In the first round of the Preseason Women’s National Invitational Tournament the Skyhawks defeated Georgia State, 84-80. “That was a clunky game for us,” said UTM head coach Kevin McMillan. “We didn’t execute well and I didn’t think we defended well. The only good thing is the kids figured out a way to win.” It… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat Georgia State in first round of WNIT
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UTM vs. Georgia State
UTM vs. Georgia State
UTM vs. SIU Edwardsville
UTM vs. SIU Edwardsville
Volleyball falls to Austin Peay, 3-2
The UTM volleyball team’s final surge wasn’t quite enough as they fell 3-2 to Austin Peay (26-24, 25-23, 16-25, 16-25, 15-12) at home on Nov. 8. Austin Peay narrowly took the first two sets against the Skyhawks. There were six lead changes in the first set, which included twelve tied scores. Austin Peay took the… Continue reading Volleyball falls to Austin Peay, 3-2
UTM advances to OVC soccer championship
The UTM soccer team is once again headed to the final round of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament after defeating SIU Edwardsville in overtime, 2-1. “Credit to SIUE,” said head coach Phil McNamara. “They worked and battled us tonight. We tried to bring moments of quality to the game, but it was difficult due to… Continue reading UTM advances to OVC soccer championship
New strides taken in concussion management
The subject of concussions in college sports, specifically football, has been a hot button issue as of late and the UTM football program, local high schools and area trainers and physicians are doing their part in handling concussion management. According to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), “A concussion, even in mild forms, is recognized as a… Continue reading New strides taken in concussion management
Linebacker named CFPA National Defensive Performer of the Week
For the second time this season, UTM junior linebacker Tony Bell has earned National Defensive Performer of the Week and National Linebacker Performer of the Week by College Performance Awards. A 6-1, 200-pounder out of Memphis, Tenn., Bell also earned adidas Ohio Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week honors on Sunday afternoon. Bell put… Continue reading Linebacker named CFPA National Defensive Performer of the Week
Quick Hits: Volleyball’s Chelsea Bowles
For UTM volleyball player Chelsea Bowles, success on the court and in the classroom are two things she is accustomed to. Bowles, a Louisville, Ky. native, attended Assumption High School, a school well known for its volleyball program. In 2011, under head coach Ron Kordes, Assumption finished the season with a 44-1 record and was… Continue reading Quick Hits: Volleyball’s Chelsea Bowles
UTM welcomes OVC soccer tournament
With their win against Southeast Missouri on Friday, Nov. 1, the Skyhawks clinched the top seed and the right to host the event for the second straight season. Morehead State claimed the second seed and also received a first round bye. In last year’s tournament, the Skyhawks defeated Southeast Missouri in the semi-final round before… Continue reading UTM welcomes OVC soccer tournament
Mixed rifle team break yet another school record during final fall weekend
The UTM’s smallbore record fell this weekend as the Skyhawk rifle teams completed an eventful weekend against Nebraska, Rose-Hulman and Ohio State. The nationally-ranked UTM mixed rifle squad began the weekend with a matchup at Rose-Hulman on Nov. 2, where the program’s smallbore record was shattered. The Skyhawks compiled 2,289 smallbore points to go along… Continue reading Mixed rifle team break yet another school record during final fall weekend