UTM’s baseball team couldn’t turn the tides as a few big innings led to their defeat to the University of Alabama 10-5. As the Skyhawks took their recent hot streak of winning three of their last four to Tuscaloosa, the task seemed the most difficult of this young season. The Crimson Tide opened their season… Continue reading UTM couldn’t turn the tides early as it lost to Alabama 10-5
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HOPKINS SWEEPS ECAC RIDER OF THE WEEK HONORS IN BOTH JUMPING SEAT EVENTS
Four days after capping off a highly successful weekend against a pair of opponents, UTM junior Abbie Hopkins was rewarded with two Eastern College Athletic Conference Rider of the Week awards today. The Seekonk, Massachusetts native earned ECAC weekly accolades in both fences and flat after securing a perfect 4-0 weekend in those categories. Hopkins… Continue reading HOPKINS SWEEPS ECAC RIDER OF THE WEEK HONORS IN BOTH JUMPING SEAT EVENTS
Korinek selected as at-large air rifle participant in upcoming NCAA Rifle Championships
The NCAA unveiled its 2020 Rifle Championship field this afternoon and UTM senior Kaitlin Korniek earned one of four at-large qualifying spots in air rifle for the 41st installment of the national championship event. The 2020 NCAA Rifle Championships will take place on March 13-14 at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky. A total of 48 competitors… Continue reading Korinek selected as at-large air rifle participant in upcoming NCAA Rifle Championships
Bivens captures UTM’s first Player of the Week honor since 2017
Senior outfielder (OF) Aalia Bivens was named the Ohio Valley Conference’s (OVC) softball Player of the Week for her strong showings against the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay (Feb. 20) and in the Huddle House Classic (Feb. 22-23). Bivens, a Martin-native, gives the Skyhawks their first Player of the Week accolade since the 2017… Continue reading Bivens captures UTM’s first Player of the Week honor since 2017
Skyhawks bounce back after close loss to Indiana, go 2-1 in South Alabama Invitational
The Skyhawk baseball team, following a 2-2 stint against Saint Louis and Alabama A&M in Birmingham, Alabama wrapped up their stint in the South Alabama Invitational over the weekend, going 2-1 over that stretch. The Skyhawks kicked off the weekend in Mobile, Alabama with a matchup against 2019 Big 10 Conference Champion Indiana. Though the… Continue reading Skyhawks bounce back after close loss to Indiana, go 2-1 in South Alabama Invitational
UTM rifle tallies season-high aggregate in NCAA Qualifier against Memphis
The UTM rifle squad collected a season-best aggregate score as the Skyhawks competed as a team for the last time this season at the NCAA Qualifier held at Murray State. UTM faced in-state rival Memphis at the NCAA Qualifier, accumulating 4,628 points after rounds of 2,283 in smallbore and 2,345 in air rifle. The Skyhawks… Continue reading UTM rifle tallies season-high aggregate in NCAA Qualifier against Memphis
Several solid individual performances highlight UTM rodeo’s spring opener at East Mississippi
The UTM rodeo teams opened the spring part of their schedule over the weekend at East Mississippi Community College, as the men’s team finished fourth and the women’s squad placed seventh. The UTM cowboys tallied 320 points while the Skyhawk cowgirls compiled 80 points. Missouri Valley College won the men’s side with 725 points while… Continue reading Several solid individual performances highlight UTM rodeo’s spring opener at East Mississippi
UTM golf moves up Layola Intercollegiate standings after birdie-filled day two
The UTM shaved 11 strokes off its opening round score during Day 2 of the Loyola Intercollegiate, shooting 3-under par today at the Palm Valley Golf Club. The five members of the Skyhawk scoring lineup combined for 19 birdies and one eagle today, resulting in a cumulative score of 285 (-3). That brings UTM’s 36-hole… Continue reading UTM golf moves up Layola Intercollegiate standings after birdie-filled day two
Skyhawk golf battles the elements on opening day of Loyola Intercollegiate
Considerable rain and wind occurred throughout Day 1 of the Loyola Intercollegiate today as the UTM golf team wrapped up its first round of the spring season at the Palm Valley Golf Club. Senior Jack Story led the way for the Skyhawks today, carding a 71 (-1) to rank ninth in the field of 112… Continue reading Skyhawk golf battles the elements on opening day of Loyola Intercollegiate
Skyhawk men’s basketball receives strong front-court play but falls 78-65 at Tennessee Tech
Miles Thomas led four UTM men’s basketball players in double figures scoring this evening but the Skyhawks could not find a rhythm in a 78-65 setback at Tennessee Tech. Thomas, who redshirted the 2016-17 season at Tennessee Tech, went off for career-highs of 19 points and seven assists in his return to the Hooper Eblen… Continue reading Skyhawk men’s basketball receives strong front-court play but falls 78-65 at Tennessee Tech