2015 Golf Guide

Adam Cunningham5-8 | Junior

Cookeville, Tenn.

Neil Gannaway6-4 | Senior

Birmingham, Ala.

Mitch Thomas5-9 | Junior

Knoxville, Tenn.

Maxx Verble5-10 | Senior

Gallatin, Tenn.

Polk BrownHead Coach

Fourth Season

Mason Griffin6-2 | Senior

Kingston, Tenn.

Carla HazelwoodAssistant Coach

Third Season

Bryce Kendrick6-0 | Junior

Powell, Tenn.

Lee Whitehead5-10 | Senior

Knoxville, Tenn.

A.J. Wilkerson6-3 | R-Freshman

Sparta, Tenn.

Golden Eagle Men’s Golf Team

Ben Huskey5-10 | FreshmanSevierville, Tenn.

Alexander Riddle5-9 | Freshman

Chattanooga, Tenn.

Career Best Times/Distances

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2014 Men’s Golf Spring Schedule Feb. 23-24 at Wexford Plantation Intercollegiate Hilton Head, S.C. Wexford Plantation Golf Club – (Francis Marion) Mar. 9-10 at Grover Page Classic Jackson, Tenn. Jackson Country Club – (UT Martin) Mar. 16-17 Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Sevierville, Tenn. Sevierville Golf Club – (Tennessee Tech) Apr. 4-5 at ASU Red Wolf Intercollegiate Jonesboro, Ark. RidgePointe Country Club – (Arkansas State) Apr. 13-14 at Big Blue Intercollegiate Nashville, Tenn. The Hermitage President’s Reserve – (Tennessee State) Apr. 24-26 at OVC Championships Muscle Shoals, Ala. Fighting Joe Course at The Shoals – (Ohio Valley Conference)

2014 Men’s Golf Fall Results Sept. 8-9 at Sam Hall Intercollegiate 13thOct. 6-7 at Bearcat Invitational T-11thOct. 13-14 at Kenny Perry Invitational 5thOct. 20-21 at F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate 7th Oct. 26-28 at The Grove Intercollegiate 9th

2014 Women’s Golf Spring Schedule Feb. 23-24 at USA Women’s Invitational Mobile, Ala. Azalea City Golf Course – (South Alabama) Mar. 9-10 at UNF Intercollegiate Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville Golf Club – (North Florida) Mar. 16-17 Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate Sevierville, Tenn. Sevierville Golf Club – (Tennessee Tech) Apr. 3-4 at Colonel Classic Richmond, Ky. The Arlington Club – (Eastern Kentucky) Apr. 10-11 at MSU Time Warner Invitational Murray, Ky. Miller Memorial Golf Course – (Murray State) Apr. 20-22 at OVC Championships Huntsville, Ala. Highlands Course at Hampton Cove, RTJ Trail – (Ohio Valley Conference) 2014 Women’s Golf Fall Results Sept. 8-9 at Jan Weaver-Murray State Invitational 7thSept. 15-16 at Cardinal Cup 16thOct. 6-7 at CSU Wendy’s Invitational 4th Oct. 13-14 at F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate 3rdOct. 20-21 at Blue Raider Invitational 4th

Welcome to Golden Eagle Golf

Location: Cookeville, Tenn.Founded: 1915Enrollment: 11,339Nickname: Golden EaglesColors: Purple and GoldConference: Ohio ValleyPresident: Dr. Philip OldhamFaculty Representative: Dr. Jeff RobertsDirector of Athletics: Mark WilsonAthletic Trainer: Joe ErdeljacAssistant A.D for Sports Information: Rob SchabertAffiliation: NCAA Division I Head Coach: Polk Brown (Tennessee Tech, 2006) Assistant Coach: Carla Hazelwood (Tennessee Tech, 2009)

Quick Facts

2014-15 Schedules ...................................1 President’s Award Winners ....................1Golden Eagle Coaching Staff............2-3

About the Golden Eagles/Men2014-15 Team Photo / Roster ...............4Golden Eagle Profiles ....................... 5-14All-Time Participants ......................15-16Annual Award Winners ........................ 16Tournament Championships ............ 17Tournament Medalists ......................... 18All-Tournament Honors .................19-21

About the Golden Eagles/Women2014-15 Team Photo / Roster ............ 20Golden Eagle Profiles .....................23-29Tournament Championships ............ 30Tournament Medalists ......................... 31All-Tournament Honors .................32-33

All-Time Participants ......................34-35Annual Award Winners ........................ 35

About the Athletics DepartmentTTU Sports Hall of Fame ...................... 36 Individual Honors .................................. 37 Must See Cookeville ............................. 38OVC Digital Network ............................ 39Athletic Performance Center .......40-41 University Administration .................. 42 Athletics Staff .......................................... 43Athletics Administration ...............44-45Sports Information ..........................46-47Golden Eagle Sports Network.....48-49 Academic Support ..........................50-52 Sports Medicine ...............................53-55 Athletic Performance .....................56-58About Tennessee Tech ......................... 59The UpperCumberland ....................... 60

Inside The GuidePresident’s Award

Originated in 1994, the President’s Award is the highest honor a Tennessee Tech student-athlete can receive within his/her sport. One member of each of Tech’s intercollegiate teams is selected as the representative of that team - someone who best combines academic achievement with athletic accom-plishment. Check other media guides for a list of President’s Award winners in those sports. The golf winners have been:

YEAR .....MEN’S TEAM ...... WOMEN’S TEAM1994 ........ Greg Wyatt ............ Lisa Phipps1995 ........ Chad Foster ........... Lisa Phipps1996 ........ Wade Morrell ........ Amy Waters1997 ........ Wade Morrell ........ Ashley Beal1998 ........ Shane Sewell ........ Cindy Copeland1999 ........ Shane Sewell ........ Kylie Crouch2000 ........ Shane Sewell ........ Cindy Copeland2001 ........ Kyle Young ............. Kylie Crouch2002 ........ Kyle Young ............. Sarah Thomas2003 ........ Ryan Greer ............. Sarah Thomas2004 ........ Ryan Greer ............. Sarah Thomas2005 ........ Jonathan Cox ....... Beth Underhill2006 ........ Scott Stallings ...... Beth Underhill2007 ........ Scott Stallings ...... Kayla Garrison2008 ........ Barrett Steakley ... Ashley Spangler2009 ........ Greyson Painter ... Megan Bradford2010 ........ Josh Simer ............. Diana Carson 2011 ........ Tyler Cassetty ....... Carley Rhyne2012 ........ Greg Kitts ............... Brandy VanEtten 2013 ........ Greg Kitts ............... Amanda Randolph2014 ........ Mitch Thomas ...... Maddi Everts

Mitch Thomas

Maddi Everts


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Former Golden Eagle player Polk Brown is in his fourth season as head coach of the Tennessee Tech men’s and women’s golf teams. Brown was named July 21, 2011, to the position.

Brown received his bachelor’s degree in finance from Tech in 2006, and completed his coursework in August, 2011, adding his master’s degree in curriculum and instruction. He spent his first year after graduation as an Apprentice at Holston Hills Coun-try Club in Knoxville, then returned to school in 2009 to begin working toward his master’s. He has also worked for two years at Oak Ridge Country Club teaching and hosting junior clinics

“I am absolutely honored to have the opportunity to represent Tennessee Tech,” Brown said upon his hiring. “It’s a dream come true. The coaches before me, especially Bobby, left a huge legacy for me to try to fulfill, especially in the high principles he held. I remember going to school in August, 2001 and now it’s exactly 10 years later I’m coming back as head coach. It’s such an honor.”

Brown said helping the current and future Golden Eagle players achieve success in life is his highest priority.

“I just want to represent Tennessee Tech in the best way pos-sible. I am thrilled to be coming back, and I want to work with these young men and women and help them achieve all they can,” Brown said. “I want them to graduate from Tennessee Tech, and I want to help prepare them to be successful for the rest of their lives. I want them to strive for OVC championships, and to become the very best person they can. And, when they look back they can say it was the best time they’ve ever had.”

Head CoaCH Polk Brown

Third season

As a Player: Top 5 finisher in 2006 OVC Tournament

Four-time all-tournament selection

Golden Eagle Coaching Staff



assistant CoaCH

Carla Hazelwood

Second season

A 2009 graduate of Tennessee Tech and former Golden Eagle golfer, Carla Hazelwood returned in 2012 to her alma mater to take the posi-tion of assistant coach for the men’s and women’s golf teams. Most recently, Hazelwood served as the graduate assistant coach at fellow OVC school, Austin Peay.

Hazelwood began her career at Tech in 2005-06 and in the spring was named the team’s Most Dedicated Player by legendary TTU coach Bobby Nichols. She also received the team’s Impact Award in 2006. Selected as team captain in 2009, she finished her playing career with two all-tournament honors (2006 North/South/Jacksonville Beach Golf Course and 2007 TSU Triangular/Greystone Golf Course).

Brown was a four-year letterman under coach Bobby Nichols, playing for the Golden Eagles from 2001 to 2006, with a redshirt season in 2003-04. As a player, he earned all-tournament honors three times during his career, including the Mercer Invitational as a freshman and the EKU Spring Invitational as a senior.

A team captain in his final year, he finished fifth at the 2006 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament to claim his third all-tournament honor. In 2001-02 he won the Most Improved Player Award and the Impact Award, and in 2005-06 he received the team’s Most Dedicated Player Award.



tHe 2014-15 Golden eaGlesFront row, from left: Ben Huskey, Mitch Thomas, Adam Cunningham, Alexander Riddle. Not pictured: Neil GannawayBack row, from left: Lee Whitehead, A.J. Wilkerson, Mason Griffin, Bryce Kendrick, Maxx Verble, head coach Polk Brown.

2014-15 GOLDEN EAGLE ROSTER Player Yr. Ht. Hometown Previous SchoolAdam Cunningham Jr. 5-8 Cookeville, Tenn. Cookeville HSNeil Gannaway Sr. 6-4 Birmingham, Ala. Vestavia Hills HSMason Griffin Sr. 6-2 Kingston, Tenn. Oak Ridge HSBen Huskey Fr. 5-10 Sevierville, Tenn. Sevier County HSBryce Kendrick Jr. 6-0 Powell, Tenn. Grace Christian HSAlexander Riddle Fr. 5-9 Chattanooga, Tenn. Notre Dame HSMitch Thomas Jr. 5-9 Knoxville, Tenn. Farragut HSMaxx Verble Sr. 5-10 Gallatin, Tenn. Hendersonville Christian HSLee Whitehead Sr. 5-10 Knoxville, Tenn. King CollegeA.J. Wilkerson R-Fr. 6-3 Sparta, Tenn. White County HS

Head Coach: Polk Brown Assistant Coach: Carla Hazelwood

Golden Eagle Team Photo / Roster



ADAMCUNNINGHAMJUNIOR

COOKEVILLE HS

COOKEVILLE, TENN.

Meet the Golden Eagles

ADAM’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2012-13 30 2307 216 145 67 11 0 1 1 76.902013-14 32 2420 214 164 67 11 1 0 0 75.632014-15 11 850 223 160 70 4 0 0 0 77.27TOTALS 73 5577 214 145 67 26 1 1 1 76.40

In Fall 2014 (Junior): Cunningham competed in four events in the fall, tallying 11 total rounds of play… fired a season-low 78-75-70=223 at the Sam Hall Intercollegiate (Sept. 8-9)… also shot his low-18 score of 70 at the same event… wrapped up the fall with a stroke average of 77.27.

In Spring 2014 (Sophomore): Cunningham started in every event of the spring for the Golden Eagles… matched his career-low of 67 twice at the Snowman Getaway (Feb. 24-25) and the Grover Page Classic (Mar. 10-11)… carded a 70-67-78=215 at the Grover Page Classic where he placed tied for fourth and at one under… helped lead Tech to a second place finish at the same tournament… ended the year with an improved average of 75.63.

In Fall 2013 (Sophomore): Cunningham played in all five tournaments of the fall season… completed 15 full rounds on his second year as a Golden Eagle… shot his low round of 71 at the Sam Hall Intercollegiate (Sept. 9-10)… brought down his average by two strokes to finish with a 74.8 for the fall.

In Spring 2013 (Freshman): Cunningham showed vast im-provement in the spring, playing in seven events and earning two top 15 finishes… at the Forest Hills Invitational (Feb. 23), his 70+75=145 earned him a career-best sixth-place finish, missing All-Tournament honors by just one stroke… shot a 75+74+76=225 at the Grover Page Classic (Mar. 10-12) to earn a 13th-place finish… carded a first-round 67 at the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate (Apr. 1-2), tying for the sixth-best round of any OVC golfer of the year… finished the event at even par, his low-est three-round score of the year… helped the Golden Eagles to a surprising third place finish at the Ohio Valley Conference Championship (Apr. 25-27)… earned a share of the team’s Impact Award with two teammates.

In Fall 2012 (Freshman): Cunningham competed in four fall tournaments, playing 12 rounds in his debut season as a Golden Eagle… shot a low-round of 71 at the Mason Rudolph Championship (Sept. 21-23)… averaged a round of 79.5 in the fall.

High School: Cunningham was a four-year letterman at Cookeville High School… played in the No. 1 spot his final two seasons… helped CHS compete as a team in the TSSAA Class AAA State Championship his freshman and sophomore years… was the winner of the 2011 Schooldays Tournament, shooting 66 to qualify for match play and then winning four consecutive matches… selected to the 2010 Tennessee all-state team, fin-ishing in a tie for second in the TSSAA Class AAA state tourna-ment… honored as the Nashville Tennessean’s Mid-State Player of the Year in 2010 and was second team in 2011… named the district Player of the Year in 2010 and district co-Player of the Year in 2011, as selected by the coaches… won the regional championship in 2010… finished second in the PGA Junior Qualifier for Tennessee in 2011 and 2012 (69, 64).

Personal: Son of Glenn and Lorna Cunningham... born on September 9, 1993… full name is Adam Taylor Cunningham... majoring in business... sister, Anna, is a member of the Tech women’s golf team.



NEILGANNAWAYSENIOR

VESTAVIA HILLS HS

BIRMINGHAM, ALA.


Football - (Senior): Gannaway saw action in all 12 games in his senior season, lining up as an outside receiver and provid-ing the team with effective blocking... finished the year with four catches for 31 yards, with a season-long 12-yard recep-tion in Tech’s win over Southeast Missouri... caught passes in four games, including three of Tech’s final four contests of the season.

Football - (Junior): Gannaway played in every game of his junior season... caught two passes for 14 yards against Eastern Illinois... caught his longest pass of 15 yards against Tennessee State... finished the season with six catches for 49 yards.

Football - (Sophomore): Gannaway made appearances in nine of Tech’s 11 games... pulled in five receptions for 62 yards, including his first career touchdown on a 20-yard toss from Darian Stone at Austin Peay in the final game of the season... had three catches for 41 yards in that game, both career-high numbers.

Football - (Freshman): Gannaway saw action in four games as a true freshman on Tech’s OVC Championship squad... tallied one reception against Southeast Missouri, a 15-yard comple-tion from Tre Lamb.

High School: Neil was a three-sport athlete, an Honor student and a two-year starter on the football team at Vestavia Hills High School... played golf as a sophomore and junior, leading his team to the substate final as a junior... was a member of the VHHS baseball team as a freshman and the basketball and football teams all four years... as a senior, he was named to the Birmingham News All-South/Hoover Football Team when he tied for the team lead with 12 touchdown catches for 1,088 re-ceiving yards,averaging 21 yards per catch...was a 2010 Regions Athlete of the Year nominee and was a Thompson Reynolds Scholar-Athlete.

Personal: The son of Sam and Sandy Gannaway... birth date is February 9, 1993... full name is Neil Chandler Gannaway... majoring in basic business.




MASON’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2010-11 24 1792 214 147 70 9 1 0 1 74.672011-12 32 2425 212 149 68 11 0 1 1 75.782013-14 32 2391 215 154 69 11 0 0 1 74.722014-15 14 1044 221 155 71 5 0 1 2 74.57TOTALS 102 7652 212 147 68 36 1 2 5 75.02

MASONGRIFFINSENIOR

OAK RIDGE HS

KINGSTON, TENN.

In Fall 2014 (Senior): Griffin started all five events in the fall, finishing 14 rounds of action… shot a season-low 71-74-76=221 at The Grove Intercollegiate (Oct. 26-28), finishing in a tie for eighth place overall… took home adidas® OVC Male co-Golfer of the Week honors for his performance… racked up a top 15 finish at the Kenny Perry Invitational (Oct. 13-14), tying for 11th overall after carding a 77-72-73=222… concluded the fall season with a stroke average of 74.57.

In Spring 2014 (R-Junior): Griffin competed in all six spring events, completing 17 rounds of action… finished in the top 20 at the Grover Page Classic (Mar. 10-11) with the scores of 72-76-73=221 to place tied for 19th… shared the Impact Award on the Golden Eagle squad as well as named the team’s Long Hitter… ended the year with a 74.72 stroke average.

In Fall 2013 (R-Junior): Griffin had a strong fall, competing in all five tournaments and ending with an improved average of 73.6… scored a low round of 69 at three different tourna-ments… nabbed a top 25 finish at the Bearcat Invitational (Oct. 7-8) where he carded a 75-74-73=222 to finish tied for 24th.

In Spring 2013 (Junior): Griffin sat out the spring season as a redshirt due to injury.

In Fall 2012 (Junior): Griffin sat out the fall season as a redshirt due to injury.

In Spring 2012 (Sophomore): Griffin played in six tourna-ments while accumulating 18 rounds of play… nabbed a top 15 finish at the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate (Apr. 16-17) after shooting 72+70+74=216 to finish even and tied for 14th… averaged 75.8 per round on the year.

In Fall 2011 (Sophomore): Griffin competed in all five tour-naments during the fall season, totaling 14 rounds of golf… finished tied for 10th out of 92 golfers with a 68+72+72=212 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 17-18), finishing -4 for the weekend… shot a career-low round of 68 in the first round at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate… wrapped up the fall season with an average of 74.1.

In Spring 2011 (Freshman): Griffin participated in five tourna-ments, racking up 12 rounds of action… tied for fourth place at the Big Blue Classic (Apr. 3-5), where he shot a 73+74=147… also finished in the top 15 of the Grover Page Classic (Mar. 14-15) after shooting a 74+75+72=221… averaged a score of 74.7 per round for his debut year.

In Fall 2010 (Freshman): Griffin played in four tournaments, posting a fall average of 75.0 in 12 rounds of play… scored his low round of 70 in the first round of the APSU F&M Bank Inter-collegiate (Oct. 18-19)… finished two-under par at the event, recording a 70+73+71=214.

High School: Griffin came to Tech from Oak Ridge High School after playing for four seasons for coach Jody Wadell… as a junior, finished second in the district and region tournaments… went on to capture second place in the TSSAA State Tourna-ment… named the 2009 Player of the Year… was selected to play in the Wiley Cup as a junior and senior for the Roane/An-derson County team in competition against Knox County.

Personal: Son of Chris and Suzanne Griffin… born May 20, 1992… full name is Mason Maxwell Griffin… majoring in engi-neering.



BENHUSKEYFRESHMAN

SEVIER COUNTY HS

SEVIERVILLE, TENN.


BEN’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2014-15 3 220 220 – 70 1 0 0 0 73.33TOTALS 3 220 220 – 70 1 0 0 0 73.33

In Fall 2014 (Freshman): Huskey participated in one event in the fall before sitting out the remainder of the season as a redshirt due to injury… tallied a 70-74-76=220 at the Sam Hall Intercollegiate (Sept. 8-9)… finished the fall averaging 73.33 per 18 holes.

High School: Huskey was a four-year letterman and competed as the No. 1 seed for three years at Sevier County High School… as a senior, set school record for scoring average (par 39) with a mark of 35.8 and for lowest nine-hole match with a score of 32 at five under… finished as the low medalist in all but one regular season match as a senior… named All-Conference all four years, All-District each of his final three years and both All-Region and All-State his senior year… placed third at the TSSAA 3A state tournament as a senior, leading his team to a spot in the regional tournament… named All-Prep Extra First Team by the Knoxville News Sentinel after his senior campaign… also took home Athlete of the Year honors as a senior at SCHS… graduated in the top 10 percent of his class.

Personal: Son of Richard and Katherine Huskey... born on September 20, 1996… full name is Benjamin Wayne Huskey... intends to major in civil engineering.



BRYCEKENDRICKJUNIOR

GRACE CHRISTIAN HS

POWELL, TENN.


BRYCE’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2012-13 19 1430 214 150 70 7 0 0 1 75.262013-14 28 2074 216 149 69 10 0 1 2 74.072014-15 10 753 221 154 71 4 0 0 0 75.30TOTALS 57 4257 214 149 69 21 0 1 3 74.68

In Fall 2014 (Junior): Kendrick competed in four events in the fall, tallying 10 rounds of competition… carded a season-low 72-74-75=221 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 20-21)… finished with a low-18 score of 71 in the third round of the Kenny Perry Invitational (Oct. 13-14), narrowly missing out on a top 20 finish… wrapped up the fall with a stroke average of 75.30.

In Spring 2014 (Sophomore): Kendrick excelled through the spring season and competed in all six tournaments for the Golden Eagle squad… nabbed his first top 10 finish at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 17-18) where he tied for sixth with a score of 217 through three rounds… finished tied for 20th at the OVC Championships (Apr. 25-27) where he carded a 77-72=149… placed in the top 25 twice more at the Grover Page Classic (Mar. 10-11) and the ASU Red Wolf Intercol-legiate (Apr. 7-8)… earned a share of the Golden Eagle Impact Award… finished the spring with a stroke average of 74.07.

In Fall 2013 (Sophomore): Kendrick started in four fall tourna-ments, totaling 12 rounds… shot his career-low round of 69 at the Sam Hall Intercollegiate (Sept. 9-10) where he helped Tech finish in fifth place… ended the fall with an improved average of 73.83.

In Spring 2013 (Freshman): Kendrick competed in six spring tournaments, playing 16 rounds… wrapped up the season with a top 15 finish at the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate (Apr. 15-16) after shooting his two lowest scores of the season with a 71+73+70=214 to finish two-under par… led the Golden Eagle squad in average with a 75.26 on the year… named the team’s Most Improved Player and Long Hitter.

In Fall 2012 (Freshman): Kendrick made one appearance for the Golden Eagles in the fall, playing three rounds… shot an

82+75+73=230 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 22-23), tying for 57th.

High School: Kendrick was a four-year captain and letterman on the golf team for coaches Johnny Cox and his father, David Kendrick, at Grace Christian Academy in Knoxville… received MVP honors all four seasons… also lettered four years on the GCA basketball team… named all-region three times in his high school career… earned all-state honors as a senior… placed second in the TSSAA State Tournament with a 36-hole total of four-under par as a senior… earned a fourth place finish in the 2011 PrepXtra Masters.

Personal: Son of David and Elizabeth Kendrick… born Febru-ary 2, 1994… full name is Bryce Jennings Kendrick… majoring in mechanical engineering.



ALEXANDERRIDDLEFRESHMAN

NOTRE DAME HS

CHATTANOOGA, TENN.


ALEXANDER’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2014-15 6 454 219 – 71 2 0 0 0 75.67TOTALS 6 454 219 – 71 2 0 0 0 75.67

In Fall 2014 (Freshman): Riddle participated in two events in the fall, completing six rounds of play… carded a season-low 73-71-75=219 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 20-21), garnering a top 25 finish… also finished with a low-18 score of 71 at the same event… wrapped up fall play with a stroke average of 75.67.

High School: Riddle was a four-year letterman at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga… led his team to district titles all four seasons and region titles three times… also helped NDHS take home the state title as a sophomore… as a junior, finished runner-up in the state tournament… named Best of Preps in each of his junior and senior campaign… posted a four-year scoring average of 72.0… also played basketball while at NDHS.

Personal: Son of Lee and Lynn Riddle... born on March 13, 1996… full name is Alexander Lodge Riddle... intends to major in business.



MITCHTHOMASJUNIOR

FARRAGUT HS

KNOXVILLE, TENN.


MITCH’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2012-13 29 2197 214 153 66 11 0 1 0 75.762013-14 32 2344 211 152 68 11 2 2 1 73.252014-15 14 1045 219 150 71 5 0 0 1 74.64TOTALS 75 5586 211 150 66 27 2 3 2 74.48

In Fall 2014 (Junior): Thomas started in all five tournaments in the fall, completing 14 rounds of golf… carded a season-low 75-71-73=219 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 20-21), tying for 25th overall… also finished with a low-18 round of 71 at the same event… collected a top 20 finish at the Kenny Perry Invitational (Oct. 13-14), tying for 19th overall with a final score of 72-74-77=223… wrapped up the fall with a 74.64 stroke average.

In Spring 2014 (Sophomore): Thomas finished his sophomore year at the top of the conference by earning All-OVC honors and the President’s Award from Tennessee Tech… named the Gilbert Darcy Most Valuable Player on the Golden Eagle squad… finished tied for eighth at the Grover Page Classic (Mar. 10-11) with a card of 76-69-72=217… nabbed another top 25 finish at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 17-18) by plac-ing 21st… named Tech’s Best Putter and earned the Low Aver-age award by finishing with a 73.25 over 32 rounds of play.

In Fall 2013 (Sophomore): Thomas continued to develop into a top golfer in the conference, playing in all five fall tourna-ments… earned top 15 finishes in four events, including a tie for second at the Bearcat Invitational (Oct. 7-8) where he carded a 68-71-72=211 at five under to earn All-Tournament recognition and OVC Male Golfer of the Week honors… nabbed another All-Tournament recognition at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 14-15) where he tied for fourth and scored a 71-69-71=211 at five under… finished the fall with the lowest average on the squad of 71.4.

In Spring 2013 (Freshman): Thomas made a splash at the ASU Red Wolves Intercollegiate (Mar. 1-2), carding a third-round 66, the lowest score of any Tech golfer since current PGA tour member Scott Stallings in 2006… the score finished tied for second-lowest in the OVC in 2012-13… his two-under,

77+71+66=214 earned him a seventh-place finish out of the 112 golfers in the field… followed that tournament up with a 75+74+69=218 at the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate (Apr. 15-16), tying for 30th… helped the Golden Eagles to a surprising third place finish at the Ohio Valley Conference Championship (April 25-27)… named the team’s Best Putter and earned a share of the Impact Award with two teammates.

In Fall 2012 (Freshman): Thomas made an instant impact for the Golden Eagles, shooting a team-best 76.3 average in the fall… scored a season-low round of 70 in his first collegiate round at the Mason Rudolph Championship (Sept. 21-23)… tied for 31st at the Skyhawk Classic (Oct. 7-9), carding a 71+73+76=220.

High School: Thomas was a four-year letterwinner at Knox-ville Farragut High School, where he played golf under former Golden Eagle Jonathan Cox… named as a three-time selection on the All-Prep Extra Team… was the 2011 Region 2 medal-ist… helped his team win four consecutive district and regional championships and the TSSAA State Championship in 2008 and 2009… also had a solid junior career, winning four tournaments and earning multiple top five finishes… qualified into the Ten-nessee State Amateur and State Junior championships… was an honors student in throughout his time at KFHS.

Personal: Son of Cary and Libby Thomas… born September 27, 1993… full name is Mitchell Lee Thomas… majoring in the medical technology pre-professional program.



MAXXVERBLESENIOR

HENDERSONVILLE

CHRISTIAN HS

GALLATIN, TENN.


MAXX’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2011-12 6 467 233 – 75 2 0 0 0 77.832012-13 14 1115 229 155 73 5 0 0 0 79.642013-14 12 916 224 – 71 4 0 0 0 76.332014-15 – – – – – – – – – –TOTALS 32 2498 224 155 71 11 0 0 0 78.06

In Fall 2014 (Senior): Verble did not participate in any fall tournaments.

In Spring 2014 (Junior): Verble participated in one spring tournament with three rounds of play… carded a 76-76-83=235 at the Grover Page Classic (Mar. 10-11) to finish +19 and tied for 56th… ended the season with an average of 76.33.

In Fall 2013 (Junior): Verble competed in three events of the fall season for the Golden Eagles… shot his career low round of 71 at The Hummingbird Intercollegiate (Nov. 3-5) where he ended at plus 14 and with his season-high finish of 40th… his best score came from F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate where he carded 76-73-75=224… ended the fall with a stroke average of 75.67.

In Spring 2013 (Sophomore): Verble qualified for four events and carded an average of 79.64 over his 14 rounds… made his best finish at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 17-19), shooting a 73+82=155 to tie for 33rd and finish +11… also shot his single-round low score of the year at the event, carding a first-round 73.

In Fall 2012 (Sophomore): Verble participated in one tour-nament in the fall, finishing three rounds of play… scored a 77+78+74=229 at the Skyhawk Classic (Oct. 7-9) at Paris Land-ing State Park to finish +13, his second-best round of the year.

In Spring 2012 (Freshman): Verble did not participate in any spring tournaments.

In Fall 2011 (Freshman): Verble played in two tournaments during the fall season, totaling six rounds of golf… shot a low round of 75 in the second round at the Murray State Invitation-

al (Oct. 3-4)… finished with a stroke average of 77.8.

High School: Verble lettered four years in golf and four years in basketball while at Hendersonville Christian Academy… named the Team MVP of the golf team three consecutive years from 2008-10… posted a nine-hole stroke average of 36 over his career with the Crusaders.

Personal: Son of Marc and Lynn Verble… born January 30, 1992… full name is Kenneth “Maxx” Verble… majoring in EXPW/physical education and wellness with an emphasis in coaching.



LEEWHITEHEADSENIOR

KING COLLEGE

KNOXVILLE, TENN.


LEE’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2012-13 33 2526 213 142 67 12 1 2 2 76.552013-14 32 2361 208 151 65 11 1 1 3 73.782014-15 14 1032 214 147 67 5 0 0 2 73.71TOTALS 79 5919 208 142 65 28 2 3 7 74.92

In Fall 2014 (Senior): Whitehead started in all five events in the fall, completing 14 rounds on the links… tallied a season-low 71-70-73=214 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 20-21), tying for 15th overall at two-under… carded a low-18 score of 67 in the first round of the season at the Sam Hall Intercollegiate (Sept. 8-9)… finished in a tie for 13th overall at the Bearcat Invitational (Oct. 6-7), turning in a scorecard of 76-71=147… wrapped up fall play with a scoring average of 73.71.

In Spring 2014 (Junior): Whitehead competed in all six spring events for the Golden Eagle squad… carded the lowest round of the Tech team with a 65 as part of a 73-65-73=211 scorecard at the Snowman Getaway (Feb. 24-25) where he finished five under and tied for 12th… garnered two more top 25 finishes at the Grover Page Classic (Mar. 10-11) where Tech finished second and the UK Bluegrass Invitational… earned the Most Dedicated Award from Coach Brown while posting the second-lowest average on the team of 73.78.

In Fall 2013 (Junior): Whitehead continued to shine during his junior campaign, playing in all five tournaments in the fall and garnering three top 20 finishes…his best finish came at The Hummingbird Intercollegiate (Nov. 3-5) where he tied for third by carding a 73-69-72=214 at one over… named to the All-Tournament team and earned OVC Male Golfer of the Week at The Hummingbird Intercollegiate…chalked up his career-low score of 66 as part of a 69-66-73=208 scorecard at the Sam Hall Intercollegiate (Sept. 9-10), finishing five under…ended the fall with an average of 72.87.

In Spring 2013 (Sophomore): Whitehead played in all seven tournaments, finishing with 18 rounds of play… finished with three top 10 finishes in the spring, scoring his low-round of 67 as part of a 67+72+74=213 scorecard at the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate (Apr. 15-16) to shoot -3 and tie for ninth out of

93 golfers… tied for fourth at the Grover Page Classic (Mar. 10-12) after shooting +3 with a 73+75+71=219… helped the Golden Eagles to a surprising third place finish at the Ohio Val-ley Conference Championship (April 25-27)… shot an impres-sive 70+72=142 to tie for eighth in the tournament… earned a share of the Impact Award with two teammates.

In Fall 2012 (Sophomore): Whitehead participated in five tour-naments, racking up 15 rounds of golf for the Golden Eagles… carded a low-round of 70 in the third round of the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 22-23)… finished the tournament with a 74+76+70=220, tying for 17th out of 81 golfers.

Before Tech: Whitehead played at King College for one season before transferring to Tech… placed second in the Conference Carolinas North Greenville Fall Classic… won the 2012 Knoxville City Amateur.

High School: Whitehead attended the Christian Academy of Knoxville, earning four letters in golf… awarded CAK’s Most Valuable Player in 2009… placed second in the 2010 TSSAA Class A-AA Division 1 State Tournament and was also named to the All-State team the same year… helped claim back to back regional and state championships in 2009 and 2010 along with the district title in 2010.

Personal: Son of Karen Easter and Mark Whitehead… born March 3, 1993… full name is Lee Matthew Whitehead… major-ing in journalism.



A.J.WILKERSONR-FRESHMAN

WHITE COUNTY HS

SPARTA, TENN.


A.J.’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2014-15 3 220 220 – 73 1 0 0 0 73.33TOTALS 3 220 220 – 73 1 0 0 0 73.33

In Fall 2014 (R-Freshman): Wilkerson participated in one event in the fall, finishing three rounds of play… carded a 73-74-73=220 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 20-21)… completed the fall with a stroke average of 73.33.

In Spring 2014 (Freshman): Wilkerson sat out the spring sea-son as a redshirt.

In Fall 2013 (Freshman): Wilkerson sat out the fall season as a redshirt.

High School: Wilkerson lettered four years in golf and four years in basketball under former Golden Eagle basketball player Eric Mitchell while at White County High School… helped lead his team to district and regional championships in 2012… named the 2011 co-Player of the Year in Class 6AAA in the state of Tennessee… won the outright title of Class 6AAA Player of the Year in 2012… made two appearances in the TSSAA Class 6AAA Stat Championship, tying for 24th as a sophomore and tying for 20th as a senior… named all-district all four seasons at WCHS… also earned all-district honors in basketball as a junior… averaged an 18-hole score of 72 in four years… named to the honor roll every year at WCHS.

Personal: Son of Randy and Sherry Wilkerson… born Decem-ber 1, 1994… full name is Anthony Jay Wilkerson… majoring in wildlife and fisheries science.



Tom Maupin, 1975-76Gary Maxwell, 1984Lee Maxwell, 2007-13Scott McGaha, 1997-00Chase McMillan 2002-04Scott McMillan, 1981-82Jack Merrell, 1960-61Wes Miller, 1995, 1997Andy Mills, 1986Roger Mitchell, 1969-70Scott Moran, 1997-00Mike Morgan, 1987Wade Morrell, 1994-97Jimmy Muhlig, 1950-52David Mullinax, 1969-71Erich Mumford, 1985-86Jack Munroe, 1958-60Bill Muse, 1960-63Chris Myers, 2004, 2006-07

NBobby Nichols, 1961-64Marc Norman, 1981-84

ORobert Odum, 1959-62Chad Owenby, 1994-95

PDon Pack, 1953Tom Pack, 1986-89Greyson Painter, 2006-07Fred Parsons, 1979-81Mike Patton, 1966Aaron Peters, 2000-02Doug Peterson, 1995-97Sam Poteet, 1971Kevin Powers, 1977

RGary Rager, 1975-76Grant Ramsey, 1998-00Travis Ramsey, 2007-12John Marshall Reeves, 1981Frank Richmond, 1950

DRandy Darcy, 1970-73Steve Davis, 1994Tom Dawson, 1973-76Bryan Delaney, 1993-96Craig Dever, 1995Bill DeWees, 1966-69Jared Dunn, 2006-10

EDavid Edwards, 1991, 1993Bill Elliot, 1965

FBobby Farley, 1961-63Bill Farris, 1959Bainy Ferguson, 1957John Ferguson, 1958-60Morris Ferguson, 1953Aaron Ferry, 1998-99Chad Foster, 1994-96John Fox, 2006-07

GNeil Gannaway, 2015-Dirk Gardner, 1973-75Tanner Garland, 2012-14Blake Garrison, 2006-10Peyton Gibbs, 2006-07Gary Gibson, 1961-64Steve Gibson, 1963-66Warren Gilley, 1959Bill Gish, 1966Terry Goad, 1987-89Britt Gober, 1976-77Brad Golden, 1998Brent Goodrum, 2006Mike Green, 1978Bobby Greenwood, 1958Ryan Greer, 2001-04Chris Griffin, 1981-82Mason Griffin, 2010-Alex Guery, 1995

HMike Hamioll, 1973-74Brandon Harper, 1993Jake Heatherly, 2006-10Jack Henry, 1978-79Ron Henry, 1967-70Randy Herring, 1982-83Jason Hibdon, 1995-98Bill Hickey, 1982-85Matthew Hickey, 2006Ron Hickman, 1954-57Ronnie Hickman, 1989-90Scott Hines, 1976-79John Hoffmeister, 1950-51Cary Hogan, 1995-97Mark Howard 2000Mack Huddleston, 1963-66Warren Huddleston, 1974-75Bobby Hudson, 1986-89Terry Humphreys, 1965Braxton Hunter 2003-06Ben Huskey, 2014-

IJohn Inman, 1988-91

JMatt Jeffers 2003-05

KMike Kelly, 1972-75Phil Kelley, 1966, 68-69Bryce Kendrick, 2012-Alan Key, 1977-79Tom Kilpatrick, 1964Bob King, 1950Craig King, 1979-81Joe Kinisley, 1972-74Greg Kitts, 2010-13Patrick Klesel, 1999-02Terry Kogley, 1973-74Paul Korth, 1982-85Wes Korth, 2007-10Mike Kyker, 1966-67

LRay Laycox, 1963Mike Lenox, 1970-71Billy Lewis, 1952-54Al Lohr, 1963Mason Long, 1965David Lunsford, 1962

MJohn MacDearman, 1992-95Matt Manzaro, 1993-94Scott Manzaro, 1993-96Preston Marshall, 2006-10Gary Mason, 1973-76Scott Masters, 1994-95

AJim Alexander, 1968-71Bob Ammons, 1963, 1965Eric Anderson, 2002-05 Jeff Andrews, 1975-78Kevin Applegate, 1991-94Scott Armstrong, 1980

BHoward Bagget, 1959, 1961Bobby Barbee, 1970-72Lakelen Barham, 1980Terry Barret, 1966-69David Belcher, 1992-94Patrick Bell, 1998Dee Bennett, 1967-68Robert Bennett, 1982Derek Bledsoe, 2002Kevin Bost, 1992-95Adam Boyd, 1995-99Nick Bradley, 1995-96Bill Branch, 1954-57John Brient, 1978-79George Brown, 1982Polk Brown, 2001-06John Bryan, 1952David Burnette, 1981-82Bill Burton, 1953-55

CJeff Caplenor, 1965Walter Carlen, 1959John Carmichael, 1967Scott Carmichael, 1989-91Tyler Cassetty, 2007-12Les Cater, 1950Chris Cauthen, 1994Clark Childress, 1973-74Calvin Clark, 2006-07Bob Clevenger, 1955-56Tim Coffey, 1985-86, 89Joshua Cooke, 2006Jim Cornelius, 1985-89Jason Cox, 2000-03Jonathan Cox, 2001-05Adam Cunningham, 2012-

The Tech Sports Information Office has compiled the following list from past rosters and would appreciate any assistance in maintaining the list. If we’ve missed someone or have any years incorrect, please notify our office. Thank you!

Polk Brown (2002-06)

Jeff Andrews (1975-78)

All-Time Golden Eagle Participants

David Mullinax (1969-71)



Alexander Riddle, 2014-John Roberts, 1976Bill Rogers, 1981-82, 1984

SSam Schrock, 2010-12 Steve Schultz, 1995Ted Schwanger, 1955-56Brad Sewell, 1998-02Shane Sewell, 1997-00Echols Shelden, 1951-53Josh Simer, 2007-10Jeff Sluman, 1977Hubert Smith, 1951-53Ivan Smith, 1977Gary Spears, 1962Scott Stallings, 2004-07Barrett Steakley, 2005-07

TMitch Thomas, 2012-Dewey Thrasher, 1971-72Steve Tomsic, 1988-91

UJay Underwood, 1989-91, 1993-94

VTodd Vaughn, 1998-99Maxx Verble, 2011-

WHenry Waggoner, 1964Bill Waller, 1957Bob Waller, 1958Casey Warren, 1998Mike Wells, 1983-86Lee Whitehead, 2012-A.J. Wilkerson, 2013-Scott Wilkerson, 1987Jack Wilks, 1956B-Bob Williams, 1998-00Al Womack, 1967-68Greg Wyatt, 1992-94

YJerry Young, 1965Kyle Young, 1998-00, 02Sam Young, 1970-73

All-Time Golden Eagle Participants

2003 - Ryan Greer 2004 - Ryan Greer 2005 - Jonathan Cox 2006 - Polk Brown 2007 - Scott Stallings 2008 - Greyson Painter 2009 - Josh Simer 2010 - Wes Korth 2011 - Tyler Cassetty Sam Schrock 2012 - Greg Kitts 2013 - Lee Maxwell 2014 - Lee Whitehead Impact Award: 1994 - Wade Morrell 1995 - Adam Boyd 1996 - Jason Hibdon 1997 - Wes Miller 1998 - Brad Golden 1999 - Kyle Young 2000 - Jason Cox 2001 - Ryan Greer 2002 - Ryan Greer Polk Brown Eric Anderson 2003 - Braxton Hunter 2004 - Scott Stallings 2005 - None 2006 - Calvin Clark 2007 - Wes Korth 2008 - Tyler Cassetty 2009 - Jared Dunn 2010 - Jared Dunn 2011 - Mason Griffin 2012 - Lee Maxwell 2013 - Lee Whitehead Miitch Thomas Adam Cunningham 2014 - Mason Griffin Bryce Kendrick Low Average: 1994 - Greg Wyatt (76.1) 1995 - Scott Manzaro (75.4) 1996 - Doug Peterson (75.8) 1997 - Wes Miller (75.0) 1998 - Shane Sewell (75.0) 1999 - Scott Moran (74.2) 2000 - Kyle Young (75.4) 2001 - Kyle Young (76.3) 2002 - Kyle Young (75.1) Eric Anderson (75.1) 2003 - Eric Anderson (73.0) 2004 - Scott Stallings (75.0) 2005 - Scott Stallings (72.6) 2006 - Scott Stallings (70.6) 2007 - Scott Stallings (71.3) 2008 - John Fox (73.7)

Gilbert DarcyMost Valuable Player: 1994 - Greg Wyatt 1995 - Scott Manzaro 1996 - Doug Peterson 1997 - Wade Morrell 1998 - Scott Moran 1999 - Scott Moran 2000 - Scott Moran 2001 - Kyle Young 2002 - Kyle Young 2003 - Eric Anderson 2004 - Eric Anderson 2005 - Braxton Hunter 2006 - Scott Stallings 2007 - Scott Stallings 2008 - John Fox 2009 - Greyson Painter 2010 - Josh Simer 2011 - Tyler Cassetty 2012 - Greg Kitts 2013 - Greg Kitts 2014 - Mitch Thomas Most Improved Player: 1994 - Wade Morrell 1995 - Scott Manzaro 1996 - Jason Hibdon 1997 - Wes Miller 1998 - Scott Moran 1999 - Shane Sewell 2000 - Brad Sewell 2001 - Jason Cox 2002 - Polk Brown 2003 - Braxton Hunter 2004 - Ryan Greer 2005 - Matt Jeffers 2006 - Jared Dunn 2007 - Barrett Steakley 2008 - Jake Heatherly 2009 Wes Korth 2010 - Jake Heatherly 2011 - Greg Kitts 2012 - Mason Griffin 2013 - Bryce Kendrick 2014 - Maxx Verble Most Dedicated Player: 1994 - Greg Wyatt 1995 - Wade Morrell 1996 - Adam Boyd Wade Morrell 1997 - Adam Boyd 1998 - Aaron Ferry 1999 - Grant Ramsey 2000 - Shane Sewell 2001 - Grant Ramsey 2002 - Polk Brown Eric Anderson Ryan Greer

ANNUAL TEAM AWARDS 2009 - Greyson Painter (74.2) 2010 - Josh Simer (73.2) 2011 - Tyler Cassetty (73.8) 2012 - Greg Kitts (74.8) Tyler Cassety (74.8) 2013 - Bryce Kendrick (75.26) 2014 - Mitch Thomas (73.25)

Best Putter: 1995 - Greg Wyatt 1995 - Adam Boyd 1996 - Doug Peterson 1997 - Wade Morrell 1998 - Grant Ramsey 1999 - Scott Moran 2000 - Kyle Young 2001 - Ryan Greer 2002 - Ryan Greer 2003 - Chase McMillan 2004 - Braxton Hunter 2005 - Braxton Hunter 2006 - Braxton Hunter 2007 - Scott Stallings 2008 - Barrett Steakley 2009 -Tyler Cassity 2010 - Travis Ramsey Lee Maxwell 2011 - Lee Maxwell 2012 - Lee Maxwell 2013 - Mitch Thomas 2014 - Mitch Thomas Long Hitter: 1994 - Chad Foster 1995 - Adam Boyd 1996 - Jason Hibdon 1997 - Jason Hibdon 1998 - Jason Hibdon 1999 - Adam Boyd 2000 - Kyle Young 2001 - Aaron Peters 2002 - Eric Anderson 2003 - Eric Anderson 2004 - Scott Stallings 2005 - Scott Stallings

2006 - Scott Stallings 2007 - Scott Stallings 2008 - Blake Garrison 2009 - Jake Heatherly 2010- Blake Garrison 2011 - Travis Ramsey 2012 - Travis Ramsey 2013 - Bryce Kendrick 2014 - Mason Griffin Team Captains: 1994 - Greg Wyatt Kevin Applegate 1995 -Scott Masters 1996 -Scott Manzaro Bryan Delaney 1997 - Wade Morrell Adam Boyd 1998 -Adam Boyd 1999 -Adam Boyd 2000 -Scott Moran Scott McGaha Shane Sewell 2001 - Grant Ramsey B-Bob Williams 2002 - Kyle Young Brad Sewell 2003 - Jason Cox 2004 - Ryan Greer 2005 - Eric Anderson Jonathan Cox Matt Jeffers 2006 - Polk Brown Braxton Hunter 2007 - Scott Stallings Chris Myers 2008 - Barrett Steakley Peyton Gibbs 2009 - JCalvin Clark Greyson Painter 2010 - Josh Simer Jake Heatherly Wes Korth 2011 - Tyler Cassetty 2012 - Tyler Cassetty Travis Ramsey 2013 - Greg Kitts Lee Maxwell 2014 - Mason Griffin



Golden Eagle golf teams have won 45 tournament championships since 1973.Tournament Team Championships

Year Tournament Site Field Size1951 ..............OVC Championship (S) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................1954 ..............OVC Championship (S) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................1955 ..............OVC Championship (S) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................1958 ..............T.I.C. Championship (S) ..................................................................................Old Hickory Country Club ................................................................11 teams1973 ..............Golden Eagle Invitational (F) ....................................................................... Ironwood Golf Course .......................................................................17 teams1973 ..............Kentucky Invitational* (F) .............................................................................Lexington, Ky. .......................................................................................10 teams1973 ..............Tennessee Tech Invitational (S) ..................................................................Cookeville Country Club................................................................... 5 teams1974 ..............Tennessee Tech Invitational (S) ..................................................................Cookeville Country Club...................................................................16 teams1977 ..............Tennessee Tech Invitational (S) ..................................................................Cookeville Country Club...................................................................10 teams1982 ..............Lee College Invitational (F) ..........................................................................Cleveland, Tenn...................................................................................... 5 teams1983 ..............Lee College Invitational (F) ..........................................................................Cleveland, Tenn...................................................................................... 9 teams1984 ..............T.I.C. Championship (S) ..................................................................................Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club .......................................................14 teams1986 ..............Tri-State Classic (F) ..........................................................................................Pickwick State Park .............................................................................15 teams1986 ..............Shorter Classic (F) ............................................................................................Rome, Ga. ...............................................................................................10 teams1987 ..............Shorter Classic (F) ...........................................................................................Rome, Ga. ................................................................................................. 8 teams1987 ..............Smoky Mt. Invitational (F)** ........................................................................Graysburg Country Club ...................................................................10 teams1987 ..............Shorter Classic (F) ............................................................................................Rome, Ga. ................................................................................................. 9 teams1988 ..............T.I.C. Championship (S) ..................................................................................Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club .......................................................12 teams1988 ..............Eagle Classic (F) ................................................................................................Gilbertsville, Ky. ...................................................................................... 9 teams1989 ..............Springbrook Collegiate (F) ...........................................................................Niota, Tenn. ...........................................................................................11 teams1989 ..............Sewanee Invitational (F) ...............................................................................Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ......................................................... 9 teams1989 ..............Shorter Classic (F) ............................................................................................Rome, Ga. ...............................................................................................10 teams1990 ..............Springbrook Classic (S) ..................................................................................Niota, Tenn. ...........................................................................................11 teams1990 ..............T.I.C. Championship (S) .................................................................................. Ironwood Golf Course ......................................................................... 4 teams1990 ..............OVC Championship (S) ..................................................................................Old Hickory Country Club .................................................................. 7 teams1990 ..............T.I.C. Championship (F) ..................................................................................Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club .......................................................10 teams1991 ..............T.I.C. Championship (F) .................................................................................. Ironwood Golf Course ......................................................................... 5 teams1991 ..............Eagle-Persimmon Hills (F) ............................................................................Aiken, S.C. ..............................................................................................15 teams1991 ..............Cumberland Invitational (F) ........................................................................London, Ky. .............................................................................................. 9 teams1992 ..............Eagle-Persimmon Hills (F) % .......................................................................Aiken, S.C. ..............................................................................................18 teams1992 ..............Eagle Classic (F) ................................................................................................Elizabethton Country Club ................................................................ 9 teams1992 ..............T.I.C. Championship (F) ..................................................................................Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ......................................................... 5 teams1993 ..............Smoky Mountain Inv. (F) ...............................................................................Graysburg Country Club ...................................................................18 teams1994 ..............Graysburg Invitational (F) .............................................................................Graysburg Country Club ...................................................................13 teams1994 ..............WCU Invitational (F)........................................................................................Holly Forest Golf Club .......................................................................... 5 teams1995 ..............Persimmon Hills Invitational (S) .................................................................Persimmon Hills ..................................................................................11 teams1995 ..............Smoky Mountain Inv. (S) ...............................................................................Graysburg Country Club ...................................................................10 teams1997 ..............Persimmon Hills Invitational (S) .................................................................Persimmon Hills ..................................................................................16 teams1999 ..............Carson Newman Invitational (S) ................................................................Persimmon Hills ...................................................................................23 teams1999 ..............T.I.C. Championship (S) .................................................................................. Ironwood Golf Course .......................................................................13 teams1999 ..............Lipscomb Fall Classic (F) ...............................................................................Temple Hills ...........................................................................................13 teams2000 ..............Eagle Invitational (F) .......................................................................................Country Club of Morristown ...........................................................12 teams2003 ..............Mercer Invitational (S)....................................................................................Healy Point Country Club ................................................................... 7 teams2003 ..............Tri-State Classic (S) ..........................................................................................Pickwick State Park Course ..............................................................13 teams2004 ..............Sonic/Chattanooga Classic (F) ....................................................................Signal Mountain Country Club ......................................................14 teams2005 ..............Wintrop Waterford ..........................................................................................Waterford Golf Course.......................................................................15 teams2006 ..............Eastern Kentucky Spring Invitational (S) .................................................Arlington Golf Club ............................................................................13 teams2007 ..............BSC Spring Invitational (S) ...........................................................................Oxmoor Golf Course ..........................................................................15 teams2007 ..............UT Martin Skyhawk Fall Classic (F) ............................................................Paris Landing Golf Course ................................................................16 teams

T.I.C. indicates the Tennessee Intercollegiate Championships(F) indicates Fall tournament (S) indicates Spring tournament* tied with Miami, Ohio ** tied with East Tennessee State % tied with Morehead State



Year ...........Medalist........................ Tournament/Site ...................................................................................Score1951 ........... Jimmy Muhlig ...............OVC Championship .......................................................................................... 1521960 ........... John Ferguson ..............T.I.C. Championship/Chattanooga Golf & CC .......................................... 1441973 ........... Terry Kegley* .................Golden Eagle Invitational/Cookeville Country Club ....................................1973 ........... Mike Kelly .......................Tennessee Tech Invitational/Cookeville Country Club ........................ 1421976 ........... Tom Dawson ..................T.I.C. Championship/Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ........................... 1411980 ........... Craig King .......................Carson-Newman Invitational/Smokey Mountain Country Club .............. 1981 ........... Craig King .......................Nashville Golf & Athletic Club Intercollegiate/Nashville ............................. 1981 ........... Craig King .......................T.I.C. Championship/Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ...................................1981 ........... Craig King .......................Shorter Classic/Rome, Ga. ......................................................................................1981 ........... Craig King .......................Nashboro Village Collegiate/Nashboro Village ..............................................1982 ........... John Reeve% .................RC Cola Invitational/Rome, Ga. ............................................................................1982 ........... Bill Hickey$ .....................Carson-Newman Invitational/Newport, Tenn. ................................................1982 ........... Bill Hickey .......................Lee College Invitational/Cleveland, Tenn. ................................................ 1421984 ........... Bill Hickey .......................T.I.C. Championship/Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ........................... 1471985 ........... Erich Mumford ..............T.I.C. Championship/Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ........................... 1431986 ........... Erich Mumford* ............Shorter Classic/Rome, Ga. ......................................................................................1987 ........... Jim Cornelius* ...............Shorter Classic/Rome, Ga. ......................................................................................1987 ........... Bobby Hudson ..............Shorter Classic/Rome, Ga. .............................................................................. 1481988 ........... Jim Cornelius .................Eagle Classic/Gilbertsville, Ky. - 54 holes .................................................. 2191988 ........... Jim Cornelius .................T.I.C. Championship/Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ........................... 1501989 ........... Johnny Inman ...............Shorter Classic/Rome, Ga. .............................................................................. 1501989 ........... Ron Hickman .................Sewanee Fall Classic/Sewanee Golf and Tennis Club ...................................1990 ........... Tom Pack .........................Springbrook Classic/Niota, Tenn. ............................................................... 1381990 ........... Tom Pack .........................OVC Championship/Old Hickory Golf Course-54 holes ...................... 2081990 ........... Ron Hickman .................Fall T.I.C. Championship/Sewanee Golf and Tennis .............................. 1501990 ........... Kevin Applegate ...........North Alabama Invitational/Florence, Ala. .............................................. 1471991 ........... Scott Carmichael ..........T.I.C. Championship/Ironwood Golf Course ............................................ 1451992 ........... Scott Carmichael ..........Pizza Hut Invitational/Jackson, Miss........................................................... 1431992 ........... Kevin Applegate ...........Tri-State Classic/Pickwick State Park .......................................................... 1391992 ........... Brian Delaney ................Fall T.I.C. Championship/Sewanee Golf and Tennis .............................. 1491993 ........... Kevin Applegate ...........Winthrop Invitational/Rock Hill, S.C.-18 holes ...........................................721994 ........... Wade Morrell* ...............Smoky Mountain Invitational/Graysburg Country Club ..................... 1421994 ........... Scott Masters .................WCU Holly Forest Invitational/Cullowhee, N.C. ...................................... 1431995 ........... Adam Boyd .....................Persimmon Hills Invitational/Aiken, S.C. ................................................... 1461995 ........... Scott Manzaro ...............Smoky Mountain Invitational/Graysburg Country Club ..................... 1441996 ........... Doug Peterson ..............Tennessee State Invitational/Old Hickory, Tenn. ................................... 1411999 ........... Scott Moran ..................Carson Newman Intercollegiate/Aiken, S.C. ............................................ 1501999 ........... Shane Sewell .................T.I.C. Championship/Cookeville, Tenn. ...................................................... 1372000 ........... Grant Ramsey ................Eagle Invitational/Country Club of Morristown ..................................... 1442002 ........... Eric Anderson ................Butler Fall Invitational/Eagle Creek Golf Course. ................................... 2092005 ........... Scott Stallings ...............Young Oil Intercollegiate/ McCalla, Ala. .................................................... 1382006 ........... Scott Stallings ...............Murray State/Murray, Ky ................................................................................. 1812006 ........... Scott Stallings ...............EKU Invitational, Richmond, Ky. ................................................................... 1392006 ........... Scott Stallings ...............Belmont Invitational/Nashville, Tenn. ........................................................ 2062006 ........... Scott Stallings ...............Murray State Invitational/Murray, Ky. ....................................................... 2092006 ........... Scott Stallings ...............Western Carolina Invitational/ Western, Ky. ............................................. 1402007 ........... Scott Stallings ...............Grover Page Classic/Jackson, Tenn. ............................................................ 2082007 ........... John Fox ..........................Skyhawk Classic/Buchanan, Tenn. .............................................................. 211 *lost on third hole of playoff / % lost on first hole of playoff / $ won on third hole of playoff Note: Please contact the sports information office if you can provide any supplemental information where missing.

Golden Eagle LeadersMost Times as Medalist

Golden Eagle players who have won tournament medalist honors:

Scott Stallings ............................................7Craig King ....................................................5Jim Cornelius ..............................................3Bill Hickey ....................................................3Kevin Applegate .......................................3Scott Carmichael.......................................2Tom Pack ......................................................2Erich Mumford ...........................................2Ronnie Hickman .......................................2John Fox .......................................................1Jim Muhlig ..................................................1John Ferguson ...........................................1Terry Kegley ................................................1Mike Kelly ....................................................1Tom Dawson...............................................1John Reeve ..................................................1Bobby Hudson ...........................................1Johnny Inman ............................................1Brian Delaney .............................................1Wade Morrell ..............................................1Scott Masters..............................................1Adam Boyd .................................................1Scott Manzaro ............................................1Doug Peterson ...........................................1Scott Moran ................................................1Shane Sewell ..............................................1Grant Ramsey .............................................1Eric Anderson .............................................1 (bold indicates current players)

Golden Eagle golfers have won medalist honors 46 times since 1973(Updated through Fall 2013)

Scott Stallings earned medalist honors seven times in his career and was on 19 all-tournament teams, both Tech records

Tournament Individual Medalists



Scott Stallings .................. 19Tom Pack ............................ 14Bill Hickey .......................... 11Jim Cornelius .................... 10Bobby Hudson ................. 10Kyle Young ........................ 10Scott Carmichael................9Tim Coffey ............................7Kevin Applegate ................7Eric Anderson ......................7Ryan Greer............................5Greg Wyatt ...........................5Scott Moran .........................4Adam Boyd ..........................4Mark Norman ......................4

Randy Herring .....................4Tyler Cassetty ......................3Barrett Steakley ..................3 Polk Brown ...........................3Brad Sewell ..........................3Scott Manzaro .....................3Scott Masters ......................3Brian Delaney ......................3David Edwards ....................3Johnny Inman .....................3Terry Good ...........................3Erich Manford .....................3Jonathan Cox ......................3Josh Simer ............................3Lee Whitehead ............. 2

Mitch Thomas ............... 2Shane Sewell .......................2Grant Ramsey ......................2Doug Petterson ..................2Jay Underwood ..................2John Reeve ...........................2Braxton Hunter ...................2John Fox ................................2Jake Heatherly ....................2Adam Cunningham ...... 1Mason Griffin ............... 1Grant Ramsey ......................1Scott McGaha ......................1Wes Miller .............................1Jason Hibdon ......................1

Golden Eagle All-Tournament Leaders (Totals are from 1982-83 season through the 2014-15 Fall Season)

Kyle Young

Date .... Place .... Player ............ Tournament/Course.............................. Score3/11/14 ....... T4th ........Adam Cunningham ... Grover Page Classic/Jackson Country Club ........................... 21511/5/13 ........ 3rd .........Lee Whitehead ........ Hummingbird Invitational/Country Club of Sapphire Valley 214 10/15/13 ...... 4th .........Mitch Thomas ......... APSU F&M INtercollegiate/The Links at Lovadell ................. 211 10/8/13 ........ 2nd .........Mitch Thomas ......... Bearcat Invitational/Traditions Golf Club ............................. 211 3/12/13 ........ 4th .........Lee Whitehead ........ Grover Page Classic/Jackson Country Club ........................... 219 10/11/11 ...... 4th .........Tyler Cassetty .......... Skyhawk Classic/Paris Landing State Park ........................... 21410/4/11 ........ 3rd .........Tyler Cassetty .......... MSU Invitational/Miller Memorial Golf Course ..................... 2094/5/11 .......... 4th .........Mason Griffin .......... Big Blue Classic/Kings Creek Golf Club ................................. 1473/15/11 ........ 2nd .........Tyler Cassetty .......... Grover Page Classic/Jackson Country Club ........................... 2124/28/10 ........ 5th ......... Jake Heatherly ........ OVC Championship .............................................................. 2183/30/10 ........ 4th ......... Jake Heatherly ........ North Alabama Spring Classic. ............................................... 483/30/10 ........ 4th ......... Josh Simer .............. North Alabama Spring Classic .............................................. 1482/22/10 ........ 3rd ......... Josh Simer .............. Frito Lay/ AT&T Invitational ................................................. 14810/06/09 ...... 4th ......... Josh Simer .............. Murray State Invitational. .................................................... 1419/21/08 ........ 2nd .........Greyson Painter ...... Sea Trail Intercollegiate........................................................ 2144/08/08 ........ 4th .........Barrett Steakley ...... Murray Spring Invitational ................................................... 2142/23/08 ........ 4th .........Barrett Steakley ...... Pizza Hut Classic .................................................................. 14510/15/07 ...... 5th .........Calvin Clark ............. Skyhawk Classic/ Paris Landing ........................................... 21810/15/07 .......1st .......... John Fox.................. Skyhawk Invitational/Paris Landing .................................... 21110/15/07 ...... 2nd .........Barrett Steakley ...... Skyhawk Invitational/Paris Landing .................................... 2129/24/07 ........ 3rd ......... John Fox.................. Showdown in the Valley/Oxmoor Golf Course ...................... 2154/24/07 ........ 2nd .........Scott Stallings ......... OVC Tournament/Paducah CC .............................................. 2204/10/07 ........ 5th .........Scott Stallings ......... TSU Intercollegiate/Greystone Golf Course ........................... 2184/3/07 .......... 3rd .........Barrett Steakley ...... Belmont Invitational/Natchez Country Club ........................ 2033/20/07 ........ 2nd .........Scott Stallings ......... JSU Grub Mart Intercollegiate/Silver Lakes .......................... 2153/6/07 ...........1st .........Scott Stallings ......... Grover page Classic/Jackson Golf Club ................................. 2082/27/07 ........ 4th .........Scott Stallings ......... BSC Spring Invitational/Oxmoor Golf Course ........................ 2152/27/07 ........ 5th .........Barrett Steakley ...... BSC Spring Invitational/Oxmoor Golf Course ........................ 21711/04/06 .......1st ..........Scott Stallings ......... WCU Intercollegiate/Etowah Valley GC ................................ 14010/31/06 ...... 4th .........Scott Stallings ......... BSC Showdown/Bent Brook Golf Course .............................. 20610/2/06 ........T1st .........Scott Stallings ......... Murray State Invitational/Miller Memorial GC ..................... 2094/25/06 ........ 2nd .........Scott Stallings ......... OVC Tournament/CC of Paducah .......................................... 2134/25/06 ........ 5th .........Polk Brown ............. OVC Tournament/CC of Paducah .......................................... 2174/11/06 ........ 4th .........Scott Stallings ......... Billiken Invitational ............................................................. 221

Date .... Place .... Player ............ Tournament/Course.............................. Score4/4/06 ...........1st ..........Scott Stallings ......... Belmont Invitational ........................................................... 2064/2/06 ...........1st ..........Scott Stallings ......... EKU Spring Invitational ........................................................ 1394/2/06 ......... T4th ........Polk Brown ............. EKU Spring Invitational ........................................................ 1453/21/06 ........T3rd.........Scott Stallings ......... Grub-Mart Young Invitational/Silver Lakes GC ..................... 1412/28/06 ........ 3rd .........Braxton Hunter ....... Samford Intercollegiate ....................................................... 21710/04/05 .......1st ..........Scott Stallings ......... Murray State Invitational/ Miller Memorial GC .................... 1819/19/05 ....... T2nd ........Scott Stallings ......... Bent Brook Golf Classic/Bent Brook GC................................. 2044/06/05 ........ 4th .........Scott Stallings ......... OVC/ Burningtree GC ........................................................... 2174/02/05 ........T3rd......... Jonathan Cox .......... EKU Spring Invitational/ Arlington GC ................................... 713/22/05 ........T1st .........Scott Stallings ......... Young Oil Invitational/ Silver Lakes GC ................................. 1383/15/05 ....... T4th ........Eric Anderson .......... Winthrop Waterford GC........................................................ 14611/09/04 ..... T4th ........ Jonathan Cox .......... Troy Invitational/Highland Oaks GC ..................................... 21010/19/04 ......T1st .........Braxton Hunter ....... UTC/Sonic Intercollegiate/Signal Mountain CC..................... 13409/25/04 ..... T4th ........Scott Stallings ......... EKU Colonel Classic/Arlington GC ......................................... 2092/24/04 ........ 4th .........Eric Anderson .......... Samford Intercollegiate/Farm Links ..................................... 18210/28/03 ...... 3rd .........Scott Stallings ......... APSU Precept Invitational/Clarksville CC .............................. 14709/09/03 ...... 4th .........Eric Anderson .......... Harris Invitational/Bent Creek GC ........................................ 21604/22/03 ..... T2nd ........Eric Anderson .......... Greg Palmer Eagle Classic/Eagle Trace GC ............................ 21202/24/03 ...... 2nd .........Ryan Greer .............. JSU/Dancing Rabbit GC ........................................................ 14910/16/02 .... T10th .......Eric Anderson .......... UTC Intercollegiate/Signal Mountain GC .............................. 21409/24/02 .......1st ..........Eric Anderson .......... Butler Invitational/Eagle Creek GC ....................................... 20909/11/02 ..... T5th ........Ryan Greer .............. Hams Invitational/Bent Creek GC ......................................... 21004/09/02 ..... T2nd ........Ryan Greer .............. Belmont Invitational/The Legends GC ................................. 21503/23/02 ..... T2nd ........Eric Anderson .......... EKU Spring Classic/Arlington CC ........................................... 14303/05/02 ......T3rd.........Kyle Young .............. Tennessee State Classic/Pickwick State Park ........................ 14603/05/02 ......T3rd.........Brad Sewell ............. Tennessee State Classic/Pickwick State Park ........................ 14602/26/02 ...... 3rd .........Brad Sewell ............. Mercer Invitational/Healy Point CC ...................................... 15102/26/02 ..... T4th ........Ryan Greer .............. Mercer Invitational/Healy Point CC ...................................... 15202/26/02 ..... T4th ........Polk Brown ............. Mercer Invitational/Healy Point CC ...................................... 15209/11/01 ...... 4th .........Kyle Young .............. Drury Invitational/Bent Creek GC ......................................... 21710/31/00 .......1st ..........Grant Ramsey ......... Eagle Invitational/----- ........................................................ 14410/31/00 ...... 2nd .........Ryan Greer .............. Eagle Invitational/----- ........................................................ 14910/24/00 ...... 3rd .........Kyle Young .............. La. State Invitational/---- .................................................... 21210/10/00 ...... 2nd .........Kyle Young .............. Precept Invitational/----- .................................................... 145

All-Tournament Honors

Chad Foster ..........................1Wade Morrell .......................1Matt Manzaro ......................1Chris Cauther ......................1David Belcher ......................1Steve Tomsic ........................1Ronnie Hickman ................1Mike Morgan .......................1Kevin Best .............................1Mike Wells ............................1Britt Jared .............................1Greyson Painter ..................1Calvin Clark ..........................1



03/17/92 ...... 2nd .........Scott Carmichael ..... Persimmon Hills/--- ............................................................. 152Date .... Place .... Player ............ Tournament/Course.............................. Score02/20/92 .......1st ..........Scott Carmichael ..... Pizza Hut/--- ........................................................................ 14302/18/92 ..... T5th ........Scott Carmichael ..... Winthrop Invitational/-- ...................................................... 15102/18/92 ..... T5th ........Greg Wyatt .............. Winthrop Invitational/--- .................................................... 15110/17/91 ..... T5th ........Scott Carmichael ..... Wallace State/--- ................................................................. 14710/17/91 ..... T5th ........Kevin Applegate ..... Wallace State/--- ................................................................. 14710/11/91 ...... 3rd .........David Belcher .......... Cumberland Invitational/--- .................................................. 7309/21/91 ...... 3rd .........Greg Wyatt .............. Fall T.I.C./-- .......................................................................... 15209/21/91 ...... 5th .........Steve Tomsic ........... Fall T.I.C./--- ......................................................................... 15404/23/91 ......T3rd.........Scott Carmichael ..... OVC/--- ................................................................................ 22604/23/91 ......T3rd.........Kevin Applegate ..... OVC/--- ................................................................................ 22604/06/91 ......T1st .........Scott Carmichael ..... T.I.C./--- ............................................................................... 14504/06/91 ..... T4th ........David Edwards ........ T.I.C./--- ............................................................................... 15004/06/91 ..... T4th ........ Johnny Inman ......... T.I.C./--- ............................................................................... 15003/12/91 ...... 4th .........Scott Carmichael ..... Persimmon Hills/-- .............................................................. 14709/25/90 .......1st ..........Kevin Applegate ..... North Alabama Invitational/-- ............................................. 14709/25/90 ..... T5th ........ Johnny Inman ......... North Alabama Invitational/--- ........................................... 15009/18/90 .......1st ..........Ronnie Hickman ..... Fall T.I.C./--- ......................................................................... 15004/25/90 .......1st ..........Tom Pack................. Springbrook Classic/--- ........................................................ 13804/24/90 ..... T2nd ........Bobby Hudson ........ Springbrook Classic/--- ........................................................ 14304/24/90 ..... T2nd ........ Jay Underwood ....... Springbrook Classic/--- ........................................................ 14304/07/90 ......T1st .........Tom Pack................. T.I.C./--- ................................................................................. 7204/07/90 ......T1st .........Bobby Hudson ........ T.I.C./--- ................................................................................. 7203/26/90 ..... T2nd ........Tom Pack................. Smoky Mountain Invitational/--- ........................................ 15111/12/89 ..... T4th ........ Jay Underwood ....... Wallace Invitational/--- ....................................................... 14310/20/89 .......1st .......... Johnny Inman ......... Shorter College Fall Classic/--- ............................................. 15004/21/89 ...... 2nd .........Terry Goad .............. Springbrook Classic/--- ........................................................ 14704/21/89 ......T3rd.........Tim Coffey ............... Springbrook Classic/--- ........................................................ 14804/16/89 ...... 3rd .........Tim Coffey ............... Eagle Classic/---................................................................... 21804/08/89 ..... T2nd ........Terry Goad .............. T.I.C./-- .................................................................................. 7604/08/89 ..... T4th ........Kevin Best ............... T.I.C./--- ................................................................................. 7704/08/89 ..... T4th ........Tim Coffey ............... T.I.C./-- .................................................................................. 7710/25/88 ..... T2nd ........Tim Coffey ............... Nashboro/Bison Classic/--- .................................................. 15110/11/88 ..... T5th ........Tim Coffey ............... MTSU Invitational/--- .......................................................... 14505/08/88 ..... T8th ........Bobby Hudson ........ OVC/Stonehenge Golf Club .................................................. 232

10/10/00 ...... 5th ......... Jonathan Cox .......... Precept Invitational/----- .................................................... 148Date .... Place .... Player ............ Tournament/Course.............................. Score04/25/00 ...... 4th .........Kyle Young .............. OVC Championships/---- ..................................................... 15204/22/00 ...... 4th .........Kyle Young .............. Greg Palmer Eagle Classic/---- ............................................. 22804/05/00 ...... 5th .........Scott Moran ............ Amoco Ultimate/--- ............................................................... 7303/14/00 ...... 2nd .........Brad Sewell ............. Eagle/Persimmon Hills Invitational/--- ................................ 14902/21/00 ...... 4th .........Kyle Young .............. Pizza Hut/BellSouth/---- ..................................................... 14910/26/99 ...... 3rd .........Scott Moran ............ Lipscomb Fall Classic/--- ...................................................... 14310/26/99 ..... T4th ........Kyle Young .............. Lipscomb Fall Classic/--- ...................................................... 14410/26/99 ..... T4th ........Shane Sewell .......... Lipscomb Fall Classic/--- ...................................................... 14410/11/99 ...... 5th .........Scott McGaha .......... Precept Invitational/--- ....................................................... 14910/05/99 ...... 5th .........Kyle Young .............. Chattanooga Intercollegiate/--- .......................................... 21603/27/99 ...... 4th .........Adam Boyd ............. EKU Spring Classic/---- ........................................................ 22003/23/99 .......1st ..........Shane Sewell .......... T.I.C./---- ............................................................................. 13703/23/99 ...... 2nd .........Kyle Young .............. T.I.C./---- ............................................................................. 13903/23/99 ...... 3rd .........Grant Ramsey ......... T.I.C./---- ............................................................................. 14403/19/99 ...... 2nd .........Scott Moran ............ Lake City Invitational/--- ..................................................... 22103/16/99 .......1st ..........Scott Moran ............ C-N Invitational/---.............................................................. 15003/16/99 ...... 4th .........Adam Boyd ............. C-N Invitational/---- ............................................................ 15209/28/97 ...... 4th .........Grant Ramsey ......... Colonel Fall Classic/---- ........................................................ 21804/08/97 ...... 4th .........Wes Miller ............... Eagles Graysburg Hills Invitational/--- ................................. 14904/06/96 .......1st ..........Doug Peterson ........ TSU Intercollegiate/--- ......................................................... 14109/11/95 ..... T4th ........ Jason Hibdon .......... Capital Bank Invitational/---................................................ 15004/04/95 .......1st ..........Scott Manzaro ......... Eagles Smoky Mountain Invitational/-- ............................... 14404/04/95 ...... 2nd .........Scott Masters .......... Eagles Smoky Mountain Invitational/---.............................. 14503/29/95 ...... 3rd .........Scott Manzaro ......... Tennessee Intercollegiate Tournament/--- ........................... 14503/29/95 ..... T5th ........Scott Masters .......... Tennessee Intercollegiate Tournament/--- ........................... 14703/25/95 ...... 4th .........Scott Manzaro ......... SEMO Bent Creek Classic/--- ................................................ 14903/14/95 .......1st ..........Adam Boyd ............. Eagles’ Persimmon Hill Tournament/-- ................................ 14603/14/95 ...... 4th .........Brian Delaney ......... Eagles’ Persimmon Hill Tournament/-- ................................ 14911/01/94 .......1st ..........Scott Masters .......... WCU-Holly Forest/-- ............................................................ 14311/01/94 ...... 3rd .........Adam Boyd ............. WCU-Holly Forest/-- ............................................................ 15311/01/94 ..... T4th ........Doug Petterson ....... WCU-Holly Forest/-- ............................................................ 15410/04/94 ..... T5th ........Brian Delaney ......... Eagles’ Graysburg Tournament/-- ........................................ 14709/20/94 ...... 5th .........Chad Foster ............. Legend’s/Pepsi/-- ................................................................ 14404/05/94 ......T1st .........Wade Morrell .......... Smoky Mtn/Graysburg/-- .................................................... 14203/22/94 ...... 5th .........Greg Wyatt .............. Eagle Classic/---................................................................... 15209/29/93 ...... 5th .........Greg Wyatt .............. Tri-State Classic/--- .............................................................. 14509/15/93 ...... 4th .........Greg Wyatt .............. Nashboro/Bison Classic/-- ................................................... 15004/28/93 ...... 3rd .........David Edwards ........ OVC/--- ................................................................................ 22404/28/93 ...... 4th .........Kevin Applegate ..... OVC/--- ................................................................................ 22504/06/93 ...... 2nd .........Matt Manzaro ......... C-N Graysburg/--- ................................................................ 15202/16/93 .......1st ..........Kevin Applegate ..... Winthrop Invitational/--- ...................................................... 7210/16/92 ...... 3rd .........Kevin Applegate ..... Shorter Classic/--- ............................................................... 14610/11/92 .......1st ..........Brian Delaney ......... Fall T.I.C./--- ......................................................................... 14910/11/92 ...... 2nd .........David Edwards ........ Fall T.I.C./--- ......................................................................... 14910/11/92 ...... 5th .........Chris Cauthen.......... Fall T.I.C./--- ......................................................................... 15709/29/92 .......1st ..........Kevin Applegate ..... Tri-State Classic/--- .............................................................. 13904/11/92 ...... 4th .........Scott Carmichael ..... Eagle Classic/---................................................................... 21804/04/92 ......T3rd.........Scott Carmichael ..... T.I.C./--- ............................................................................... 151




All-Tournament Honors04/23/88 ...... 2nd .........Tom Pack................. Springbrook Collegiate/--- .................................................. 145Date .... Place .... Player ............ Tournament/Course.............................. Score04/23/88 ..... T6th ........Terry Goad .............. Springbrook Collegiate/--- .................................................. 14904/16/88 .......1st .......... Jim Cornelius .......... Eagle Classic/Kentucky Dam Village ..................................... 21904/16/88 ..... T6th ........Tom Pack................. Eagle Classic/Kentucky Dam Village ..................................... 22603/15/88 ...... 6th .........Bobby Hudson ........ Persimmon Hills Collegiate Classic/-- ................................... 160--/--/87 ........ 3rd .........Tom Pack................. Tri-State Classic/Pickwick State Park .................................... 146--/--/87 ........ 4th ......... Jim Cornelius .......... Tri-State Classic/Pickwick State Park .................................... 147--/--/87 ....... T2nd ........ Jim Cornelius .......... Shorter Invitational/-- ......................................................... 147--/--/87 ....... T7th ........Tom Pack................. Shorter Invitational/-- ......................................................... 152--/--/87 ....... 10th ........Bobby Hudson ........ Shorter Invitational/-- ......................................................... 153--/--/87 ....... T2nd ........ Jim Cornelius .......... Graysburg Golf Tournament/-- ............................................. 148--/--/87 ....... T2nd ........Bobby Hudson ........ Graysburg Golf Tournament/-- ............................................. 14804/24/87 ...... 6th .........Mike Morgan .......... Paul J. Walker Spring Break Collegiate Classic ...................... 14704/11/87 ...... 5th ......... Jim Cornelius .......... Tenn. Intercollegiate ............................................................ 14604/11/87 ...... 6th .........Tom Pack................. Tenn. Intercollegiate ............................................................ 15104/06/87 ......T1st ......... Jim Cornelius .......... U. of the South(dual match) .................................................. 7404/06/87 ......T1st .........Tom Pack................. U. of the South(dual match) .................................................. 7404/04/87 ...... 3rd .........Bobby Hudson ........ Eagle Classic ........................................................................ 18604/04/87 ...... 6th ......... Jim Cornelius .......... Eagle Classic ........................................................................ 18803/28/87 ..... T5th ........ Jim Cornelius .......... Eagle Smokey Mtn. Invitational/Graysburg CC ..................... 14803/28/87 ..... T5th ........Bobby Hudson ........ Eagle Smokey Mtn. Invitational/Graysburg CC ..................... 14803/20/87 ...... 2nd ......... Jim Cornelius .......... Shorter Classic ..................................................................... 14703/20/87 ...... 6th .........Tom Pack................. Shorter Classic ..................................................................... 15103/20/87 ...... 9th .........Bobby Hudson ........ Shorter Classic ..................................................................... 15310/29/86 ...... 3rd .........Bobby Hudson ........ Fall Shorter Classic ............................................................... 14910/14/86 ...... 2nd .........Tom Pack................. UT Martin Tri-State Classic/Pickwick State Park.................... 14404/21/86 ...... 2nd .........Erich Manford ......... Shorter Classic ..................................................................... 14704/05/86 ..... T5th ........Tom Pack................. Eagle Classic ........................................................................ 22504/12/86 ...... 3rd .........Tom Pack................. Tenn. Intercollegiate ............................................................ 14405/11/86 ..... T5th ........Erich Mumford ........ OVC Championships ............................................................. 23010/20/85 ...... 9th .........Tom Pack................. Purdue Invitational .............................................................. 22210/20/85 .... T10th .......Tim Coffey ............... Purdue Invitational .............................................................. 225--/--/85 .........1st ..........Bill Hickey ............... T.I.C...................................................................................... 147--/--/85 ........ 6th .........Mark Morman ......... T.I.C...................................................................................... 15403/10/85 ...... 2nd .........Bill Hickey ............... Kennesaw College Invitational ............................................ 16304/13/85 .......1st ..........Erich Munford ......... T.I.C...................................................................................... 14304/13/85 ...... 2nd .........Bill Hickey ............... T.I.C...................................................................................... 14704/13/85 ...... 6th .........Mike Wells .............. T.I.C...................................................................................... 14904/13/85 ...... 9th .........Tim Coffey ............... T.I.C...................................................................................... 15004/13/85 ..... 10th ........Britt Jared ............... T.I.C...................................................................................... 15110/07/84 ...... 8th .........Bill Hickey ............... Eastern Kentucky Classic ...................................................... 22210/02/84 ...... 6th ......... Jim Cornelius .......... Goodyear Invitational .......................................................... 15510/02/84 ..... 10th ........Bill Hickey ............... Goodyear Invitational .......................................................... 156--/--/84 .........1st ..........Mark Norman.......... Fairfield Glade ....................................................................... 73--/--/84 ........ 2nd .........Bill Hickey ............... Fairfield Glade ....................................................................... 74

--/--/84 ........ 3rd .........Randy Herring......... Fairfield Glade ....................................................................... 75Date .... Place .... Player ............ Tournament/Course.............................. Score--/--/84 ........ 3rd .........Randy Herring......... Shorter Classic ....................................................................... 72--/--/84 ........ 3rd .........Bill Hickey ............... Smokey Mtn. Invitational .................................................... 154--/--/84 .........1st ..........Bill Hickey ............... Lee College Invitational ....................................................... 142--/--/84 ....... T5th ........Bill Hickey ............... T.I.C...................................................................................... 154--/--/84 ....... T5th ........Randy Herring......... T.I.C...................................................................................... 15404/17/83 ..... T5th ........Mark Norman.......... Sewanee Invitational/Sewanee CC ...................................... 11304/09/83 ...... 3rd .........Bill Hickey ............... Lee College Invitational/Rollinghills CC................................ 14904/09/83 ...... 4th ......... John Reeve ............. Lee College Invitational/Rollinghills CC................................ 152o4/09/83 ...... 5th .........Mark Norman.......... Lee College Invitational/Rollinghills CC................................ 15304/09/83 ...... 6th .........Randy Herring......... Lee College Invitational/Rollinghills CC................................ 15604/02/83 .......1st ..........Bill Hickey ............... Carson-Newman Invitational/Smokey Mtn. CC .................... 15403/27/83 .......1st .......... John Reeve ............. Shorter College/R.C. Invitational/Coosa CC .......................... 150 Note: Some dates are missing



The 2014-15 Golden eaGlesFront row, from left: Whitney Robertson, Haley Davidson, Lydia Triplett, Anna Cunningham.Back row, from left: Head coach Polk Brown, Maddi Everts, Allison Geer, Megan Williamson, assistant coach Carla Hazelwood.

Golden Eagle Team Photo / Roster

2014-15 GOLDEN EAGLE ROSTER Player Yr. Ht. Hometown Previous SchoolAnna Cunningham R-Fr. 5-7 Cookeville, Tenn. Cookeville HSHaley Davidson So. 5-4 Chattanooga, Tenn. Signal Mountain HS Maddi Everts Jr. 5-6 Ooltewah, Tenn. Notre Dame HSAllison Geer Jr. 5-7 Doyle, Tenn. White County HSWhitney Robertson So. 5-4 Clarksville, Tenn. Clarksville HSLydia Triplett So. 5-5 Benton, Tenn. Polk County HSMegan Williamson Jr. 5-5 Murfreesboro, Tenn. Blackman HS

Head Coach: Polk Brown Assistant Coach: Carla Hazelwood



ANNACUNNINGHAMR-FRESHMAN

COOKEVILLE HS

COOKEVILLE, TENN.


In Fall 2014 (R-Freshman): Cunningham competed in all five events in the fall, accumulating 13 rounds of play… carded a season-low total of 241 at both the CSU Wendy’s Invitational (Oct. 6-7) and the Blue Raider Invitational (Oct. 20-21)… tallied a low-18 score of 77 in back-to-back rounds at the Blue Raider Invitational… wrapped up the fall with a stroke average of 82.46.

In Spring 2014 (Freshman): Cunningham sat out the spring season as a redshirt.

High School: Cunningham was a four-year letterwinner at Cookeville High School… as a junior sank the winning putt on the first hole of a playoff to lift the Lady Cavaliers over Walker Valley in the Region 3-AAA Tournament… tied for 17th indi-vidually at the TSSAA Class 3A Tournament… helped CHS finish tied for fourth at the TSSAA Class 3A Tournament… as a senior, qualified for the state tournament as an individual, tying for eighth place… captured the First Flight Division of the 2013 Tennessee Women’s State Amateur Championship… enrolled at Tech in the spring, but will sit out the spring semester and begin career in 2014-15.

Personal: Daughter of Glenn and Lorna Cunningham… born August 30, 1995… full name is Anna Cunningham… plans to major in animal science… brother Adam Cunningham is a sophomore on the Tech men’s golf team.

ANNA’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2014-15 13 1072 241 159 77 5 0 0 0 82.46TOTALS 13 1072 241 159 77 5 0 0 0 82.46



HALEYDAVIDSONSOPHOMORE

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN HS

CHATTANOOGA, TENN.


In Fall 2014 (Freshman): Davidson participated in four of five fall events, racking up 11 rounds of play… turned in a season-low 88-88-93=269 at the Blue Raider Invitational (Oct. 20-21)… tallied a low-18 score of 81 at the F&M Bank APSU Intercolle-giate (Oct. 13-14), finishing at 89-81=170… completed fall play with an 89.27 stroke average.

In Spring 2014 (Freshman): Davidson played in four of Tech’s six tournaments in the spring season… tied her low of 83 at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 17-18) where she posted an 88-83=171… Golden Eagles placed in the top 10 of the same tournament… finished the year with an 86.46 average.

In Fall 2013 (Freshman): Davidson appeared in two of the Golden Eagle tournaments, earning an 83 as her lowest round at MSU Drake Creek Invitational (Sept. 9-10)… earned a stroke average of 80 in her five rounds of play.

High School: Davidson was a five-year letterwinner at Signal Mountain High School… helped lead her team to four consecu-tive TSSAA Class A-AA State Championship titles from 2009-2012… was a four-time district champion as well as a four-time regional champion for SMHS… finished 11th or better each of her four seasons in the TSSAA Class A-AA State Championship Tournament… collected an 11th-place finish her freshman season followed by a fifth-place finish her sophomore year… as a junior, finished ninth in the TSSAA Class A-AA State Tourna-ment Championship and wrapped up her stellar high school career with a second place showing… named a Chattanooga Times-Free Press Best of Preps selection four times… earned the Leadership Award while at SMHS.

Personal: Daughter of Ron and Cristi Davidson… born August 28, 1995… full name is Haley Katherine Davidson… currently undecided on a major.

HALEY’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2013-14 13 1124 253 171 81 6 0 0 1 86.462014-15 11 982 269 170 81 4 0 0 0 89.27TOTALS 24 2106 253 170 81 10 0 0 0 87.75



MADDIEVERTSJUNIOR

NOTRE DAME HS

OOLTEWAH, TENN.


MADDI’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2011-12 8 626 234 150 74 4 0 0 1 78.252012-13 25 1977 225 149 70 11 3 0 1 79.082013-14 26 2047 223 146 67 11 1 1 4 78.732014-15 14 1047 219 144 71 5 2 1 0 74.79TOTALS 73 5697 219 144 67 31 6 2 6 78.04

In Fall 2014 (Junior): Everts started all five fall events for Tech, tallying 14 total rounds of golf… set the school record for 54-hole score just one month after her teammate, Whitney Robert-son set the mark, carding a 75-71-73=219 at the CSU Wendy’s Invitational (Oct. 6-7)… earned All-Tournament honors at the event, leading to her first adidas® OVC Female Golfer of the Week award… collected her second adidas® OVC Female Golfer of the Week after taking home medalist and All-Tournament honors at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 13-14)… completed the event at 73-71=144, tying for the second-lowest 36-hole score in program history… totaled a low-18 score of 71 in the second round of both the CSU Wendy’s Invitational and F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate… also notched a top 10 finish at the Jan Weaver-Murray State Invitational (Sept. 8-9) with a fi-nal score of 226… wrapped up the fall with a career-low stroke average of 74.79.

In Spring 2014 (Sophomore): Everts earned three more top 20 finishes while playing in every tournament of the Golden Eagles’ spring season… honored with the President’s Award from Tech… won the team’s Most Dedicated award for playing through injuries as well as the Long Hitter award for her driv-ing distances… tied for 11th at the OVC Championships and pushed Tech to a fifth place finish… ended the year with 26 rounds played for an average of 78.74.

In Fall 2013 (Sophomore): Everts played in every tourna-ment of the fall season, placing in the top 20 of three events… posted the lowest 18-hole score in Tech history with a 67 at the Great Smokies Intercollegiate (Sept. 16-17)… earned a tie for sixth at MTSU Blue Raider Invitational (Oct. 21-22)… helped lead Tech to top 10 finishes in every event of the fall… finished with the lowest average of the team with 76.85.

In Spring 2013 (R-Freshman): Everts developed into one of the best golfers in the conference, earning three All-Tourna-ment honors in her last four events… finished tied for second

at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 17-19)… helped lead the Golden Eagles to a first place finish at the same tourna-ment… tied for third at the Samford Intercollegiate (Apr. 8-9)… shocked the field at the OVC Championships with a third-round 70 to take second place… named the team’s MVP and Most Dedicated Player… also had the lowest average on the team with a 79.08 over her 25 rounds for the year.

In Fall 2012 (R-Freshman): Everts qualified for each of the five tournaments in the fall… her low-round of 72 came during the first eighteen holes at the Great Smokies Intercollegiate (Sept. 17-18)… finished tied for 24th out of 80 players in the event… tallied a scoring average of 80.27 during fall play.

In Spring 2012 (Freshman): Everts sat out the spring season as a redshirt due to injury.

In Fall 2011 (Freshman): Everts played in four of Tech’s five fall tournaments as a true freshman… shot a low round of 74 two times including in the third round at the Drake Creek Invita-tional (Sept. 12-13) and again in the second round at the Great Smokies Intercollegiate (Sept. 19-20)… progressed steadily throughout the season, finishing with five consecutive sub-80 rounds after shooting 80 or above in her first three rounds… finished with a 78.3 average.

High School: Everts graduated from Notre Dame High School, where she lettered in golf for four years under Coach Jeff Fisher… finished fifth at the TSSAA Class A-AA State Golf Cham-pionship as a junior in 2009… also finished third in the regional in both her junior and senior years… was a two-time regional champion as a member of the NDHS… named Most Improved player on her team as a junior… was a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and was named to the Dean’s List.

Personal: Daughter of Bob and Peg Everts… born March 17, 1993 … full name is Madalyn Grace Everts … majoring in me-chanical engineering.



ALLISONGEERJUNIOR

WHITE COUNTY HS

DOYLE, TENN.


ALLISON’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2012-13 19 1625 244 160 79 8 0 0 0 85.532013-14 23 1895 235 149 70 10 0 0 2 82.392014-15 2 157 – 157 78 1 0 0 0 78.50TOTALS 44 3677 235 149 70 19 0 0 2 83.57

In Fall 2014 (Junior): Geer participated in one event in the fall, totaling two rounds of action… notched a top 25 finish at the F&M Bank Intercollegiate (Oct. 13-14)… carded a 79-78=157 at the event… finished the fall with a stroke average of 78.50.

In Spring 2014 (Sophomore): Geer made five appearances during the spring and finished with a career-best finish of tied for 16th at the OVC Championships (Apr. 21-13), carding a 76-78-81=235… earned another top 25 finish at the Bison Invita-tional where Tech placed third… her stroke average of 82.51 earned her the award as Most Improved Player on the Golden Eagle squad.

In Fall 2013 (Sophomore): Geer played in all five fall tourna-ments for the Golden Eagles… tallied her career-low round of 70 at the Great Smokies Intercollegiate (Sept. 16-17)… put up a stroke average of 81.62 in the fall.

In Spring 2013 (Freshman): Geer competed in four events, earning her first top 25 finish after carding an 82+78=160 at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 17-19)… helped lead the Golden Eagles to a first place finish at the same tournament… tied her career-low score of 79 twice at the Pinehurst Challenge (Mar. 1-2)… named the team’s Most Improved Player for the year.

In Fall 2012 (Freshman): Geer made appearances for the Golden Eagles in three tournaments in the fall… posted a stroke average of 86.43 in seven rounds… her low round for the fall, 79, came in the second round of the Great Smokies Inter-collegiate (Sept. 17-18).

High School: Geer lettered all four years at White County High School… named District 6AAA Player of the Year in her sopho-more, junior, and senior years… placed second in the district

tournament as a junior… won the district tournament as a senior and led the Warriorette team to a district title… made back-to-back state tournament appearances her junior and senior seasons… placed second in the annual Early Bird Tourna-ment as a sophomore… graduated ninth in her class with a 4.0 G.P.A.

Personal: Daughter of Terry and Andrea Geer... born on Sep-tember 7, 1994… full name is Allison Cayce Geer… majoring in nursing.



WHITNEYROBERTSONSOPHOMORE

CLARKSVILLE HS

CLARKSVILLE, TENN.


WHITNEY’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2013-14 26 2031 225 153 72 11 2 3 1 78.122014-15 14 1060 222 146 72 5 2 1 1 75.71TOTALS 40 3091 222 146 72 16 4 4 2 77.28

In Fall 2014 (Sophomore): Robertson started all five events of the fall for Tech, totaling 14 rounds of action… broke the pro-gram record for 54-hole score at the Jan Weaver-Murray State Invitational (Sept. 8-9), carding a career-low 74-72-76=222… took home All-Tournament honors at the event with a fifth place finish… notched her second All-Tournament honors at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 13-14) after turning in a third place finish… finished the event at 72-74=146… tied her career-low 54-hole score of 222 at the Blue Raider Invita-tional (Oct. 20-21), tying for sixth overall after rounds of 75, 75 and 72… also notched a top 15 finish at the CSU Wendy’s Invitational (Oct. 6-7), posting a 76-77-72=225… completed the fall season with a career-low stroke average of 75.71.

In Spring 2014 (Freshman): Robertson established herself as one of the best players in the conference in the spring, playing in every tournament and capping the year with an impressive fourth place finish at the OVC Championships (Apr. 21-23) by carding a 77-73-78=228… earned All-Tournament Honors at the OVC Championships and helped Tech place fifth… honored as a member of the OVC All-Newcomer team… tallied another top 10 finish at the Bison Invitational… named the Golden Eagle MVP and shared the Impact Award… finished the year with the Low Average award with a scoring average of 78.12.

In Fall 2013 (Freshman): Robertson played in every tourna-ment of the Golden Eagles’ fall season as a true freshman… tied for ninth in both the CSU Wendy’s Invitational and F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate… carded her career-low round of 72 at the Blue Raider Invitational (Oct. 21-22), leading Tech to a top 10 finish… ended the fall with an average of 77.15.

High School: Robertson earned four letters in golf under Vicki Moncrief and four more in softball under Joe Warren while at Clarksville High School… won back-to-back TSSAA Class AAA State Championships in 2011 and 2012… led her team to three

consecutive district and regional titles as a sophomore, junior, and senior… was an all-state selection in each of her final two seasons at CHS… finished sixth at the TSSAA Class AAA State Championship Tournament her junior season… concluded a stellar career with a fourth place finish at the TSSAA Class AAA State Championship Tournament… won seven TGA Junior Tour tournaments and took home first place at the 2012 Toyota Tournament of Champions… awarded the Point of Pride Award in both 2011 and 2012… also earned the Excellent Student Athlete Award… was a member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Doyle and Kim Robertson… born October 30, 1994… full name is Whitney Brynne Robertson… majoring in EXPW/pre-physical therapy.



LYDIATRIPLETTSOPHOMORE

POLK COUNTY HS

BENTON, TENN.


In Fall 2014 (Sophomore): Triplett participated in all five fall events for Tech, compiling 14 rounds of play… tallied a season-low 79-79-85=243 at the Jan Weaver-Murray State Invitational (Sept. 8-9)… recorded a low-18 round of 78 at the Blue Raider Invitational (Oct. 20-21), finishing at 84-78-82=244… finished the fall with an 81.43 stroke average.

In Spring 2014 (Freshman): Triplett played in every Golden Eagle spring tournament and earned two top 20 finishes… carded 81-87=168 at the Bison Invitational for 12th place and helped Tech to a third place finish… honored with a share of the Impact Award and named the Best Putter by Coach Brown… ended the year with a 81.43 stroke average.

In Fall 2013 (Freshman): Triplett started every event for the Golden Eagles in the fall… carded her career-low round of 71 and tied for ninth place at the CSU Wendy’s Invitational (Oct. 7-8)… earned another top-20 finish at MSU Drake Creek Invita-tional (Sept. 9-10) with 75-79-82=236… finished the fall with a stroke average of 78.54.

High School: Triplett lettered four years in golf for Jason Adam and four years in softball for her father, Bill Triplett, while at Polk County High School… competed in the TSSAA Class A-AA State Tournament her freshman, junior, and senior seasons… placed sixth at the TSSAA Class A-AA State Tournament as a junior, garnering all-state honors along the way… was a district runner-up or medalist in 2009, 2010, and 2011… named a Chattanooga Times-Free Press Best of Preps selection in 2012… won the Early Bird Cookeville Invitational Tournament in the fall of 2012… took home first place in the second flight of the TGA Women’s State Amateur in the summer of 2012… helped lead her softball team to three consecutive district championships in 2009, 2010, and 2011… named all-state softball player while at PCHS… was captain of the golf team and co-captain of the softball team as a senior… named as a Wildcat scholar.

LYDIA’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2013-14 26 2117 225 161 71 11 0 2 2 81.422014-15 14 1140 243 159 78 5 0 0 0 81.43TOTALS 40 3257 225 159 71 16 0 2 2 81.43

Personal: Daughter of William and Linda Triplett… born June 21, 1995… full name is Lydia Grace Triplett… majoring in nurs-ing.



MEGANWILLIAMSONJUNIOR

BLACKMAN HS

MURFREESBORO, TENN.


MEGAN’S CAREER NUMBERSYear Rounds Strokes Low 54 Low 36 Low 18 Events Top 5 Top 10 Top 20 Average2012-13 27 2182 239 151 73 11 0 0 0 80.852013-14 26 2096 231 159 74 11 0 1 2 80.622014-15 14 1081 218 156 70 5 1 0 2 77.21TOTALS 67 5359 218 151 70 27 1 1 4 79.99

In Fall 2014 (Junior): Williamson started all five fall events for Tech, finishing 14 rounds of play… broke the program’s 54-hole scoring record, which was set earlier in the season by Whitney Robertson and broken by Maddi Everts a month later, carding a 76-70-72=218 at the Blue Raider Invitational (Oct. 20-21)… took home All-Tournament accolades with a third place finish at the event, leading to her first career adidas® OVC Female Golfer of the Week award… carded her career-best low-18 score of 70 at the event… also recorded a top 20 finish at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate (Oct. 13-14), tying for 16th overall with a 78-78=156… finished the fall with a career-best stroke average of 77.21.

In Spring 2014 (Sophomore): Williamson continued to play in every spring tournament for the Golden Eagles… tied for 15th at the Bison Invitational (Mar. 10-11) by carding a 82-88=170… nabbed another top 20 finishes at the EKU Colonel Classic (Apr. 4-5)… totaled 26 rounds of play through the season and ended with an average of 80.62.

In Fall 2013 (Sophomore): Williamson played in all five tourna-ments of the fall season… earned her low round of 74 at the MTSU Blue Raider Invitational (Oct. 21-22)… helped Tech place in the top 10 of the same tournament… finished the fall season with a 79.69 stroke average.

In Spring 2013 (Freshman): Williamson finished up her first collegiate season with an average score of 81.08… earned top 25 finishes in three of her final four tournaments, including a 23rd place finish at the Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate (Mar. 17-19)… helped lead the Golden Eagles to a first place finish at the same tournament… also nabbed top 25 finishes at the Samford Women’s Intercollegiate (Mar. 8-9) and the Ohio Valley Confer-ence Championship (Mar. 21-23)… received the team’s Impact Award for her efforts in her freshman campaign.

In Fall 2012 (Freshman): Williamson qualified for all five tournaments, totaling 12 rounds of play… her low round of 73 came in the first round of the Great Smokies Intercollegiate (Sept. 17-18)… finished tied for 16th in the same event with a 73+78=151.

High School: Williamson was a four-year letterwinner on the varsity golf team at Blackman High School… played under Coach Seth Burt… in her final season, finished 13th in the TSSAA state tournament and was named the Daily News Jour-nal Female Golfer of the Year… earned all-district honors each year for Rutherford County… as a senior, won the first flight of the Tennessee State Women’s Amateur and finished runner-up in the same tournament and flight in her junior year… gradu-ated Summa Cum Laude.

Personal: The daughter of Todd and Jodi Williamson… born on July 29, 1994… full name is Megan Lynn Williamson… majoring in journalism with a concentration in public relations.



Year ............................. Dates ..........................Tournament/Course ................................................................Place/Field1994 .................................April 25-26 ....................... OVC Championships/Richmond Golf Course .......................................................... 1 of 31995 .................................April 8-9 ........................... Lady ‘Topper Invitational/Bowling Green, Ky. ....................................................... 1 of 41995 .................................April 24-25 ....................... OVC Championships/Murray Country Club ............................................................ 1 of 31996 .................................Oct. 13 ............................. EKU Fall Classic/ Richmond Country Club .............................................................. 1 of 41996 .................................Sept. 21-22 ...................... Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ............................................................... 1 of 81997 .................................Oct. 19-20 ........................ Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ............................................................... 1 of 81997 .................................Oct. 24-25 ........................ EKU Invitational/Arlington Golf Course ................................................................. 1 of 61998 .................................March 30-31 .................... Mercer Spring Invitational/Macon Golf Course ...................................................... 1 of 6 1998 .................................Sept. 14-15 ...................... Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ..................................................... 1 of 161999 .................................Sept. 13-14 ...................... Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ..................................................... 1 of 101999 .................................Oct. 10-11 ........................ Precept Intercollegiate/Clarksville Country Club ................................................... 1 of 81999 .................................Oct. 25-26 ........................ Great Smokies Collegiate/Waynesville Country Club ........................................... 1 of 202000 .................................March 20-21 .................... Chris Bannister Classic/Silver Lakes Golf Course .................................................. 1 of 122000 .................................April 28-30 ....................... OVC Championship/Ironwood Golf Course ............................................................ 1 of 52000 .................................Sept. 11-12 ...................... Tech Lady Classic/Ironwood Golf Course .............................................................. 1 of 152000 .................................Sept. 26 ........................... Evansville Lady Aces Invitational/Eagle Valley Golf Course .................................... 1 of 92000 .................................Oct. 23-24 ........................ Great Smokies Invitational/Waynesville Country Club ........................................ 1 of 202001 .................................March 13-14 .................... North/South Women’s Invitational/ Jacksonville Beach Golf Course ................... 1 of 162002 .................................Feb. 25-26 ........................ Mercer Invitational / Healy Point Country Club ..................................................... 1 of 62003 ................................Sept. 15-16 ...................... Tech Lady Classic / Ironwood Golf Course ........................................................... 1 of 102003 .................................Oct. 10-11 ........................ EKU Lady Colonel Classic / Arlington Golf Course ................................................ 1 of 162004 .................................Nov. 1 ............................... TSU Fall Quadrangular / Nashboro Village Golf Course .......................................... 1 of 32006 .................................April 30 ............................ TSU Spring Triangular/Greystone Golf Course ........................................................ 1 of 32008.................................Oct.20-21..........................APSU F&M Bank/Clarksville Country Club ........................................................... 1 of 172013 ................................March 17-19......................Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate./Sevierville Golf Course ........................................ 1 of 13

Golden Eagle golf teams have won 23 tournament championships since 1994

Madison Denman

2001 Golden Eagles

Tournament Team Champions



Golden Eagle Medalists in Dual Matches

Year ...... Medalist ...............Opponent/Site .......................Score1986 ........Cheryl Williams ...... Vanderbilt/Nashville, Tenn. ..............911986 ........Cheryl Williams ...... Austin Peay /Cookeville CC ..............781990 ........ Joy Martin ................ Cincinnati/Ironwood Golf Course ..791990 ........ Joy Martin ................ Cincinnati/Ironwood Golf Course ..871990 ........Katrina Parker ......... Tulane /Ironwood Golf Course ........841992 ........Susan Moreau ......... Samford/Birmingham, Ala. ...............401994 ........Melanie Gray ........... Murray/Ironwood Golf Course ........82

Tech’s first medalist: Cheryl Williams

Golden Eagle golfers have been tournament medalists 26 times since 1993

Year ............Medalist .....................Tournament/Site ......................................................................................................Score1993 ...........Lisa Phipps ................Winthrop Invitational/Rock Hill, S.C. .......................................................................781994 ...........Melanie Gray ............Murray State Invitational/Murray Country Club .................................................761995 ...........Lisa Phipps ................OVC Championship/Murray Country Club ...........................................................771995 ...........Amy Waters ...............EKU Fall Classic/Richmond Country Club ..............................................................761997 ...........Angie Thompson ....Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ........................................... 78-74—1621997 ...........Kim Spangler ............Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ................................ 76-76—1521997 ...........Ashley Beal................Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ........................................... 74-79—1531998 ...........Ashley Beal................Murray State Invitational/Miller Memorial GC .....................................................791998 ...........Leslie Ferrell ..............Mercer Spring Invitational/Macon Golf Course ............................... 72-75—1471998 ...........Cherry Bevis (t1st) ..Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ................................ 73-75—1481998 ...........Leslie Ferrell (t1st) ..Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ................................ 75-73—1481999 ...........Cherry Bevis ............Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ................................ 70-76—1461999 ...........Cherry Bevis..............Precept Intercollegiate/Clarksville Country Club ............................ 71-79—1501999 ...........Kylie Crouch .............Great Smokies Collegiate/Waynesville Country Club .................... 74-78—1522000 ...........Kim Spangler ............OVC Championship/Ironwood Golf Course ................................77-79-78—2342000 ...........Kim Spangler ............Tech Lady Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ........................................... 75-78—1532000 ...........Cherry Bevis..............Evansville Lady Aces Invitational/Eagle Valley Golf Course ............................792000 ...........Kylie Crouch .............Precept Invitational/Clarksville Country Club................................... 77-75—1522000 ...........Cherry Bevis..............Great Smokies Invitational/Waynesville Country Club.................. 70-73—1432001 ...........Kylie Crouch .............EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course ......................77-76-72—2252002 ...........Julie Smith ................Precept Intercollegiate/Clarksville Country Club ........................... 78-79—1572003 ...........Beth Underhill .........Lipscomb Intercollegiate/Bear Trace at Tims Ford ......................... 78-72—1502003 ...........Julie Smith ................EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course ........................... 74-70—1442004 ...........Megan French ..........TSU Fall Quadrangular/Nashboro Village ........................................... 79-78—1572007 ...........Madison Denman ...EKU Spring Invitational/Arlington Golf Course .................................. 75-76--1512009 ...........Megan Bradford ......APSU Invitataional/Clarksville Country Club....................................... 78-72--1502014 ...........Maddi Everts ............F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate/Clarksville Country Club ............. 73-71--144

Golden EagleMedalist Leaders

Golden Eaglette players who have won tournament medalist honors:

Cherry Bevis ...............................................5Kim Spangler .............................................3Kylie Crouch...............................................3Ashley Beal .................................................2Leslie Ferrell ...............................................2Lisa Phipps .................................................2Julie Smith .................................................2Megan Bradford .......................................1Madison Denman ....................................1Maddi Everts ................................... 1Megan French ...........................................1Melanie Gray .............................................1Amy Waters ................................................1Angie Thompson .....................................1Beth Underhill...........................................1

Cherry Bevis has won the most medalist honors

Ashley Beal

Tournament Individual Medalists



Year ......Player ..................Tournament ...............................................................Score1990 ....... Tammy Walker ......Tech-Vandy Invitational/Ironwood Golf Course ..................1701991 ....... Katrina Parker ........Lady ‘Topper Invitational/Bowling Green, Ky. ........................ 881991 ....... Katrina Parker ........Samford Invitational/Birmingham, Ala...................................1711991 ....... Melanie Gray .........Tech-Vandy Invitational/Ironwood Golf Course ..................1581992 ....... Melanie Gray .........Winthrop Invitational/Rock Hill, S.C. .......................................1521992 ....... Melanie Gray .........Lady ‘Topper Invitational/Bowling Green, Ky. ......................1531992 ....... Katrina Parker ........Tech/Vandy Invitational/Ironwood Golf Course .................1611992 ....... Lisa Phipps .............Samford Classic/Destin, Fla. .......................................................1631993 ....... Lisa Phipps .............Winthrop Invitational/Rock Hill, S.C. ......................................... 781994 ....... Lisa Phipps .............Tech/Vandy Invitational/Ironwood Golf Course .................1571994 ....... Melanie Gray .........Murray State Invitational/Murray Country Club ................... 761994 ....... Lisa Phipps .............Murray State Invitational/Murray Country Club ................... 811994 ....... Melanie Gray .........OVC Championships/Richmond Country Club ...................1631994 ....... Lisa Phipps .............OVC Championships/Richmond Country Club ...................1641994 ....... Amy Waters ............OVC Championships/Richmond Country Club ...................1671994 ....... Melanie Gray .........Tech/Vandy Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ...........................1551995 ....... Lisa Phipps .............USM Lady Eagle Classic/Hattiesburg, Miss. ...........................1571995 ....... Melanie Gray .........USM Lady Eagle Classic/Hattiesburg, Miss. ...........................1581995 ....... Lisa Phipps .............EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Richmond Country Club ...........1631995 ....... Melanie Gray .........Lady ‘Topper Invitational/Bowling Green, Ky. ........................ 721995 ....... Lisa Phipps .............Murray Invitational/Murray Country Club .............................1581995 ....... Lisa Phipps .............OVC Championships/Murray Country Club ........................... 771995 ....... Melanie Gray .........OVC Championships/Murray Country Club ........................... 791995 ....... Misty McKee ..........EKU Fall Classic/Richmond Country Club ................................ 761995 ....... Anita Stewart ........EKU Fall Classic/Richmond Country Club ................................ 801995 ....... Amy Waters ............EKU Fall Classic/Richmond Country Club ................................ 801995 ....... Misty McKee ..........Mercer Invitational/Macon, Ga. .................................................1701996 ....... Misty McKee ..........OVC Championships/Ironwood Golf Course .......................2401996 ....... Angie Thompson .Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ..............................1621996 ....... Ashley Beal .............Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ..............................1621996 ....... Anita Stewart ........Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ..............................1641996 ....... Jenny Rushing.......Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ..............................165

Year ......Player ..................Tournament ...............................................................Score 1997 ....... Ashley Beal .............Western Carolina Invitational/Cleghorn Plantation ..........1661997 ....... Ashley Beal .............Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ..............................1531997 ....... Brandy Lambert ...Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ..............................1661997 ....... Cindy Copeland ....Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ..............................1671997 ....... Kylie Crouch ...........Cumberland Fall Invitational/London CC ..............................1681997 ....... Ashley Beal .............EKU Invitational/Arlington Golf Course .................................1581997 ....... Cindy Copeland ....EKU Invitational/Arlington Golf Course .................................1651998 ....... Ashley Beal .............Murray State Invitational/Miller Memorial .............................. 791998 ....... Kim Spangler .........Murray State Invitational/Miller Memoria ............................... 801998 ....... Leslie Ferrell ...........Murray State Invitational/Miller Memorial .............................. 811998 ....... Leslie Ferrell ...........McDonalds Lady Tiger Invitational/Castlewoods GC ........1521998 ....... Leslie Ferrell ...........Southern Mississippi Lady Invitational/Laurel CC ..............1571998 ....... Leslie Ferrell ...........Mercer Spring Invitational/Macon Golf Course...................1471998 ....... Kim Spangler .........Mercer Spring Invitational/Macon Golf Course...................1541998 ....... Cherry Bevis ...........Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ...................1481998 ....... Leslie Ferrell ...........Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ...................148 1998 ....... Cindy Copeland ....Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ...................1531998 ....... Ashley Beal .............Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ...................1531998 ....... Leslie Ferrell ...........Lady Racer Classic/Miller Memorial Golf Course.................1541998 ....... Ashley Beal .............Lady Razorback Invitational/Pinnacle Golf Course ............1561998 ....... Kylie Crouch ...........EKU Invitational/Arlington Golf Course .................................1601999 ....... Kylie Crouch ...........OVC Championship/Miller Memorial Golf Course .............2461999 ....... Cherry Bevis ...........Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ...................1461999 ....... Kim Spangler .........Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ...................1541999 ....... Cherry Bevis ...........Lady Racer Classic/Francis E. Miller Memorial CC ...............1501999 ....... Cindy Copeland ....Lady Racer Classic/Francis E. Miller Memorial CC ...............1541999 ....... Cherry Bevis ...........Precept Intercollegiate/Clarksville Country Club ...............1501999 ....... Ashley Beal .............Precept Intercollegiate/Clarksville Country Club ...............1561999 ....... Cindy Copeland ....Precept Intercollegiate/Clarksville Country Club ...............1561999 ....... Cherry Bevis ...........Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course .........................1561999 ....... Ashley Beal .............Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course .........................1581999 ....... Kylie Crouch ...........Great Smokies Challenge/Waynesville Country Club .......152

A complete listing of Golden Eagle golfers who have earned all-tournament recognition through 2014 fall season

Beth Underhill............... 14Kylie Crouch..................12Julie Smith .....................11Cherry Bevis ..................11Ashley Beal ....................11Kim Spangler ................10Lisa Phipps ...................... 9Melanie Gray .................. 9Diana Carson .................. 8Cindy Copeland ............ 7Megan Bradford ............ 6

Madison Denman ......... 6Leslie Ferrell .................... 6Sarah Thomas ................ 4Misty McKee ................... 3Katrina Parker................. 3Ashley Spangler ............ 3Whitney Robertson .. 3Maddi Everts ............. 2Carla Hazelwood ........... 2Anita Stewart ................. 2Katherine Bell ................. 1

Golden Eagle All-Tournament Leaders (Totals are through the 2014 Fall Season/Bold are current)


Katie Taylor...................... 1Natasha Bolton .............. 1Megan French ................ 1Brandy Stout .................. 1Angie Thompson .......... 1Brandy Lambert ............ 1Jenny Rushing ............... 1Amber Shepherd .......... 1Amy Waters ..................... 1Tammy Walker ............... 1Megan Williamson .... 1

Julie Smith



Year ......Player ..................Tournament ...............................................................Score 1999 ....... Cindy Copeland ....Great Smokies Challenge/Waynesville Country Club .......1552000 ....... Ashey Beal ..............Murray State Invitational/Miller Golf Course .......................... 802000 ....... Cindy Copeland ....Murray State Invitational/Miller Golf Course .......................... 802000 ....... Kim Spangler .........OVC Women’s Championship/Ironwood Golf Course ......2342000 ....... Ashley Beal .............OVC Women’s Championship/Ironwood Golf Course ......2352000 ....... Cherry Bevis ...........OVC Women’s Championship/Ironwood Golf Course ......2392000 ....... Kim Spangler .........Tech Lady Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ..............................1532000 ....... Cherry Bevis ...........Tech Lady Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ..............................1552000 ....... Kylie Crouch ...........Tech Lady Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ..............................1562000 ....... Cherry Bevis ...........Evansville Invitational/Eagle Valley Golf Course ................... 792000 ....... Kim Spangler .........Evansville Invitational/Eagle Valley Golf Course ................... 802000 ....... Kylie Crouch ...........Evansville Invitational/Eagle Valley Golf Course ................... 802000 ....... Kylie Crouch ...........Precept Invitational/Clarksville Country Club ......................1522000 ....... Cherry Bevis ...........Precept Invitational/Clarksville Country Club ......................1582000 ....... Kim Spangler .........Eastern Kentucky Fall Invitational/Arlington .......................1472000 ....... Kylie Crouch ...........Eastern Kentucky Fall Invitational/Arlington .......................1482000 ....... Cherry Bevis ...........Great Smoky Invitational/Waynesville Country Club ........1432001 ....... Kylie Crouch ...........North/South Invitational/Jacksonville Beac .........................1542001 ....... Kim Spangler .........North/South Invitational/Jacksonville Beach ......................1542001 ....... Cherry Bevis ...........Chris Bannister Classic/Silver Lakes Golf Course ................... 792001 ....... Kylie Crouch ...........UAB Lady Blazer Classic/Inverness Country Club ................. 772001 ....... Kylie Crouch ...........EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course................2252001 ....... Kim Spangler .........EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course................2282001 ....... Cherry Bevis ...........EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course................2302001 ....... Kylie Crouch ...........OVC Championships/Swan Lake Golf Course ......................2282001 ....... Kim Spangler .........OVC Championships/Swan Lake Golf Course ......................2282001 ....... Julie Smith ..............Tennessee Tech Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ...................1582002 ....... Julie Smith ..............Mercer Invitational/Healy Point Country Club ....................1622002 ....... Natasha Bolton .....Mercer Invitational/Healy Point Country Club ....................1642002 ....... Brandy Stout ..........Mercer Invitational/Healy Point Country Club ....................1692002 ....... Julie Smith ..............OVC Championships/Country Club of Paducah .................2392002 ....... Julie Smith ..............Butler Fall Invitational/Eagle Creek Golf Course .................2362002 ....... Sarah Thomas ........Butler Fall Invitational/Eagle Creek Golf Course ................ 2362002 ....... Julie Smith .............EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course................1472002 ....... Julie Smith ..............Great Smokies Invitational/Waynesville CC ..........................1482002 ...... Julie Smith ..............Austin Peay Precept/Clarksville Country Club .....................1572003 ....... Julie Smith ..............Blade Sportswear/Healy Point Country Club .......................158 2003 ....... Sarah Thomas ........Lady Racer Classic/Miller Golf Course .....................................1552003 ....... Brandy Stout ..........Samford Lady Bulldog/Timberline Golf Course ..................1492003 ....... Beth Underhill .......TTU Lady Classic/Ironwood Golf Course ...............................1532003 ....... Julie Smith .............TTU Lady Classic/Ironwood Golf Course................................1572003 ....... Beth Underhill .......Lipscomb Invitational/Bear Trace at Tims Ford....................1502003 ....... Sarah Thomas ........Lipscomb Invitational/Bear Trace at Tims Ford....................1542003 ....... Julie Smith ..............EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course................1442003 ....... Beth Underhill .......EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course................1482004 ....... Beth Underhill .......EKU Lady Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course................1572004 ....... Julie Smith ..............OVC Championships/Country Club of Paducah .................2412004 ....... Sarah Thomas ........OVC Championships/Country Club of Paducah .................2412004 ....... Beth Underhill .......Lady Indian Classic/Jonesboro Country Club ........................ 77

Year ......Player ..................Tournament ...............................................................Score 2004 ....... Megan French .......TSU Fall Quadrangular/Nashboro Village ..............................1572004 ....... Beth Underhill .......TSU Fall Quadrangular/Nashboro Village ..............................1572005 ....... Beth Underhill .......Buff Rock Shootout/Beat Brock Golf Course ........................1502005 ....... Beth Underhill .......EKU Colonel Classic/Arlington Golf Course ..........................2272005 ....... Beth Underhill .......OVC/Country Club of Decatur ...................................................2372005 ....... Beth Underhill .......Draper Invitational/Draper Valley Golf Club .........................1462005 ....... Beth Underhill .......F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate/Clarksville CC ....................1572006 ....... Beth Underhill ......Big River Telephone Classic/Miller Memorial .......................1622006 ....... Beth Underhill .......North/Sout/Jacksonville Beach Golf Course ........................1502006 ....... Carla Hazelwood ..North/South/Jacksonville Beach Golf Course ......................1552006 ....... Beth Underhill .......OVC Championships/Country Club of Paducah .................2272006 ....... Diana Carson .........EKU Colonel CLassic/Arlington Golf Course .........................2392006 ....... Madison Denman EKU Colonel Classic .......................................................................2422006 ....... Madison Denman F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate ................................................1602007 ....... Madison Denman Lady Racer Classic/Miller Memorial Golf Course.................1582007 ....... Katie Taylor .............Lady Racer Classic/Miller Memorial Golf Course.................1582007 ....... Madison Denman Samford Intercollegiate/Timberline Golf Course ................2272007 ....... Carla Hazelwood .TSU Triangular/Greystone Golf Course ..................................... 732007 ....... Diana Carson .........TSU Triangular/Greystone Golf Course ..................................... 762007 ....... Madison Denman EKU Spring Invitational/Arlington Golf Course ...................1512007 ....... Diana Carson .........IPFW Fall Classic/Deer Track Golf Course ...............................1482007 ....... Ashley Spangler ...IPFW Fall Classic/Deer Track Golf Course ...............................1502007 ....... Diana Carson .........APSU Intercollegiate/Clarksville Country Club ...................... 752007 ....... Madison Denman Troy Invitational/Arrowhead Country Club ..........................1512008 ....... Diana Carson .........Birmingham Southern Shootout ................................................ 782008 ....... Ashley Spangler ...Birmingham SOuthern Shootout.. ...........................................1542008 ....... Ashley Soangler ...North/South Tournament ...........................................................1532008 ....... Megan Bradford ...North/South Tournament ...........................................................1542008 ....... Megan Bradford ...Draper Valley Invitational ............................................................1452008 ....... Diana Carson .........Great Smokies Invitational ..........................................................1412008 ....... .Diana Carson ........APSU Invitational............................................................................1522008 ....... Ashley Spangler ...APSU Inviational .............................................................................1522009 ....... Megan Bradford ...Murray State Invitational .............................................................1582009 ....... Megan Bradford ...Nelson Invitational .........................................................................2282009 ....... Megan Bradford ...OVC Championship .......................................................................2332009 ....... Megan Bradford ...APSU Invitational............................................................................1502010 ....... Diana Carson .........Birmingham Southern Shootout ..............................................1532011 ....... Katherine Bell ........Belmont Invitational ....................................................................... 762012 ....... Amber Shepherd .Belmont Invitational .....................................................................1522013........Maddi Everts..........Bobby Nichols Intercollegiate ...................................................1502013........Maddi Everts. .........Samford U. Women’s Intercollegiate .......................................2272013........Maddi Everts. .........Ohio Valley Conference Championship .................................2252014 ....... Whitney Robertson ...Ohio Valley Conference Championship .................................2282014 ....... Whitney Robertson ...Jan Weaver-Murray State Invitational .....................................2222014 ....... Maddi Everts ..........CSU Wendy’s Invitational .............................................................2192014 ....... Maddi Everts ..........F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate ................................................1442014 ....... Whitney Robertson ...F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate ................................................1462014 ....... Megan Williamson ...Blue Raider Invitational ................................................................218




ASharon Anderson, 1987

BPatty Bailey, 1993-95Jennifer Ballinger, 1989Ashley Beal, 1997-00Jamie Beard 2002-04

Carabeth Ball, 1988Katherine Bell, 2010-13Cherry Bevis, 1998-01Michelle Bishop, 1988Natasha Bolton, 2002-05Megan Bradford, 2007-10Tracy Brock, 1988Katie Brown, 2007-10Tammy Burton, 1988

CTara Cantrell, 2007Diana Carson, 2007-10Tracy Cash, 1989Tiffany Chandler, 2001-02Stephanie Clay, 2000-02Mary Clift, 1989Joy (Martin) Coffee, 1990-92Cindy Copeland, 1997-00Kylie Crouch, 1998-01Anna Cunningham, 2014-

DPeni Davis, 1997Haley Davidson, 2013-Madison Denman, 2006-09

Jennifer Denton, 1994-95EAngela Edwards, 1990Anna Elkins, 1998Maddi Everts, 2012 -

FLeslie Ferrell, 1998-99Allison Frankenburg, 2003Amy Franklin, 1997Megan French, 2003-06

GKayla Garrison, 2004-07Allison Geer, 2012-Katy Beth Glover, 2011-12Molly Graham, 1986-87Melanie Gray, 1991-92, 94-95

HKirsten Hassler, 2004-06Carla Hazelwood, 2006-09Hilary Helton, 1998Tiffany Hickey, 1990Katya Hoffman, 2012-13Heather Houser, 2007-09

JPaula Jackson, 1989-92

KKaren Kendall, 1986

LBrandy Lambert, 1995-98Tammy Lane, 1987Stephanie Laud, 1986Colleen Lee, 1987

MMargaret Marsh, 1998Melanie Marshall, 1987Kristen Martinez, 2004-06Angela Mason, 1996Misty McKee, 1995-96Lacy Mitchell, 2001Melody Moore, 2007-2009Susan Moreau, 1991-93Amy Mullins, 1998-01

Rachel Murphy, 1998NHeather Neal, 1998Kelly Norton, 1989-91

PKatrina Parker, 1991, 1993-94Lisa Phipps, 1992-95 Karyn Priest, 1994

RAmanda Randolph, 2010-13Mary Reid, 1996-97Donna Reynolds, 1988Carley Rhyne, 2008-11Renea Riley, 1991-92Whitney Robertson, 2013-Jenny Rushing, 1997

SAmanda Seibert, 2004-06Amber Shepherd, 2011-13Leslie Short, 1993Meredith Simpson, 1998-02Julie Smith, 2001-04Ashley Spangler, 2006-Kim Spangler, 1998-01Lindsay Spradlen, 2008-11Anita Stewart, 1995-97Brandy Stout, 2002-05Maegan Sullivan, 2006-09

The Tech Sports Information Office has compiled the following list from past rosters and would appreciate any assistance in maintaining the list. If we’ve missed someone or have any years incorrect, please notify our office. Thank you!

Melanie Gray was inducted into the TTU Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.

Sarah Thomas

All-Time Participants

Anna Elkins



TKatie Taylor, 2007Sarah Thomas, 2001-04Angie Thompson, 1994-97Kristie Tolbert, 1992-93Lydia Triplett, 2013-

UBeth Underhill, 2003-06

VBrandy Van Etten, 2011-12

WTammy Walker, 1991, 1993Ericka Wann, 2011Amy Waters, 1993-96Lori Whitaker, 1986-89Cheryl Williams, 1986Megan Williamson, 2012-

Kayla Garrison

Angie Thompson

Most Valuable Player: 1994 - Melanie Gray 1995 - Lisa Phipps 1996 - Amy Waters 1997 - Ashley Beal 1998 - Leslie Ferrell 1999 - Kylie Crouch 2000 - Cherry Bevis 2001 - Cherry Bevis Kylie Crouch Kim Spangler 2002 - Julie Smith 2003 - Julie Smith 2004 - Julie Smith 2005 - Beth Underhill 2006 - Beth Underhill 2007 - Madison Denman 2008 - Ashley Spangler 2009 - Megan Bradford 2010 - Megan Bradford 2011 - Carley Rhyne 2012 - Katherine Bell 2013 - Maddi Everts 2014 - Whitney Robertson Most Improved Player: 1994 - Angie Thompson 1995 - Amy Waters 1996 - Brandy Lambert 1997 - Cindy Copeland 1998 - Kylie Crouch 1999 - Kylie Crouch 2000 - Kim Spangler 2001 - Julie Smith 2002 - Sarah Thomas 2003 - Natasha Bolton 2004 - Beth Underhill 2005 - Kristen Martinez 2006 - Madison Denman 2007 - Ashley Spangler 2008 - Megan Bradford 2009 - Carley Rhyne 2010 - Carley Rhyne 2011 - Katy Beth Glover 2012 - Amber Shepherd 2013 - Allison Geer 2014 - Allison Geer

Most Dedicated Player: 1994 - Melanie Gray 1995 - Misty McKee 1996 - Anita Stewart 1997 - Peni Davis 1998 - Leslie Ferrell 1999 - Kylie Crouch 2000 - Cherry Bevis 2001 - Cherry Bevis Kylie Crouch 2002 - Julie Smith 2003 - Sarah Thomas Beth Underhill 2004 - Megan French 2005 - Kristen Martinez 2006 - Carla Hazelwood 2007 - Madison Denman 2008 - Madison Denman 2009 - Diana Carson 2010 - Megan Bradford 2011 - Brandy VanEtten

2012 - Brandy VanEtten & Maddi Everts 2013 - Maddi Everts 2014 - Maddi Everts Impact Award: 1994 - Angie Thompson 1995 - Misty McKee 1996 - Angela Mason 1997 - Ashley Beal 1998 - Leslie Ferrell 1999 - Cherry Bevis 2000 - No award given 2001 - Julie Smith 2002 - Natasha Bolton Brandy Stout 2003 - Kristen Martinez 2004 - Kayla Garrison 2005 - None 2006 - Carla Hazelwood 2007 - Diana Carson 2009 - Carley Rhyne 2010 - Amanda Randolph 2011 - Amanda Randolph 2012 - Maddi Everts 2013 - Megan Williamson 2014 - Whitney Robertson & Lydia Triplett Low Average: 1994 - Melanie Gray (82.5) 1995 - Melanie Gray (80.4) 1996 - Amy Waters (86.1) 1997 - Ashley Beal (84.6) 1998 - Leslie Ferrell (80.6) 1999 - Leslie Ferrell (81.3) 2000 - Cherry Bevis (78.9) 2001 - Kylie Crouch (76.8) 2002 - Julie Smith (82.4) 2003 - Julie Smith (81.8) 2004 - Julie Smith (78.3) 2005 - Beth Underhill (79.9) 2006 - Beth Underhill (77.3) 2007 - Madison Denman (80.3) 2008 - Ashley Spangler (78.3) 2009 - Megan Bradford (77.2) 2010 - Diana Carson (78.1) 2011 - Carley Rhyne (80.1) 2012 - Katherine Bell (81.1) 2013 - Maddi Everts (79.08) 2014 - Whitney Robertson (78.12) Best Putter: 1995 - Lisa Phipps 1996 - Misty McKee 1997 - Angie Thompson 1998 - Ashley Beal 1999 - Kylie Crouch 2000 - Cindy Copeland 2001 - Kylie Crouch 2002 - Julie Smith 2003 - Julie Smith 2004 - Julie Smith 2005 - Beth Underhill 2006 - Kristen Martinez 2007 - Madison Denman 2008 - Ashley Spangler 2009 - Madison Denman 2010 - Diana Carson

2011 - Amber Shepherd 2013 - Amber Shepherd 2014 - Lydia Triplett

Long Hitter: 1995 - Melanie Gray 1996 - Angela Mason 1997 - Cindy Copeland 1998 - Leslie Ferrell 1999 - Leslie Ferrell 2000 - Cherry Bevis 2001 - Cherry Bevis 2002 - Julie Smith 2003 - Julie Smith 2004 - Julie Smith 2005 - Megan French 2006 - Megan French 2007 - Ashley Spangler 2008 - Ashley Spangler 2009 - Ashley Spangler 2010 - Amanda Randolph 2011 - Katherine Bell 2012 - Amanda Randolph 2013 - Amanda Randolph 2014 - Maddi Everts Team Captains: 1994 - Lisa Phipps 1995 - Melanie Gray Lisa Phipps 1996 - Amy Waters 1997 - Angie Thompson Brandy Lambert 1998 - Brandy Lamberts 1999 - Leslie Ferrell-Barrett 2000 - Ashley Beal Cherry Bevis 2001 - Cherry Bevis Kylie Crouch Amy Mullins Kim Spangler 2002 - Meredith Simpson 2003 - Sarah Thomas Julie Smith 2004 - Sarah Thomas Julie Smith 2005 - Natasha Bolton Brandy Stout 2006 - Megan French Kirsten Hassler Mandy Seibert Beth Underhill 2007 - Kayla Garrison 2008 - Meagan Sullivan 2009 - Meagan Sullivan Carla Hazelwood Ashley Spangler Madison Denman 2010 - Diana Carson 2011 - Carley Rhyne Lindsay Spradlen 2012 - Katherine Bell Amanda Randolph 2013 - Katherine Bell Amanda Randolph 2014 - Maddi Everts Megan Williamson

Participants / Team Awards

1975 InducteesPreston V. (Putty) Overall (1923-67) – Football, Basketball, Track, BaseballCreed Denton McClure (1937-39) – Football, TrackB. Holmes Neal (1937-39) – FootballTom Fann (1950-52) – FootballJames Dearing Miller (1920-25) – Football

1976 InducteesMalcolm P. Quillen (1930-33) – Baseball, FootballRaymond H. (Bull) Brown (1933-37) – Baseball, Basketball, Football, TrackElwin W. (Wink) Midgett (1930-34) – Baseball, Basketball, FootballSidney McGee (1939-68) – Sports InformationEmmett T. Strickland (1933-36) – Football, Baseball, Basketball

1977 InducteesHooper Eblen (1941-74) – Basketball, Baseball, Football, Track, Tennis, GolfKenneth Sidwell (1955-56) – BasketballJoe B. Sills (1927-31) – Football, Baseball, BasketballWilburn Tucker (1941-67) – Baseball, FootballEddie Watson (1922-28) – Football, Baseball, Basketball

1978 InducteesBenton Bilbrey (1940-43) – Track, Football, BaseballHuland Draper (1937-40) – Baseball, BasketballJack Van Hooser (1951-54) – Football, BaseballLonnie Warwick (1961-63) – FootballHomer (Rudy) Schmittou (1959-62) – Football, Track

1979 InducteesCarl S. (Cotton) Barlow (1936-39) – Football, BaseballTom Chilton (1956-57) – TrackWilliam Dupes (1949-51) – Football James S. Hagan (1957-60) – Basketball Flavious Smith (1948-52) – Football, Basketball

1980 InducteesAlbert Jobe (1927-30) – Football, Baseball, Basketball, TrackJim Ragland (1960-63) – FootballMarshall (Stick) Taylor (1953-56) – FootballDavid C. Williamson (1927-33) – Football, BasketballLarry Schreiber (1966-69) – Football

1981 InducteesFrank R. Adams (1927-31) – FootballLowell Smith (1958-61) – Football James A. Carlen (1924-27) – Athletics

1982 InducteesDavid Baxter (1958-61) – Football Kenneth Broyles (1951-53) – Football Banis Norris (1931-35) – Basketball, BaseballVirgil Rains (1949, 1952-54) – FootballRay Thomas (1957-60) – Football

1983 InducteesEdward Gracey (1939-42) – Golf, Football, TrackGordon Mason (1957-61) – FootballCharles Pangle (1943-45) – Football, Basketball, BaseballW. J. Shumaker (1957-59) – FootballJim Youngblood (1968-72) – Football

1984 InducteesEdward F. Etzel (1971-74) – Rifle William C. Francis (1949-52) – FootballDon Cook (1948-51) – Baseball, BasketballTommy Hackler (1959-60) – Football Edd Zegarski (1942, 1947-48) – Football, Track

1985 InducteesEarl Carrier (1929-34) – Football, Baseball, BasketballRay Carter (1970-73) – Rifle Homer Hamdorff (1936-39) – Football, Baseball, BasketballCharles (Chuck) Kriese (1970-72) – Tennis

1986 InducteesGlen (Pete) Davis (1938-42) – Basketball, FootballElois Grooms (1972-75) – FootballMike Hennigan (1971-72) – FootballRon Shumate (1957-61) – Baseball, Basketball

1987 InducteesR.L. Highers (1940-43) – Football, Baseball, BasketballFrank Jones (1972-76) – Basketball L.C. (Lusk) Stubblefield (1938-42) – Football, Baseball

1988 InducteesEverett Derryberry (1940-74) – AdministrationHerbie Merritt (1956-59) – Basketball Dana Winningham (1972-75) – Football Kenneth (Moe) Wright (1955-57) – Football

1989 InducteesNoble Cody (1952-90) – Athletics James M. Gaylor (1951, 1955-57) – Football, BaseballGayle Burgess-Hastings (1975-76) – Basketball James G. (Red) Jarrell (1944, 46-49) – Football, Basketball

1990 InducteesL.D. (Speedy) Carden (1946-50) – Basketball, FootballPam Chambers-Compton (1976-80) – BasketballBobby Nichols (1960-63) – GolfJohnny Oldham (1955-64) – Basketball 1991 InducteesRay Drost (1958-64) – Football, BaseballRon Filipek (1964-67) – BasketballRod M. Fitz-Randolph (1976-80) – RifleJoseph (J.R.) Mulvihill (1967-69) – Football

1992 InducteesRobert Aylward (1970-73) – Rifle Jerilynn Harper (1979-82) – BasketballJim Harrison (1943-49) – Baseball, FootballMarynell Meadors (1970-86) – Basketball, Volleyball

1993 InducteesMarc Burnett (1977-82) – BasketballDr. William Headrick (1941-43) – Basketball, BaseballPam Cassity Smith (1973-77) – Basketball Don Wade (1968-82) – Football

1994 InducteesMurray Cunningham (1973-76) – Football Don J. Henderson (1946-49) – Football, BaseballEd Hooper (1940-1998) – AthleticsHubie Smith Jr. (1950-56) – Golf

1995 InducteesEd Burns (1975-79) – Football Kurt Fitz-Randolph (1976-80) – RifleRodney Moore (1975-79) – Track

1996 InducteesEldon Burgess (1962-96) and Gene Davidson (1962-98) – BroadcastingWayne Pack (1970-73) – Basketball Kim Tunnell-Suiter (1982-85) – VolleyballMike Winchester (1972-75) – Baseball

1997 InducteesWayne Anderson (1977-80) – Football Donley Canary (1973-77) – Baseball Jim Newkirk (1980-89) – RifleCheryl Taylor (1983-87) – Basketball

1998 InducteesJuan Escudero (1986-88) – TennisBruce Harris (1955-57) – BasketballBob Joye (1967-80) – Football Derek Lane (1984-87) – Baseball

1999 InducteesJim Cornelius (1985-88) – GolfJohnny Donnelly (1989-98) – SupporterMelinda Clayton Hatfield (1986-90) – BasketballElaine Proffitt Keagle (1978-82) – Rifle

2000 InducteesBill Branch (1949-52) – Football, BaseballC. Stephen Lynn (1966-69) – TennisMelanie Marshall (1986-89) – Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, GolfJohn D. Wall (1950-53) – TrackLana Ward (1987-90) – Rifle

2001 InducteesMatt Bulow (1987-90) – Tennis, ParalympicsAngela Moorehead (1988-91) – BasketballMatt Stark (1977-80) – Rifle

2002 InducteesJohn Fitzpatrick (1969-72) – FootballTodd Kemp (1985-88) – BaseballRoschelle Vaughn (1990-92) – Basketball

2003 InducteesBecky Murray Isom (1982-85) – Volleyball Stephen Kite, Sr. (1982-86) – BasketballSteve Moore(1968-83) – Athletics TrainerRaymond Slonena, Sr. (1980-84) – RifleBarry Wilmore (1982-85) – Football

2004 InducteesAnthony Avery (1986-90) – Basketball Beth Keylon (1992-94) – SoftballAndrea Roark (1990-93) – SoftballDelores Wheatley (1969-2004) – Academics

2005 InducteesLeonard “Sonny” Allen (1951-54) – Football Scott Baerns (1985-88) – Baseball David Mays (1974-98) – Baseball Coach

2006 InducteesShawn Monday Smith (1986-90) – BasketballCecilia Ramsey Fisher (1988-91) – BasketballAngelo Volpe (1987-2000) – PresidentMelanie Gray Walker (1991-95) – GolfBill Worrell (1981-2006) – Basketball Coach

2007 InducteesDr. Thurston Banks (1973-2006) – Administrator Stacy Hughes Britt (19866-89) – SoftballDr. David Larimore (1976-2006) – AdministratorEddie Scott (1951-54) – Football, TrackRyan Weeks (1986-89) – Football

2008 InducteesChris Hedman (1986-90) – Tennis Mark Maberry (1994-97) – BaseballJohn “Shakey” McClellan (1964-2007) – SupporterRachel Melchiorre (1994-97) – VolleyballTom Pack (1996-99) – Golf

2009 InducteesDena Adams Fairley (1995-98) – Track, Cross CountryJim Bishop (1967-71) – Football, BaseballJohn Moorhead (1955-59) – Football, TrackTony Stone (1955-59/67-73) – Football/CoachBranon Vaughn (1995-99) – Football

2010 InducteesSteve Hawkins (1984-87) – Baseball Diane Seng Haynes (1996-2000) – Basketball, Volleyball, Track Brandy Henry Kleeman (1999-2000) – Softball Gene Palmer (1956-60) – Cross Country, Track

2011 InducteesRalph Broyles (1959-60) – FootballChad Evitts (1997-2000) – FootballAngie Duncan Hyche (1983-87) – VolleyballJames “Redbone” McMillan (1958-61) – FootballEsra Bayburt Roan (1994-98) – Tennis

2012 InducteesKenneth Fults (1958-61) – FootballJanet Holt Baker (1998-02) – BasketballRandy Smith (1988-06) – Administrator, CoachGrant Swallows (1998-02) – Football, Baseball

2013 InducteesKylie Crouch (1997-01) – GolfStephanie Dallmann (2000-03) – SoftballWes Gallagher (1996-99) – FootballLupita Hernandez York (2000-03) – TennisDamien Kinloch (2001-03) – Basketball

2014 InducteesCasey Benjamin (2001-03) – BaseballStephanie Busch Warren (1997-2000) – VolleyballHoward Cochran (1969-72) – FootballAaron Hupman (1971-72) – RifleLeeAnn Mongar Shurette (2000-03) – Softball

A period of 10 years must pass after they complete their eligibility before athletes can be nominated for the Tech Sports Hall of Fame. Nominations are

due each year by June 30.

Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

Raymond Brown .................................... 1933-1937Hooper Eblen ......................................... 1941-1974Tom Fann ............................................... 1950-1952P.V. Overall.............................................. 1923-1967Emmett Strickland ................................. 1933-1936Wilburn Tucker ....................................... 1941-1967Star Wood .............................................. 1950-1951Jim Youngblood ..................................... 1968-1972 Bill Dupes ............................................... 1954-1962Watson Brown ................................................ 2006-

OVC Hall of FameDr. Thurston Banks ................................. 1974-2006Raymond Brown .................................... 1933-1937Dr. Everett Derryberry ............................ 1943-1974Hooper Eblen ......................................... 1941-1974David Larimore ....................................... 1977-2004David Mays ............................................. 1974-1999 Marynell Meadors .................................. 1970-1986 Bobby Nichols ........................................ 1960-2008Johnny Oldham ...................................... 1955-1964P.V. Overall.............................................. 1923-1967Malcolm Quillen ..................................... 1930-1933Dr. Arliss Roaden .................................... 1974-1985Wilburn Tucker ....................................... 1941-1967Angelo Volpe .......................................... 1987-2000Don Wade............................................... 1966-1982Bill Worrell ............................................. 1980-2006

College Football Hall of Fame

Jim Youngblood ..................................... 1968-1972

TTU Sports Hall of Fame



Woman of the Year 1991 - Dana Scott (Basketball)1992 - Cecilia Ramsey (Basketball)1993 - Bonnie Zoss (Volleyball/Track/BB)1994 - Beth Keylon (Softball)1995 - Taunya Lovelace (Basketball)1996 - Merrie Robin Caldwell (CC/Track)1997 - Dena Adams (CC/Track)1998 - Rachel Melchiorre (Volleyball)1999 - Amber Clark (Basketball)2000 - Diane Seng (Basketball/Volleyball) and Collin Carmichael (Basketball)2001 - Rachael Gobble (Basketball) and Adrienne Fortmann (Softball)2002- Janet Holt (Basketball)2003 - LeeAnne Mongar (Softball)2004 - Alexis Boyd (Soccer) and Andrea Brown (Basketball)2005 - Laura Sidorowicz (Volleyball)2006 - Anne Morrow (Volleyball)2007 - Kayla Garrison (Golf)2008 - Beth Boden (Softball)2009 - Kappy Lang (Volleyball) 2010 - Teresa Craig (Volleyball)2011 - Brooke Mayo (Soccer) 2012 - Lindsey Reed (Soccer) 2013 - Kellie Cook (Basketball)2014 - Meghan O’Donoghue (CC/Track)

An Honored Staff Tech Athletics staff members have won many honors and awards since 1986

Tory Acheson - Softball OVC Coach of the Year - 2003, 2006John Blair - Women’s Volleyball OVC Coach of the Year - 2008Matt Bragga - Baseball TBCA Coach of the Year - 2009 OVC Coach of the Year - 2010, 2013 Bill Branch - Women’s Golf OVC Coach of the Year - 1994Watson Brown - Football OVC Coach of the Year - 2011 Kenny Doyle - Tennis OVC Coach of theYear - 2012, 2013Jennie Gilbert - Volleyball OVC Coach of the Year - 1997David Green - Athletic Trainer TATS Trainer of the Year - 1994 Frank Harrell - Men’s Basketball TSWA Coach of the Year - 1991

Bobby Holloway - Softball OVC Coach of the Year - 1994Tom Kelly - Rifle OVC Coach of the Year - 2001Jeff Lebo - Men’s Basketball OVC Coach of the Year - 2000, 2001, 2002Barry Lewis - Men’s Tennis OVC Coach of the Year - 2008David Mays - Baseball OVC Coach of the Year -1993, 1995, 1997Sytia Messer - Women’s Basketball OVC Coach of the Year, 2011 George Moody - Rifle OVC Coach of the Year - 2002, 2003Bobby Nichols - Men’s Golf OVC Coach of the Year - 1990, 2005Bobby Nichols - Women’s Golf OVC Coach of the Year - 2000, 2001Steve Payne - Men’s Basketball OVC Coach of the Year - 2006

Jim Ragland - Football OVC Coach of the Year - 1992, 1993Rob Schabert - Sports Information TTU Outstanding Professional - 2004Qasim Sheikh - Women’s Soccer OVC Coach of the Year - 1998Randy Smith - Men’s Tennis OVC Coach of the Year - 1991, 1992, 1999, 2006Randy Smith - Women’s Tennis OVC Coach of the Year - 1999Mike Sutton - Men’s Basketball OVC Coach of the Year - 2005 BWAA Most Courageous, 2006 NSC Kaia Jergenson Courage Award, 2006 Bill Worrell - Women’s Basketball OVC Coach of the Year - 1987, 1990, 1992, 2000Bill Worrell - Men’s Tennis OVC Coach of the Year - 1986

Meghan O’Donoghue Dennis Ogbe Ellie Iaciofano Daniel Miles Brandon Thomasson

Man of the Year 1993 - Ben Holt (Baseball)1994 - Mike Kinney (Baseball)1995 - Willie Queen (Football)1996 - Gerald Bentley (Football)1997 - Robert Taylor (Football)1998 - Jeff Norman (Football)1999 - T.J. Christian (Football)2000 - Wes Gallagher (Football)2001 - Larrie Smith (Basketball)2002- Grant Swallows (Football)2003 - Brent Jolly (Basketball)2004 - Luis Aquerrevere (Tennis)2005 - Brett Vavra (Football)2006 - David McMahan (Football)2007 - Anthony Ash (Football)2008 - Thomas Nelson (Baseball)2009 - Bradley Thompson (Football) 2010 - Josh Simer (Golf) 2011 - Kelechi Ordu (Football)2012 - Corey Watson (Football) 2013 - Tristan Archer (Baseball)2014 - Dennis Ogbe (Basketball)

Outstanding Male Athlete of the Year

1994 - Mike Jones (Football)1995 - Greg Bibb (Basketball)1996 - Michael Penix (Football)1997 - Mark Maberry (Baseball)1998 - Andre Caballero (Football)1999 - Branon Vaughn (Football)2000 - Branon Vaughn (Football)2001 - Chad Evitts (Football)2002 - Grant Swallows (Football)2003 - Casey Benjamin (Baseball)2004 - Willie Jenkins (Basketball)2005 - Willie Jenkins (Basketball) and Frank Omiyale (Football)2006 - Scott Stallings (Golf)2007 - Scott Stallings (Golf)2008 - Larry Shipp (Football)2009 - A.J. Kirby-Jones (Baseball)2010 - A.J. Kirby-Jones (Baseball) and Chad Oberacker (Baseball)2011 - Zac Swansey (Basketball) 2012 - Tim Benford (Football) 2013 - Syrym Abdukhalikov (Tennis)2014 - Daniel Miles (Baseball) and Brandon Thomasson (Baseball)

Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year

1994 - Beth Keylon (Softball)1995 - Taunya Lovelace (Basketball)1996 - Stacy Hughes (Softball)1997 - Diane Seng (Basketball)1998 - Diane Seng (Basketbal/VB/Track)1999 - Diane Seng (Basketball/Volleyball)2000 - Diane Seng (Basketball/Volleyball)2001 - Janet Holt (Basketball)2002 - Janet Holt (Basketball) and Lupita Hernandez (Tennis)2003 - Stephanie Dallmann (Softball)2004 - Lori Bayless (Softball)2005 - Emily Christian (Basketball)2006 - Bonnie Bynum (Softball) and Emily Christian (Basketball)2007 - Bonnie Bynum (Softball) and Beth Boden (Softball)2008 - Stephanie Fischer (Softball)2009 - Stephanie Place (CC and Track) 2010 - Tacarra Hayes (Basketball) 2011 - Tacarra Hayes (Basketball) and Leah Meffert (Volleyball)2012 - Tacarra Hayes (Basketball) 2013 - Diamond Henderson (Basketball)2014 - Ellie Iaciofano (Soccer/Basketball)

Individual Honors



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Dr. Philip B. Oldham, who joined the university July 1, 2012, as its ninth president, is a former collegiate tennis player who understands the demands on student athletes and who values how college athletics enhance the university and surrounding community.

President Oldham previously served as provost and senior vice chancellor of academic affairs at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, a position he had held since 2007. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Freed-Hardeman University in 1980 and his doctorate in analytical chemistry from Texas A&M University in 1985.

He spent a year following his graduate work as a Wellcome Research Fellow at Burroughs Wellcome Co. (Glaxo Smith-Kline) before joining the faculty at Mississippi State University in 1986. Oldham served as head of Mississippi State University’s chemistry department for five years prior to becoming MSU’s College of Arts and Sciences dean in 2001.

During his five years as provost at UTC, enrollment grew 28 percent to more than 11,400 students. He led efforts to improve student retention and graduation rates resulting in a 15 percent increase in freshmen retention in just three years. Under his leadership, UTC established the Center for Advisement and Student Success, created the Math Plaza and initiated UTeaChattanooga to educate future teachers.

He oversaw the addition of doctoral programs in advanced nursing practice and occupational therapy as well as the redesign of summer school. Under his guidance, the university raised significant private sup-port, received board approval to create the University Honors College and launched a creative new “Degree in 3” program designed to accelerate degree completion at reduced student costs.

Oldham has served on statewide task forces to develop the new higher education fund-ing formula for Tennessee and to create universal transfer pathways to provide seamless student transfers across all Tennessee public colleges and universities.

Along with his administrative accomplishments, Oldham has authored more than 35 peer reviewed research articles in analytical chemistry, along with two patents and approximately 100 conference presentations. His research has been financially supported by the National Science Foundation, American Chemical Society, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Agri-culture, U.S. Geological Survey and private industry. He has served on a number of scholarly editorial boards and as a peer reviewer for both the NSF and National Institutes of Health.

Oldham and his wife, Kari, are proud of their family, which includes three sons (Clay, Paden and Sam), a daughter (Audrey) and a daughter-in-law (Rebecca).

Dr. Philip OLDHAM v University President

Freed-Hardeman, 1980

University Administration



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Watson BrownFootball

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Kenny DoyleMen’s Tennis

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Steve PayneMen’s Basketball

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TomHollander

MikeLehman

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VirginiaLewis

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Tennessee Tech’s Mark Wilson was named in June as one of four winners of the Athletic Director of the Year Award for the Football Championship Subdivision, an honor that is selected and presented by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).

“I am humbled that Tennessee Tech’s faculty athletic representative, Dr. Jeff Roberts, nominated me, and I’m honored to be selected by my peers at NACDA for this award,” Wilson said. “I love working hard for our student-athletes and community so they have pride in everything Tennessee Tech Athletics.”

TTU President Philip Oldham recognized the efforts that led to Wilson’s selection.

“Mark Wilson’s accomplishments and leadership have earned him this award and the respect of his peers and colleagues,” Oldham said. “Most importantly, Mark measures his own successes by how well TTU student-athletes perform in the classroom and on the field. His expectations and vision for our athletic programs continue to represent the university well.”

Upon his arrival at Tennessee Tech in 2004, Wilson embarked on an ambitious enhancement program to improve every facet of intercollegiate athletics at Tennessee Tech. Tennessee Tech’s annual team GPA improved from a 2.79

in 2003-04 to 3.16 in spring semester 2013, including an all-time high semester of 3.2 in the spring of 2010. Private fundraising has enhanced facilities for TTU student-athletes, highlighted by the construction of a

25,000 square-foot Athletic Performance Center and state-of-the-art basketball offices. He initiated a new branding and standard graphic identity program for regional and national recog-

nition of TTU athletics and under his leadership, TTU’s teams have been highly active supporting community outreach programs such as Habitat for Humanity and Mustard Seed Ranch (a local home for disadvantaged youth).

Wilson’s hiring decisions have also paid off. Twenty-two Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) regular season and tournament championships have been won, along with the 2012 OVC Sportsmanship Award. The 2011 football team under Wat-son Brown won its first conference championship since 1975. Sytia Messer’s (TTU’s first female African-American head coach) and Jim Davis’ women’s basketball teams have won two OVC championships in the last three seasons.

The tennis team, under the direction of two-time OVC Coach of the Year Kenny Doyle, has gone unbeaten in OVC play while winning the regular season cham-

pionship each of the past two years.

Wilson, 44, has served as chair of the OVC Board of Director of Athletics and repre-sented the OVC on the NCAA Leadership Council. Wilson currently serves on the FCS ADA Executive Committee and the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee and Football Issues Committee.

Wilson’s first nine years as Director of Athletics at TTU have showcased his vision, energy, and enthusiasm for providing outstanding experiences for Tech’s student-

athletes and fans. In addition to major improvements in Tennessee Tech’s athletics facilities, high graduation and APR rates by Golden Eagle student-athletes, and outstanding academic success, Wilson has also cultivated excellent relationships with the campus, community and alumni.

In short, Wilson has facilitated growth and excellence in all areas of TTU Athletics.

Following an appointment on the NCAA Leadership Council, Wilson is currently serv-ing a four-year term on the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee and Division I Football Issues Committee, and has been active in the Ohio Valley Confer-

ence governance structure.

Mark WILSON v Director of Athletics

Maine, 1991

Athletics Administration



Another step achieved under Wilson’s direction has been increased fund raising and development efforts with the goal of providing the necessary facilities and resources for Tech’s student-athletes, coaches and staff.

Wilson also developed a strategic plan for Tech’s athletic facilities and has already seen some of those plans become reality. During the past six years Tech has completed several construction and renovation projects to athletic facilities, including a spectacular, new Athletic Performance Center on the western edge of cam-pus, a spacious, new basketball office complex in Eblen Center, a new natural grass practice field, installa-tion of new turf in Tucker Stadium, renovating the running track, renovating the football offices, meeting rooms and locker rooms, and new lights at Tucker Stadium.

Additional building plans call for a new student-athlete center and an on-campus tennis center. All of those accomplishments have come while the department has continued to stay focused on compli-ance with all NCAA rules and regulations. The most recent NCAA announcements show that all 14 of Tech’s athletic programs are comfortably above the benchmark for compliance in the Athletic Progress Rate (APR).

Just as important are the relationships that Wilson has developed and nurtured, including the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, the student body, the campus community and the region at-large. His leadership has been instrumental in the overwhelming success in the community’s host role at Tucker Stadium for the annual Blue Cross Bowl for the TSSAA high school state championship football games.

Tech has also seen growth in regional and national media exposure for its student-athletes and coaches while his hands-on approach to marketing and brand-ing Golden Eagle Athletics has earned increased opportunities and involvement for fans and sponsors. Some of the ideas he has implemented include the Purple Pride Caravans, a new athletics logo and branding marks that have gained nationwide recognition, and an updated and modern ticketing system.

Under Wilson’s direction, Tech has introduced an enhanced digital video presence for athletics, including free live web streaming productions and a variety of additional video programs, interviews and features that give fans, alumni and supporters greater access to Golden Eagle teams, student-athletes, coaches and staff.

Wilson was named Director of Athletics on July 1, 2004. He came to Tennessee Tech from a position of Associate Athletic Director at Ohio University. Prior to that, he served as the Director of Athletic Marketing for the University of Massachusetts, worked as a graduate assistant in the UMass athletic department and interned with the Northwestern University ticketing and marketing departments.

Wilson received his bachelor’s degree in 1991 from the University of Maine in physical education and health, and earned his master’s in sports management from the University of Massachusetts in 1994. Mark has two daughters, Katey (18) and Meaghan (13).

Kim Nash came to the Tech Athletics Department in 2004 from across campus in Photo Services, and currently is in a position as Administrative Associate to the Athletics Director. In her role, in addition to providing assistance to Director of Athletics Mark Wilson, she also handles numerous other tasks includ-ing all departmental travel, game contracts and additional financial responsibilities.

A native of nearby Baxter, Tenn., she attended Upperman High School before enrolling at Tennessee Tech to study education and business. In 1996, she took a position in Photo Services, a post she held until joining Athletics.

Among her job responsibilities are working at most athletics events in a variety of roles, including home football and basketball games and the Bobby Nichols Scramble. She also coordinates several special events for the A.D., and prepares the Athletics Annual Report.

Besides time spent on the job, Kim also puts in numerous hours as a volunteer for several community activities, and served previously on the Board of Directors for the Putnam County Clearinghouse. She also volunteers regularly in the nursery at Nash Grove Baptist Church.

Kim and her husband, Perry, have been married 32 years and have two grown children, Emily and Daniel. They are the proud grandparents of four -- Jordan, Caleb, Allie Grace and Lily.

Kim NASH v Executive Staff Assistant to the Athletics Director

Athletics Administration



Now in his 32nd year on the Tennessee Tech athletics staff, Rob Schabert is assistant athletics director for sports information and broadcasting. He joined the Tech staff on Sept. 8, 1982, and has been going full-speed ever since, working not only in publicizing Tech’s student-athletes and staff but also in pro-motions and marketing for the athletics department.

In September 2008 he was inducted into the Hall of Distinction at Minnesota State University (Manka-to).

An active member of the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), he has attended the organization’s annual workshop in 32 of his 37 years in the profession. He has served on numerous CoSIDA committees, including Ethics, Academic All-America and Writing, and he currently serves on the

Olympic Liaison Committee.

In 2004, he was voted winner of the university’s Outstanding Professional Award, and in July 2005 was promoted to his current title.

Schabert has won dozens of national publications and writing awards, including “Best in the Nation” from USA Volleyball for his annual media guide six times. In addition to award-winning publications, he has kept pace with the fast-changing world of the sports information profession, moving Tech smoothly into the digital age and the exploding world of social media.

Schabert, 58, has established several programs within the department. He created the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in 1987 and initiated the President’s Awards program in 1991. He also established the Woman of the Year/Man of the Year awards along with the Outstanding Male and Female Athlete awards.

He is active in the TTU Sports Hall of Fame selection process and serves as the emcee of the annual Hall of Fame Dinner. Schabert has promoted the selection of numerous Tech Academic All-Americans and is extremely active in promoting both the academic and athletic accomplishments of Tech’s student-athletes.

Another wing of his operation is the day-to-day production and operations of the vast Tech athletics web site, TTUsports.com. Rob and his staff also serve as the hosts to all media attending athletics events on campus.

Over the past several years, many of the interns who have worked for Schabert have moved into full-time positions in the Sports Information profession at a wide variety of colleges and universities, including Appalachian State, UAB, Xavier, Idaho, Texas State, New Mexico, Minnesota State (Mankato) and Florida Atlantic.

A Minnesota native who learned the trade under the guidance of his father, Bob (a long-time Minnesota Sportswriter), Rob earned his bachelor’s degree in mass communications from St. Cloud (Minn.) State University in 1977, spent one year in the Minnesota Twins public relations office, and was SID for five years at Mankato State University. He was a charter member of the St. Cloud chapter of Sigma Delta Chi, the Society of Pro-fessional Journalists.

In 2002, Rob was a volunteer with the Salt Lake Olympic Committee as a member of the Press Operations staff.

Rob and his wife, Joan, have two grown children who are also in the public relation business -- Matt (Morehead State sports information) and Kristen (U.S. Army public affairs). They also have one grandson, Jacob.

Rob SCHABERT v Assistant A.D. for Sports Information & Broadcasting

St. Cloud State, 1977

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Sports to get breaking news and information in your news feed. Fans can also comment on posts and show their support for the Golden Eagles by getting others to “Like” TTU Sports on Facebook.

Tech fans want the latest news in an easy, free, fast format. That’s why

Tech is proud to offer a Twitter service that features exclusive live scores, updates and photos from games, as well as notifications when a new story is posted to TTUSports.com. Fans can even get the updates straight to their mobile phone via text messages (messaging rates apply). Log on to Twitter and follow @TTUGoldenEagles. For more information, visit www.TTUSports.com.

Sometimes a pen and paper just can’t tell the whole story. That’s where video comes in. After producing

more than 400 videos between the 2011 and 2014, Tech Athletics looks to continue its vi-sual media efforts by providing quality videos on a regular basis. From feature stories and behind-the-scenes pieces to highlights and press conferences, the TTUSports1 YouTube channel is the exclusive home for Tech video content.

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Mike Lehman, 25, is back for a third year as a member of the Tennessee Tech sports information staff, having handled his duties in outstanding fashion over his first two years as a Golden Eagle. A Northern Illinois University graduate, Lehman joined the Golden Eagle staff following two years as a student worker for the NIU office. He is from East Dundee, Ill., in the Chicago area.

Lehman serves as the primary contact for the Golden Eagle men’s basketball and baseball teams, as well as the men’s and women’s golf teams, and works closely with coverage for many of the other Tech teams. He holds duties as the secondary contact for football as well as the primary statistician for all Golden Eagle teams. Lehman is also heavily involved in providing daily updates on the website, produc-

ing department publications and a variety of social media projects. His role in Tech’s expanding video and webstreaming operation has also grown to include a role as a color commentator for the Golden Eagle Sports Network.

While at Northern Illinois, Lehman spent two years with the Huskies’ sports information office and held several responsibilities over that time. After gaining experience his first year, he was kept on for a special summer project of reformatting the record books for several of the Huskies’ 16 sports. Lehman earned new duties in his second year, including leading the statistics crew for basketball and assisting with volleyball. He was also the secondary contact for women’s tennis and was chosen to design the 2012 MAC Women’s Tennis Championship program.

During his time with the Huskies, NIU was honored as a 2011 “Super 11” sport information department by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), which recognizes the best 11 Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) departments in the nation during the season. Lehman compiled statistics for the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Boy’s Basketball Super Sectionals his final year and also worked three MAC Championship events during his time at NIU, including Track & Field, Gymnastics, and Women’s Tennis.

While at Northern Illinois, Lehman was a member of the prestigious co-ed professional business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi. He spent four years as a brother, including three as the fraternity’s Sports Chair. His duties included running all athletic events and teams for the fraternity. During his time as Sports Chair, the fraternity boasted two intramural championship teams, including the 2012 Co-Ed 16” Softball champions.

Mike LEHMAN v Sports Information Coordinator

Northern Illinois, 2012

Jocelyn VerVelde, a graduate of Central Michigan University and native of Oostburg, Wis., joined the Sports Information staff in 2013 and is in her second season on the Golden Eagle SID staff.

VerVelde, 24, majored in sports studies at CMU and minored in journalism. She is the primary contact for the volleyball, women’s basketball, tennis and track & field teams, and will work with all 14 Golden Eagle programs.

She also serves as the primary contact for all of Tech’s social media efforts, and provides daily updates on TTUsports.com, contributes to “unlimited” magazine, and provides photography and graphic design support.

A 2008 graduate of Sheboygan (Wis.) County Christian High School where she was a standout player in volleyball, basketball and soccer, she spent two years at North Dakota State University and was a member of the volleyball team. She transfered to Central Michigan where she played her final three seasons for the Chippewas, with current Golden Eagle volleyball head coach Dave Zelenock as one of the assistant coaches.

During her final year at CMU, she worked as a student assistant in the sports information office, and was the primary contact for the men’s and women’s track & field teams.

Jocelyn VERVELDE v Sports Information Coordinator

Central Michigan, 2013

Sports Information



Dylan Vazzano, a graduate of Syracuse University and native of Los Angeles, joined the Sports Informa-tion staff at Tennessee Tech University in mid-August, 2013, as a Sports Information Coordinator. and enters his second season on the staff. Vazzano comes to Tech after spending two years as the Sports Information Director and lead play-by-play broadcaster at Menlo College.

Vazzano, 26, is the primary contact for soccer and softball, and broadcasts the audio portion of all webstreams on the Golden Eagle Sports Network, including soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball and softball games which also air on the OVC Digital Network. He is also the sidelines reporter during foot-ball broadcasts on the Golden Eagle Sports Network, and provided play-by-play for basketball games.

While at Menlo, Vazzano controlled all communications and media relations aspects for the department’s 14 sports. As a broadcaster, he pro-vided play-by-play for nine sports and served as the “voice” of eight different regional and national tournaments.

Vazzano has also spent the last five summers as lead play-by-play broadcaster for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League, the top summer collegiate baseball league in the country. He was selected to broadcast the league’s annual All-Star game each of the past two years on NPR and provided color commentary for the Cape’s “Sunday Night Baseball” on WEEI 96.3 FM, flagship station of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and New England Patriots. Vazzano also served as the first ever host of Hyannis’ postgame studio show, “Hawk Talk,.”

Vazzano graduated Syracuse University in 2010, earning a degree in Writing and Rhetoric.

Dylan VAZZANO v Sports Information Coordinator

Syracuse, 2010

Dick and Donna Castle and their small TV crew began televising Ten-nessee Tech games on Cookeville’s upstart PBS station in 1980, and the station has been there covering the Golden Eagles ever since. The faces and voices have changed throughout the years, but one thing has remained constant — this year basketball fans in the Upper Cum-berland will enjoy live telecasts of Golden Eagle games once again. The station continues the tradition under the direction of station General Manager Becky Magura and Producer Rick Wells.

WCTE 2014-15 Television Schedule Jan. 8 Murray State * 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 Austin Peay * 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 UT Martin * 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 Belmont * 7:30 p.m.

* — doubleheader along with women’s game

Tennessee Tech basketball fans can listen to the action throughout most of the middle part of Tennessee and into Kentucky on Fox Sports

Radio 106.1 The Eagle in Cookeville, and worldwide via the internet (see below). Veteran radio personality Roger Ealey returns for his 21st

year as the Voice of the Golden Eagles for most of the games. Two other familiar voices, Rob Schabert and Dylan Vazzano, will also call

several games when travel schedules overlap.Roger Ealey

RobSchabert

DylanVazzanoWCTE TV

OVC Digital NetworkWatch for information about the all-new OVC Digital Network, which will provide free web streaming of all OVC football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball games, plus other featured content. In con-junction with member schools, the OVC provides the online destina-tion for exclusive LIVE streaming video and audio straight to your

computer. This broadband video channel is the ultimate place for fans of OVC member schools on the web. The OVC Digital Network is powered by OVCsports.com, the Official Site of the Ohio Valley Conference.

Golden Eagle Sports Network



Marc Graham, 22, joined the Tennessee Tech Athletics staff in the role of Video Coordinator, and handles all video operations for the Golden Eagle Sports Network and Tech’s productions for the Ohio Valley Conference Digital Network. He also serves as director for The Watson Brown Show, all live webstreams of Tech athletics events, and helps with the new video board in Eblen Center.

While at the University of Cincinnati, Graham spent two years with the Bearcats TV office and held several responsibilities, varying from directing live web streams, producing program series, and editing special features. Graham also was an assistant on The Sammi Cronin Show produced by Fox Sports Ohio, which won a College Sports Media Awards Honorable Mention.

Graham also spent the past two years directing, producing, and editing two documentaries and one short film. Graham’s first documentary Sum-mer of Success, was created while working for the Cape Cod Baseball League, the top summer collegiate baseball league in the country. Receiving rave reviews from the Cape Cod community, Graham was featured in the town’s newspaper Barnstable Patriot, Cape Cod Magazine, and as well as Cape Cod Young Professionals.

He also spent the past summer as Assistant Editor and Post Production Coordinator on the feature film Bad Blood in Los Angeles.

Graham’s second documentary Showtime: Welcome Home told the story of IBF Welterweight Champion Shawn “Showtime” Porter’s journey back home after his title win. The premiere of the documentary was announced on WKRK 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland, as well as ESPN 850 WKNR. Graham’s first drama director’s debut was titled Solace, a story about a young man’s struggles with his brother’s substance addiction and his own deteriorating state. The film was premiered in Corbett Theatre at the University of Cincinnati.

Graham graduated in 2014, earning a degree in Electronic Media with a minor in marketing.

Marc GRAHAM v Video Production Coordinator

Cincinnati, 2014

Tom Hollander, 25, is in his first season as a member of the Tennessee Tech Athletics staff, filling the role of Video Coordinator within the Sports Information Office.

He works with all video operations for the Golden Eagle Sports Network and Tech’s productions for the Ohio Valley Conference Digital Network, including technical director of The Watson Brown Show. He works in a variety of roles on all live webstreams of Tech athletics events, and is the primary producer of the new video board in Eblen Center.

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Hollander is a graduate of Kent State University. Prior to taking his post at Tech, he completed an internship with the Cleveland Browns where he was hands-on with most aspects of the Browns’ live productions, both in-stadium and from the team’s training complex.

While with the Browns, he also served as a liasion between the team’s video production efforts and the feature film Draft Day, starring Kevin Costner and Jennifer Garner.

Hollander began in video production early in his high school career, where he became a motivated trailblazer, helping to create production programs with his instructors.

Tom HOLLANDER v Video Production Coordinator

Kent State, 2011

Golden Eagle Sports Network



Dr. Lance Jasitt serves as Assistant Athletics Director for Academics and Student Welfare.

Dr. Jasitt plays a key role in the academic success of each of Tech’s varsity student-athletes, managers, and graduate assistants. His primary goals are to provide guidance and academic resources to permit student-athletes to maintain their academic eligibility under NCAA rules and to help them progress to graduation. In this process, Dr. Jasitt serves as a primary liaison between coaches and faculty.

A detail-oriented person and a diligent worker, Dr. Jasitt has developed a solid understanding of the operations of the Athletics Department, the staff and the needs of its student-athletes.

In addition to his academics/student welfare roles within Athletics, he has served in compliance and administrative operations roles in the Tech Athletics Department since 1998.

Dr. Jasitt is also highly involved in promoting reading and literacy at all age levels. He was the 2008-09 president of the TTU Council of the Inter-national Reading Association and is actively involved in that organization. He also has served on the President’s Commission on the Status of Women for seven years.

Raised in York, Pa., he earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State in 1978 and added a master’s in public administration from Valdosta State in 1987. In 1993, he received a master’s degree in education from Old Dominion University and added a Ph.D. in literacy education from Tennessee Tech in 2004.

Dr. Jasitt is a former Commander in the U.S. Navy. His wife of 30 years, Donna White Jasitt, is a former Captain in the U.S. Navy Reserve. They have two children, Ian and Meagan. Ian recently received his second degree from Tech, this one in Environmental Geology. Meagan is a senior Pre-Physical Therapy major at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Dr. Lance JASITT v Assistant A.D. for Academics and Student Welfare

Penn State, 1978

The “WIN” program: Work Intensely Now

The WIN Program was implemented in the fall semester of 2004 to provide additional support for freshmen and student-athletes whose general academic progress places them at risk

for maintaining eligibility and graduating. The program in-volves the student-athlete, coach(es), academic advisor, tutors, and others to build academic skills for success. Participation in the program is primarily based on grades, and coaches or the academic advisor may recommend additional participation

at any time. All incoming freshmen meet at least one time per week with their coach to discuss academic progress and needs as well as time management and study skill techniques. Other aspects of the program include monitored study hours, tutor-

ing, and study skills workshops.

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Associate

Virginia LewisAcademic

Coordinator

Academic Support



Tennessee Tech alumna Ashlee Kiser serves as Academic Advisor for Tech’s student-athletes. A native of Wartburg, Tenn., Kiser earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Tech in 2005 and a master’s in English in 2007. She gradu-ated Magna Cum Laude in 2005 and finished her graduate degree with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Along with her accolades as a student, Kiser has also taught numerous English and writing courses at several levels in and around the Cookeville area including Cookeville High School, Tennessee Tech and Nashville State Commu-nity College.

Along with her success in the classroom, both as a student and teacher, Kiser has also been active in the commu-nity having participated in a number of different events. She has served as a writing scorer at several events at Nashville State and Tennessee Tech. She has also been a yearly participant in the TTU Festival of Student Writing since 2006 and was a member of the Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society.

Ashlee and her husband, Brinn, have a two-year-old son, Ian. They also volunteer at the Mustard Seed Ranch, serving as relief house parents for the past three years.

Ashlee KISER v Academics Advisor

Tennessee Tech, 2005

Tennessee Tech welcomed back one of its own as former Golden Eagle football player Justin Hilliard rejoined Tech Athletics in the role of an Academic Advisor where he works with TTU student-athletes, helping them to excel in the classroom.

A Pikeville, Tenn. native, Hilliard spent five seasons on the Golden Eagle football team including a redshirt freshman season. An All-OVC Selection in his senior season, he wrapped a solid career with 117 total tackles, 22.5 tackles-for-loss, two blocked kicks, and one and half sacks in 43 career games.

He took advantage of his time in the classroom as well, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Human Resource Management in May 2010.

While at Tech, Hilliard was involved not only with the football team, but also with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the prestigious Who’s Who Among Students honors program. He also served as an Academic Mentor, tutoring other students in math and business courses.

Justin and his wife, Staci, welcomed their first child in October, a son named Jaxon. He has also joined the National Guard and will begin spending time training next summer.

Justin HILLIARD v Academics Advisor

Tennessee Tech, 2010

Academic Support



1985 ................. Angie Duncan, Volleyball1985 ................... Barry Wilmore, Football1985 ..............Andy Rittenhouse, Football1986 ..............Andy Rittenhouse, Football1986 .....................Joel Chandler, Football1986 ................. Angie Duncan, Volleyball1987 ...................... Ed deHass, Basketball1987 ........................Derek Lane, Baseball1987 ................. Angie Duncan, Volleyball1987 ..............Andy Rittenhouse, Football1987 .......................Clark Richey, Football1988 ........................... Jim Cornelius, Golf1990 ....................Steve Arnette, Baseball1990 .....................Tuesday Frase, Softball1990 ...................... Lisa Johnson, Softball1990 .................Spencer Hissam, Football1991 ......................Ted Lockerby, Football1991 ............................Ben Holt, Baseball1991 .....................Andrea Roark, Softball1992 ......................Ted Lockerby, Football1992 .....................Andrea Roark, Softball1993 .....................Andrea Roark, Softball1993 ............................Ben Holt, Baseball1994 ............ Mary Beth Coombs, Softball1995 ......................... Scott Trent, Football1995 ...............................Lisa Phipps, Golf1995 ........... Rachel Melchiorre, Volleyball1996 ....................... Jason Matson, Tennis1996 ..................... Stacy Hughes, Softball1996 .........Kelly Carmichael, Track & Field1996 ............... Dena Adams, Track & Field1996 .....................Brandy Henry, Softball1996 ........... Rachel Melchiorre, Volleyball1996 .........Meggan Toohey, Cross Country1997 ..................... Stacy Hughes, Softball1997 ............... Dena Adams, Track & Field1997 .............. Jenny Adams, Track & Field1997 ........................... Wade Morrell, Golf1997 ...................... Jeff Norman, Football

1997 ................... Wes Gallagher, Football1997 ........... Rachel Melchiorre, Volleyball1998 .................... Diane Seng, Basketball1998 ......................Taylor Ralph, Baseball1998 ..........................Amy Ayers, Softball1998 .............. Jenny Adams, Track & Field1998 ................... Wes Gallagher, Football1999 .................... Diane Seng, Basketball1999 ........... Collin Carmichael, Basketball1999 ................... Adnan Hadzialic, Tennis1999 ........................... Shane Sewell, Golf1999 ................... Wes Gallagher, Football1999 ...........Kevin Boucher, Cross Country1999 .......... Steven Gordon, Cross Country2000 .................... Diane Seng, Basketball2000 ...................... Janet Holt, Basketball2000 ........... Collin Carmichael, Basketball2000 .....................Brandy Henry, Softball2000 ................... Mirza Duranovic, Tennis2000 .................... Nick Solomon, Football2001 ...................... Janet Holt, Basketball2001 ................. Grant Swallows, Football2001 .................... Kara Gilbert, Volleyball2001 ............................Julie Tryon, Soccer2002 ...................... Janet Holt, Basketball2002 ......................Brent Jolly, Basketball2002 ................LeeAnne Mongar, Softball2002 .......... Stephanie Ward, Track & Field2002 ...........................Alexis Boyd, Soccer2002 .................... Kara Gilbert, Volleyball2002 .......................... Trey Perry, Football2003 ................ Stephanie Ward, CC/Track2003 ...............LeeAnne Mongar, Softball2003 ...........................Alexis Boyd, Soccer2004 ................ Stephanie Ward, CC/Track2004 ........................ Brett Vavra, Football2004 ..................Anne Morrow, Volleyball 2005 ...........................Eric Anderson, Golf2005 .................. Michelle Brigano, Soccer

2005 .....................Jess Seyfert, Volleyball2005 ..................Anne Morrow, Volleyball2005 ........................ Jon Mahan, Football2006 ...............Leah Watson, Track & Field2006 ........................Beth Boden, Softball2006 ........................ Jon Mahan, Football2007 ........................Beth Boden, Softball2007 ..................... Taylor Askew, Football2007 ............ Bradley Thompson, Football2008 ........................Beth Boden, Softball2008 ...............Stephanie Fischer, Softball2008 ................. Thomas Nelson, Baseball2008 ...................Keri Coulthard, CC/Track2008 ..................... Taylor Askew, Football2008 ............ Bradley Thompson, Football2008 ........................Kathryn Lally, Soccer2008 .........................Taren Brown, Soccer2008 .....................Teresa Craig, Volleyball2009 .................... Frank Davis, Basketball2009 .......................... Keri Light, CC/Track2009 ................ Stephanie Place, CC/Track2009 ..................Lacie Coquerille, Softball 2009 .....................Teresa Craig, Volleyball 2009 ..................... Taylor Askew, Football 2010 ..........................Lee Henry, Baseball 2010 .................Chad Oberacker, Baseball2010 ..................Lacie Coquerille, Softball 2010 ............................... Josh Simer, Golf 2011 .................... Corey Watson, Football2011 ................ James Normand, Football2011 ..................Lacie Coquerille, Softball2012 ...................Molly Heady, Basketball2012 ....................Stephen Bush, Football2013 .................. Dennis Ogbe, Basketball 2013 ......................Beth Miller, CC & Track 2013 ...........Adam McLeod, Cross Country 2014 .................. Dennis Ogbe, Basketball

Total honors since 1985 ............. 113

CAPITAL ONE / COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA DISTRICT IVCAPITAL ONE / COSIDA ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA

1976 .................. Donley Canary, Baseball1978 .................Pat Kannapel, Basketball1982 ..............Jerilynn Harper, Basketball1985 .................Angie Duncan, Volleyball1986 ............. Andy Rittenhouse, Football1986 .................Angie Duncan, Volleyball1987 ....................... Derek Lane, Baseball1987 .................Angie Duncan, Volleyball1987 ............. Andy Rittenhouse, Football1988 ...........................Jim Cornelius, Golf1990 ......................Lisa Johnson, Softball1993 .................... Andrea Roark, Softball1996 ...............Dena Adams, Track & Field1996 .................... Stacy Hughes, Softball1996 .............Dena Adams, Cross Country1997 ...............Dena Adams, Track & Field1997 .......... Rachel Melchiorre, Volleyball1998 .............Jenny Adams, Track & Field1999 ...................Adnan Hadzialic, Tennis1999 ...................Wes Gallagher, Football2000 ....................Diane Seng, Basketball2000 ................... Nick Solomon, Football2001 ......................Janet Holt, Basketball2002 ......................Janet Holt, Basketball2002 ............... LeeAnne Mongar, Softball2003 ................Stephanie Ward, CC/Track2003 ............... LeeAnne Mongar, Softball2004 ................Stephanie Ward, CC/Track2005 ................. Anne Morrow, Volleyball2007 ....................... Beth Boden, Softball2008 .................Thomas Nelson, Baseball2008 ....................... Beth Boden, Softball2008 .............. Stephanie Fischer, Softball 2009 .....................Taylor Askew, Football 2009 .................... Teresa Craig, Volleyball2010 ...............................Josh Simer, Golf2014 ..................Dennis Ogbe, Basketball

Academic Support



Responsible for providing medical coverage, recognition and treatment of injuries, and rehabilitation for all 14 intercollegiate teams and more than 300 student-athletes,

Tennessee Tech’s Sports Medicine department provides some of the most complete and advanced care available.

Tennessee Tech University’s athletic training complex was renamed the Dr. William C. Francis Student Therapy/Athletic Training Complex on November 7, 1992, in recognition of the dedicated, long-time team physician who was instrumental in the health care of all Tech student-athletes for 35 years. The state-of-the-art facility is located in the east side of Tucker Stadium. A 1953 Tech graduate who served as the football team’s captain and was president of the student body, Dr. Francis was inducted into the school’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1984. Dr. Francis passed away on October 13, 1996.

Dr. William C. Francis Athletic Training Complex

Joe Erdeljac was named in July 2008 as Head Athletic Trainer at Tennessee Tech University. Erdeljac previously served as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Tennessee Tech for seven years, and worked for nine years with high school athletes for the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Overall, he is currently in his 13th year at Tech.

Erdeljac was at Tech from 1992 to 1999. During that time, he was the Athletics Trainer for the men’s basketball team and worked with the student-athletes on all of Tech’s teams.

A native of West Virginia, Erdeljac, 49, began his career in 1988 while an undergraduate at the University of West Virginia. Upon graduation with a bachelor’s degree in Science and Physical Education, he took a gradu-

ate assistant position at Austin Peay and received his master’s degree in 1989.

From there, he accepted his first full-time position as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at LaSalle University in Philadelphia, a post he held until being hired for a similar assignment at Tech under former Head Athletic Trainer David Green.

After seven years at TTU, he accepted a position in 1999 with the Cookeville Regional Medical Center as Head Athletic Trainer for Upperman High School in Baxter, a position he held until accepting the top post in Tech’s Sports Medicine Department.

During his time with CRMC, he was a volunteer athletic trainer at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

He is a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), Southeastern Athletic Trainers Association (SEATA), and Tennessee Athletic Trainers’ Society (TATS).

He was reappointed by the governor to the Tennessee Board of Athletic Trainers through 2014.

Joe and his wife, Jessica, have one daughter, Riley Grace, 5.

Joe ERDELJAC v Director of Sports Medicine

West Virginia, 1988

Sports Medicine



Mike Brown Chuck Cushman Adam Graham Randi Kaplan Dan Redmond

Mike Brown After spending two years as a graduate assistant athletic trainer for the Sports Medicine staff, Mike Brown stepped into a new role in 2014, taking a full-time position as an assistant athletic trainer, working primarily with the Golden Eagle football team. A native of Kissimmee, Fla., Brown is a 2012 graduate of Florida Southern College with a bach-elor’s of science in athletic training. In May 2014, he completed his master’s of arts in EXPW/fitness and wellness from Tennessee Tech. While at Florida Southern College, he worked with all sports while earning his degree as well as filled hours working in the training room. Brown also spent the fall of 2011 as an intern with the University of Tennessee football team and the spring of 2011 working as an intern with the De-troit Tigers. Brown resides in Cookeville with his fiancée, Michaela Hawley.

Chuck Cushman Chuck, 27, is in his second year as a full-time assistant athletic trainer on Joe Erdeljac’s Sports Medicine staff at Tennessee Tech. He previously served for two years as a graduate assistant. A native of Marshall, Ill., Cushman worked as an undergrad trainer at Southern Illinois where he tended to several teams including the football, baseball and track and field teams. He worked un-der SIU trainers Ed Thompson, Lee Land and Kristin Trotter, earning his degree in exercise science, with a focus on athletic training in 2010. Cushman earned his graduate degree in exercise science and health and wellness from Ten-nessee Tech in 2013. Adam Graham Adam joined the Sports Medicine staff in 2011 as assistant athletic trainer and has worked primarily with the Golden Eagle volleyball, soccer and baseball teams. A graduate of Western Carolina with a mas-ter’s degree from West Virginia, Graham is a native of Chapel Hill, N.C., and a 2008 graduate of Western Carolina with a bachelor’s degree in athletic train-ing. As a student athletic trainer, he worked with

the Catamount football and women’s basketball teams. During his time as an undergraduate, he also spent one summer in an internship position with the Pittsburgh Pirates’ organization, working with the Bradenton Pirates in the Gulf Coast League. He also served in volunteer positions at the North Carolina State High School cross country and wres-tling championships, and the Kentucky Bluegrass Games. After graduation, he spent one year in an internship position at Georgia Tech where he worked primarily with the Yellowjacket football team. His coverage also included working with the cross country and track teams and the cheerlead-ing squad. During 2010-11, Graham worked toward his master’s degree and served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at West Virginia University. He holds membership in several regional associations, and is also a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. Randi KaplanBuilding her professional resume with positions at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, New-berry College and Niagara University, Randi Kaplan joined the Tennessee Tech Sports Medicine staff in January 2012 in the role of Assistant Athletic Trainer. She works with women’s basketball and other sports as assigned. A native of Woodridge. N.Y., Kaplan received her bachelor’s degree in Biology from the State University of New York at Albany in 2004 and went to graduate school at the State University of New York at Buffalo. She received a combined bachelor’s/master’s degree in exercise science at Buffalo, and graduated with honors in June 2007. As an undergraduate at SUNY Albany, she supported the head athletic trainer in providing medical coverage for the football, lacrosse, men’s and women’s basketball and track & field teams. She was also a volunteer student athletic trainer at two Empire State Games. In January 2007, she was selected as an athletic training intern at Niagara University. For the next three years, Randi was an As-sistant Athletic Trainer at Newberry College and

spent an extended period of time serving as the acting Head Athletic Trainer. In October 2010, she was selected as Assis-tant Athletic Trainer at the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore, a position she held until joining the Golden Eagle Sports Medicine staff. Professionally, she is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) in addition to the College Athletic Trainer’s Society, the Maryland Athletic Trainer’s Association and the Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainer’s Association.

Dan RedmondAfter 27 years as an athletic trainer in professional sports, both baseball and hockey, Dan moved to the college athletics ranks when he accepted a position as assistant athletic trainer for the Golden Eagles. Redmond, 53, came to Tech in 2013 and works with the men’s basketball team along with other Tech sports as needed. Originally from Chippewa Falls, Wis., he grad-uated in 1986 from UW-Eau Claire with a degree in physical education and minors in athletic training and coaching. He worked as a student athletic trainer while an undergraduate at Eau Claire. He attended graduate school at Temple University, then returned to the field of athletic training where he began with a three-year stint in the Cleveland Indians organization, working with the Indians’ Class A and AA affiliates. Remaining in minor league sports, Red-mond spent nine years as the athletic trainer for the Washington Capitals’ affiliate in the American Hockey League. From there, he moved up to the NHL and served as the head athletic trainer for the Nashville Predators, a role he filled for 15 years. He is a member of the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA). Dan and his wife, the former Barbara Wolff, were married in 1994 and have two children, Dani-elle, 14, and Sean, 9.

Sports Medicine



TTU/CRMC Golden Eagle Sports Medicine Therapy Center is located inside the east side of Tucker Stadium on the TTU campus. The center specializes in athletic and orthopedic injuries and creates a convenient way for students, faculty and staff to attend physical therapy without leaving campus. The center is operated by a community partnership between Cookeville Regional Medical Center and Tennessee Tech, and is also open to members of the com-munity. Dr. Mario Cruz joined the Tennessee Tech Sports Medicine program in the spring of 2013. His duties include the provision of rehabilitation services to all student-athletes, as well as assisting the sports medicine staff. A Colombian native, Dr. Cruz specializes in the treatment of non-oper-ative and post-operative musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and sports medicine pathologies. He graduated with honors from Georgia Southern University in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine with an emphasis

in Athletic Training. While at GSU, he worked with several athletic teams as a student trainer, including football, men’s soccer, baseball, women’s track and field, and men’s and women’s basketball. He was also the recipient of the Jerry Rhea Sports Medicine Scholarship Award, as well as the Georgia Athletic Trainer’s Association Undergraduate Student Scholarship Award. Following his graduation from GSU, he attended the Medical College of Georgia (now called Georgia Regents University), where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2009. While at MCG, he worked as an athletic trainer for Augusta State University, assisting with the medical care of student-ath-letes. After finishing his training in rehabilitation sciences, Dr. Cruz gained experience working for private clinics providing both physical rehabilitation and athletic training services for a wide range of patients including high school, college, semi-professional, and professional athletes. In 2013, he became a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Rehabilitation/Medicine.

Medical Support Staff

Physical Therapy for Student-Athletes

Dr. Clark Childress Team Dentist

Dr. Garrett Shepherd Team Optometrist

Dr. Richard Williams, M.S., M.D., serves as the Team Physician for Tennessee Tech student-athletes. A physi-cian at Mid-State Sports Medicine, Dr. Williams has specialized in sports medicine throughout his profes-sional medical career, including experience with high school, college, Olympic and professional athletes. He understands sports medicine from an athlete’s point of view, participating on track and field and basketball teams during his high school and collegiate careers. A 1975 graduate of Crawfordsville (Ind.) High School, Dr. Williams also spent one year as a foreign exchange student in West Germany. He graduated Cum Laude (A.B.) from Dartmouth College, and went on to earn an M.S. degree in Medical and Molecular Genetics from Indiana University, and an M.D. from the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Williams worked with the Indianapolis Colts training camp and provided volunteer medical support for high school soccer and football teams in Indianapolis during his senior year in medical school, and also served as a research assistant at the Methodist Sports Medicine Center. During his residency at the University of Cincinnati Hospitals, Dr. Williams provided coverage for local high school and college football teams, and worked extensively with the Univer-sity of Cincinnati athletic teams. He earned an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Fellowship with Kentucky Sports Medicine in Lexington, and during the 1994-95 season was the team physician at Eastern Kentucky Univer-sity, including primary game coverage in football and basketball, and training room coverage for all sports.

Since 1995, Dr. Williams has been in practice in the Upper Cumberland. He has assumed primary responsibility, training room care and game coverage and injury treatment for all of Tennessee Tech’s athletic programs along with area high schools.

Dr. Richard WILLIAMS v Team Physician

Dr. James Talmage, M.D., has over a decade of providing a variety of services to Tennessee Tech’s more than 300 student-athletes as general practitioner and consultant to the sports medicine staff. Currently a physician at the Occupational Health Center, Dr. Talmage moved to Cookeville in 1979 and has worked closely with the Tech sports medicine staff since 1987. While working with all men and women athletes, his primary area is the women’s basketball program. After graduating with a degree in Physiology from Ohio State University in 1968, he was Summa Cum Laude in 1972 from the OSU medical school. He is Board Certified both in orthope-dic surgery and in emergency medicine, and among his published works and lectures have been numerous items relating to athletic injuries and sports medicine.

Dr. James TALMAGE v Consultant

Sports Medicine



Our mission is to provide Tennessee Tech University student-athletes with the best possible training environ-ment to excel and achieve competitive success. Athletes will train consistently in an environment where they

will develop a positive attitude, individual character and integrity, work ethic, mental toughness, and team camaraderie and accountability. As a strength and conditioning staff we will train the Tennessee Tech University student-athletes competitively, sensibly and systematically over designated periods of time in a safe, clean and

professional environment.

Emphasizing Player Development

With coaching experience at Washington State, Boston College and Auburn, plus a couple of years train-ing Special Forces Soldiers in the U.S. Army, Casey Kramer was named in December 2013 as the head strength and conditioning coach at Tennessee Tech University.

Kramer, 31, served two years as the assistant strength and conditioning coach at Washington State University, where his emphasis was with the Cougar football program.

Kramer said his primary goal for the program will be assisting student-athletes.

He has been a key member of the staff in working with the WSU sports medicine staff, providing a link between injury rehabilitation and perfor-mance, as well as planning and developing strength training and conditioning workouts for short- and long-term injured athletes.

Prior to WSU, Kramer served as a military tactical strength and conditioning specialist for the U.S. Army 10th Special Forces Group at Fort Carson, Colo., a civilian position that developed strength and condition training programs for elite Special Forces Soldiers.

He created multi-faceted programs that were effective regardless of location and could be performed year-round, in addition to scheduling individual training sessions around military tactical training schedules. Due to deployments, his physical training programs were also utilized in a wide variety of locations and with a wide variety of available equipment.

As part of the position at Fort Carson, Kramer took part in military training exercises to properly develop needs analysis, and briefed top U.S. Mili-tary officials on the importance of performance training. The programs he designed and developed were utilized by Soldiers attending Special Forces Assessment and Selection, as well as CAG Selection and Ranger School.

He also spent two years as assistant strength and conditioning coach at Boston College, from 2008 to 2010, where he worked closely with the football program. That position followed two years as graduate assistant strength coach at Auburn, where he worked with football, softball, women’s basketball, baseball, women’s soccer, and women’s gymnastics.

His first position in the field was as a student intern strength and conditioning coach at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in 2005 in health and physical education.

He spent one season as the head strength and conditioning coach at Fort Scott (Kansas) Community College, where he also served as tight ends coach for the football team.

Kramer is a member of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA), the National Strength and Conditioning Associa-tion (NSCA) and the Association of Tactical Strength and Conditioning Instructors. He is Strength and Condition Coach Certified, and also certi-fied in First Aid and CPR0, and Modern Army Combatives (MAC-P) Level 1.

Casey KRAMER v Director of Athletic Performance / Head Strength & Conditioning Coach

Northwestern Oklahoma State, 2005

Athletic Performance



Former Tennessee Tech student-athlete Katie Lowery Tallant (track and field) has joined the Athletic Performance Center staff in the role of graduate assistant.Tallant work directly with women’s basketball, women’s track and field, and both golf teams.

An Andersonville, Tenn. native, Tallant holds the TTU pole vault record at 10-feet, 8 inches. She hit that mark at the Battle on the Cumberland meet, hosted by Austin Peay on April 23, 2013.

Tallant graduated from Tech in May 2013 with a bachelors of science in fitness and wellness., and is currently working on her masters of education to become an elementary and middle school physical education teacher while obtaining her teacher's license.

On July 27, 2013, she married TTU football defensive back, Austin Tal-lant.

Jenna Bekker, a graduate of Washington State University and native of Pretoria, South Africa, has joined the Athletic Performance staff at Ten-nessee Tech University, serving as a strength and conditioning graduate assistant.

Bekker serves as the strength and conditioning coach for softball, and also assists with football and volleyball.

Bekker comes to Tech after spending last year as a Strength and Conditioning Coaching Assis-tant at her alma mater, where she worked with

cheerleading, baseball, and track and field.

Throughout her time at Washington State, Bekker was a Strength and Conditioning volunteer, where she worked with men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, women’s rowing, track and field, and cheerleading.

Bekker was on the women’s swimming team at WSU from 2009-13, serving as team captain for two of her four years with the program. Throughout Bekker’s time with the Cougars, she was named three times to the athletics all-academic team, and was once named to the Pac-12 all-academic team. The 2013 graduate was also a two-time South African Olympic Trials competitor.

Graduate Assistants

Katie TallantJenna Bekker

Following two years as a graduate assistant in the Tennessee Tech Athletic Performance Center, Matt Hewett has been elevated to the position of student support associate. The position places Hewett as the assistant strength and conditioning coach, where he reports to Casey Kramer, Director of Athletic Performance, and is responsible for coaching, teaching, motivating and supervising the workouts of Golden Eagle student-athletes. Hewett trains the baseball and tennis teams as well as assists with the conditioning of Tech’s football student-athletes.

During the past two seasons, Hewett assisted in the strength training and conditioning workouts for TTU football under the direction of Kramer and former Director of Athletic Performance Chip Pugh. He

also designed and administered strength training and conditioning workouts for both the baseball and volleyball teams.

A Dresden, Tenn., native, Hewett is a level 1 certified USA W Sport Performance Coach, a CrossFit level 1 trainer, and has strength and condition-ing specialist certification pending.

Prior to earning his masters in exercise science, physical education and wellness at Tennessee Tech, Hewett attended UT Martin and graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Exercise Science and Wellness. Hewett will draw on his experiences as a volunteer coach for Dresden High School. Hewett also played runningback for the Skyhawks and served as the football strength and conditioning intern. After graduation, Hewett became a strength and conditioning intern at the University of Tennessee from Janu-ary to June, 2012.

Hewett, 26, currently resides in Cookeville. He was married to the former Brooke Mussard of Cookeville on Aug. 9, 2014.

Matt HEWETT v Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Cincinnati, 2014




Tennessee Tech’s strength and conditioning program features: u Year-round strength and conditioning programming u State of the art Athletic Performance Center, fully equipped by Legend Fitness u Sports nutrition and Muscle Milk supplements u Coaches and staff dedicated to the athletic success of TTU Athletics

Program overviewStrength Training - typically occurs inside the weight room with the goal of gaining strenth in a wide variety of areas, with a wide variety of methods.Goals:*Develop Competitive Athletes*Train Fast and Explosive - utilize Olympic lifts and all variations*Train and Develop Athletic Musculature - hips, legs and core*Focus on Stabilizing and/or Mobilizing the Joints*Pursue Positive Body Composition - lean mass gains

Conditioning - typically takes place outside of the weight room with the overall goal of increasing and enhancing athletic movement capabilities.Goals:*Train and Develop Sport Related Movement Skills*Train Fast and Explosive - first step, sport speed*Teach and Master Spring and Change of Direction Mechanics*Be in Great Shape - year round*Compete Every Day

Each training cycle is periodized and specifically planned to meet the goals and demands of each

sport, as well as the overall goals for each particu-lar cycle. All programming is designed to produce repetitive year-to-year athletic improvement and competitive success. Athletic improvement and physical preparation means constantly moving

forward, getting better every day and improving upon athletic skills and physical tools.

Training PhilosophyIn general, all sports involve multi-joint, multi-directional movements that are often done at high speeds and in a reactionary environment. Athletes must be trained to de-velop a wide variety of skills that are sport specific and will enhance the possibility of competive success.

Strength Training and Conditioning Programs will be designed based on the following:* Proper Technique - technique produces results and lessens the risk of injury*Training Tempo - train at a pace that your opponent in unwilling to match*Strength Development a) Train to be fast and explosive b) The ability to produce force, time and time again c) Development of large muscle groups*Development of Sport-Related Skills - train for the de-mands of the sport*Injury Prevention and Reduction*Development of the Total Athlete - Proprioception, coordi-nation, balance and flexibility*Training Variety - use a wide variety of stimuli to produce results*Year-Round Periodization - constantly work to raise the standard*Agility - train and develop the ability to change direction efficiently*Speed Development - focus on acceleration, proper me-chanics and efficiency*General Conditioning - we will benefit from being in great shape*Educating Each Athlete - work to create “students of train-ing”*Build Character - instill discipline, moral values, pride, confi-dence and work ethic*Leadership and Team Building*Continuing Research - In order to provide the most com-petitive and successful workouts for our athletes.




students braved a driving night rainstorm to pilfer a huge block-tin eagle statue from the charred ruins of a resort hotel in Monteagle. They painted the creature - with a wingspan of over six feet - a glistening gold, and suspended it from the rafter for public inspection at the following day's basket-ball game in Memorial Gym. Then-Governor Frank G. Clement, a lifelong friend of the hotel owner, was in Cookeville to speak . He worked out a compromise between his friend and the school students, who wanted to retain the eagle as their mascot.

Over the years, a wide variety of art-work and drawings have been used to represent the Ten-nessee Tech Golden

Eagles. Some of those include a drawing which appeared in media guides in the mid 1970s, and a cartoon-style mascots in the early 1980s that was dubbed ‘the purple chicken” by Tech students.

Newsweek names TTU among most affordable universities in the nation

WHERE QUALITY COUNTS For nearly 100 years, Tennessee Tech has served the various needs of the region, the state and beyond. Not only is Tech renowned as a fine institution of higher education, it also serves as a public resource center and encourages scholarly research and creative activity by its faculty and students. Today, Tech makes a number of contributions to economic develop-ment locally, regionally and nationally. Tech’s 65,000-plus alumni occupy positions of leadership in education, business, industry, government and public service. Tennessee Tech is widely known as an institution noted for its aca-demic quality -- an institution where the energies of the faculty, staff and students are devoted to ensuring that the university’s quality is main-tained and enhanced. The university is divided into seven academic divisions offering 44 programs of study leading to the bachelor’s degree and 20 programs of study at the graduate level. More than 75 percent of the 370 full-time faculty members hold doctoral degrees. Considered one of the most picturesque campuses in the South -- and one of the safest -- the buildings carry an attractive Georgian style of architecture that lends the Tech campus an Ivy-league character. Tech was established in 1915 as Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, located on the site of its forerunner, Dixie College. TPI gained university status in 1965, reflecting the institution’s role as a multipurpose, state-supported university. Tech’s current enrollment continues to include students from almost all 95 Tennessee counties, along with students from more than 40 other states and about 40 foreign countries.

CAMPUS LIFE Tennessee Tech students know that there is a lot more to college life than what goes on in the classroom. Nearly 200 student organizations on campus offer activities ranging from academic, athletic, cultural, political, community-oriented, social to spiritual. At Tech, it’s easy to get involved and make friends. Campus recreation coordinates 11 intramural and club sports: basketball, bowling, flag football, golf, racquetball, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball and wrestling. The Fitness Center is a free, full-service health club for students. It houses a fully equipped weight room, 25-meter indoor pool, cardiovascular equipment and an indoor track. Tech is also a center for the arts, presenting concerts, theatre productions, lectures, dance performances, films, workshops, demonstrations and art exhibits each year. And, of course there’s always an athletics event to attend. Tennessee Tech’s athletic teams compete in the Ohio Valley Confer-ence for 14 sports on the NCAA Division I level, and students can attend all regular season athletic events absolutely free!

The Tennessee Tech Athletic Department unveiled a new brand on Aug. 31, 2006, with an all-new set of logos for the Golden Eagles. The brand is new, but the tradition remains -- the name Golden Eagles. How did TTU adopt the name? In the first quarter of this century, Tennessee Polytechnic Institute was a tiny school, located in the rugged, mountainous Upper Cumberland region where Golden Eagles were plentiful, soar-ing above the lush, upland forests. It's easy to understand how those early students and faculty could narrow their choices for their athletic team's nicknames to "Golden Eagles" or "Mountaineers." On February 14, 1925, the nickname "Golden Eagles " was officially adopted. The school news-paper, The Oracle, printed a story that outlined the efforts of a committee to suggest several possible nicknames to Athletic Association members for their consideration. The two most popular names were "Golden Eagles" and "Mountaineers," and the association, by a vote of 139-18, proudly declared its preference. It wasn't until 27 years later that a tangible mascot found its way to the campus. Several Tech

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The mission of Tennessee Techno-logical University Intercollegiate Athlet-ics, based upon and consistent with the university’s mission, is to encourage student scholarship and sportsmanship with emphasis placed on helping student-athletes make appropriate progress to-ward completion of their chosen academic degree programs and become productive members of society. The TTU Intercollegiate Athletics Program serves as a rallying point for the university as well as a public relations outlet for university activities by striving to bring positive recognition to TTU through a program built on concepts including excellence, integrity, and enthusiasm.

Academic integrity is a key element in athletic decisions, thus ensuring that the educational values, practices, and the university’s mission set the standard for the program. TTU’s athletic program strives for student-athlete excellence in competition and in the academic setting. TTU seeks to field disciplined and competitive athletic teams dedicated to observing sportsmanship and applicable rules, to providing quality athletic training and medical support to intercollegiate athletics, and to supporting the general welfare of student-athletes. The TTU Intercollegiate Athletics Pro-gram focuses on the overall development of all persons participating in athletics. Ethical conduct and good sportsmanship are pro-

Tennessee Tech University Athletics Mission Statementmoted among faculty and students, alumni and friends, athletics department staff, and student-athletes. The program adheres to the policies, rules, and guidelines of the National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA), the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC), and the institution. Intercollegiate Athletics is as sup-portive of women as of men and as sup-portive of those in the minority as those in the majority. The program is committed to complying with Title IX regulations. Inter-collegiate Athletics provides opportunities to eligible persons without regard to age, gender, color, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

CLOSE TO EVERYBODY: Tennessee Tech is less than a day’s drive from almost half of the USA. Mileage to Tech: Nashville (78), Chattanooga (95), Knoxville (102), Atlanta (210), Birmingham (238), Louisville (247), Cincinnati (250), Memphis (289), Indianapolis (357), Tallahassee (397), St. Louis (399), Detroit (525), Cleveland (529), Chicago (547), Orlando (646), New Orleans (648), ESPN Studios (933)

PICTURESQUE VIEWS: Two of America’s most picturesque lakes can be found within a short drive of Cookeville. Dale Hollow Lake is just to the north, while Center Hill Lake (shown here) is just south of town.

NICE WEATHER: The Cookeville area enjoys a mild climate

throughout the year, perfect for the abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.

January: average high 53F, average low - 38F,July: average high 89F, average low 67FAnnual average precipitation: 51 inches

Annual average snowfall: 8 inches

The Upper Cumberland



Anna Cunningham5-7 | R-FreshmanCookeville, Tenn.

Haley Davidson5-4 | Sophomore

Chattanooga, Tenn.

Whitney Robertson5-4 | SophomoreClarksville, Tenn.

Polk BrownHead Coach

Fourth Season

Maddi Everts5-6 | Junior

Ooltewah, Tenn.

Lydia Triplett5-5 | Sophomore

Benton, Tenn.

Carla HazelwoodAssistant Coach

Third Season

Allison Geer5-7 | JuniorDoyle, Tenn.

Megan Williamson5-5 | Junior

Murfreesboro, Tenn.

Golden Eagle Women’s Golf Team



2015 Golf Guide

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Transcript of 2015 Golf Guide