Tennessee Tech The Tigers are three wins away from eclipsing their most wins in a season since 2007. Haeli Bryson leads the team in hitting with a .302 batting average. Bio. 2009 Inductees Carneal, Maddi HEAD COACH, SOFTBALL in Cookeville, TN for Tennessee View Full Bio, Kaci Wayne Pack (1970-73)--Basketball 3 Oklahoma State, first time in 7 years, The 2023 softball field of 64, predicted by D1Softball, 2023 SEC softball: Schedule, TV networks, dates for the tournament, Top 25 finalists revealed for 2023 USA softball player of the year, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Casey Benjamin (2001-03), Baseball Larry Shipp (2004-07), Football, 2019 Inductees 1982 Inductees Allison Clark (1999-2002), Basketball, 2017 Inductees OXFORD, Ala. With the regular season in the books and the Ohio Valley Conference set to begin its softball championship on Wednesday, the league announced its postseason honors on Tuesday afternoon. Steve Hawkins (1984-87), Baseball Raymond Slonena, Sr. (1980-84)--Rifle Robert Aylward (1970-73)--Rifle "My teammates were just as excited for me hitting that grand-slam as if they did it themselves. Chad Evitts (1997-2000), Football Kenneth Sidwell (1955-56)--Basketball Florida State and Florida softball will face off again on Wednesday, May 3, after the Seminoles won their first meeting on April 26. Bannis Norris (1931-35)--Basketball, Baseball After coming into Cookeville and meeting the Tennessee Tech softball players, Danielle Penner knew she wanted to be the next coach Hooper Eblen (1941-74)--Basketball, Baseball, Football, Track, Tennis, Golf Charles (Chuck) Kriese (1970-72)--Tennis The Tigers compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and are led by head coach John Rittman.Clemson plays its home games at 1988 Inductees Tennessee Gilstrap, Kaitlyn Ryan Weeks (1986-89), Football Malcolm P. Quillen (1930-33)--Baseball, Football John D. Wall (1950-53)--Track Leonard Sonny Allen (1951-54) -- Football Raymond H. (Bull) Brown (1933-37)--Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track In year two, McDaniels impact became starkly evident as the staff as a whole improved by nearly two runs down to a 2.92 ERA. Diane Seng Haynes (1996-00), Basketball, Volleyball, Track 1983 Inductees She is a proven self-starter and has done a little bit of everything in her young career. ET on Sunday, May 14 on ESPN2. Kirin Kumar has joined the Tennessee Tech softball coaching staff as an assistant coach. April 14, 2023. 1987 Inductees David Baxter (1958-61)--Football Johnny Donnelly (1989-98)--Fan We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Pam Cassity Smith (1973-77)--Basketball Golden Eagle Invitational presented by Country Inn & Suites. Tech is leading the OVC with a .979 fielding percentage. 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David Mays (1974-98) -- Baseball Coach window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; With the sixth-seed in the bracket, the Tennessee Tech softball team picked up two league awards as senior first baseman/pitcher Haeli Bryson was selected to the all-OVC first-team roster, becoming the first Golden Eagle since Alyssa Richards in 2017 to make the first-team lineup. "She values the team above all and prioritizes servant leadership. 21 Tennessee canceled, Tech softball heads east to take on No. Ray Drost (1958-64)--Football, Baseball 7 Texas softball sweeps No. Shawn Monday Smith (1986-90) - Basketball COOKEVILLE, Tenn. After coming into Cookeville and meeting the Tennessee Tech softball players, Danielle Penner knew she wanted to be the next coach "I was fortunate enough to have four of the best years of my life in college," she said. Guinn comes to Chattanooga from Tennessee Tech were she was named the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Most Outstanding Player. #-UCLAs 1995 national championship was later vacated by the NCAAs Committee on Infractions, Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. Panthers complete sweep over Golden Eagles. Sheffield, Kenna "I'm very passionate about what I do hitting specifically," Runyon said, "but I am also so excited to learn from Coach DePolo and Coach V (Carly Van Auken) and to grow as a coach.". Jim Youngblood (1968-72)--Football The Myrtle Beach, S.C.-native earned NFCA third-team All-America and first-team All-Region honors, as well as a second-team All-Southeastern Conference and SEC All-Tournament team nod in 2015. Gore, Gracie Coaching & Support Staff : Head Coach: Michelle DePolo (Georgian Court, 2003), 2nd Season Assistant Coach: Carly Van Auken (Kennesaw State, 2015), 4th Season Blanton, Brian Stephanie Busch Warren (1997-2000), Volleyball The Tigers compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and are led by head coach John Rittman. Golden Eagle softball announces 2021 slate, opens season next week at Montgomery, Ala. McCulley named OVC Player to Watch, preseason poll released, Tech Athletics launches newly redesigned TTUSports.com, OVC postpones fall sport competitions and championships, DePolo adds Marisa Runyon to Tech Softball staff, OVC announces changes to fall schedules of Olympic sports. WebThe Tennessee Tech Sports Hall of Fame selection committee meets each August to choose the next class of inductees. Neal, Chelsey I would love to thank Coach DePolo and the staff for welcoming me into this family. whose photos and biographies are featured in the Hall of Fame Gallery in Eblen Center. Kelley, Skyler WebThe Bucs run-ruled Tennessee Tech, 11-3, after six innings in game one, while falling in the nightcap, 8-0, in five innings. Bobby Young (1961-64), Basketball, 2018 Inductees If I could have even half the impact that my coaches had on me, I think I would be okay with it.". 1976 Inductees Bonnie Bynum Graham (2004-07), Softball Bryson, an Otto, N.C., native, has maintained a solid lead in the Golden Eagle lineup in recent weeks, posting a .387 batting average, while driving in 40 and scoring 46 times. In her Alabama days, she had a wealth of big moments for the Crimson Tide and legendary coach Patrick Murphy. "I learned to be patient with student-athletes. She collected a career-best four RBI twice this season, driving in a quartet against Purdue Ft. Wayne and against Pitt. Softball window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; COOKEVILLE, Tenn. The Tennessee State University Tiger softball team (16-23-1, 7-10 OVC) will hit the road for the final time this regular season when they take on the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (5-40, 1-17 OVC). Kenneth (Moe) Wright (1955-57)--Football gtag('js', new Date()); Strength & Conditioning Coach: Matt Hewett (UT Martin, 2011), 12th Season. Dana Winningham (1972-75)--Football gtag('js', new Date()); Willie Jenkins (2003-05), Basketball L.C. Esra Bayburt Roan (1994-98), Tennis 2014 Inductees Jim Harrison (1943-49)--Baseball, Football Coach 1986 Inductees Alexander, Bryleigh 2022 Softball Coaching Staff Staff Directory Members By Category/Department Name Title Phone Email Address Karen Weekly Head Coach kweekly@utk.edu Chris Malveaux Assistant Coach cmalveau@utk.edu Megan Rhodes Smith Assistant Coach Megan.Smith@utk.edu Kate Malveaux Tennessee Technological University Athletics Programs - College Read More Committed Athletes Avery Flatford, 2022 Softball Brooklyn Stewart, 2022 Softball Carmen Betts, 2020 Softball Ava Schubert, 2023 Volleyball Jillian Shaneyfelt, 2023 Volleyball Jordan Karlen, 2022 Tigers Splits Doubleheader Against Tennessee Tech with 2002 Inductees Melinda Clayton Hatfield (1986-90)--Basketball Jim Ragland (1960-63)--Football Kaylan Cole has thrown three-hit shutouts in each of her last two outings, both victories. WebThe Head Coach of Tennessee Technological University Softball is Danielle Penner - make it as easy as possible for them to learn about you as an athlete, and be able to start a Tech softball welcomes in Eastern Illinois Friday and Saturday. Racers head coach Kara Amundson was the league's Coach of the Year. Gordon Mason (1957-61)--Football Todd Kemp (1985-88)--Baseball Huland Draper (1937-40)--Baseball, Basketball Tennessee Technological University Softball Scholarships Guide WebApril 18, 2023. James Dearing Miller (1920-25)--Football Now she returns to the Division I level as she completes Michelle DePolo's coaching staff. Softball Mike Hennigan (1971-72)--Football Ralph Weekly Announces Retirement from Coaching; Karen Manny Goodman (1987-94), Rifle gtag('config', 'UA-32841753-1'); Samantha (Lovelady) Bates has taken on a new role for the Softball Homer (Rudy) Schmittou (1959-62)--Football, Track Runyon had a game-winning grand slam over Oklahoma in the third game of the NCAA Super Regional, sending Alabama to a second-straight Women's College World Series of three consecutive appearances, its 10thoverall at the time. Each coach had their strength and at the end of the day, I trusted each of my coaches. Tennessee Tech (Lusk) Stubblefield (1938-42)--Football, Baseball R.L. Laila Armstrong has reached base safely in ten of her last 11 games. Also included are tournament dates, host information and the TV information for the championship games. Walker. Tech softball Rachel Melchiorre (1994-97), Volleyball "I'm extremely thankful and humbled to have this opportunity. Softball Including the grand slam against Oklahoma, Runyon hit five grand slams in her career. Overall Conf Streak Home Away Neutral; 13-31 (.295) 4-8 (.333) L1 She has rich experience both on and off the dirt. WCWS: Complete dates, info for this year's event. 4 Year Degree. Aaron Hupman (1971-72), Rifle Runyon, most recently, was an assistant for Division II Lynn University. McDaniel serves as Techs pitching coach. As a Golden Recap | Box Score. We're tracking all conference tournaments as 32 teams will qualify automatically for the 2023 NCAA DI softball tournament. She had a fitting weekend for one of the programs top hitters historically, going .500 at the plate with two RBI and two runs scored. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of runs (10). Ray Thomas (1957-60)--Football By Thomas Corhern, TTU Sports Information. Stevenson is up to 71 career home runs, the most among all active players in Division I College Softball. In April 2021, Schafer played first base, donning the red and black of the SIUE Cougars. Frank Jones (1972-76)--Basketball (please help us keep these records up-to-date: email updates to sportsinfo@tntech.edu) Director of Football Operations | On-Campus Recruiting Coordinator: Jimmy Laughlin (Tennessee Tech, 2016), 2nd Season. ON-TAP: Eastern Illinois returns to Ohio Valley Conference play this weekend as the Panthers will travel to Tennessee Tech. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Tennessee head coach and director of track & field Duane Ross has announced the addition of 10 talented student-athleteseight men and two womento the program's 2023 signing class. Erwin had seven complete games, one solo shutout and two combined shutouts in the campaign. "Her list of accomplishments and accolades in the SEC are lengthy and impressive. Bobby Nichols (1960-63)--Golf Glen (Pete) Davis (1938-42)--Basketball, Football Ed Hooper (1940-1998)--Athletics Ralph Broyles (1959-60), Football Ridolfi, Macey The NFCA/USA Today poll, the Softball America poll, the ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate rankings, and D1Softball rank the top 25 teams nationally. After going 24-3 at home in 2021 and 19-6 in Oxford last season, Ole Miss is ready to defend its home field again in 2023. Don J. Henderson (1946-49)--Football, Baseball Lori Bayless (2000-04), Softball Branon Vaughn (1995-99), Football In the postgame ceremony, Sooners coach Patty Gasso talked about the Sooners record-setting crowd against Texas earlier this season at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium and brought up Nebraska volleyballs upcoming Aug. 30 doubleheader at Memorial Stadium. I really feel as though my experience as both an assistant and a head coach can be beneficial to this position.". "I wasn't sure I wanted to climb the ladder, but when the opportunity came I decided to give it a shot. Cecilia Ramsey Fisher (1988-91) - Basketball WebThe official Softball Coach List for the University of Tennessee Volunteers Softball Coaches - University of Tennessee Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To While Bryson was selected as an infielder, playing 43 games out of the 51 at first base, she also had solid pitching numbers in the circle with a 6-5 record and a 4.31 ERA. The NFCA/USA Today Poll is voted on by a panel of 32 Division I softball coaches. For all information regarding admission to TTU, please click on the link for TTU admissions, for everything you need to know as a prospective student about applying to Tennessee Tech. Barry Wilmore (1982-85)--Football Of the 12 head coaches at Tennessee Tech University, 6 are leaders of mens teams and 6 lead womens teams. The team also posted a .949 fielding percentage with four double plays turned in the shortened campaign. Layne, Anna Rhiannon Potkey Legendary Michigan Coach Carol Hutchins Retiring D1Softball Staff Coaches in New Places: UABs A.J. Joe B. Sills (1927-31)--Football, Baseball, Basketball After a 4-0 start to the conference schedule, the Tigers have only won three games in their last 13 games in OVC play. at-bats (766), sixth in runs scored (120), sixth in hits (213), 1992 Inductees Tennessee Technological University Staff Directory Angelo Volpe (1987-2000)- President C. Stephen Lynn (1966-69)--Tennis Kenneth Broyles (1950-53)--Football Softball Lana Ward (1987-90)--Rifle Eagle second baseman from 2002 through 2005, Samantha left her mark The 16 regional winners then face off in a best-of-3 series at eight super regional sited. Coaches can have such a big impact on their players whether good or bad and I want our athletes to be able to leave TTU and say they had the greatest four years of their life. Andrea Roark (1990-93)--Softball Herbie Merritt (1956-59)--Basketball 2004 Inductees 2007 Inductees Chris Hedman (1986-90), Tennis James "Redbone" McMillan (1958-61), Football Eddie Watson (1922-28)--Football, Baseball, Basketball Frank R. Adams (1927-31)--Football function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} Penner Named Tennessee Tech Head Softball Coach "I started as an assistant," Runyon said. 2023 NCAA softball tournament schedule. I would love to help ensure that these women leave better people and are prepared for life after softball. Wilburn Tucker (1941-67)--Baseball, Football function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} Tennessee Tech 7-seed Eastern Illinois in the first game of the event, scheduled for 10 a.m. at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Ala. Dylan Vazzano will have the radio call on 106.1 The Eagle, while Alex Gould, Graham Doty and Donna Conrad will have the broadcast duties on ESPN+ (subscription required). Freshman pitcher Tyler Erwin was named to the conference's All-Newcomer Team, Tech's fifth pick to that squad in five seasons. 2008 Inductees 2022 College Softball Coaching Carousel D1Softball The Panthers are 21-15 overall following a Wednesday win over Saint Louis. Tennessee She also appeared in the 2014 WCWS title game. COOKEVILLE, Tenn. Abby Shoulders hit a rolling grounder to the East Tennessee State first baseman. Pickens, Paige softball Stephanie Dallmann (2001-03), Softball Fointno and Spencer Rake in Five RBI in Softball's 15-10 Win Over Tennessee Tech, Tigers Splits Doubleheader Against Tennessee Tech with Team Effort, Manus Dominant in Shutout Victory over USI. The Golden Eagles (31-20) will open up the tournament, taking on No. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS. Illinois Tech, an NCAA Division III program located in Chicago, is actively searching for a Head Coach Men's & Women's Swimming and Diving. 2010 Inductees Pam Chambers-Compton (1976-80)--Basketball Game 1 Game 2 1 Tennessee St. 16-24-1 7 Tennessee Tech 6-40 W: COLE (4-13) L: Ayala, Holly (3-11) Game Recap: Softball | 4/29/2023 5:58:00 PM | Scott Wallace Wes Gallagher (1996-99), Football 10 Stanford at Arizona State, What to Watch Week 12: Conference Titles, NCAA Hosting Bids at Stake, Outfield and Designated Player Power Rankings: Week 11, Second Base and Shortstop Power Rankings: Week 11, Stat Chat with D1 & 6-4-3 Charts Week 11. softball 1990 Inductees Beth Boden (2005-08), Softball 1984 Inductees Gayle Burgess-Hastings (1975-76)--Basketball Softball ; 1989 Inductees Marshall (Stick) Taylor (1953-56)--Football, Basketball James S. Hagan (1957-60)--Basketball Homer Hamdorff (1936-39)--Football, Baseball, Basketball Robert Taylor (1993-96), Football, 1100 McGee Blvd. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- Chattanooga women's basketball head coach Shawn Poppie announces the addition of grad transfer Jada Guinn to the Mocs 2023-24 roster. William C. Francis (1949-52)--Football Elaine Proffitt Keagle (1978-82)--Rifle UT MARTIN SOFTBALL TO HOST TENNESSEE TECH FOR OVC Aug 31 Edd Zegarski (1942, 1947-48)--Football, Track Eldon Burgess (1962-96) and #Gene Davidson (1962-98)--Broadcasting Ray Carter (1970-73)--Rifle Stephanie Fischer (2005-08), Softball Late Tech rally not enough to overcome early EIU assault. function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} Jillian Burns Elliott (2002-05), Soccer 1978 Inductees season on Tory Acheson's staff as an assistant coach. 1997 Inductees Jim Bishop (1967-71), Football, Baseball The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of an NCAA Division III athletic program. 8/15/2022 11:09:08 AM. The NFCA/USA Today Poll is voted on by a panel of 32 Division I softball coaches. Samantha received her bachelors degree in accounting from Rob Schabert (1982-16), Sports Information WebOfficial Site of East Tennessee State Athletics. This year's NCAA softball bracketfield of 64 will be revealed at 7 p.m. USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium | Oklahoma City, OK, Women's College World Series Info & tickets. Email: kskumar@tntech.edu. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Freshman catcher Onnika Spencer leads the team in home runs (eight), RBI (24), and slugging percentage (.586). Randy Smith (1996-2006), Coach/Administrator The graduate transfer leads the team with 33 RBIs and a .619 slugging percentage. ; Dana Bilyeu McWilliams (1991-93), Basketball Although the camps may be held on the campus of The Fighting Knights finished 13-17. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- Chattanooga women's basketball head coach Shawn Poppie announces the addition of grad transfer Jada Guinn to the Mocs 2023-24 roster. B. Holmes Neal (1937-39)--Football Guinn comes to Chattanooga from Tennessee Tech were she was named the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament Most Outstanding Player. I will never forget meeting my teammates at home plate that night and I can't wait to watch our athletes have big moments themselves.". 21 Tennessee on Tuesday, Golden Eagles fall in offensive battle with APSU, Austin Peay sweeps Friday doubleheader with Golden Eagles, Tech softball entertains Austin Peay in three-game set starting Friday, Tech softball makes final OVC trip to Jacksonville State Tuesday, Golden Eagles split twinbill with Eastern Illinois, Games move up a day, Tech softball hosts EIU Friday and Saturday, Tech softball blanks Chattanooga in midweek action, Golden Eagles return home to host Chattanooga Wednesday, Golden Eagles complete sweep at Morehead State, Bryson wins two, gets game-winning HR vs. Morehead, Tech softball heads to Morehead State for weekend series, North Alabama scores late to top Golden Eagles, Tech softball hits the road Tuesday to non-conference North Alabama, Southeast Missouri completes sweep over Golden Eagles, Southeast Missouri takes game one, nightcap suspended in 4th inning, Golden Eagles open up home slate with Friday/Saturday series vs. SEMO, Tech softball wins pitchers' duels to sweep Tennessee State, Lowery drives in two as Golden Eagles get DePolo first OVC win, DePolo, Golden Eagles enter OVC play at Tennessee State Friday, Golden Eagles drop two to St. Francis (Pa.), Tech takes split in final day of Garnet/Gold Classic, Tech softball adds weekend jaunt down to Winthrop Garnet/Gold Classic, Tech softball splits at ETSU, adds Thursday DH at Chattanooga, UPDATE: Weekend home softball games wiped out, Golden Eagles take down Western Carolina, Alabama State in second day of Stinger Classic, Golden Eagles wrap up Stinger Classic with win over Western Carolina, Golden Eagles drop season opener to North Alabama at Stinger Classic, Tech softball opens 2021 campaign Friday at Stinger Classic.