For the first time in program history, the UTM women’s basketball program garnered a vote in the USA TODAY Sports Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The USA TODAY Sports women’s basketball coaches’ poll is conducted weekly throughout the regular season using a panel of head coaches at Division I schools. The panel is chosen by the Women’s… Continue reading UTM women’s basketball makes history by receiving votes in preseason coaches’ poll
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Skyhawks announce non-conference schedule update for Men’s and Women’s Basketball
With the 2020-21 NCAA Division I basketball season officially set to tip off this week, the UTM basketball programs are still finalizing their non-conference schedules. “We are asking for patience at this time as both of our basketball staffs are working hard to fill out their remaining schedule,” Skyhawk athletic director Kurt McGuffin said. “The scheduling landscape on… Continue reading Skyhawks announce non-conference schedule update for Men’s and Women’s Basketball
Meghan Cunningham Corvin resigns as UTM Equestrian head coach; Kim Leiter named interim head coach for 2020-21 season
Meghan Cunningham Corvin has submitted her resignation as the UTM head equestrian coach and Kim Leiter will take over on an interim basis, Skyhawk athletic director Kurt McGuffin announced today. “Coach Corvin informed me of her decision to resign to pursue other professional opportunities and be closer to her family,” McGuffin said. “We are so appreciative of her efforts in… Continue reading Meghan Cunningham Corvin resigns as UTM Equestrian head coach; Kim Leiter named interim head coach for 2020-21 season
Championship or bust for women’s hoops going into Perry and Waldrop’s senior seasons
The women’s basketball squad suffered a heartbreaking conclusion to their otherwise stellar 2019-20 season, as the Skyhawks lost to the Southeast Missouri Redhawks in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Championship and were unable to compete in the Women’s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) due to COVID-19. Prior to all of that, the Skyhawks claimed the 2019-20… Continue reading Championship or bust for women’s hoops going into Perry and Waldrop’s senior seasons
Anthony Stewart memorial service set for Sunday afternoon in the Elam Center
UTM will hold a memorial ceremony for Skyhawk head men’s basketball coach Anthony Stewart on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. The event is open to the public, who are asked to follow mask and social distancing guidelines. All guests will be required to enter through the main entrance doors of… Continue reading Anthony Stewart memorial service set for Sunday afternoon in the Elam Center
UTM rodeo squads conclude fall season at Murray State
Both UTM rodeo teams put the finishing touches on their fall schedule this weekend, competing at the nearby rodeo hosted by Murray State University. For the fifth consecutive rodeo during the 2020-21 season, the Skyhawk men placed second in the field as they piled up 510 points. The UTM women’s squad accrued 80 points to place… Continue reading UTM rodeo squads conclude fall season at Murray State
UTM Rifle wraps up fall schedule with a pair of matchups at Jacksonville State
The fall portion of the 2020-21 UTM rifle schedule came to a close over the weekend as the Skyhawks clashed against Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) rival Jacksonville State in a pair of matches. The weekend began with a Saturday matchup as UTM fell by a 4,659-4,566 margin before the teams reconvened for a matchup the next… Continue reading UTM Rifle wraps up fall schedule with a pair of matchups at Jacksonville State
UTM golf inks a pair of in-state standouts as part of national signing day
UTM head golf coach Austin Swafford has announced two additions as Garrett Chumley and Cayden Chambers have signed National Letters of Intent to join the Skyhawks next season. Chumley hails from Murfreesboro and recently capped off a remarkable prep career under head coach Shayne Martin at Oakland High School. He is currently ranked sixth in the Tennessee Class… Continue reading UTM golf inks a pair of in-state standouts as part of national signing day
Skyhawk Rifle accounts for consistent scoring over the weekend at Morehead State
The UTM rifle team spent the weekend at Morehead State, falling in a pair of competitive matches as the defending Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) champions claimed a 4,627-4,552 win on Saturday before a 4,618-4,557 decision on Sunday. Saturday’s matchup included a 2,243 score in smallbore and a 2,309 tally in air rifle for the Skyhawks. UTM… Continue reading Skyhawk Rifle accounts for consistent scoring over the weekend at Morehead State
Despite low projection, men’s hoops looks to rebuild in 2020-21
The COVID-19 pandemic struck the world shortly after the Skyhawk men’s basketball squad concluded the 2019-20 season, but now, the Skyhawks will return to the court for a modified 2020-21 season. The Skyhawks are looking to improve from a dreadful 2019-20 campaign that saw UTM go 9-20 overall, finishing third-last in the Ohio Valley Conference… Continue reading Despite low projection, men’s hoops looks to rebuild in 2020-21