Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles women's basketball

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

Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles
women's basketball
2025–26 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles women's basketball team
UniversityTennessee Technological University
Head coachKim Rosamond (10th season)
LocationCookeville, Tennessee
ArenaEblen Center
(capacity: 9,282)
ConferenceOhio Valley
(SoCon in 2026–27)
NicknameGolden Eagles
ColorsPurple and gold[1]
   
NCAA Division I tournament second round
1987, 1989, 1990
NCAA Division I tournament appearances
1982, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2023, 2025
AIAW tournament quarterfinals
1974, 1976, 1977
Other AIAW tournament results
Second round1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977
Appearances1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977
Conference tournament champions
1982, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2023, 2025
Conference regular-season champions
1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2011, 2013, 2025

History

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

Postseason results

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NCAA Division I

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Tennessee Tech has reached the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament eight times. They have a record of 4–12.

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
1982 #8First Round#1 Louisiana TechL 53-114
1985 #7First Round#2 GeorgiaL 74-91
1987 #7First Round
Second Round
#10 Southern Miss
#2 Tennessee
W 78-66
L 59-95
1989 #11First Round
Second Round
#6 South Carolina
#3 Iowa
W 77-73
L 75-77
1990 #7First Round
Second Round
#10 Richmond
#2 Auburn
W 77-59
L 54-73
1991 #9First Round#8 Missouri StateL 64-94
1992 #12First Round#5 AlabamaL 87-100
1993 #10First Round#7 Old DominionL 60-77
1999 #15First Round#2 Old DominionL 48-74
2000 #14First Round#3 Texas TechL 54-83
2023 #16First Four
First Round
#16 Monmouth
#1 Indiana
W 79-69
L 47-77
2025 #16First Round#1 South CarolinaL 48-108

AIAW Division I

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

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

References

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