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Tennessee State Women’s Basketball Unveils 2026-27 OVC Conference Schedule

August 9, 2026August 9, 2026 Brandon King

The Tennessee State women’s basketball team has announced its 2026-27 Ohio Valley Conference schedule, giving the Lady Tigers their roadmap for conference play as they prepare for the upcoming season. OVC action begins on Dec. 11 when Tennessee State travels to Western Illinois. The Lady Tigers will then close out the calendar year with a New Year’s Eve matchup at Southern Indiana before opening 2027 with a trip to Eastern Illinois on Jan. 2. Tennessee State opens its conference home schedule at the Gentry Center on Jan. 7 against Western…

Tennessee State Basketball Announces 2026-27 OVC Schedule as Tigers Begin Title Defense

August 7, 2026August 7, 2026 Brandon King

The road to another Ohio Valley Conference championship is officially set. Defending OVC champion Tennessee State has announced its 2026-27 conference schedule, giving the Tigers their first look at the path toward defending both their regular-season and tournament crowns. The 16-game league slate features eight home contests at the Gentry Center and eight road games as Tennessee State looks to build on one of the program’s most successful seasons in more than three decades. The Tigers will tip off conference play on Dec. 31 with a road matchup against Southern…

Tennessee State Football Places Seven on OVC Preseason Defensive Players to Watch List

July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 Brandon King

The Tennessee State Tigers continue to receive preseason recognition heading into the 2026 football season, with seven players earning spots on the Ohio Valley Conference Preseason Defensive Players to Watch list. Under head coach Reggie Barlow, who enters his second season leading the Tigers, Tennessee State’s defense is expected to be a key factor as the program looks to build momentum in the OVC. The Tigers were represented across multiple defensive and special teams categories, highlighting the team’s depth and versatility. 🏈 Tennessee State Defensive Players to Watch Defensive Line…

Ohio Valley Conference announces return to traditional football branding

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 Staff

Courtesy of Kyle Schwartz, Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications, Ohio Valley Conference Building upon a legacy that spans nearly 80 years and includes national championship teams, All-Americans, National Players of the Year and NFL draft picks, the Ohio Valley Conference announced today that its football-playing members will once again compete under the OVC name and logo beginning with the 2026 season. The return to the OVC identity follows three successful years of partnership with the Big South Conference under the names Big South-OVC Football Association (2023, 2024) and OVC-Big South…

Jace Jackson Earns First-Team All-OVC Honors After Dominant Season at Tennessee State

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Brandon King

Standout Tennessee State infielder Jace Jackson has been named First-Team All-Ohio Valley Conference, recognizing a dominant and well-rounded 2026 campaign. Jackson was one of the most productive hitters in the conference this season, leading the OVC with a .415 batting average while finishing among league leaders in on-base percentage and slugging. Her consistent presence at the plate made her a key offensive engine for Tennessee State Tigers throughout the year. Starting all 41 games, Jackson totaled 54 hits, 28 runs scored, and 21 RBIs. She also flashed extra-base power with…

Fitzgerald Jr scores 26 and Tennessee State staves off second half rally to beat Eastern Illinois,78-74

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 Brandon King

74 EIU 78 TSU Team 1 2 F EIU 20 54 74 TSU 40 38 78 A game that appeared to be a rout for Tennessee State , ended up being a game the Tigers had to hold on to win ,as they defeated the Panthers of Eastern Illinois 78-74 Thursday night. The Tigers, building a 15-5 lead on Jr. Clay’s jumper with 12:22 left in the half. Over the course of the half, Tennessee State found success getting into the paint and kicking it out to open shooters, as…

October 30 Ohio Valley Conference Football Players of the Week

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022 Staff

Courtesy of the Ohio Valley Conference • OVC Football Players of the Week – October 30 (PDF) OFFENSIVEZak Wallace, RB • 6-0, 220, R-So. • Benton, Ark. • UT MartinWallace scored a career-high four touchdowns and rushed for 155 yards as UT Martin won 52-28 at Houston Christian. The sophomore carried the ball 15 times, averaging 10.3 yards/carry; it marked his third 100-yard rushing effort of the season. Wallace scored on runs of 2, 17, 63 and 41 yards in the victory, marking his third career game with three or more touchdowns. He…

Tennessee State’s run game and defense leads to 30-14 OVC win over TTU

October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 Brandon King

30 TSU 14 TTU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F TSU 0 16 14 0 30 TTU 0 0 0 14 14 Powered by dominant second and third quarters and a running game that produced 219 yards, Tennessee State won their second straight game and their first Onio Valley Conference matchup of the season 30-14 over Tennessee Tech. Tennessee Tech got off to an awful start when Jayvian Allen fumbled the opening kickoff which was covered by TSU’s Marcel Lockett at the TTU 28-yard line. The TSU offense advance to…