Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles women's basketball

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Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
2023–24 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles women's basketball team
UniversityTennessee Technological University
Head coachKim Rosamond (7th season)
ConferenceOhio Valley
LocationCookeville, Tennessee
ArenaEblen Center
(Capacity: 9,282)
NicknameGolden Eagles
ColorsPurple and gold[1]
   
NCAA tournament second round
1987, 1989, 1990
NCAA tournament appearances
1982, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2023
AIAW tournament Elite Eight
1974, 1976, 1977
AIAW tournament Sweet Sixteen
1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977
AIAW tournament appearances
1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977
Conference tournament champions
1982, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2023
Conference regular season champions
1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2011, 2013

The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles women's basketball team is the women's basketball team that represents Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Ohio Valley Conference.[2]

History[edit]

As of the end of the 2015-16 season, the Golden Eagles have a 901-503 all-time record. They reached the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament in 1987, 1989, 1990.[3][4]

Postseason results[edit]

NCAA Division I[edit]

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
1982 #8 First Round #1 Louisiana Tech L 53-114
1985 #7 First Round #2 Georgia L 74-91
1987 #7 First Round
Second Round
#10 Southern Miss
#2 Tennessee
W 78-66
L 59-95
1989 #11 First Round
Second Round
#6 South Carolina
#3 Iowa
W 77-73
L 75-77
1990 #7 First Round
Second Round
#10 Richmond
#2 Auburn
W 77-59
L 54-73
1991 #9 First Round #8 Missouri State L 64-94
1992 #12 First Round #5 Alabama L 87-100
1993 #10 First Round #7 Old Dominion L 60-77
1999 #15 First Round #2 Old Dominion L 48-74
2000 #14 First Round #3 Texas Tech L 54-83

AIAW Division I[edit]

The Golden Eagles made five appearances in the AIAW National Division I basketball tournament, with a combined record of 10–9.

Year Round Opponent Result
1972 First Round
Consolation First Round
Cal State Fullerton
Queens (NY)
L, 56–65
L, 63–64
1974 First Round
Consolation First Round
Consolation Second Round
Consolation Third Round
Fifth Place Game
Mississippi College
Fresno State
Stephen F. Austin
Indiana
Wayland Baptist
L, 63–65
W, 53–41
W, 53–41
W, 53–41
L, 39–54
1975 First Round
Quarterfinals
Consolation Second Round
Utah State
Delta State
William Penn
W, 91–45
L, 66–88
L, 65–67 (OT)
1976 First Round
Consolation First Round
Consolation Second Round
Consolation Third Round
Fifth Place Game
William Penn
Wisconsin–La Crosse
Baylor
Mississippi College
Montclair State
L, 70–78
W, 116–78
W, 89–78
W, 111–93
W, 94–88
1977 First Round
Consolation First Round
Consolation Second Round
Consolation Third Round
Immaculata
Cal State Fullerton
Kansas State
Southern Connecticut
L, 73–83
W, 70–67
W, 68–58
L, 72–85

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Communications and Marketing - University Color Palette". Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Tennessee Tech". Tennessee Tech.
  3. ^ "2016 17 Tennessee Tech Women's Basketball Media Guide".
  4. ^ "Tennessee Tech" (PDF). Tennessee Tech.

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