The UTM football team has been picked to finish fourth in this year’s Ohio Valley Conference Preseason Poll. The Skyhawks finished 7-4 overall last year and third in the conference with a 6-2 record. Defending champion Jacksonville State was tabbed as the favorite for the 2016 conference title. This is the third straight year the… Continue reading Skyhawks tabbed to finish fourth in OVC Preseason Poll
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Ex-Tennessee coach and UTM alumna Pat Head Summitt passes away
Former Tennessee Lady Volunteer basketball coach and UTM alumna Pat Summitt passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 64. Summitt was diagnosed with early onset dementia five years ago,. Her passing comes after the Knoxville News Sentinel reported early Sunday morning that Summitt’s health was “struggling” and her family was “preparing for the worst.”… Continue reading Ex-Tennessee coach and UTM alumna Pat Head Summitt passes away
Pat Summitt’s family ‘requests prayers’
Legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt is being crushed by the weight of a disease which has plagued her for the past 5 years. Erin Freeman, Summitt’s publicist, posted an update on Facebook on Sunday in light of the UTM alumna’s faltering health. “On behalf of Pat Summitt’s family, we acknowledge the past few days have… Continue reading Pat Summitt’s family ‘requests prayers’
UTM rodeo team member passes away
A member of UTM’s rodeo team passed away Saturday evening. Freshman criminal justice major Coy Lutz, 19, was fatally injured while competing at the Cowtown Rodeo in Pilesgrove, New Jersey, just over 200 miles from his hometown in Howard, Pennsylvania. The UTM Athletics Department issued a statement Sunday afternoon announcing Lutz’s death. “Coy was just an outstanding kid… Continue reading UTM rodeo team member passes away
Skyhawks hang on to win CIT first round game
The Skyhawk men’s basketball team picked up a close, nail-biting win over the Central Michigan Chippewas and will advance on to the second round of the CollegeInsider.com tournament. The Skyhawks (20-14) made a name for themselves last year as the “road warriors” after leading the nation in road wins with 12. Three of those road… Continue reading Skyhawks hang on to win CIT first round game
Skyhawks fall in the first round of the OVC Tourney 78-76
The Skyhawk women’s basketball team was on the wrong side of history Wednesday afternoon, becoming the first one-seed to lose to an eight-seed in Ohio Valley Conference Tournament history. It was the second time the Skyhawks (21-9) faced off against the Racers (12-16) in the last week, but according to UTM head coach Kevin McMillan, it… Continue reading Skyhawks fall in the first round of the OVC Tourney 78-76
UTM wins big over Tennessee State 72-56
On senior night, the Skyhawk men’s basketball team closed out their final home game with a bang, a 72-56 win over the Tennessee State Tigers. With the win, the Skyhawks (18-12, 10-5 OVC) are still tied atop the Ohio Valley Conference west division standings with Murray State unless the Racers lose Thursday night against Eastern… Continue reading UTM wins big over Tennessee State 72-56
Resolving the confusion behind the OVC Tournament
It’s hard to believe that the OVC tournament is next week and, like always, there’s confusion surrounding the bracket and how the teams are seeded. So my job is simple, to answer all the questions that you might have. Here we go. Where will the Skyhawk women be seeded? Thankfully the women’s bracket is much… Continue reading Resolving the confusion behind the OVC Tournament
Skyhawks win regular season OVC championship, defeat Eastern Illinois 91-52
The Skyhawk women’s basketball team clinched their third straight Ohio Valley Conference regular season title Wednesday night in a dominating 91-52 win over Eastern Illinois. The Skyhawks (20-8, 13-2 OVC) are now the No.1 seed in next week’s OVC tournament. That also means the Skyhawks will play next Wednesday at noon in the first round… Continue reading Skyhawks win regular season OVC championship, defeat Eastern Illinois 91-52
Skyhawks hold on to pick up 81-79 win over Belmont.
The Skyhawks responded in a big way Monday after their 10 point loss Saturday night to Austin Peay with a big 81-79 win over the Belmont Bruins. The game was a crucial one for both teams because the winner of the matchup will secure first place in the Ohio Valley Conference standings. Both the Skyhawks… Continue reading Skyhawks hold on to pick up 81-79 win over Belmont.