After fighting back to tie the game heading into the fourth quarter, the UTM women’s basketball team could not get over the hump in the final period, dropping the 70-59 road contest at Southern Illinois on Tuesday night. The Skyhawks (2-5) saw their road woes continue despite a valiant effort. After watching an early lead… Continue reading Skyhawks falter in fourth quarter at SIU, lose 70-59
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Several all-state players headline softball recruiting class
The Skyhawk softball squad added six players during their inaugural signing class this year. The Skyhawks filled needs on both offense and defense, picking up all-state sluggers and some accomplished pitchers. Of the signings, three are utility players, one is a pitcher and two dedicated field players (one infield, one outfield). All but one signing… Continue reading Several all-state players headline softball recruiting class
Men’s basketball wraps up Cancun Challenge, Dove named All-Tournament
The Skyhawk men’s basketball team recently wrapped up their performance in the Cancun Challenge, a four-game series that featured two games south-of-the-border in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, Nov. 26-27. UTM travelled to Mexico following their first two matchups in the U.S., which were losses of 62-103 to Wichita State Nov. 16 and 67-87 to Northern… Continue reading Men’s basketball wraps up Cancun Challenge, Dove named All-Tournament
Rifle squad posts second-highest aggregate against 2019 OVC champ
The UTM rifle squad faced off against defending OVC champs Murray State (MSU), who took home first place in small-bore and air rifle in the 2019 OVC championship and defeated Nebraska in the NCAA qualifier, and posted a solid aggregate score of 4,609 in a 4,609-4,646 loss. The Skyhawks’ aggregate score against the defending champs… Continue reading Rifle squad posts second-highest aggregate against 2019 OVC champ
Skyhawk baseball signs 12 players for 2021 campaign
The Skyhawk baseball squad just bolstered their roster for the 2021 campaign by adding 12 new faces to the team. Head coach Ryan Jenkins announced the signings for the 2021 season, which includes two shortstops (SS), two catchers, an outfielder, and seven pitchers. Associate head coach Matt Heath and recruiting coordinator Hunter Morris brought in… Continue reading Skyhawk baseball signs 12 players for 2021 campaign
Kentucky blow-out caps off 2020 football season
The Skyhawks’ impressive bounce-back season came to a close following a 50-7 blowout against Southeastern Conference (SEC) powerhouse opponent Kentucky (UK). The Skyhawks ventured to Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, with a 7-4 overall record and solidified third-place in finish in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) after going 6-2 in conference play. Despite UTM’s strong… Continue reading Kentucky blow-out caps off 2020 football season
Skyhawks fall to Murray State in opening round of playoffs
After ending their regular season on a three-game win streak and clawing their way above .500 in conference play, the Murray State (MSU) Racers made short work of the Skyhawks, knocking UTM out of the playoffs in three stanzas Nov. 21. The Skyhawks came into the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) quarterfinals as the No. 6… Continue reading Skyhawks fall to Murray State in opening round of playoffs
Skyhawks defeat TSU in OVC finale, share Sgt. York trophy
Though the Skyhawks fell short of keeping the top spot in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) last week, the football squad capped off a remarkable season with a final home win against Tennessee State (TSU) that resulted in an undefeated home record and a shared Sgt. York Trophy. Hardy Graham stadium was filled with emotion… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat TSU in OVC finale, share Sgt. York trophy
Skyhawks claim No. 6 seed in OVC playoffs following successful end to season
The Skyhawk volleyball squad was unstoppable during their final two games of the regular season, pulling off sweeps against conference foes Eastern Illinois (EIU) and Southern Illinois – Edwardsville (SIUE) on Nov. 15 and 16, respectively. The Skyhawks made short work of the Panthers on Friday, taking all three stanzas by scores of 25-23, 25-20,… Continue reading Skyhawks claim No. 6 seed in OVC playoffs following successful end to season
Equestrian moves to No. 9 in new NCEA poll
Ahead of this week’s fall finale against nationally ranked South Carolina, UTM slid up to the No. 9 position in this week’s National Collegiate Equestrian Association Farnam team rankings. Auburn remained at No. 1 while No. 2 Georgia and No. 3 Oklahoma State were ranked ahead of No. 4 South Carolina, who the Skyhawks will… Continue reading Equestrian moves to No. 9 in new NCEA poll