Gittle Sciolis

Gittle Sciolis
Gittle Sciolis
  • Height:
    5-4
  • Hometown:
    Bremen, Ga.
  • Year:
    Sr.
  • Previous School:
    Bremen HS
Bio

Spring 2023 (Senior): Sciolis competed in three of the team’s five spring events, totaling nine rounds of play… delivered scores of 247 at both the Islander Classic (Feb. 20-21) and Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 12-14)… also shot a spring-low 79 in the first round of the BNI… finished the year with an 81.52 scoring average.

Fall 2022 (Senior): Sciolis participated in all four of Tech’s fall tournaments, finishing 12 total rounds of action… also competed in Tech’s lone match-play event of the year, the French Broad Collegiate (Nov. 6-7)… fired a career-low 226 at the Golfweek Fall Challenge (Sept. 12-14)… also posted a career-low 72 in the first round of the event, one of three straight under 80… tallied a 75 in the second round of the Terrier Intercollegiate (Oct. 24-25)… finished the fall with a scoring average of 79.58.

Spring 2022 (Junior): Sciolis played in four of Tech's six spring tournaments, completing 10 rounds of play… recorded a season-best 77 in the first round of the Jan Weaver Invitational (Apr. 8-9) and first and second rounds of the OVC Championships (Apr. 17-19)… earned a top-15 finish at the Jan Weaver Invitational with a 158 and top-20 showing at the OVC Championships with a 235… wrapped up the year with an 80.31 scoring average.

Fall 2021 (Junior): Sciolis competed in two of the team’s four fall events, totaling six rounds of action… delivered a season-best 83-79-79=241 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Sept. 27-28)… completed the Chris Banister Golf Classic (Oct. 10-12) with a 249… concluded the fall with a scoring average of 81.67.

Spring 2021 (Sophomore): Sciolis took part in three of Tech’s six tournaments in the spring, completing nine rounds of play… carded a season-low 81-85-80=246 at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 14-16)… turned in a 247 with a low round of 80 at the Kiawah Island Classic (Feb. 28-Mar. 2)… finished the year with an 83.00 scoring average.

Fall 2020 (Sophomore): The 2020 fall season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spring 2020 (Freshman): Sciolis did not participate in the team's only event of the spring before the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fall 2019 (Freshman): Sciolis played in four of Tech's five fall tournaments, racking up 10 rounds of action… made her collegiate debut at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Sept. 30-Oct. 1), posting an 81-77-78=236 for a top-20 finish… ripped of a low round of 75 in the second round of the Dayton Flyer Invitational (Oct. 14-15), finishing with a 157 overall… posted back-to-back scores of 76 for a 152 at the Town and Country Invitational (Oct. 28-29)… wrapped up the fall with a scoring average of 79.00.

High School: Sciolis lettered four years for head coach Derek Able at Bremen High School in Bremen, Ga…. placed third individually at the state championships as a senior and 11th overall as a junior… helped her team to a state title as a senior and runner-up finish as a junior… also led BHS to area championships as a junior and senior… competing on the Southeastern Junior Golf Tour, racked up four top-five finishes, including an individual victory at the 2018 SJGT Hermitage Junior Classic.

Personal: Daughter of Heather and Frank Sciolis… born January 18, 2001… full name is Gittle Madelynn-Ellis Sciolis… father, Frank, played baseball at Mars Hill University.

Academic: Pursuing a second bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies… earned her first bachelor’s degree in exercise science and physical wellness with a concentration in pre-physical therapy and minor in coaching in May 2023… named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll eight times and to the OVC Commissioner’s Honor Roll four times… earned the OVC’s Medal of Honor in 2019-20… recognized as a WGCA All-American Scholar for 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23.

News mentions
Three Golden Eagle women's golf student-athletes named 2023-24 WGCA All-American Scholars
Three Golden Eagle women's golf student-athletes named 2023-24 WGCA All-American Scholars

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Three members of the Tennessee Tech women's golf team were recognized as All-American Scholars by the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) Monday afternoon.

Golden Eagles secure top-three finish at OVC Championships for second straight year
Golden Eagles secure top-three finish at OVC Championships for second straight year

TUNICA, Miss. – It was a banner day for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team Wednesday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles secured a third-place finish at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships, rallying from an eighth-place ranking after day one of action at Tunica National Golf Course.

Tech soars up leaderboard on day two of OVC Championships
Tech soars up leaderboard on day two of OVC Championships

TUNICA, Miss. – If there were a Most Improved Award from round one to round two of the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference Women's Golf Championships, Tennessee Tech would easily be the front-runner after delivering a superb display at Tunica National Golf Course Monday afternoon.

Griffith, Simms, Sciolis each take home All-OVC honors at league banquet
Griffith, Simms, Sciolis each take home All-OVC honors at league banquet

BRENTWOOD, Tenn.  – For the first time since 2000 and just the second time in program history, an impressive three members of the Tennessee Tech women’s golf team were recognized as members of the 2023-24 All-Ohio Valley Conference Women’s Golf Team during the league’s annual postseason banquet Sunday evening.

Golden Eagles conclude opening round of OVC Championships
Golden Eagles conclude opening round of OVC Championships

TUNICA, Miss. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team completed round one of action at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships Sunday afternoon, producing a score of 335 in its first trip around the Tunica National Golf Course.

Tech heads to Tunica for 2024 OVC Championships
Tech heads to Tunica for 2024 OVC Championships

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team puts it all on the line this week, heading to Tunica, Miss. for the 2024 Ohio Valley Conference Championships Sunday through Tuesday at Tunica National Golf Course.

Third round of Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate cancelled, Tech turns focus to OVCs
Third round of Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate cancelled, Tech turns focus to OVCs

PAWLEY'S ISLAND, S.C. – Due to inclement weather, including rain, in the Pawley's Island, S.C. area, the third and final round of the Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate at the Caledonia Golf & Fish Club was officially cancelled Wednesday afternoon.

Golden Eagles show improvement on day two of Golfweek/AJT Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles show improvement on day two of Golfweek/AJT Intercollegiate

PAWLEY'S ISLAND, S.C. – Tuesday was a day of improvement for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team, as the Golden Eagles shaved nine strokes from Monday's first round of the Golfweek/AJT Intercollegiate for a better showing in their second trip around the Caledonia Golf & Fish Club in Pawley's Island, S.C.

Purple and gold wrap up round one of Golfweek/AJT Intercollegiate
Purple and gold wrap up round one of Golfweek/AJT Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team completed round one of action at the Golfweek/AJT Intercollegiate Monday afternoon, producing a score of 313 in its first trip around the Caledonia Golf & Fish Club.

Golden Eagles head to South Carolina for Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles head to South Carolina for Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team continues the 2024 spring campaign in Pawley’s Island, S.C., competing in the Golfweek/AGT Intercollegiate at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club Monday through Wednesday.

Sciolis named 2024 February Unsung Leader presented by Golden Oak Sedation Dental & Implant Center
Sciolis named 2024 February Unsung Leader presented by Golden Oak Sedation Dental & Implant Center

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – While most people probably assume that the veterans of any athletic program are instantly the leaders, that may not always be the case. When it comes to the Tennessee Tech women’s golf program, however, it most certainly rings true behind the guidance of fifth-year senior Gittle Sciolis.

First-place finish guides Griffith to second OVC Women's Golfer of the Week honors
First-place finish guides Griffith to second OVC Women's Golfer of the Week honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the second time in her young career, Tennessee Tech's Chloe Griffith was honored as the Ohio Valley Conference's Female Golfer of the Week, as announced by the league Thursday afternoon.

Griffith's medalist honor propels Tech to runner-up showing at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Griffith's medalist honor propels Tech to runner-up showing at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – It was a historic day at Sevierville Golf Club for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team Tuesday afternoon, as Chloe Griffith became the first Golden Eagle to capture medalist honors at the team's Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate.

Tech jumps into second with one round left at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Tech jumps into second with one round left at Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – A day full of challenges with wind and cold weather couldn't keep the Tennessee Tech women's golf team down, as the Golden Eagles jumped up a position following round two of play at the Highlands Course at Sevierville Golf Club as part of the 11th Annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate. 

Golden Eagles women lock down third after round one of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles women lock down third after round one of Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. – It was an impressive start on day one of the 11th Annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team Sunday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles concluded the first round of action on the Highlands Course at Sevierville Golf Club.

Tech returns to Sevierville to host 11th annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate
Tech returns to Sevierville to host 11th annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team makes its familiar return to Sevierville, Tenn. to host the 11th annual Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate at Sevierville Golf Club. Play begins Sunday and will run through Tuesday while teams compete on the Highlands Course.

Purple and gold place sixth among 16 at Huntsville.org Intercollegiate
Purple and gold place sixth among 16 at Huntsville.org Intercollegiate

OWENS CROSSROADS, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team wrapped up action at the Huntsville.org Intercollegiate Wednesday afternoon, placing sixth among the 16 teams competing at the Highlands Course at the Robert Trent Jones Trail at Hampton Cove.

Tech maintains position after round two of Huntsville.org Intercollegiate
Tech maintains position after round two of Huntsville.org Intercollegiate

OWENS CROSSROADS, Ala. – Battling adverse weather conditions on Tuesday, the Tennessee Tech women's golf team maintained its positioning on the leaderboard at the Huntsville.org Intercollegiate while competing at the Highlands Course at the Robert Trent Jones Trail at Hampton Cove.

Golden Eagles crack top five after day one of Huntsville.org Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles crack top five after day one of Huntsville.org Intercollegiate

OWENS CROSSROADS, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf finished off the first of three rounds of action at Samford's Huntsville.org Intercollegiate Monday afternoon, competing at the Highlands Course at the Robert Trent Jones Trail at Hampton Cove.

Golden Eagles continue spring at Huntsville.org Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles continue spring at Huntsville.org Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team continues its spring season with its first true tournament of the new calendar year, competing at the Huntsville.org Intercollegiate in Huntsville, Ala. Monday through Wednesday.

Sciolis recognized as OVC Female Golfer of the Week for second time
Sciolis recognized as OVC Female Golfer of the Week for second time

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the second time in her career, Tennessee Tech's Gittle Sciolis was honored as the Ohio Valley Conference's Female Golfer of the Week, as announced by the league Thursday morning. Sciolis shared the weekly honor with Morehead State's MacKenzie Moore.

App State inches past Tech on final day of Oyster Shuck Match Play event
App State inches past Tech on final day of Oyster Shuck Match Play event

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team concluded action at the rain-shortened Oyster Shuck Match Play event Tuesday afternoon, wrapping up its first event of the spring with a close loss to App State, 3.5-15.

Tech edged by Western Carolina, 3-2, on day one of Oyster Shuck Match Play event
Tech edged by Western Carolina, 3-2, on day one of Oyster Shuck Match Play event

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team wrapped up its first match-play event of the season Monday afternoon, falling 3-2 to Western Carolina at the Oyster Shuck Match Play event in Charleston, S.C.

Golden Eagles open spring with Oyster Shuck Match Play event
Golden Eagles open spring with Oyster Shuck Match Play event

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team kicks off the spring portion of the 2023-24 season with a unique trip to Charleston, S.C. for The Citadel’s Oyster Shuck Match Play event. The Golden Eagles will compete with seven other programs in a match-play event at Charleston Municipal Golf Course Monday and Tuesday. 

Tech women's golf head coach Amanda Smith inks extension through 2027-28
Tech women's golf head coach Amanda Smith inks extension through 2027-28

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women’s golf program will have the opportunity to continue its growth and progress from the past few seasons with the same leadership at the top, as TTU Director of Athletics Mark Wilson announced a contract extension for head coach Amanda Smith through the 2027-28 season.

Sciolis earns first career OVC Female Golfer of the Week honors
Sciolis earns first career OVC Female Golfer of the Week honors

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – For the first time in her career, Tennessee Tech's Gittle Sciolis was honored as the Ohio Valley Conference's Female Golfer of the Week, as announced by the league Wednesday morning.

Tech closes fall with top-five performance at Terrier Intercollegiate, Sciolis places third
Tech closes fall with top-five performance at Terrier Intercollegiate, Sciolis places third

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Another strong day on the links lifted the Tennessee Tech women's golf team to a top-five showing at the Terrier Intercollegiate Tuesday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles closed out their fall campaign in style at the Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg, S.C.

Sciolis shines as Golden Eagles rank seventh on day one of Terrier Intercollegiate
Sciolis shines as Golden Eagles rank seventh on day one of Terrier Intercollegiate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team put forth a strong showing on day one of the Terrier Intercollegiate Monday, shining particularly in the second round of action at the Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg, S.C.

Fall finale leads Tech to Spartanburg, S.C. for Terrier Intercollegiate
Fall finale leads Tech to Spartanburg, S.C. for Terrier Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team closes out the 2023-24 fall slate with two days of action at the Carolina Country Club in Spartanburg, S.C., competing in the Terrier Intercollegiate starting Monday, Oct. 23.

Tech places 11th among 19 at UNCG Collegiate
Tech places 11th among 19 at UNCG Collegiate

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team capped off the final two rounds of competition at the UNCG Collegiate Tuesday, rounding out play at the Grandover Resort West Course in Greensboro, N.C.

Golden Eagles 11th following first round at UNCG Collegiate
Golden Eagles 11th following first round at UNCG Collegiate

GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team completed about a round-and-a-half of action at the UNCG Collegiate Monday, competing at the Grandover Resort West Course in Greensboro, N.C.

UNCG Collegiate awaits Tech women's golf team
UNCG Collegiate awaits Tech women's golf team

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team continues action in the 2023-24 season with a trek east to Greensboro, N.C. to play in the UNCG Collegiate at the Grandover Resort West Course Monday, Oct. 9 and Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Tech crew closes out Saluki Invitational with fourth-place finish
Tech crew closes out Saluki Invitational with fourth-place finish

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team finished off its third tournament of the season Tuesday afternoon, putting a cap on the final round of action at Dalhousie Country Club as part of the Saluki Invitational.

Purple and gold fourth after day one of Saluki Invitational
Purple and gold fourth after day one of Saluki Invitational

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Through two rounds of action at Dalhousie Country Club in Cape Girardeau, Mo., the Tennessee Tech women's golf team put itself in good position for a top-three finish Monday.

Golden Eagles head for Cape Girardeau and Southern Illinois' Saluki Invitational
Golden Eagles head for Cape Girardeau and Southern Illinois' Saluki Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team rolls into its third tournament of the fall season, heading to Cape Girardeau, Mo. and Dalhousie Golf Club for Southern Illinois' Saluki Invitational Monday, Oct. 2 through Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Tech closes UAB Hoover Invitational eighth following final round
Tech closes UAB Hoover Invitational eighth following final round

HOOVER, Ala. – Saving their best round of the week for last, the Tennessee Tech women's golf team completed play at the UAB Hoover Invitational at Hoover Country Club in Hoover, Ala.

Golden Eagles rank eighth after opening day at UAB Hoover Invitational
Golden Eagles rank eighth after opening day at UAB Hoover Invitational

HOOVER, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team completed its fourth and fifth rounds of golf in the state of Alabama this season on Monday, finishing the first and second trips around Hoover Country Club at the UAB Hoover Invitational in Hoover, Ala.

Purple and gold travel back south for UAB Hoover Invitational
Purple and gold travel back south for UAB Hoover Invitational

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team continues its 2023-24 season at the UAB Hoover Invitational, heading to Hoover, Ala. to compete at Hoover Country Club Monday and Tuesday.

Tech finishes first event of season, closes USA Intercollegiate ninth
Tech finishes first event of season, closes USA Intercollegiate ninth

MOBILE, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team wrapped up action at its 2023-24 season opener Monday afternoon, completing the third and final round of the USA Intercollegiate in ninth while competing at Crossings Course at the RTJ Trail at Magnolia Grove. 

Golden Eagles show improvement in round two of USA Intercollegiate
Golden Eagles show improvement in round two of USA Intercollegiate

MOBILE, Ala. – Improvement was the name of the game for the Tennessee Tech women's golf team Sunday, as the Golden Eagles shaved 13 shots from its opening round of the USA Intercollegiate for a solid showing in round two at Crossings Course at the RTJ Trail at Magnolia Grove. 

Round one of 2023-24 campaign in the books for Golden Eagles at USA Intercollegiate
Round one of 2023-24 campaign in the books for Golden Eagles at USA Intercollegiate

MOBILE, Ala. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf wrapped up its first round of the 2023-24 campaign ninth at the USA Intercollegiate Saturday afternoon, completing the first 18 holes of competition at Crossings Course at the RTJ Trail at Magnolia Grove. 

Tech women's golf team opens fall slate at USA Intercollegiate
Tech women's golf team opens fall slate at USA Intercollegiate

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech women's golf team officially kick off its 2023-24 campaign at the USA Intercollegiate Saturday, beginning three days of action at Crossings Course at the RTJ Trail at Magnolia Grove in Mobile, Ala.

Smith announces 2023-24 Tech women's golf schedule
Smith announces 2023-24 Tech women's golf schedule

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The 2023-24 campaign will see the Tennessee Tech women’s golf team adventuring into new territory, with a slew of new events on the docket as the fall season quickly approaches. Head coach Amanda Smith announced the season schedule Wednesday, with a heavy focus on a fall full of change.