Senior guard Heather Butler made Ohio Valley Conference history by becoming the league’s all-time leading scorer in a 74-52 road victory at Morehead State on Saturday afternoon. Butler would become the OVC’s all-time leading scorer by passing Tennessee Tech former standout Cheryl Taylor’s previous mark of 2,526 career points, a mark set in 1987. Butler… Continue reading Butler sets OVC Scoring Record as Skyhawks tally 74-52 road victory at Morehead State
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Julio Freire introduced as UTM Athletic Director
Former University of Nevada-Las Vegas athletic director Julio Freire was introduced as the new athletic director for the University of Tennessee at Martin in a press conference held Monday afternoon. Prior to accepting the AD position at UTM, Freire served as senior associate athletic director at UNLV from 2010 to 2013, where he was heavily… Continue reading Julio Freire introduced as UTM Athletic Director
Men’s Basketball picks up first OVC victory
In the second game of a double-header, the UTM Men’s Basketball team followed a 100-point showing from the Women’s team with a 100-81 victory over Tennessee State for their first Ohio Valley Conference win of the year. “It kind of all came together tonight, right from the opening tip to the final buzzer,” said head… Continue reading Men’s Basketball picks up first OVC victory
Skyhawks remain undefeated in conference play
Two days removed from their 82-53 victory over Belmont, the UTM Skyhawks defeated the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 100-71. With the victory, UTM improved to 5-0 in Ohio Valley Conference play, their best conference start in program history. Two UTM fouls in the first 45 seconds of play gave the Redhawks (5-12, 1-2 OVC) an early… Continue reading Skyhawks remain undefeated in conference play
Skyhawks surge late, lose to Belmont 87-72
Despite coming within nine points of the lead late in the second half, the UTM men’s basketball team ultimately fell to the defending Ohio Valley Conference champion Belmont Bruins, 87-72, on Saturday. The game was the second in a basketball doubleheader; UT Martin’s women’s team had won their game earlier in the day. The loss… Continue reading Skyhawks surge late, lose to Belmont 87-72
Skyhawks defeat OVC foe Belmont 82-53
In their first home game since November 30, 2013, the UTM women’s basketball team defeated the Belmont Bruins, 82-53. The game was the first in a Saturday doubleheader that featured home games for both the men’s and women’s teams. “I thought our effort level was much better than it has been,” said UTM head coach… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat OVC foe Belmont 82-53
UTM names new Athletic Director
Julio Freire will be introduced as the 12th athletics director in UTM history at a press conference on Monday, Jan. 13 at 3 p.m. in the north end zone of the floor level at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. The event will be streamed live online through the Ohio Valley Conference Digital Network at… Continue reading UTM names new Athletic Director
OVC honors two women’s hoops players
The OVC announced Jan. 7 that the UTM women’s basketball duo of Jasmine Newsome and Ashia Jones have garnered adidas OVC Player and Freshman of the Week honors, respectively. Leading the team to just the program’s fourth 3-0 start to open OVC play, Newsome and Jones averaged a combined 41.7 points per game to earn… Continue reading OVC honors two women’s hoops players
Pacer staff member tackles challenge of blogging on NFL
Do you follow the National Football League? Do you spend the spring and summer months in a state of depression and/or incurable boredom brought on by the end of the NFL season? Do you want a blog that gives a fresh take on the latest news from around the league, delivered by none other than… Continue reading Pacer staff member tackles challenge of blogging on NFL
Winter break hoops recap
Men win over Presbyterian College (73-70) The UTM men’s basketball team started the winter break off with an impressive comeback victory over Presbyterian College at Templeton Center. The Skyhawks fought hard, and in the end, concluded the game on a 23-10 run and scored 12 three-pointers for the second time this season. Three Skyhawks broke… Continue reading Winter break hoops recap