The Golden Eagles (9-12, 4-6 Ohio Valley Conference) hit the road next week as they head to Southeast Missouri and Lindenwood before coming back home on Feb. 13 against Tennessee State.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team had one of its most complete efforts of the season as the Golden Eagles topped Morehead State on the road in their first meeting of the season back in January. Now the Tech women will look for a repeat performance on Saturday as the Golden Eagles work for positioning in the Ohio Valley Conference race.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – When Tennessee Tech faced Southern Indiana in Evansville earlier this month, the game came down to the final possession. A heated battle throughout, the expectation is there for the same Thursday as the Golden Eagles welcome the Screaming Eagles into their nest. Tipoff for the game is slated for 5:30 p.m. Roger Ealey and Frank Harrell will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while Dylan Vazzano and Steve Smith will break down the action on ESPN+ (subscription required).
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Tennessee Tech used the glass to great effect on Saturday as it was the rebounding effort that helped the Golden Eagles take a 67-58 victory over SIUE. Tech won the battle on the glass 44-37, but it was the offensive rebounds that put the Golden Eagles on top as Tech doubled the offensive boards 20-10, scoring 21 second-chance points to SIUE’s five. With the extra opportunities, the Golden Eagles were able to get five more field goals and 17 more shot attempts.
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – After a tough loss on Thursday that came down to literally the final second, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team will forget the past and forge onward toward the next opponent – Saturday’s contest at SIUE. Tipoff from First Community Arena is slated for 1 p.m. Saturday. Roger Ealey will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while the game will be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required).
CHARLESTON, Ill. – It couldn’t get any closer than it did Thursday night during Tennessee Tech’s battle with Eastern Illinois – and what a battle it was. Every time a team went on a run, the other bounced right back. The Golden Eagles had a 3-point lead with under a minute to go, but Miah Monahan knotted the game up with 27.1 seconds to play with a deep shot. After Tech advanced the ball on a timeout, the Golden Eagles wore down the clock to around five seconds before a drive to the basket resulted in a traveling call.
CHARLESTON, Ill. – After an 18-day stretch with only two games for the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team, the Golden Eagles get back into a little bit of normal routine this week as they hit the road to take on Eastern Illinois on Thursday night before heading to SIUE on Saturday. Tipoff for Thursday’s game from Lantz Arena is scheduled for 5 p.m. Roger Ealey will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while the game will also be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required).
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Tech wasn’t going to make it three straight losses at the Gentry Center. With inspired efforts from Reghan Grimes and Maaliya Owens, the Golden Eagles were able to claim an 86-81 victory over Tennessee State on Thursday night. While the final deficit was five points, the game was in the Golden Eagles’ control for the entire second half as Tech (8-9, 3-3 Ohio Valley Conference) led by as many as 19 points nearly midway through the third quarter ay 63-44. That’s not to say the host Lady Tigers (5-11, 2-4 OVC) didn’t make it interesting – TSU cut the deficit down to three points on a 3-pointer from Sanaa’ St. Andre at 1:15 remaining in the contest, Tech leading 81-78.
NASHVILLE – After a thrilling win Saturday, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team will be back in action on Thursday as they head to the Gentry Center to take on Tennessee State. Tipoff for the game is 5 pm. Roger Ealey will have the game on 106.1 The Eagle, while the contest will also be streamed on ESPN+. As of this writing, Thursday’s games are still on as scheduled, while snow and freezing rain are in the forecast. Schedule updates will be available on TTUsports.com and the team’s social media accounts if any changes are made.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – As the adage says, it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish. The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team proved that as the literal truth on Saturday afternoon as the Golden Eagles rallied from a 13-point deficit late in the second quarter and surged on a 13-2 run of their own in the fourth quarter to take a 76-65 victory over Southeast Missouri in the Hooper Eblen Center. Harley Paynter led the Golden Eagles (7-9, 2-3 Ohio Valley Conference) as she not only broke her career-high in scoring, she tripled it as she scored 21 points, shooting an efficient 6-for-8 from the field, 3-for-5 from 3-point range and 6-for-6 at the free-throw line as the Grayson, Ky., native was a spark plug in the second half.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – With a 1-3 start to Ohio Valley Conference play, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team looks to get that turned around this weekend as the Golden Eagles host Southeast Missouri on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the Hooper Eblen Center. Roger Ealey and Frank Harrell will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while Metz and Steve Smith will broadcast the game on ESPN+ (subscription required). Saturday’s game is also the Tech women’s annual We Back Pat game, honoring late Tennessee women’s basketball legend Pat Summitt in her fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – It was a heated contest for the full 40 minutes, but the sprint to the finish in the final 2:32 of the game saw Southern Indiana claim the 69-66 victory over Tennessee Tech, outscoring the Golden Eagles 10-6 as the game came to a close. Kiera Hill ended the game tying her career-high of 18 points, going 8-for-15 inside the arc. She also ended with a team-high six rebounds. Anna Walker also ended the game in double-figures for Tech as she scored 12 points.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Southern Indiana has proven to be one of the most-improved teams in the Ohio Valley Conference this season and currently sits atop the league standings as the Screaming Eagles have won all three of their league games this season. The improved upstart takes on the tradition of the Golden Eagles on Saturday as the two teams lock up on Saturday evening with the tipoff scheduled for 5 p.m. Roger Ealey will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle with Matthew Will and Payton Buse handling the action on ESPN+ (subscription required).
MOREHEAD, Ky. – Slow starts hampered the Tennessee Tech women in the first two Ohio Valley Conference contests of the season. The third time must have been the charm as the Golden Eagles surged out to big leads early to take a 79-56 victory at Morehead State on Thursday night. Tech (6-8, 1-2 Ohio Valley Conference) continues the road trip on Saturday as it heads to Evansville to take on Southern Indiana.
MOREHEAD, Ky. – After a rocky start to Ohio Valley Conference play against a traditional conference power and a rising newcomer, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team will try to get back into the win column on Thursday as the Golden Eagles head to Morehead State. Tipoff on Thursday is scheduled for 4 p.m. Central time. Roger Ealey will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while Jared Stacy and Dean Hardin will broadcast the game on ESPN+ (subscription required). The game is the first leg of a two-game road trip this week as Tech will also head to Evansville to take on Southern Indiana on Saturday evening before coming home next Saturday to take on Southeast Missouri for the Golden Eagles’ only home affair at the Hooper Eblen Center this month.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – After a slow start in the first quarter, Tennessee Tech rallied from a 13-point first-quarter deficit and took the lead over the visiting UT Martin Skyhawks as the third quarter came to a close. However, UTM outscored the Golden Eagles 21-11 in the fourth quarter, surging ahead and taking a 67-58 victory Saturday afternoon in the Hooper Eblen Center.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The matchup was everything it was expected to be Thursday night as the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team hosted Little Rock to open Ohio Valley Conference play. And while the Golden Eagles had a tough beginning to the game getting shots to fall, Tech (5-7, 0-1 OVC) kept pace, even after Little Rock (2-10, 1-0 OVC) took a 13-point lead in the third quarter. Fittingly, the game came down to the final possession. Yaubryon Chambers tied the game with 1:02 remaining on a free throw, then Tia Harvey gave the Trojans a two-point lead with 32 ticks left after Faith Lee missed a shot as Chambers deflected it. Harvey grabbed the loose ball and hit the jumper.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – After a close finish against Little Rock, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team will get right back at it on Saturday afternoon as the Golden Eagles welcome in UT Martin. Tipoff for the matinee doubleheader is slated for 1 p.m. Roger Ealey will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while Dylan Vazzano and Frank Harrell will break down the action on ESPN+ (subscription required). In more modern history, the Skyhawks have been one of the top teams in the Ohio Valley Conference and the Golden Eagles had a streak of nearly six years going winless against UT Martin. That has changed in recent years as Tech has won the last four meetings against UTM and five of the last six.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Tech women’s basketball head coach Kim Rosamond announced Wednesday that Melanie Walls has been elevated to Associate Head Coach, Allison Clark has been elevated to Assistant Head Coach and Jasmine Cincore has been named co-Recruiting Coordinator. “Melanie Walls and Allison Clark have been the engine behind rebuilding TTU women’s basketball back into a championship program,” Rosamond said. “It is only fitting that Mel is recognized as our associate head coach and Alli as our assistant head coach. To sum it up, they are my right and left hands. Our success would not have happened without the both of them. These are roles they have basically served in for the last seven seasons, and they deserve to be rewarded with the public recognition they have earned.” “Since joining our staff a year ago, Jasmine has added so much value to our staff both on and off the court. Her knowledge in player development is next-level. Her communication and organizational skills are excellent. She is an outstanding recruiter and has a knack for evaluating and building relationships.”
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It’s pretty safe to say Little Rock had December 28th circled on their calendars since March. After all, Tennessee Tech closed out the Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Championships in Evansville with the Golden Eagles cutting down the nets after defeating to top-seeded Trojans in the title game. With a strong defensive effort, Tech defeated the Trojans 54-46 for its first OVC crown and NCAA appearance since the 1999-2000 season after Little Rock won both regular-season meetings in their first season in the OVC. When it came to the 2022-23 campaign, Little Rock won the first two skirmishes. Tennessee Tech won the war.
FLORENCE, Ala. – Kiera Hill scored a career-high 18 points to pace the Tennessee Tech women as the Golden Eagles used two big runs in the second half to rally from a seven-point deficit to take a 78-67 victory on the road at North Alabama. Hill had 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting, as well as 4-for-5 from the free-throw line, to break her previous career-high of 16 set in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship. Three other Golden Eagles scored in double-digits as Reghan Grimes had 17 points, Maaliya Owens had 11 and Jennifer Sullivan added 10.
FLORENCE, Ala. – It’s been nearly 40 years since the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team has taken on North Alabama, but the Golden Eagles are on the road down to Florence to take on the Lions. Tipoff on Thursday from CB&S Bank Arena at Flowers Hall is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start. Roger Ealey will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while Benjamin Ray and Matt Daniels will call the action on ESPN+ (subscription required). Thursday’s contest is the last non-conference action for the Golden Eagles as Tech opens Ohio Valley Conference action next Thursday in the Eblen Center with Little Rock coming into town for a rematch of the OVC tournament championship game and the winless Trojans looking to open the league campaign with a revenge victory. But first, the Golden Eagles have to contend with the host Lions. Entering Thursday’s contest with a 4-7 record, North Florida topped Samford 69-64 on Tuesday afternoon to break a two-game skid, which included a three-point loss at Chattanooga and an overtime defeat at Arkansas State.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech got off to a fast start on Monday night as the Golden Eagles jumped out on a quick 10-0 run and never looked back, topping Northern Kentucky 77-59. Maaliya Owens led the Golden Eagles with 28 points, shooting 9-for-19 from the field and 5-for-9 from 3-point range, while going 5-for-5 at the free-throw line. As she hit her third trey of the game, Owens moved into second on the team’s all-time 3-pointers made list, passing assistant coach Allison Clark’s 225 and trailing only Jordan Brock on the chart.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team got a needed motivational boost with a big win in its last outing. Now, the Golden Eagles will try to make it two in a row on Monday night as the Tech women host Northern Kentucky on Monday night. Tip-off on Monday is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Hooper Eblen Center. Roger Ealey and Frank Harrell will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while Dylan Vazzano and Steve Smith will narrate the action on ESPN+ (subscription required).
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech came out hot on Thursday and put up big numbers on Education Day, thrilling a near-record crowd in the Eblen Center as the Golden Eagles soared to a 104-43 victory over Tennessee Wesleyan. The announced attendance of 5,887 stands as the second-most fans for a women’s basketball home game at the Hooper Eblen Center. The 61-point margin of victory is also the fourth-largest in the program’s history. It is also Tech’s first 100-point game since 2018. The Golden Eagles (3-6) scored 38 points in the first quarter alone, banking on a 75-percent shooting rate, hitting 15 of their 20 shots. Tech was also able to force 31 turnovers in the contest, converting those into 46 points. Reagan Hurst had four steals, while Maaliya Owens, Jennifer Sullivan and Harley Paynter each had three.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Hooper Eblen Center will be rocking Thursday morning as school children around the Upper Cumberland will converge on the arena for Tennessee Tech Women’s Basketball’s annual Education Day contest between the Golden Eagles and Tennessee Wesleyan. Tipoff for the game is slated for 11 a.m. on Thursday. Roger Ealey and Frank Harrell will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while Dylan Vazzano and Steve Smith will broadcast the game on ESPN+ (subscription required).
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – In the history of Tennessee Tech Athletics, no name raises the blood pressure of Golden Eagle fans more than Middle Tennessee. Whether it was a battle for Shinny-Ninny or the Blizzard of “MTSU degrees” that would shower down in the Hooper Eblen Center, there are a lot of memories between the two schools -- just don’t call them fond. While it’s been a while since the two teams have squared off in conference play, both the Golden Eagles and the Blue Raiders still see each other often in competition. Sunday, it’ll be the turn for women’s basketball as the Tech women host the Lady Raiders at the Eblen Center.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Tennessee Tech had the game down to just one point with just 3:52 remaining in the contest Sunday. Every time Kentucky was able to get the lead out to double-digits prior to that point, the Golden Eagles kept coming back. However, Kentucky made the late surge at the free-throw line as the Wildcats scored 11 of their last 13 points at the stripe to take a 73-67 win Sunday afternoon at Transylvania University’s Clive M. Beck Center.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Tennessee Tech gave Missouri a scare last week at the Daytona Beach Classic. Now the Golden Eagle women’s basketball team will head up to Lexington looking to knock off Kentucky on Sunday. The game is scheduled for a 12 p.m. Central tipoff at Transylvania University’s Clive M. Beck Center with renovations to UK’s Memorial Coliseum seeing the Wildcats splitting time at Transy and Rupp Arena. Roger Ealey will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while Maggie Davis and Bria Goss will narrate the action on SEC Network+ (available on ESPN+ with a cable subscription including SEC Network). Sunday’s game is the 16th meeting all-time between the two teams and the first since 2017. Kentucky holds an 8-7 advantage in the series with Tech last winning in 1989.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – After a couple of weekends on the road, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team returns home on Wednesday to take on Division II Lincoln Memorial at the Eblen Center. Tipoff for the game is set for 6 p.m. Roger Ealey and Frank Harrell will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while Dylan Vazzano and Steve Smith will broadcast the game on ESPN+ (subscription required).
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Tennessee Tech might have lost the game Friday night against Southeastern Conference foe Missouri in the Daytona Beach Classic, but the Golden Eagles were winners in a different way as Tech put together its strongest effort of the season thus far in a tough 66-65 loss to the Tigers. The Golden Eagles (0-4) knocked down 10 3-pointers, dominated the glass with 33 total rebounds and 14 offensive caroms, forced Missouri into 15 turnovers with nine steals and had 14 assists to the Tigers’ nine. Tech had four players score in double-digits as Maaliya Owens and Reghan Grimes each had 13 points, while Reagan Hurst and Jennifer Sullivan each had 12. The Golden Eagles were 21-of-58 from the field, 10-for-33 from 3-point range – and held a Missouri team that averaged over 10 3-pointers a game to 6-for-14 from long-range.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – There’s nothing like getting that first win of the season. Building on the momentum the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team created during Friday’s contest against Missouri, the Golden Eagles led from the start and never looked back, taking a 65-59 victory over Stetson on Saturday to close out their play in the Daytona Beach Classic. Tech (1-4) got double-digit scoring production from four players as Anna Walker led the way with 16 points, while Maaliya Owens had 12, Reagan Hurst 11 and Reghan Grimes 10. Everything that worked in the Golden Eagles’ one-point loss Friday to Southeastern Conference foe Missouri seemed to click again.
DAYTONA, Fla. -- While everyone else is settling in with their Thanksgiving feasts, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team is hard at work getting ready for its action this weekend in the Daytona Beach Classic. The Golden Eagles have a challenge ahead as Tech faces the first of two Southeastern Conference opponents on the season as it takes on Missouri on Friday night, then takes on nearby Stetson on Saturday afternoon. Roger Ealey will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while the game will be streamed live via FloSports (subscription required).
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Momentum shifted away from the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team as the Golden Eagles saw a 15-point lead disappear through the fourth quarter as Alabama A&M knotted the game with 13 seconds remaining in regulation, then outscored Tech 12-6 in the extra five minutes to take a 62-56 win on Saturday. The Golden Eagles drop to 0-3 on the season as they enter the holiday break. Tech travels down to the Daytona Beach Classic on Friday and Saturday as the Golden Eagles face Missouri Friday night at 7 p.m. Central time, then Stetson Saturday afternoon.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team will start a three-game road trip on Saturday as the Golden Eagles head down to Huntsville to take on Alabama A&M on Saturday. Tipoff for the game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. start. The game will be streamed through Alabama A&M’s Bulldogs All-Access service with Tyler Clark providing the call.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – As the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team opens the home slate on Wednesday night in the Hooper Eblen Center, it’ll be a cause for celebration. Before the start of Wednesday’s 6 p.m. contest against Chattanooga, the Golden Eagles will unveil their latest adornment to the Hoop as the 2022-23 Ohio Valley Conference championship banner is unveiled to recognize their tournament championship and 28th all-time in the program’s history. Roger Ealey and Frank Harrell will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while Dylan Vazzano and Steve Smith will narrate the action on ESPN+ (subscription required).
MUNCIE, Ind. – Yaubryon Chambers had a solid debut for the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team on Monday, collecting 13 points on 6-of-9 shooting – one point shy of her career-high set as a member of the Vanderbilt roster. However, Ball State saw six players score in double figures, with Bowling Green transfer Nyla Hampton proving to be a wrecking ball on defense, collecting eight steals, as the host Cardinals defeated Tech 97-64 on Monday morning.
MUNCIE, Ind. – The exhibitions are in the books, now it’s time to get to business. The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team will hit the road to open up the campaign on Monday morning and they won’t have to wait long to get the 2023-24 season underway. It’ll be an early matinee as the Golden Eagles take on Ball State at 11 a.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Central for the Cardinals’ Field Trip Day. With area school children filling up BSU’s Worthen Arena, it’ll be a loud, exciting atmosphere to open up the campaign. Roger Ealey will have the call live on 106.1 The Eagle, while the game can also be streamed on ESPN+ (subscription required).
BOSTON, Mass. – The Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team will begin the 2023-24 season in a Top 25 ranking as the Golden Eagles placed 23rd in the first CollegeInsider.com Women’s Mid-Major Top 25 poll of the campaign. The Golden Eagles aren’t alone in the poll, however, as two of their non-conference foes -- Middle Tennessee (9) and Ball State (11) – are among the Top 25, with Chattanooga and OVC regular-season champ Little Rock listed among the programs who received votes.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – If Thursday’s Purple Palooza exhibition is any indication, the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team looks to be in great shape heading into the 2023-24 campaign. The Golden Eagles cruised to an 89-44 victory on Thursday night against visiting Christian Brothers University. While the statistics from the contest do not count as it was a preseason affair, Tech had some solid performances in the victory. Graduate Maaliya Owens picked up right where she left off breaking the single-season 3-pointers made mark with 92 a year ago. On Thursday, she knocked down four of her eight long-range tries and was a perfect 5-for-5 at the free-throw line.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – There’ll be tricks and treats and a little basketball too on Thursday night as fans will get a sneak preview of the 2023-24 Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team with the Golden Eagles taking on Christian Brothers in their Purple Palooza exhibition contest. Tipoff for the game is slated for 5:30 p.m. at the Hooper Eblen Center. Admission is free. Roger Ealey will have the call on 106.1 The Eagle, while Dylan Vazzano and Frank Harrell will narrate the action on ESPN+ (subscription required).
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Tennessee Tech women's basketball team cut the nets down in Evansville in March at the Ford Center. As head coach Kim Rosamond returned with graduate standout Maaliya Owens on Tuesday for Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Media Day, it wasn't to reminisce on the past, it was to focus on the task ahead of them. While the Tech women are picked to win the OVC for the second straight season, the thought on their mind is simple – it's time to get down to business. In addition to the Golden Eagles getting the nod from the league voters, consisting of the women's basketball coaches and sports information contacts, graduate guard Owens was also named the conference's Preseason Player of the Year and senior forward Anna Walker was named to the Preseason All-OVC team.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – After one of the most successful seasons for the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball team with an Ohio Valley Conference championship and a victory in the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, Kim Rosamond has certainly cemented a place for herself in the program’s history. She’ll get the opportunity to add to her legacy in Cookeville as Rosamond received a five-year contract extension through the end of the 2027-28 campaign, as announced today by Tennessee Tech Director of Athletics Mark Wilson. “Kim Rosamond has had a vision for the Tennessee Tech women’s basketball program since the day she first walked in to the Hooper Eblen Center,” Wilson said. “Her determination, her commitment to Golden Eagle basketball has been tremendous and the results speak for themselves. As the team continues to build on its legacy, Coach Rosamond’s teams have brought the University and the community together in support and I truly believe what she has built over these last few years is only the beginning.”