Diamond Beatty played four years on the Tennessee State women’s basketball team. She finished the season as the team’s third leading scorer and led the team in three-point field goal percentage. She also led the Lady Tigers in made three-point field goals while ranking 10th in the OVC. She was a member of the 2015 OVC tournament championship team that earned the program an NCAA berth for the first time in 20 years.
Diamond graduated from TSU in May with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a concentration in Physical Science.
She shared her experience with TSUTigers.com
TSUTigers: Talk about your overall TSU experience.
A: My experience at TSU was extremely fun and memorable.
TSUTigers: What do you love most about TSU?
A: The students and staff.
TSUTigers: What will you miss most about TSU?
A: My teammates and other athletes.
TSUTigers: What is your most memorable moment in your sport at TSU?
A: Winning the OVC championship.
TSUTigers: What is your most memorable non-sport moment at TSU?
A: Going to the Chris Brown and Trey Songz concert.
TSUTigers: What are some accomplishments/goals that you reached at TSU?
A: Winning a championship and graduating.
TSUTigers: Do you have a favorite TSU fan/supporter? If so, who?
A: Mr. Patrick and Mrs. Monae
TSUTigers: What advice would you give to incoming freshman?
A: Get to know as many people as you can.
TSUTigers: What was your most challenging class at TSU?
A: Physics I & II
TSUTigers: Who was your favorite professor?
A: Dr. Pleban
TSUTigers: Who have been the most influential people to you at TSU?
A: Dr. E Brown
TSUTigers: What’s next for you?
A: Physical therapy school.
TSUTigers: Once you are an alumnus, how will you stay connected with TSU?
A: Attend games when I can and follow them on social media.
TSU Tigers: What have you learned at TSU that you will keep with you for the rest of your life?
A: How to be more social.
TSUTigers: Is there anything else that you would like to say to the TSU family?
A: Thank you for all the support for four years. I love you TSU!
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