Category: Men’s Basketball

Skyhawk basketball closes season with pair of games

The Skyhawk men’s basketball team hopes to put disappointment behind them as they approach the final leg of their season. After losing six of their last seven games, the Skyhawk’s go on the road to face Morehead State on Thursday and then move on to Southeast Missouri on Saturday. Once the season is wrapped up… Continue reading Skyhawk basketball closes season with pair of games

Men’s basketball falls to the Racers

The UTM men’s basketball team played against Murray State University on Feb. 4 at 6p.m. The Skyhawks started the game off right, receiving the tip-off and working the defense of Murray State to quickly look for holes. After scoring the first two points, the Skyhawks struggled to defend the quick-footed Racers. Ball hogging, weak offense… Continue reading Men’s basketball falls to the Racers

Men’s basketball looks to keep winning after victory over Red Wolves

The UTM men’s basketball team has had a rough start to the season so far, currently sitting at 2-7, but a 92-78 win at Arkansas State on Tuesday, Dec. 4, could be the spark they need. The team is coming off of a 22-13 finish to the 2016-2017 season in Anthony Stewart’s first year as… Continue reading Men’s basketball looks to keep winning after victory over Red Wolves

Skyhawks eliminated from CIT by Campbell University

Campbell defeated UTM 73-56 in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com post-season tournament Monday. The Skyhawks entered the match with an overall record of 22-13. In contrast, the Campbell University Fighting Camels entered with an overall record of 19-17. The game was located in Buies Creek, North Carolina, at Gore Arena. After a dominating first… Continue reading Skyhawks eliminated from CIT by Campbell University

Skyhawks defeat UNC Asheville to advance in CIT

The UTM men’s basketball team hosted their first ever College Insiders Tournament home game on March 16. The Skyhawks hosted the Bulldogs of the University of North Carolina-Asheville at the Elam Center. The Bulldogs arrived with a 23-10 overall record. The Bulldogs are led by head coach Nick McDevitt and are a member of the Big… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat UNC Asheville to advance in CIT

New faces and veteran players highlight this year’s Skyhawk squad

Last year, the Skyhawk men’s basketball team reached great heights, winning the OVC West Division title and advancing to the Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship game for the first time in program history. The 2015-16 season was a historic one for the Skyhawks, as they finished the season 20-15 overall and returned to the CIT tournament… Continue reading New faces and veteran players highlight this year’s Skyhawk squad

2016 OVC Basketball Media Day Recap

With less than two weeks remaining until the start of basketball season, the Skyhawk men’s and women’s team participated in Wednesday’s Ohio Valley Conference Media Day Festivities in Nashville. Last year the Skyhawks garnered a little success on the hardwood, with the men clinching the OVC West Division championship and the women winning the OVC… Continue reading 2016 OVC Basketball Media Day Recap

Skyhawks hang on to win CIT first round game

The Skyhawk men’s basketball team picked up a close, nail-biting win over the Central Michigan Chippewas and will advance on to the second round of the CollegeInsider.com tournament. The Skyhawks (20-14) made a name for themselves last year as the “road warriors” after leading the nation in road wins with 12.  Three of those road… Continue reading Skyhawks hang on to win CIT first round game