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Tennessee State makes historic hire

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE— Tennessee State University President Glenda Glover and Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen are pleased to welcome Duanté Abercrombie as the inaugural head coach of the men’s hockey team. The historic hire makes Abercrombie the first head coach of a hockey program at a historically Black college or university (HBCU). “I am incredibly excited to embark on building this program, supported by God, my family, TSU students, alumni, and all those eagerly awaiting this moment,” said Abercrombie. “I firmly believe that one day, TSU…

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Eddie George likes progress of Tennessee State football program

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Through seven games this season, Eddie George has led Tennessee State to a 5-2 record. The mark not only is the Tigers’ best mark this late in a season since the 2016 campaign but also is the best record the team has enjoyed in the George era.  The Tigers head coach said the team’s ascension is proceeding along as it should, saying this when asked about the program’s progress on a recent Big South-OVC Media Call:  “We are right where we are supposed to be and it’s not based on…

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Tennessee State football gearing up for road game against UT Martin

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athleticss With the bye week behind them, the Tennessee State football team is set for its second straight Big South-OVC contest as they will take on the UT Martin Skyhawks on the road this Saturday. Both teams come into Saturday night’s matchup having received votes in the Top 25. Tennessee State (2-1, 1-0) vs. UT Martin (3-1, 0-0)Date: Sat., September 30Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Martin, Tenn.Venue: Hardy M. Graham Stadium (7,500) TV: ESPN+TBA (pxp)TBA (analyst) Radio: WNSR — 560 AM, 95.9 FM (Nashville), 107.9 FM (Smyrna)Sirius XM: Ch. TBA Stream: TSU Tigers App, WNSR.com, Alexa (Play…

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Tennessee State’s James Green named OVC-Big South Defensive Player of the Week

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Tennessee State linebacker James Green was named the OVC-Big South Defensive Player of the Week. The Tennessee State Tigers were able claim victory in the 34th Southern Heritage Classic with a 24-14 win over Arkansas Pine Bluff and Green played a major role in the games’ outcome. With 0:54 left in the game, UAPB set up for a potential game-tying field attempt. The 37-yard attempt was blocked by Brent Rowe and recovered by Green, who took it 92 yards to the house for a game-sealing touchdown. In addition the decisive…

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Tennessee State softball to take on UAB this afternoon

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Title image via TSU Athletics Courtesy of Scott Wallace, Tennessee State Athletics BIRMINGHAM, Ala.— The Tennessee State University Tigers softball team (14-14-1, 5-3 OVC) will return on the road on Wednesday when they travel to Birmingham, Alabama, to take on the UAB Blazers (16-16, 5-4 C-USA). The two teams met in Nashville on March 15, with UAB winning 2-1. Tiger pitcher Caitlyn Manus took the tough luck loss in relief when she gave up an unearned run in the fifth inning. The Tigers have enjoyed four different four-game unbeaten streaks this season.…

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Tennessee State Lady Tigers hit the road for pair of OVC matchups

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE — The Tennessee State women’s basketball team will make their second two-game OVC road swing of the season as they are set to head to Evansville to face Southern Indiana on Thursday at 5:00 p.m., followed by a Saturday afternoon matchup at Eastern Illinois. TSU picked up their second OVC win of the season this past Saturday as Lindenwood had to Forfeit. The Matchup: Tennessee State (7-13, 3-7 OVC) vs. Southern Indiana (9-12, 3-7 OVC)Date/Time: Thursday, February 2 at 5:00 p.m.Location: Screaming Eagles Arena || Evansville, IN.   TV:…

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