Category: Sports

Skyhawks take down Colonels en route to 2-0 OVC record

The Skyhawks didn’t disappoint in their first road conference game of the year, as UTM escaped Kentucky with a 38-28 win over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (EKU). UTM’s typically strong ground attack came out in full force on Oct. 5. The Skyhawks racked up 234 total yards rushing – the most so far this season.… Continue reading Skyhawks take down Colonels en route to 2-0 OVC record

QB John Bachus named OVC Newcomer of the Week

Following UTM’s 40-7 rout of Murray State (MSU) on Saturday, Sept. 28, redshirt freshman quarterback (QB) John Bachus III has been named Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) “Newcomer of the Week.” The Pulaski native took control of UTM’s offense as the starting QB and played a key factor in securing UTM’s first conference win of the… Continue reading QB John Bachus named OVC Newcomer of the Week

Skyhawks send statement to the OVC with 40-7 victory over Murray State

After suffering setbacks agianst Floria and Southern Illinois, the Skyhawks torched Murray State (MSU) in UTM’s conference-opening matchup on Saturday, Sept. 28. The audience at Hardy Graham Stadium, which was full of students and their families enjoying UTM’s Family Weekend, was treated to an offensive spectacle that saw the Skyhawks put up 40 points. Freshman… Continue reading Skyhawks send statement to the OVC with 40-7 victory over Murray State

Skyhawk Invitational concludes with a 1-2 record for UTM

The Skyhawk Invitational for the volleyball team just concluded this past weekend, resulting in a disappointing 1-2 record for the team during the invitational. On opening the day, the Skyhawks had a double-header of hot teams to go through in Evansville, who went into the weekend on a seven-game win streak, and Mercer, who won… Continue reading Skyhawk Invitational concludes with a 1-2 record for UTM

Skyhawks begin OVC play 1-0-1 over the weekend

The Skyhawk soccer team began OVC play this past weekend on Friday, Sept. 20, and improved their overall record to 3-3-4. UTM opened conference play against the Eastern Illinois University Panthers (EIU) Friday night. The Skyhawks and Panthers both came into the matchup with sub .500 records. EIU, after defeating Chicago State 3-1 for their… Continue reading Skyhawks begin OVC play 1-0-1 over the weekend

Should UTM keep punching above their weight?

There is a common trend among Division I FCS football programs that some find a little odd that has existed for quite some time. Typically, small Division I schools, like our beloved UTM, are scheduled to take on one or two powerhouse schools from the other end of the Division I spectrum – the Football… Continue reading Should UTM keep punching above their weight?

Skyhawks fall short of comeback against SIU

The Skyhawks clawed their way out of a 0-2 deficit to force a fifth inning, but UTM failed to close the game and lost 2-3. Junior middle blocker Justine Walker and sophomore outside hitter (OH) Logan Wallick paced the Skyhawks in kills with 12 each. Walker hit .500, with only one attack error in 20… Continue reading Skyhawks fall short of comeback against SIU

Sophomore honored as OVC runner of the week

Just days after recording a new personal-record at the John Flamer Invitational, UTM sophomore standout Alexis Grandys was named Ohio Valley Conference Cross Country Runner of the Week. A native of Yorkville, Illinois, Grandys took first place out of 58 competitors at the SIUE John Flamer Invitational last week. Running on the course that will… Continue reading Sophomore honored as OVC runner of the week

Softball continues fall slate this weekend

The Skyhawk softball team will continue their fall slate this Saturday, Sept. 21, against Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) and John A. Logan College (JALC). The Skyhawks started fall softball on Saturday, Sept. 14, in Martin against Rend Lake College of Ina, Illinois. In the double-header, UTM pulled out two 10-0 wins. This coming Saturday… Continue reading Softball continues fall slate this weekend