Campbell defeated UTM 73-56 in the second round of the CollegeInsider.com post-season tournament Monday. The Skyhawks entered the match with an overall record of 22-13. In contrast, the Campbell University Fighting Camels entered with an overall record of 19-17. The game was located in Buies Creek, North Carolina, at Gore Arena. After a dominating first… Continue reading Skyhawks eliminated from CIT by Campbell University
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Contrasting two roads to championship
Every March, college hoops is all that any sports fan can think about. It is a craze that is not easily explained, but when it is time for the NBA playoffs the same enthusiasm is not there. Why is this? The NBA is the step up from the NCAA. The players are professionals, and the money… Continue reading Contrasting two roads to championship
UTM beach volleyball opens season
The Skyhawk women’s beach volleyball team will have their inaugural matches in Franklin, Tennessee, on March 17-18. Interim Athletic Director Kevin McMillan announced the addition of beach volleyball to the UTM sports program on August 8 of last year, and now their inaugural season is about to begin. On Friday, the team begins play against Central Arkansas… Continue reading UTM beach volleyball opens season
Skyhawks defeat UNC Asheville to advance in CIT
The UTM men’s basketball team hosted their first ever College Insiders Tournament home game on March 16. The Skyhawks hosted the Bulldogs of the University of North Carolina-Asheville at the Elam Center. The Bulldogs arrived with a 23-10 overall record. The Bulldogs are led by head coach Nick McDevitt and are a member of the Big… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat UNC Asheville to advance in CIT
UTM gets big commitment from top QB
National football signing day was this past Wednesday, Feb. 1, and head coach Jason Simpson led a press conference in the newly-built press box to discuss UTM’s new recruits. UTM has 21 recruits coming in for next season, which is a smaller recruiting class than usual, but Simpson says that is by design. One of… Continue reading UTM gets big commitment from top QB
New track team leaves school records in the dust
UTM has an official track team this semester for the first time in 15 years, and it is already leaving its footprint in UTM athletics history. The track team started its latest debut during the Jan. 13-15 weekend at the Vanderbilt Commodore Invitational. At this event, several school records were broken and many runners beat… Continue reading New track team leaves school records in the dust
Super Bowl 51: battle of the offenses
The Super Bowl is set, and looks to be a high scoring affair involving two of the hottest offenses in football. The Falcons will be led by, who many would say, is the front runner for MVP of the league, quarterback Matt Ryan. On the other side, the Patriots will be led by future hall… Continue reading Super Bowl 51: battle of the offenses
Feldhaus shares her basketball life story
Ashton Feldhaus’ life has revolved around a round ball, from her childhood in Richmond, Kentucky, to her current position on the UTM Skyhawk women’s basketball team. Feldhaus, a 6-2 forward and Communications major, is the daughter of Allen and Karen Feldhaus, both of whom teach at the high school in Richmond. Feldhaus’ dad is the… Continue reading Feldhaus shares her basketball life story
Skyhawks still in hunt for conference title
The Skyhawk football team is literally in a winner-take-all situation with two games remaining on the 2016 schedule. If the Skyhawks (6-4, 5-1 OVC) defeat Southeast Missouri State on Saturday and Jacksonville State next week, the Skyhawks will host the Ohio Valley Conference title for the second time in program history and the first time since… Continue reading Skyhawks still in hunt for conference title
New faces and veteran players highlight this year’s Skyhawk squad
Last year, the Skyhawk men’s basketball team reached great heights, winning the OVC West Division title and advancing to the Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship game for the first time in program history. The 2015-16 season was a historic one for the Skyhawks, as they finished the season 20-15 overall and returned to the CIT tournament… Continue reading New faces and veteran players highlight this year’s Skyhawk squad