Category: Sports

Skyhawk women’s hoops picks up votes in final USA Today coaches poll

MARTIN, Tenn. – For the first time in program history, the University of Tennessee at Martin women’s basketball received votes in the final USA TODAY Sports Top 25 Coaches’ Poll. The Skyhawks ranked just outside of the Top 25 after garnering six votes in the season’s final poll. The Skyhawks won their second outright Ohio… Continue reading Skyhawk women’s hoops picks up votes in final USA Today coaches poll

Rodeo rolls back into town

The rodeo is back in town and with it comes the snorting, stomping, bucking and more. Last year marked the eighth year in a row that UTM was selected as the “Rodeo of the Year,” and they look to continue their mark of excellence this year as well. The rodeo will be a three-day event… Continue reading Rodeo rolls back into town

McMillan inks new contract to remain UTM women’s basketball head coach

After elevating the University of Tennessee at Martin women’s basketball program to unprecedented heights, head coach Kevin McMillan has signed a new six-year contract that will take him through the 2019-20 season. “The University of Tennessee at Martin is committed to Coach McMillan, his staff, their families and the women’s basketball program,” Skyhawk athletics director… Continue reading McMillan inks new contract to remain UTM women’s basketball head coach

Tournament loss ends careers of decorated seniors

For the fourth time in as many years, the UTM women’s basketball team’s season has ended in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. In their last three trips, the Skyhawks took on Tennessee, Duke and Notre Dame, respectively. This year, the Skyhawks entered with a program-high No. 13 seed and took on… Continue reading Tournament loss ends careers of decorated seniors

Column: Heath Schroyer could be what men’s basketball team needs

In the previous issue of The Pacer, I wrote a column talking about what it would take for the men’s basketball team to climb out of their continuous stupor of not being good enough to win in the Ohio Valley Conference. In the midst of my rambling, I included this statement: “The point I’m trying… Continue reading Column: Heath Schroyer could be what men’s basketball team needs

Skyhawks drop first round matchup to UNC, 60-58

The UTM Skyhawks came within minutes of their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory Sunday, but ultimately fell short of the UNC Tar Heels, 60-58. UTM led for the majority of the game, holding an advantage of as much as 18 points. Senior Heather Butler led the team with 19 points.  Her total included three three-point field… Continue reading Skyhawks drop first round matchup to UNC, 60-58

McMillan, Skyhawks focused to take on Tar Heels

On Selection Monday, the UTM Skyhawks were eager to find out who would be their opponent for their first round game for the NCAA tournament. After making the tournament for the previous three years, the Skyhawks (24-7, 15-1 OVC) were looking for a higher seed after getting two 15 seeds and a 16 seed. “You just hope in the… Continue reading McMillan, Skyhawks focused to take on Tar Heels