Allie Whimpey recorded a team-high 16 kills – including six in the fifth and final set – to help guide the University of Tennessee at Martin volleyball team to a 3-2 victory over Evansville (25-21, 26-24, 17-25, 22-25, 20-18) at Skyhawk Fieldhouse this evening. The 16 kills were only two shy of Whimpey’s career-high total… Continue reading UTM volleyball improves to 3-1, outlasting Evansville in five sets in home opener
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Skyhawks overcome penalties to defeat Mocs 31-21
UTM went into Finley stadium in front of the 11th largest crowd in Mocs history and came away with the 31-21 win. “They’ve got their aquarium, but we got the win,” were head coach Jason Simpson’s words after the win. The team opened the game by forcing the Mocs to an early 3-and-out, but a… Continue reading Skyhawks overcome penalties to defeat Mocs 31-21
Butler named to 2014 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List
Jeremy Butler, from The University of Tennessee at Martin football team, has been spotlighted for the Reese’s Senior Bowl’s 2014 Watch List. A 6-3, 205-pound senior wide receiver, Butler is one of 67 Football Championship Subdivision players and one of five Ohio Valley Conference players on the prestigious list. The list includes more than 400… Continue reading Butler named to 2014 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watch List
Skyhawk soccer plays Middle Tennessee to scoreless draw at home
The University of Tennessee at Martin soccer team’s defensive unit stole the show this afternoon, shutting out Middle Tennessee and forcing a 0-0 double overtime scoreless tie. Freshman Ellie Myrick led the way for the Skyhawks (0-1-1) with five shots – three of which were on goal. Aoife Lennon, Dominika Conc, Alyssa Curtis and Michelle… Continue reading Skyhawk soccer plays Middle Tennessee to scoreless draw at home
Neal to start at quarterback for the Skyhawks
The Skyhawks left the spring game knowing almost as much about the quarterback position as they did at the start of spring, but it appears they have named a starter, for now. After losing Derek Carr, redshirt-sophomore Jarod Neal was expected to take the reins of the offense. However, with the addition of Dylan Favre… Continue reading Neal to start at quarterback for the Skyhawks
Skyhawks projected fifth at OVC Media Day
After finishing 8-3 last season, their first eight-win season since 2008, UTM was projected to finish fifth in the Ohio Valley Conference this season at OVC Media Day. Seniors Ben Johnson, linebacker, and Tyler Eady, center, accompanied head coach Jason Simpson to the event. While many people put a lot of stock into preseason projections… Continue reading Skyhawks projected fifth at OVC Media Day
Former Ole Miss player transfers to UTM
After the recent news of UTM landing former Utah State running back Abou Toure, they continue adding transfer players with the addition of former Ole Miss baseball player, Jake Overbey. Overbey is a two-sport athlete who will be playing bot football and baseball for the Skyhawks. While he will compete for the Skyhawks starting quarterback… Continue reading Former Ole Miss player transfers to UTM
Los Angeles Angels drafts Dan Tobik
Recent UTM graduate Dan Tobik was recruited to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 39th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on June 8. Tobik was a four-year member of the Skyhawk baseball team and currently leads UTM’s all-time saves record. Tobik is a Ballwin, Mo., native and began his career at UTM in his freshman year. Tobik said the Angels had shown interest in him but being drafted… Continue reading Los Angeles Angels drafts Dan Tobik
JSU secures bid over UTM in championship
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the UTM Skyhawks in the 2013 OVC softball championship 2-0, on May 12. Despite their efforts, the Skyhawks were unable to score a single run during the game. The first four innings proved to be tough for both teams as it was a constant battle of the quickest outs. It was not until the bottom of the… Continue reading JSU secures bid over UTM in championship
UTM takes out No. 3 seed in OVC Championship
The Skyhawks eliminated Eastern Kentucky University from the championship in game 12 of the tournament. UTM lead strong in the first inning when the second player up to bat, Kayla Wade, hit her second homerun of the championship. Wade also sent Kelsey Dixon back around the bases which gave theSkyhawks an early lead over the Colonels. The second inning… Continue reading UTM takes out No. 3 seed in OVC Championship