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
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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
Poor shooting sinks Skyhawks in first conference loss to JSU 62-72
After taking down the reigning Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) tournament champions to open conference play, the Skyhawks (2-2, 1-1 OVC) faced their first conference setback with a 67-72 loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (JSU) on Dec. 30. The Skyhawks’ first OVC defeat was marred by poor shooting all around. Despite senior forward Chelsey Perry’s… Continue reading Poor shooting sinks Skyhawks in first conference loss to JSU 62-72
OVC basketball tournament bracket update
Due to the fluid nature of the 2020-21 basketball season, the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) has put contingency plans in place for the OVC Basketball Championship. If a full OVC basketball conference schedule cannot be completed this year, plans are in place to adjust brackets for the 2021 Ohio Valley Conference Men’s and Women’s Basketball… Continue reading OVC basketball tournament bracket update
Skyhawks close out non-conference play with 43-90 stinker against Ole Miss
The Skyhawk men’s hoops squad (3-2 overall) wrapped up non-conference play with a walloping by the Ole Miss Rebels (5-1 overall) to the tune of 43-90 defeat in Oxford, Mississippi. The Skyhawks struggled mightily to produce any consistent offense. Junior forward Ajani Kennedy and freshman guard Anthony Thomas both led the Skyhawks in points with… Continue reading Skyhawks close out non-conference play with 43-90 stinker against Ole Miss
Skyhawk forward Chelsey Perry earns 10th career OVC Player of the Week honor
The Skyhawks’ star senior forward and reigning Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Player of the Year Chelsey Perry kicked off her senior year with a bang by capturing her 10th career OVC Player of the Week award, her second of the 2020-21 season. Perry earned her newest weekly honor after a dominating 28-point performance against conference… Continue reading Skyhawk forward Chelsey Perry earns 10th career OVC Player of the Week honor
Undefeated streak comes to an end for men’s hoops
After a 3-0 start to the 2020-21 regular season, a slow start to the Skyhawks’ Dec. 20 matchup against the Western Illinois Leathernecks helped seal a 63-81 defeat for UTM, ending their unbeaten streak. Junior forward Cameron Holden served as the Skyhawks’ workhorse throughout the game, leading the team in points (12), rebounds (5) and… Continue reading Undefeated streak comes to an end for men’s hoops
Skyhawk men’s basketball remains unbeaten after gutsy 69-67 victory in OVC opener at Southeast Missouri
For the first time since the 1989-90 season, the UTM men’s basketball squad is 3-0 as the Skyhawks grinded through a 69-67 triumph at Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) foe Southeast Missouri (SEMO) this evening. UTM led for 36:15 of game time – holding a double-digit lead in the first half – but the host Redhawks tied… Continue reading Skyhawk men’s basketball remains unbeaten after gutsy 69-67 victory in OVC opener at Southeast Missouri
UTM football adds seven commitments during early signing period
The UTM football team got a head start on filling out its 2021 recruiting class by solidifying seven commitments during the early signing period. The Skyhawks have announced the commitments of Ethan Boyd (Crystal Springs, Mississippi), Toby Camp (Attalla, Alabama), Blake Durham (Pike Road, Alabama), Sam Franklin (Little Rock, Arkansas), Alex Kirton (West Des Moines, Iowa), Lamar Morgan… Continue reading UTM football adds seven commitments during early signing period