The UTM women’s basketball team overcame an 18-point deficit behind a dominant fourth quarter to rattle off the team’s seventh consecutive road victory and close out the regular season with a 69-63 win at Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) foe Eastern Illinois (EIU) on Saturday afternoon. The Skyhawks conclude the regular season with an overall record… Continue reading Dominant fourth quarter lifts UTM women’s basketball to 69-63 road win in regular season finale at Eastern Illinois
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UTM men’s basketball holds on for come-from-behind 63-68 win at Eatsern Illinois in season finale
The UTM men’s basketball squad erased a 13-point deficit today in an impressive 73-68 victory in the 2020-21 season finale at Lantz Arena. The Skyhawks conclude the season with an 8-16 overall record and 6-14 mark in Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) play under interim head coach Montez Robinson. UTM snapped a five-game skid in Charleston this afternoon, winning… Continue reading UTM men’s basketball holds on for come-from-behind 63-68 win at Eatsern Illinois in season finale
Women’s basketball repeats as regular season champions with 68-52 win over SIUE
The Skyhawks Feb. 25th matchup against Southern Illinois – Edwardsville (SIUE) was a big one for UTM. Not only did senior forward Maddie Waldrop join the 1,000 point club, but the Skyhawks also claimed their second-straight regular season Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) championship after defeating SIUE 68-52. Fittingly, Waldrop had a monster game, leading the… Continue reading Women’s basketball repeats as regular season champions with 68-52 win over SIUE
Westview five-star QB Ty Simpson commits to Alabama
Class of 2022 five-star quarterback (QB) of the Westview Chargers Ty Simpson committed to the University of Alabama, announcing his decision on Feb. 26, 2021. The local product chose Alabama over schools like Clemson, Ole Miss, Tennessee and UTM. Simpson, currently a junior, will have one more season of high school football before heading over… Continue reading Westview five-star QB Ty Simpson commits to Alabama
UTM men’s basketball falls 66-53 on the road at SIUE
Jaron Williams pumped in a game-high 20 points for the UTM men’s basketball team but it wasn’t enough as the host SIUE Cougars claimed a 66-53 win at the Vadalabene Center. The loss officially eliminates the Skyhawks from Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Tournament contention. Tonight marked the fifth time this season that Williams topped UTM in scoring… Continue reading UTM men’s basketball falls 66-53 on the road at SIUE
UTM softball drops a pair of contests on opening day of Tennessee Invitational
The UTM softball team saw its winning streak come to an end on Thursday in the first day of the Tennessee Invitational, falling to Illinois State (8-3) in the opener before struggling against No. 23 ranked Tennessee (10-1). After opening the season with five straight wins, the Skyhawks (5-2) struggled in their second tournament of… Continue reading UTM softball drops a pair of contests on opening day of Tennessee Invitational
UTM volleyball off to best start OVC start in nearly two decades after soaring to doubleheader sweep over Belmont
For just the second time in UTM history, the Skyhawks are 5-1 to begin Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) play after two home victories over Belmont today. UTM defeated the visiting Bruins in four sets (21-25, 25-10, 25-22, 25-15) in the first match of the day before downing Belmont by a 3-1 margin (21-25, 25-18, 25-19, 25-22)… Continue reading UTM volleyball off to best start OVC start in nearly two decades after soaring to doubleheader sweep over Belmont
Skyhawk baseball takes down No. 22 Crimson Tide 9-4
After dropping their first three contests of the 2021 campaign, all against Samford, the Skyhawk baseball squad picked up their first win of the season with a huge victory over No. 22 Alabama on Feb. 24. UTM picked up their third win over a ranked opponent under head coach Ryan Jenkins’ tenure in Martin, with… Continue reading Skyhawk baseball takes down No. 22 Crimson Tide 9-4
UTM rifle competes in NCAA Qualifier at Murray State
The UTM rifle squad took part in an NCAA Qualifier each of the last two days against Murray State at the Pat Spurgin Rifle Range, posting 4,559 aggregate points to close out the team portion of the 2020-21 season. The Skyhawks compiled 2,298 points in air rifle and 2,261 more points in smallbore. UTM was… Continue reading UTM rifle competes in NCAA Qualifier at Murray State
UTM baseball drops 3-1 decision in a pitchers duel series finale at Samford
It was a low-scoring affair this afternoon at Joe Lee Griffin Field as the UTM baseball squad fell by a 3-1 margin to wrap up its season-opening series at Samford. Five Skyhawk hurlers excelled on the mound today, allowing only two earned runs on six hits and just one walk. Eric Steensma drew the starting assignment and conceded… Continue reading UTM baseball drops 3-1 decision in a pitchers duel series finale at Samford