History of the Golden Eagles
The Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles are the intercollegiate athletic teams of Tennessee Technological University (TTU), located in Cookeville, Tennessee, United States. The TTU athletic program is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) and competes in NCAA Division I, including the Football Championship Subdivision . The Tech mascot is Awesome Eagle, and the school colors are purple and gold.
College Sports Established
1915
Location
Cookeville, Tennessee
College Name
Tennessee Technological University
Collegiate History
1973 - Present / NCAA Division I
1949 - 1973 / University Division of the NCAA
Conference History
1949 - Present / Ohio Valley Conference
Nickname
Golden Eagles - Nickname of our athletic teams. Chosen by vote in 1925, it was selected over Mountain Eagles, Lions and Mountaineers. The name is believed to have been inspired by four golden eagles who were often seen flying over the campus during the university's early days. Variations include the Golden Eaglettes and Eagleyes (NCAA champion rifle team).
NCAA Championships
Baseball 0
Men's Basketball 0
Women's Basketball 0
Football 0
Soccer 0
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