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“Tennessee State” Nike Pegasus 40 now available

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This Nike Pegasus is part of a larger collegiate collection that features many HBCUs. It features a white mesh upper with red-outlined and filled in Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides, respectively. Blue is present on the mesh tongue, with Tennessee State branding appearing on red tongue label. The TSU logo appears on the lateralheel, with a reflective strip present on the rear heel. Underneath resides a React white midsole, which is home to ZOOM Air units in the heel and forefoot and a blue and red rubber outsole.…

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Tennessee State becomes 1st HBCU to offer ice hockey as varsity sport

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Courtesy of Nick Guerriero, Asst. AD / Communications & Creative Content, Tennessee State University Athletics Story Links NASHVILLE— Tennessee State University is set to make history by becoming the first historically black college or university (HBCU) to offer men’s ice hockey at the collegiate level. TSU will make this groundbreaking announcement at Bridgestone Arena prior to the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The addition of ice hockey highlights the University’s dedication to fostering diversity, inclusion, and expanding athletic opportunities for students. “Bringing ice hockey to Tennessee State…

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Former Tennessee State Coach and AD Teresa Lawrence Phillips named to Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics: NASHVILLE – Former Tennessee State Athletics Director and head women’s basketball coach Teresa Lawrence Phillips has been named a member of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Phillips served Tennessee State University for 31 years as women’s basketball coach, administrator, and Director of Athletics. She arrived at TSU as the head women’s basketball coach in 1989. From 1989-2000 she led the Tigers to their first Ohio Valley Conference regular season and tournament championships, while also leading the Tigers to their first NCAA tournament…

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Mauroschadt’s 7 RBI power TSU to Lindenwood sweep

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics 7 Winner Tennessee State 11-10-1 1 Lindenwood 5-13 Team R H E Tennessee State 7 10 2 Lindenwood 1 5 1 W: Ayala, Holly (2-3) L: Cronin,Keighlan (1-6) ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Senior Marisa Mauroschadt had herself a day going a combined 3-for-7, a homer run, a double, and seven RBI to give the Tennessee State Tigers softball team a 7-1 and 4-2 sweep of the Lindenwood Lions. TSU also received complete games from freshman Holly Ayala (2-3, 1-0 OVC) and sophomore Caitlyn Manus (9-7, 2-0 OVC). Manus’ win surpasses the eight wins she had last season as…

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Tennessee State Football signs 15 players for 2023 Recruiting Class

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State football program and head coach Eddie George announced the signing of 15 new players to join the Tigers for the 2023 season. The Tigers signed six players on early signing day to bring their total to 21 players for the class of 2023. Click here to view the six early signees.  Romello WatsonOffensive Line | 6-4 | 300Arlington, Texas | Grambling State/Kilgore JC A transfer offensive lineman that brings both junior college and FCS level experience to the team. Watson appeared in three games last…

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Tennessee State drops home game to SEMO in OT, 90-86

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90  Southeast Mo. St. 10-14,5-8 OVC 86 Tennessee St. 8-15,3-9 OVC Team 1 2 3 4 OT 1 F Southeast Mo. St. 14  25  25  11  15  90 Tennessee St. 22  14  13  26  11  86 After being behind by double figures in the fourth quarter, Tennessee State fought back to tie the game, but came up short in overtime 90-86. Tennessee State came out strong in the first quarter shooting 57.1% ( 4-7) from downtown and leading for for 8:53 of the ten minutes of the opening quarter. Erica Haynes-Overton scored…

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Clay’s big night not enough as SEMO hangs 92-75 loss on Tennessee State

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics 75 TSU 92  SEMO Team 1 2 F TSU 44  31  75 SEMO 43  49  92 CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Graduate student Jr. Clay finished with a game-high 26 points and 14 assists, but the Tennessee State men’s basketball team fell 92-75 to the SEMO Redhawks on Thursday evening at the Show Me Center.  The Tigers (11-11, 3-6) had three players score in double figures, led by Jr. Clay, who put together a double-double with 26 points and 14 assists. Dedric Boyd tacked on 13 points and Zool Kuethchipped in as well…

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Tennessee State to face North Dakota State in home-and-home series

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics: NASHVILLE – The Tennessee State football program has announced a home and home series with one of the top programs in the Football Subdivision Series, as the Tigers will take on North Dakota State University in 2024 and 2025.  The Tigers will travel to Fargo, ND., to take on NDSU inside the historic Fargodome on September 7, 2024. The Bison will make a return trip to the Music City to take on TSU inside Nissan Stadium the following season on September 6, 2025.  The Bison, who compete in…

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Tennessee State Basketball gets 87-76 win over Alabama A&M

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76 Alabama A&M 0-2,0-0 SWAC 87  Tennessee St. 3-0,0-0 OVC Team 1 2 F Alabama A&M 35  41  76 Tennessee St. 47  40  87 Tennessee State moed to 3-0 on the young season , as they completed their opening three-game homestead with a 87-76 victory over Alabama A&M. With leading scorer Jr. Clay, saddled with foul trouble and with his shooting stroke a bit off the mark, the TSU bench picked up the slack with 34 points, 20 of which came from Christian Brown who made his season debut. Although the first…

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Tennessee State smoked by no.2 Jacksonville State, 36-6

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A tough season for Tennessee State came to a rough end with a 36-6 loss at the hands of the no.2 ranked Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The scoring did not get going until 4:07 to go in the first half with a Cade Stinnett 19-yard field goal, to give the Gamecocks a 3-0 lead. Two minutes later Jacksonville State would find the end zone for the first time in the game when quarterback Bryant Horn connected with tight end Austin Cummins for a 45-yard touchdown pass. The PAT gave JSU a…

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