Tennessee Tech officially joins Southern Conference, renews rivalry with ETSU

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 the 2026-27 athletic season…

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