Austin Peay: Golf is in full swing as the season has just over a month left. The Lady Govs shaved 16 strokes off their opening round to finish 3rd in the SIU Invitational on Monday. However, one member of the Lady Govs Golf has had an interesting achievement off the course. Catie Tucker has been accepted to the Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Tennessee. It is rare for students to be accepted into such a program straight out of their undergraduate work, a first for any APSU undergrad actually. Get these stories and more from Lady Govs Golf here.Eastern Illinois: In the spirit of great things that are happening off the field, I make mention of all the EIU student-athletes who have been reaching out to the community lately. Fundraising for the Charleston Food Bank, reading to elementary students and sending four veterans to the OVC Basketball Championship are among the activities that student-athletes have been involved with.
Eastern Kentucky: Are you missing OVC football already? Hear what Jeremy Caldwell has to say about EKU spring practice so far.
Jacksonville State: The Anniston Star details a few interesting stories coming out of JSU. Visit the site to see how JSU sent a message to other OVC golf programs by grabbing an exciting win at the Grub Mart Intercollegiate. Also, read about the story of current head baseball coach Jim Case, and how replacing a legend like Rudy Abbott isn't easy.
Morehead State: Rob Ginter gives some comedic thoughts on Donnie Tyndall's recent contract extension in The Morehead News and explains why he is glad that Donnie is not "gonnie". While scrolling through the site make sure to catch up with baseball, softball and golf as these programs have been receiving recognition of late.
Murray State: Caroline Lagerborg was named the 2010-2011 Margaret Simmons Female Athlete of the Year. The award is given to the student-athlete that best demonstrates the characteristics of former Murray State track and field coach Margaret Simmons. "Caroline has the trait of perseverance," stated her coach Velvet Milkman. Read more on goracers.com.
Southeast Missouri State: The Redhawks have announced their 2011 football schedule and will open up against Southern Illinois. Meanwhile, SEMO has a series of different events to promote on campus with the first annual Athletic Alumni Reunion, a tournament at Houck Fieldhouse that kicks off the volleyball season and the Southeast Athletics Night all approaching soon. Get familiar with all the events and activities at gosoutheast.com.
SIU Edwardsville: Erika Taylor leads the OVC with 120 1/3 innings pitched and 125 strikeouts. She was named the Pitcher of the Week for her efforts last week as she continues to build on an impressive season. In golf SIUE was up against stiff competition at the Butler Invitational, the Cougars tied Dayton for fourth place with some impressive play. The SIUE website has the latest updates on these stories and more.
Tennessee State: Check out tsutigers.com to see how 5 student-athletes have been named OVC Athletes of the Week in their respective sports. From track and field to golf to tennis, the tigers have been on a roll. TSU recently held a pro day on campus for for top senior athletes around the area to show off in front of NFL and CFL scouts. Pictured below is Marques Wilkins as he is measured for the broad jump.
Tennesse Tech: Golden Eagle baseball is due to present Faith Day at Bush Stadium, which will
be hosted on three different conference weekend games. In other baseball news, Chad Oberacker
has topped the Golden Eagles career list in total hits as he went 4-5 against the University of Kentucky.
Check out ttusports.com to read more about Faith Day, Oberacker and recently retired Mike Sutton
being named as a finalist for the Skip Prosser Award.
UT Martin: UTM is looking forward to the start of a new tradition Thursday. The Players Trophy
will be handed out for the first time as Murray State takes on UTM at the Skyhawk Varsity Courts.
This trophy will serve as a traveling reminder of who captured victory in the last annual meeting
between the two OVC conference foes.
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