Tennessee Tech joins Southern Conference, renewing ETSU rivalry

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:37 AM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Tennessee Tech joins Southern Conference, renewing ETSU rivalry

Summary

Tennessee Tech became a member of the Southern Conference on July 3, 2026, completing its move from the Ohio Valley Conference. The Golden Eagles now stand as the 11th full-time member of the Southern Conference, reviving in-state rivalries with teams like East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and Chattanooga. Tennessee Tech will start competing in SoCon events during the 2026-27 athletic season.

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•Tennessee Tech officially joins the Southern Conference on July 3, 2026.
•The Golden Eagles are the 11th full-time member of the conference.
•The move renews rivalries with ETSU and Chattanooga.
•Tennessee Tech will compete in SoCon events starting in the 2026-27 season.

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3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Tennessee Tech officially joins Southern Conference, renews rivalry with ETSU

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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee Tech officially became a member of the Southern Conference on Wednesday, marking the completion of its transition from the Ohio Valley Conference. The move makes Golden Eagles the Southern Conference’s 11th full-time member and renews in-state rivalries with programs including ETSU and Chattanooga. Tennessee Tech will begin SoCon competition during […]
— Yahoo Sports

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