Category: Sports

Heath Schroyer introduced as new men’s basketball coach

Former University of Nevada-Las Vegas assistant Heath Schroyer was officially introduced as the newest head coach of the UTM men’s basketball team in a press conference on Thursday. Schroyer, 42, has 18 years of coaching experience, including seven seasons as head coach at Portland State and Wyoming. He spent the past three seasons with UNLV… Continue reading Heath Schroyer introduced as new men’s basketball coach

CBS Sports: Heath Schroyer expected to be named UTM men’s basketball coach

UPDATE (3:10 p.m.): More information on Heath Schroyer’s background has become available. As assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at UNLV, Schroyer has had a significant impact on the school’s roster; in 2012, the Rebels’ recruiting class was ranked as the nation’s seventh-best class.  That year’s class included Anthony Bennett, the No. 1 overall pick in… Continue reading CBS Sports: Heath Schroyer expected to be named UTM men’s basketball coach

Blind sided: Titans agree to 4-year deal with OT Michael Oher

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a multiyear deal with offensive tackle Michael Oher, a former first-round draft pick who spent his first five seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. Titans general manager Ruston Webster called Oher “a big, strong, durable player” in a statement announcing the move Friday. Oher’s contract reportedly… Continue reading Blind sided: Titans agree to 4-year deal with OT Michael Oher

Column: What’s next for the men’s basketball team?

After a dismal 8-23 season (3-13 in OVC play) plagued by tepid fan support (including an almost nonexistent student section), the UTM men’s basketball team will have a new head coach beginning next season, according to an announcement by athletic director Julio Freire on Monday, March 3. “I would like to personally thank Coach James… Continue reading Column: What’s next for the men’s basketball team?

Newsome, White, Butler lead Skyhawks to fourth OVC Championship

With possibly only one game left in their collegiate women’s basketball careers, UTM will soon bid farewell to three of the most decorated athletes in the history of the University. Over the last four years, seniors Heather Butler, Jasmine Newsome and Megan White have rewritten the record books for both UTM and the OVC. This… Continue reading Newsome, White, Butler lead Skyhawks to fourth OVC Championship

Skyhawks defeat Belmont to win fourth straight OVC title

The UTM Skyhawks defeated the Belmont Bruins 78-66 to win the programs fourth straight OVC Championship. With the win, the Skyhawks will clinch a berth to the NCAA Women’s Tournament for the fourth consecutive time. “I’m very thrilled,” said UTM head coach Kevin McMillan, ” … I think all of us are pretty happy to be where… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat Belmont to win fourth straight OVC title

UTM eliminates Eastern Kentucky, advances to OVC Tournament Finals

The No. 1-seeded UTM Skyhawks women’s basketball team defeated the No. 5-seeded Eastern Kentucky Lady Colonels on Friday by a score of 97-45.  The 52-point victory, which set a new Ohio Valley Conference Tournament record for the largest margin of victory, advances UTM to the tournament finals. Seniors Heather Butler and Jasmine Newsome led the… Continue reading UTM eliminates Eastern Kentucky, advances to OVC Tournament Finals

Jason James not returning as UTM men’s basketball coach

The UTM Athletics Director Julio Freire announced this morning that Jason James will not return as the head coach of the Skyhawk men’s basketball program. James had been a member of the UTM men’s basketball program for the last 12 seasons, including the last five as head coach. He sported an overall record of 37-117,… Continue reading Jason James not returning as UTM men’s basketball coach