After starting off 3-1, the UTM football team dropped three straight, including the homecoming game against Murray State. Coming into Saturday’s matchup, and the first game back home for the Skyhawks since homecoming, the team desperately needed a win. After the Murray St. game it was clear that some changes needed to be made on… Continue reading UTM returns home looking for win against Eastern Illinois
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UTM fails to defend ‘nest’ in homecoming game
The homecoming game for UTM did not go as expected, and in a game where there was only one offensive touchdown, the defenses ruled. The game featured six turnovers, two of which occurred on the second and third drives of the game. The first quarter would end scoreless, leaving both teams hungry for more. Murray… Continue reading UTM fails to defend ‘nest’ in homecoming game
UTM looks to soar to victory in homecoming game
The 25th ranked UTM football team will face off against conference rival Murray State on Saturday Oct. 4, in a game where both teams need a win. UTM is coming off of a heartbreaking loss in what turned out to be a defensive battle in last Saturday’s game at Austin Peay. UTM went into the… Continue reading UTM looks to soar to victory in homecoming game
Rifle team has high hopes for 2017 season
As of now, the UTM Rifle Team is three matches into their season with only 18 more to go. Their most recent match on Sunday, Oct. 1 against the Murray State Racers resulted in a loss, but still set personal records for seven shooters. For air rifle, these were Brigitte Curcio, senior communications major from… Continue reading Rifle team has high hopes for 2017 season
Proud to live in such a country as this
Whether you are a sports fan or not, you’ve probably at least heard about the controversy in the NFL over players kneeling for the national anthem. Since it’s such a big issue in the sports world right now, as the sports editor for The Pacer, I thought I’d weigh in on what my thoughts are… Continue reading Proud to live in such a country as this
UTM football opens OVC play against Tennessee State
The UTM football squad will open OVC play this Saturday, Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. against the undefeated and in state foe Tennessee State University. UTM is coming off of a convincing win against sister school UT Chattanooga in which UTC didn’t lead once, and whose only score came in the third quarter. Quarterback Troy… Continue reading UTM football opens OVC play against Tennessee State
Intramural sports underway for fall semester at UTM
Intramural sports are kicking off this fall semester with sign-ups and informational meetings. Melinda Jennings, a senior math major, says intramurals have greatly increased her overall health and wellness. “It’s easy to let yourself get stressed out over homework and studying, but intramurals helps you focus on something different for just an hour. It lets… Continue reading Intramural sports underway for fall semester at UTM
Intramural sports underway for fall semester at UTM
Intramural sports are kicking off this fall semester with sign-ups and informational meetings. Melinda Jennings, a senior math major, claims intramurals have greatly increased her overall health and wellness. “It’s easy to let yourself get stressed out over homework and studying, but intramurals helps you focus on something different for just an hour. It lets… Continue reading Intramural sports underway for fall semester at UTM
Editor to Editor: Discussing the UTM vs. Ole Miss matchup
Matt Herod, sports editor at The Pacer, joins Grayson Weir of The Daily Mississippian to discuss Saturday’s matchup between Ole Miss and the University of Tennessee at Martin. One of the big stories from Ole Miss’ game was the impressive performance of quarterback, Shea Patterson. The big story of UTM’s win over Clarion was the shut… Continue reading Editor to Editor: Discussing the UTM vs. Ole Miss matchup
UTM soccer ties with UTC in double overtime match
In an incredibly intense double overtime game, the UTM soccer team played against sister-school UT Chattanooga at home on Friday, Sept. 1. The Skyhawks received the first kickoff and started this game with excellent passing control, quickly making the UTC Mocs run in circles. UTC made their comeback by scoring the very first goal… Continue reading UTM soccer ties with UTC in double overtime match