The Skyhawk rifle team returned to action Oct. 3 against conference opponent Murray State at the Skyhawk rifle range. This is the Skyhawks first time back on the range competitively since the NCAA qualifiers on Feb. 23, 2020, prior to the cancellation of the NCAA Championship that was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In… Continue reading Rifle returns to action against Murray State
Category: Sports
Julius McNair returns to alma mater as UTM’s Assistant Athletic Director for Development
The University of Tennessee Foundation has announced the hiring of Julius McNair, who will fill the role of UTM’s assistant athletic director for development. McNair is no stranger to Skyhawk Athletics as the 2013 alum spent a decade at UTM as a student-athlete and an assistant football coach. He played on the Skyhawk football… Continue reading Julius McNair returns to alma mater as UTM’s Assistant Athletic Director for Development
Former UTM hurler Alec Mills tosses 16th no-hitter in Chicago Cubs history
Alec Mills was part of Major League Baseball (MLB) history this afternoon at Miller Park, as the UTM alum spun the 16th no-hitter in Chicago Cubs history against the Milwaukee Brewers. Mills’ career-high 114th pitch of the day officially etched his name in the MLB record book, as he induced a groundout up the middle to shortstop… Continue reading Former UTM hurler Alec Mills tosses 16th no-hitter in Chicago Cubs history
Former Skyhawk receiver Jaylon Moore signs with the Baltimore Ravens practice squad
Former UTM football standout Jaylon Moore has claimed a role on spot on the Baltimore Ravens practice squad, as announced by the organization. Moore previously signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Ravens and produced against the league’s elite through training camp for the defending two-time defending AFC North champions. He is one of… Continue reading Former Skyhawk receiver Jaylon Moore signs with the Baltimore Ravens practice squad
Skyhawk athletic director Kurt McGuffin receives four-year contract extension
Athletic director Kurt McGuffin has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him at UTM through June 30, 2025. UTM Chancellor Dr. Keith Carver made the announcement today, which is an extension of the first contract that McGuffin received when he was introduced as the 15th athletic director in Skyhawk history on May 22, 2017.… Continue reading Skyhawk athletic director Kurt McGuffin receives four-year contract extension
NHL playoffs update: Round one
Vegas Golden Knights (1) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (5) The three-year old Vegas Golden Knights franchise dispatched the Chicago Blackhawks in five games, taking down the former central division powerhouse 4-3 in game five. Chicago’s captain center Jonathan Towes took the lead for the Blackhawks in their last stand, giving the team a 1-0 lead early… Continue reading NHL playoffs update: Round one
OVC postpones fall sport competitions and championships
The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Board of Presidents has announced fall competition and championships in the sports of football, men’s and women’s cross country, women’s soccer and women’s volleyball will be postponed due to the concerns and uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision also includes the fall competitive schedules for men’s and women’s golf… Continue reading OVC postpones fall sport competitions and championships
UTM slugger Houston Wright earns Tidewater Summer League Most Valuable Player accolades
UTM outfielder Houston Wright capped off a record-setting two-month stretch with Most Valuable Player honors in the Tidewater Summer League. Wright was originally slated to play in the Cape Cod Baseball League this summer but their season was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 6-3, 215-pound lefty settled into a roster spot with the… Continue reading UTM slugger Houston Wright earns Tidewater Summer League Most Valuable Player accolades
UTM football begins adjustment to the new normal with the opening of preseason camp
The UTM football team officially returned to the gridiron at Hardy M. Graham Stadium for the first time since the season finale last November with energy and anticipation on Wednesday evening. After the entire spring practice segment was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Skyhawks had to wait nearly nine months to strap on… Continue reading UTM football begins adjustment to the new normal with the opening of preseason camp
Skyhawk football boasts 11 Phil Steele preseason All-OVC players
After a bounce-back season that saw the Skyhawks improve from 2-9 in 2018 to 7-5 in 2019, the Skyhawks now boast a talented roster that contains 11 preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) players, which is tied for second-most in the conference. Of the first team honors, all-purpose running back (RB) Peyton Logan, fullback (FB) Davin… Continue reading Skyhawk football boasts 11 Phil Steele preseason All-OVC players