UTM will open spring semester Jan. 14 with all-virtual classes. This is the original spring semester start date for the main campus and five centers located in Jackson, Parsons, Ripley, Selmer and Somerville. The initial all-virtual format will allow monitoring for a potential post-holiday COVID-19 surge. Virtual classes will continue through Jan. 21, and the… Continue reading UTM to begin spring semester with all-virtual classes
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Chelsey Perry named to midseason watch list for 2021 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year award
UTM women’s basketball standout forward Chelsey Perry has been named to the midseason watch list for the 2021 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award as announced by Her Hoop Stats on Wednesday. The Becky Hammon Award was first awarded in 2020 with South Dakota’s Ciara Duffy being named the inaugural winner. Perry finished last season’s… Continue reading Chelsey Perry named to midseason watch list for 2021 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year award
No. 2 Louisville smokes Skyhawks 96-61
The Skyhawk women’s basketball squad made a second road trip to Louisville (8-0) this season on Dec. 5 but was unable to even the series, falling to the Cardinals again 61-96. The Skyhawks faced off against the then No. 5 Cardinals in UTM’s season-opener on Dec. 6, losing 85-67. Now at No. 2, the Cardinals… Continue reading No. 2 Louisville smokes Skyhawks 96-61
The Name of the Wind: a unique epic fantasy novel
If you’re anything like me, COVID has been turning you into something of a recluse. The one good thing about being a recluse is that, while you have a depressing lack of day-to-day social interaction, you nevertheless have a lot more time on your hands to do other things you wouldn’t normally have time for,… Continue reading The Name of the Wind: a unique epic fantasy novel
When Skyhawks can expect their COVID-19 vaccine
On Dec. 30, 2020, the Tennessee Department of Health made their phased COVID-19 vaccination plan available to the public via the state’s website. In the document, State Health officials outlined their timeline for distributing the Pfizer and Moderna Coronavirus vaccines, as well as procedures for allocation, transportation and storage of vaccine doses across Tennessee’s 95… Continue reading When Skyhawks can expect their COVID-19 vaccine
UTM men’s hoops announces January 11 makeup date against OVC rival Southeast Missouri
The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) has rescheduled the UTM and Southeast Missouri men’s basketball game, which will now take place on Monday, Jan. 11. Tipoff time from the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center is set for 6 p.m. The contest was originally slated for Dec. 12 but was postponed. This game will now kick off a… Continue reading UTM men’s hoops announces January 11 makeup date against OVC rival Southeast Missouri
NFL Fieldhouse (2020): Week 17 and playoff bracket
A moment some thought would never occur, the final week of the regular season is here and the playoff seeds are set. I’m going to do this weekly entry of the blog a little differently. I won’t be covering each game in-depth (or discuss meaningless games), but I’ll provide some insights on some key matchups… Continue reading NFL Fieldhouse (2020): Week 17 and playoff bracket
Belmont’s elite shooting downs Skyhawks 90-69
The Skyhawks men’s hoops squad (1-2 OVC) fell victim to conference-leading Belmont’s (4-0 OVC) excellent shooting on Jan. 2, losing 90-69. Despite four Skyhawks scoring into the double-digits, UTM had their shooting woes throughout the contest. The Skyhawks shot a poor field goal percentage of 35.7% (20-56) and an even worse three-point percentage of 23.5%… Continue reading Belmont’s elite shooting downs Skyhawks 90-69
UTM and No. 2 Louisville add Tuesday women’s hoops rematch to non-conference slate
For the second time this season, the UTM women’s basketball team will square off against national powerhouse and second-ranked Louisville with both programs agreeing to a midweek matchup on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Tipoff from the KFC Yum! Center is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. CST. The contest will mark the 11th clash between the two regional foes… Continue reading UTM and No. 2 Louisville add Tuesday women’s hoops rematch to non-conference slate
Skyhawks nearly erase 23-point deficit against Gamecocks but fall 70-80
The Skyhawk men’s hoop squad chipped away at a 23-point deficit in the second half against Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) opponent Belmont, but ultimately fell to the Bruins 70-80. Junior forward Cameron Holden commanded the Skyhawks with a 23-point, 11-rebound double-double that led the Skyhawks in both categories. Freshman guard Anthony Thomas (15) and junior… Continue reading Skyhawks nearly erase 23-point deficit against Gamecocks but fall 70-80