Category: Sports

Soccer team prepares to defend OVC title this weekend

The UTM women’s soccer team is preparing to defend their Ohio Valley Conference title this weekend when they travel to Cape Girardeau, Missouri for the OVC soccer tournament. The Skyhawks finished the season 12-6-1 and 6-3-1 in the OVC. The Skyhawks stayed at the top of the conference for most of the season, but finished… Continue reading Soccer team prepares to defend OVC title this weekend

Skyhawks faced with tough road game against Murray State

The Skyhawks will conclude their 2014 season with a three game road trip beginning Saturday when they take on the Murray State Racers. The Skyhawks (4-5, 3-3 OVC) are coming off a 37-7 win over Austin Peay and are currently riding a three game win streak.  Quarterback Dylan Favre played most of the game and had 205… Continue reading Skyhawks faced with tough road game against Murray State

Skyhawks defeat Govs 4-2 on Senior Day

The UTM Skyhawks women’s soccer team defeated Austin Peay Sunday 4-2 on Senior day. Eight seniors were recognized before the game for their hard work and contributions to the Skyhawks’ soccer program. “It’s an emotional weekend and an emotional day today,” said UTM head coach Phil McNamara.  “Just glad we could get the win today.”… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat Govs 4-2 on Senior Day

Sgt. York Trophy on the line as Skyhawks take on Governors for Homecoming

Coming off a 21-16 upset win over Tennessee State, the Skyhawks now turn their attention to Austin Peay as they host the Governors for Homecoming. “It was a great team win and very satisfying,” said UTM head coach Jason Simpson in his weekly press conference.  “We’re able to get back this week, get another conference… Continue reading Sgt. York Trophy on the line as Skyhawks take on Governors for Homecoming

Skyhawks take down Tennessee Tech 17-10 in first OVC win this season

UTM linebacker Tony Bell became the school’s all-time sacks leader Thursday night as the Skyhawks picked up their first Ohio Valley Conference win over Tennessee Tech, 17-10. Tony Bell broke the record in the second quarter when he sacked Eagles quarterback Darian Stone, his 18th career sack.  Bell breaks the record previously held by Emanuel… Continue reading Skyhawks take down Tennessee Tech 17-10 in first OVC win this season

Graham Stadium Renovations pushed back to 2015

The renovations that were to occur to Graham Stadium after this year’s football season according to the press release from September 27 have been moved to next year and will be completed before the 2016 season. The main cause of the delay is lack of funding, according to Sports Information. The lowest construction bid that… Continue reading Graham Stadium Renovations pushed back to 2015