A trio of UTM soccer standouts have been selected to the All-Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) postseason teams as voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. Defender Maria Castaldo and forward Emely van der Vliet were tabbed to the All-OVC first team while goalkeeper Erica Myers was named to the All-OVC second team. In addition to her All-OVC… Continue reading Skyhawk soccer trio of Castaldo, Myers and Van der Vliet garner All-OVC honors; Van der Vliet named freshman of the year
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Eight Skyhawk football standouts garner postseason All-OVC honors
The 2020-21 All-Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) football teams were released on Thursday as eight UTM players were voted among the league’s elite by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors. UTM was represented on the All-OVC first team by junior wide receiver Colton Dowell, junior safety Deven Sims and graduate corner back Jay Woods. The Skyhawks also saw… Continue reading Eight Skyhawk football standouts garner postseason All-OVC honors
Skyhawk women’s hoops star Chelsey Perry drafted 26th overall by Indiana Fever
Former Skyhawks forward Chelsey Perry made both program and Ohio Valley Conference history by being the first Skyhawk ever taken in the 2021 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Draft, being selected 26th overall in the third round by the Indiana Fever. Perry, a two-time OVC Player of the Year, is the highest-selected player in conference… Continue reading Skyhawk women’s hoops star Chelsey Perry drafted 26th overall by Indiana Fever
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UTM will host Annual College Rodeo April 15-17
The 53rd annual UTM Spring College Rodeo kicks off this weekend and is considered to be one of the biggest events on campus. Action for Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s performance is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Ned Ray McWherter Agricultural Pavilion and NW (Doc) Arena. With the ongoing pandemic and social distancing… Continue reading UTM will host Annual College Rodeo April 15-17
UTM beach volleyball opens 2021 season this week on the road
Just a little over two weeks after the UTM’s indoor volleyball season came to a close, the Skyhawks are ramping up for the 2021 beach volleyball campaign – which begins this week with six matches over a five-day span. UTM, who held its first official beach volleyball practice of the season on April 2, will play… Continue reading UTM beach volleyball opens 2021 season this week on the road
Big inning hurts Skyhawks in 8-1 midweek setback to Southeast Missouri
A six-run top of the second inning by Southeast Missouri (SEMO) proved to be key as the University of Tennessee at Martin baseball team fell 8-1 in a nonconference midweek matchup at Skyhawk Field. UTM’s bullpen performed well this evening, allowing only two runs on six hits while fanning 11 batters over 7.2 innings. Ryan Insco tied a… Continue reading Big inning hurts Skyhawks in 8-1 midweek setback to Southeast Missouri
Skyhawk golf claims fourth tournament victory of season, topping field at TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate
The UTM golf team wrapped up the 2020-21 campaign on a high note, leaping to the top of the team standings to take the TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate championship at Hermitage Golf Course. Entering the day trailing the team lead by six strokes, the Skyhawks shot a 283 (-1) during today’s third and final round. In… Continue reading Skyhawk golf claims fourth tournament victory of season, topping field at TSU Big Blue Intercollegiate
Skyhawks steamroll Golden Eagles 40-7 in season finale
The Skyhawk football team capped off a disappointing 2021 campaign with a 40-7 beatdown of the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on April 11 in the Hardy M. Graham Stadium. Sophomore quarterback (QB) John Bachus III had his best statistical performance of the season, completing 22 of 31 passes for 265 yards and three touchdowns and… Continue reading Skyhawks steamroll Golden Eagles 40-7 in season finale
Ridder Named 12th Head Coach for Skyhawk Men’s Basketball
Athletic Director Kurt McGuffin announced the hiring of Ryan Ridder as the UTM head men’s basketball coach Tuesday, March 30. Ridder joins the Skyhawks after eight seasons as a head coach at Bethune-Cookman University (2017-21) and Daytona State College (2013-17). A formal meet-and-greet event with Ridder, his wife Jen and daughters Brixton and Remi, was… Continue reading Ridder Named 12th Head Coach for Skyhawk Men’s Basketball