Mike Liabo accumulated a career-best 32 points in only 25 minutes off the bench for the University of Tennessee at Martin men’s basketball team but Morehead State made eight free throws in the final 40 seconds to claim an 82-75 win at Ellis T. Johnson Arena. UTM (6-15, 1-5 Ohio Valley Conference) trailed by 15… Continue reading Liabo’s career-high day not enough as men’s hoops narrowly falls 82-75 at Morehead State
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Julio Freire introduced as UTM Athletic Director
Former University of Nevada-Las Vegas athletic director Julio Freire was introduced as the new athletic director for the University of Tennessee at Martin in a press conference held Monday afternoon. Prior to accepting the AD position at UTM, Freire served as senior associate athletic director at UNLV from 2010 to 2013, where he was heavily… Continue reading Julio Freire introduced as UTM Athletic Director
Men’s Basketball picks up first OVC victory
In the second game of a double-header, the UTM Men’s Basketball team followed a 100-point showing from the Women’s team with a 100-81 victory over Tennessee State for their first Ohio Valley Conference win of the year. “It kind of all came together tonight, right from the opening tip to the final buzzer,” said head… Continue reading Men’s Basketball picks up first OVC victory
Skyhawks surge late, lose to Belmont 87-72
Despite coming within nine points of the lead late in the second half, the UTM men’s basketball team ultimately fell to the defending Ohio Valley Conference champion Belmont Bruins, 87-72, on Saturday. The game was the second in a basketball doubleheader; UT Martin’s women’s team had won their game earlier in the day. The loss… Continue reading Skyhawks surge late, lose to Belmont 87-72
UTM names new Athletic Director
Julio Freire will be introduced as the 12th athletics director in UTM history at a press conference on Monday, Jan. 13 at 3 p.m. in the north end zone of the floor level at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. The event will be streamed live online through the Ohio Valley Conference Digital Network at… Continue reading UTM names new Athletic Director
Winter break hoops recap
Men win over Presbyterian College (73-70) The UTM men’s basketball team started the winter break off with an impressive comeback victory over Presbyterian College at Templeton Center. The Skyhawks fought hard, and in the end, concluded the game on a 23-10 run and scored 12 three-pointers for the second time this season. Three Skyhawks broke… Continue reading Winter break hoops recap
Return of senior not enough to top Bisons
In a game that saw season debut of senior guard Mike Liabo, the UTM Skyhawks fell short of victory against Lipscomb Bisons. Liabo, who had missed the Skyhawks’ first seven games due to being suspended for violations of unknown team rules, came off the bench to lead the team with 27 points scored on Monday… Continue reading Return of senior not enough to top Bisons
Skyhawks fall to Jackson State 68-64
In the second game of a four-game homestand, the UTM Skyhawks were defeated by the Jackson State Tigers on Friday 68-64. The loss drops the Skyhawks to a 1-6 record, and extends their current losing skid to three games. Jackson State, meanwhile, rises to a 2-4 mark on the year thus far. The Tigers outplayed… Continue reading Skyhawks fall to Jackson State 68-64
UTM falls at home to Kangaroos
In the first of a four-game home streak, the Skyhawks fell to the Kansas City Kangaroos 79-67. “Back to the drawing board,” said head coach Jason James. The Skyhawks (1-5) took an early 10-5 lead over the Kangaroos (1-3), but Kansas City went on a 16-1 run late in the first half to put them… Continue reading UTM falls at home to Kangaroos
Skyhawks claim first victory over Rochester College
In their home opener, the Skyhawks picked up their first win of the season by defeating the Rochester College Warriors 79-64. “I thought we could’ve played better, especially in the first half,” said head coach Jason James. “We came out a little nervous. … I think we thought Rochester would just [lie] down and let… Continue reading Skyhawks claim first victory over Rochester College