The UTM scheduled football game at Alabama on Nov. 14 has been effectively canceled as news broke that the Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced it was going to a conference-only schedule this season. On Thursday, SEC presidents and chancellors approved a 10-game conference-only schedule for the fall that begins on Sept. 26. The contest would have… Continue reading UTM football game at Alabama is canceled with SEC schedule altercation
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UTM soccer adds Alex Zaroyan to coaching staff
UTM head soccer coach Phil McNamara has named Alex Zaroyan as a graduate assistant for the 2020 season. Zaroyan will work primarily with the goalkeepers along with assuming other day-to-day coaching duties. “We are delighted to hire Alex to complete our staff for the fall season,” McNamara said. “I think it is an exciting challenge… Continue reading UTM soccer adds Alex Zaroyan to coaching staff
Skyhawk alum Alec Mills makes Chicago Cubs opening day roster, tabbed to starting rotation
For the first time in his budding Major League Baseball career, former University of Tennessee at Martin hurler Alec Mills has made an Opening Day roster. Not only will Mills be in uniform for the Chicago Cubs during tomorrow’s season opener against Milwaukee, first-year manager David Ross announced on Wednesday that Mills has earned a… Continue reading Skyhawk alum Alec Mills makes Chicago Cubs opening day roster, tabbed to starting rotation
OVC announces changes to fall schedules of Olympic sports
The Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Board of Presidents has reiterated its intention for the Conference to commence competition this fall if the facts surrounding the pandemic support it. The Board agreed to postpone the start of competition in fall Olympic sports until September 17 and to conduct conference-only competition in women’s soccer and volleyball. This… Continue reading OVC announces changes to fall schedules of Olympic sports
La-Quiem Walker becomes eighth Skyhawk signee in 2020-21 men’s hoops class
The UTM men’s basketball program added front-court standout La-Quiem Walker out of Kaskaskia College today, head coach Anthony Stewart announced. Walker is a 6-9, 235-pound junior forward from Jersey City, New Jersey. He is the eighth member of the Skyhawks’ 2020-21 signing class, joining junior wing Jaron Williams (College of Central Florida), junior wing Cameron… Continue reading La-Quiem Walker becomes eighth Skyhawk signee in 2020-21 men’s hoops class
Parker Stewart withdraws from NBA Draft, will return to UTM
Parker Stewart is coming back to UTM after withdrawing his name from the 2020 NBA Draft pool, the standout combo guard announced today. The last three months have been a whirlwind process for Stewart, who originally announced his intentions to enter the NBA Draft on March 27. Since the COVID-19 pandemic prevented any prospect from… Continue reading Parker Stewart withdraws from NBA Draft, will return to UTM
Austin Swafford officially takes over as head coach of the UTM golf program
It’s been a little over nine months since Austin Swafford accepted the head golf coaching job at UTM, planning to succeed Jerry Carpenter after his retirement at the conclusion of the 2019-20 campaign. Swafford officially begins his appointment as the third head coach in program history today, following Carpenter (2002-20) and Grover Page (1961-75, 1981-2002).… Continue reading Austin Swafford officially takes over as head coach of the UTM golf program
After strained negotiations, MLB announces 2020 regular season
After a lengthy negotiation process with MLB owners and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), professional baseball is finally set to make its return to the sports world. According to MLB’s Mark Feinsand, “Major League Baseball has officially announced a plan to return to play that features players reporting for training by July 1,… Continue reading After strained negotiations, MLB announces 2020 regular season
UTM tennis inks Ariadna Ondo to national letter of intent
UTM head tennis coach Caitlyn Williams has secured her first commitment as Ariadna Ondo will join the Skyhawk program as a freshman in the fall of 2020. Ondo is currently ranked 235th amongst all Spanish amateurs by the Universal Tennis Rating organization and boasts several notable tournament victories throughout her illustrious career. “I am excited to… Continue reading UTM tennis inks Ariadna Ondo to national letter of intent
NHL goes into second phase of Return to Play Plan
It has been about three months since the National Hockey League (NHL), along with nearly every other sports league in the U.S., has paused their season amid the COVID-19 pandemic. While professional sports leagues are still on hold, some are attempting to return to play soon, including the NHL. Earlier this month, the NHL launched… Continue reading NHL goes into second phase of Return to Play Plan