Soccer team captures OVC Title
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Skyhawks defeat Murray State 45-17
After starting off slowly in the first quarter, the UTM Skyhawks football team rebounded to defeat the Murray State Racers by a score of 45-17. “[It was] a very satisfying win,” said head coach Jason Simpson. “At this point in the season, we’re a tired football team … I thought they left their guts out… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat Murray State 45-17
Cross-Country produces good showing at OVC Championships
The UTM cross country squads produced solid times at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships at Eagle Trace Golf Course in Morehead, Ky. The men’s team was led by junior Colin Johnson whose 8k time of 26:26.32. Sophomore Justin Morgan just trailed Johnson with a finishing time of 26:31.85. Freshman Dalton Hudlow finished with a time… Continue reading Cross-Country produces good showing at OVC Championships
Overtime goal lifts Skyhawks to second consecutive OVC title
For the second consecutive year, the UTM women’s soccer team clinched an Ohio Valley Conference championship after defeating Southeast Missouri, 1-0 in double overtime. On a night in which five Skyhawk seniors were recognized, it was senior Abi Sanvee who lifted the home team to its second OVC season championship in as many years with… Continue reading Overtime goal lifts Skyhawks to second consecutive OVC title
Skyhawks fall to SIUE
The Skyhawk’s soccer girls fought hard to against SIU Edwardsville Sunday October 27, 2013 but fell short with a score of 1 to 0. The goal was early in the first half and caught everyone off guard. With that the heat was on and our girls fought to make up the difference in the beginning… Continue reading Skyhawks fall to SIUE
Skyhawks roll Governors in 38-14 victory
Rebounding from their home loss to Tennessee State, the Skyhawks defeated the winless Austin Peay Governors 38-14. Despite early mistakes from the Skyhawks, the team was able to jump out to an early 14-0 lead with the help of two rushing touchdowns from tailbacks DJ McNeil and Abou Toure. After a 5-yard pass from Timarious… Continue reading Skyhawks roll Governors in 38-14 victory
EKU defeats UTM volleyball team 3-1
Coming off of a road loss to Belmont, the Skyhawks returned home to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Eastern Kentucky. The Skyhawks (8-17, 2-7 OVC) came into the game on a five game losing streak and last in the Ohio Valley Conference West. In the first set, UTM took an early lead over… Continue reading EKU defeats UTM volleyball team 3-1
UTM Athletic Director announces plans to retire
Phil Dane, who has served as the athletics director at the University of Tennessee at Martin since 2000, announced his retirement from the university effective Dec. 31, 2013 in a meeting with athletics staff and coaches this morning. Dane previously served as the UTM Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance for 13 years before moving… Continue reading UTM Athletic Director announces plans to retire
Then and now: Plans set for football stadium
Fifty years ago, the first shovels of dirt were turned for what is now Hardy M. Graham Stadium at UTM. Next year, the half-century-old facility is scheduled for a serious facelift. On Saturday, Oct. 12, 1963, a groundbreaking ceremony for a new, modern stadium was held during halftime of the Homecoming Game between then-UTMB (University… Continue reading Then and now: Plans set for football stadium
Column: Tennessee loses legendary owner
In any professional sport it’s easy to point to a few individuals who changed the landscape of a team, city or state, but it’s hard to pinpoint any one man in any one sport that is responsible for more change than former Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams. On Monday, Oct. 21, at the age of… Continue reading Column: Tennessee loses legendary owner