The Skyhawks’ football team has seen quite a bit of success over the last eight seasons, at the forefront of this success is head coach Jason Simpson. In 2006, Simpson’s first year as head coach, he led the Skyhawks to a 9-3 record. They capped off the season by winning the Ohio Valley Conference championship… Continue reading Coaches’ Corner: Jason Simpson
Category: Sports
Former Skyhawks example of FCS improval
Hundreds of student athletes attend football camps each year with the dream of playing in the National Football League and after every spring semester, universities must recruit new players to make up for their graduating seniors. Universities are divided by two categories, the FBS or FCS. The FBS stands for Football Bowl Subdivision, which features… Continue reading Former Skyhawks example of FCS improval
Skyhawk soccer outmatches Belmont in second half to move into first place
The UTM soccer team used two second half goals to knock off Ohio Valley Conference in-state rival Belmont 2-0. With the victory the Skyhawks move into a two-way tie for first place in the conference standings. The Skyhawks (8-7-1, 6-1 OVC) used goals from freshman Ellie Myrick and junior Alyssa Curtis to earn the shutout… Continue reading Skyhawk soccer outmatches Belmont in second half to move into first place
UTM volleyball team falls 3-0 at Belmont
Lynsey Hazelwood tallied team-highs in kills and digs for the UTM volleyball team but the Skyhawks fell 3-0 at Ohio Valley Conference rival Belmont (18-25, 17-25, 16-25) this afternoon. A Louisville, Ky. native, Hazelwood hit .208 with eight kills against three errors in 24 attempts for UTM (8-16, 2-6 OVC). She also led the way… Continue reading UTM volleyball team falls 3-0 at Belmont
UTM falls to TSU in game filled with penalties
In a game where UTM made too many early mistakes to overcome the Skyhawks fell to Tennessee State, 29-15. In the first half alone, the Skyhawks (4-3, 2-2 OVC) managed 11 penalties for 81 yards. They also turned the ball over on an interception and a fumble and had a 40-yard field goal blocked and… Continue reading UTM falls to TSU in game filled with penalties
UTM vs. Tennessee Tech
UTM vs. Tennessee Tech
Skyhawks rebound with win at Tennessee Tech
Coming off a their homecoming loss to Jacksonville State, UTM rebounded with a road win against Tennessee Tech, 28-17. Early in the first half, the Skyhawks found the end zone with a quarterback keeper from Jarod Neal from the one-yard line. The Golden Eagles quickly responded with a 39-yard field goal, which would be the… Continue reading Skyhawks rebound with win at Tennessee Tech
Rodeo team falls short at Murray State
The UTM men’s rodeo team finished just 10 points shy of first place while the women’s squad came in fourth place at the Murray State rodeo over the weekend. The men’s team compiled 550 points in its quest to win its second consecutive rodeo to start the season. Meanwhile, the women’s team accumulated 170 points… Continue reading Rodeo team falls short at Murray State
Coaches’ Corner: Jerry Carpenter
The UTM Golf Team prides itself on having top-notch, talented golfers and even more importantly, excellent students and for their coach, that’s the way it has to be. Jerry Carpenter, head coach for the Skyhawk linksters, believes that the best golfers are outstanding both on the green and in the classroom. “You want kids with… Continue reading Coaches’ Corner: Jerry Carpenter
Ribbon ceremony marks official opening of golf center
On Friday, Oct. 4, the Rhodes Golf Center and Grover Page Team Room were finally unveiled to the public in a special dedication ceremony. Final construction started in July and after two years the project is finally finished for the golf team to take over. The center is named in honor of Bill and Amy… Continue reading Ribbon ceremony marks official opening of golf center