Category: Sports

Skyhawks defeat Morehead State 75-72 in overtime thriller

The UTM Skyhawk men’s basketball team needed an extra five minutes to knock off Ohio Valley Conference foe Morehead State in a 75-72 overtime thriller. The win gives the Skyhawks (9-6, 1-1 OVC) their first conference win of the season and the first conference win in the Schroyer era. “It was a really big win… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat Morehead State 75-72 in overtime thriller

UTM women rout Morehead 99-70 in record performance

UTM women’s hoops head coach Kevin McMillan tied the program’s record for all-time coaching victories at 105 as his Skyhawks defeated conference foe Morehead State 99-70. The Skyhawks (7-9, 3-0 OVC) remain undefeated in Ohio Valley Conference play after topping Morehead State (6-10, 2-1 OVC), who also came into the matchup undefeated in conference play.… Continue reading UTM women rout Morehead 99-70 in record performance

Skyhawks improve to 4-2, defeat Northern Kentucky 71-56

UTM’s Marshun Newell records his first double-double of the season Wednesday night as the Skyhawks defeated Northern Kentucky 71-56. The Skyhawks (4-2) are now 2-1 as they reach the halfway mark of their current six game road span. The win is also the third road victory for the Skyhawks this season. “It was a huge… Continue reading Skyhawks improve to 4-2, defeat Northern Kentucky 71-56

Two school records broken as Skyhawks defeat Tigers 115-29

The UTM Skyhawks defeated the Champion Baptist Tigers 115-29 on Thursday night, breaking two school records in the process. The Skyhawks (2-1) improved upon their previous best results with a new largest margin of victory (86 points) and fewest points allowed (29). After the game, UTM head coach Heath Schroyer talked about his team performance. “We took care… Continue reading Two school records broken as Skyhawks defeat Tigers 115-29

Jones hits game winning free throw, UTM beats Cincinnati 62-61

UTM head coach Kevin McMillan recorded his 99 career win in a dramatic fashion as the Skyhawks defeat Cincinnati on a game winning free throw by Ashia Jones. The win is also the first of the season for the Skyhawks (1-2) after dropping their first two games to Southern Illinois and No. 12 Louisville. “For… Continue reading Jones hits game winning free throw, UTM beats Cincinnati 62-61

Skyhawks rally from 19 down to defeat Arkansas State 75-73

The UTM Skyhawks picked up a huge boost from Twymond Howard in the second half to rally from a 19-point deficit and defeat the Arkansas State Red Wolves 75-73. The win gives the Skyhawks a 1-1 record after dropping their season opener to Marquette 79-63. The win is also Heath Schroyer’s first as head coach… Continue reading Skyhawks rally from 19 down to defeat Arkansas State 75-73

Schroyer prepared to lead his Skyhawks “the Martin Way”

Since the end of the 2013-14 season, one word can describe the Skyhawks men’s basketball team’s offseason, change. The biggest piece of change for the Skyhawks this season is the bringing in of a new head coach, former UNLV assistant Heath Schroyer. Schroyer is taking over a program that went 8-23 and 3-13 in the… Continue reading Schroyer prepared to lead his Skyhawks “the Martin Way”

Skyhawks to make another title run without familiar players

For Skyhawk head coach Kevin McMillan, it’s a lot more than picking up the pieces from last year and turning it into another Ohio Valley Conference championship team. In fact, when you’re missing the two biggest pieces that helped you win four straight OVC titles, hopes for a fifth look very slim.  The Skyhawks women’s… Continue reading Skyhawks to make another title run without familiar players