The Skyhawks dominated and received the win over the No. 2 seed, Southern Illinois University, in game 10 of the softball championship on May 11. The first inning looked to be a slow start for the Skyhawks where they were unable to attain any runs. However, this did not discourage them from coming out strong in the second inning… Continue reading UTM dominates over SIUE in game 10
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Skyhawks take down Eagles in game eight
Skyhawks soared over the Eagles in the eighth game of the OVC softball Championship May 10, with a final score of 5-2. The game, which was originally scheduled for May 9 at 5:30 p.m., was delayed because of rain. Morehead was able to put an early run on the board. The Skyhawksrefused to allow the Eagles to maintain… Continue reading Skyhawks take down Eagles in game eight
Murray State defeats Skyhawks in fourth OVC game
UTM Softball fell to Murray State University in the fourth game of theOVC Softball Championship tournament on May 8. The Skyhawks were off to a slow start in the first inning with the first three batters getting out. Kelsey Dickson led the Skyhawks with a hit to third base where she was then grounded out at first base. MSU came out strong… Continue reading Murray State defeats Skyhawks in fourth OVC game
Skyhawks lose one, win two
In their last home games of the season, UTM took on the Eastern Illinois Panthers in a double-header on April 28. The Skyhawks got off to a slow start in game one that they would not be able to bounce back from. During the top of the first inning, Melise Brown, scored a run; the Skyhawks were unable to answer with a run… Continue reading Skyhawks lose one, win two
Former Skyhawk football players ready for draft
Thursday, April 25, marks the beginning of the NFL Draft; two former UTM Skyhawks and Draft hopefuls will be anxiously awaiting Commissioner Rodger Goodell to call their names. Quentin Sims and Montori Hughes are both expected to be selected in the upcoming draft, however where they will go is entirely unknown. Hughes’ path to the… Continue reading Former Skyhawk football players ready for draft
Softball head coach Canary secures 400th win
UTM softball head coach Donley Canary hit a career milestone over the weekend, with his win over Morehead State in game two of their double-header he reached his 400th career win after 12 season with the Skyhawks. “It means I managed to last 12 years without getting fired,” Canary joked. “When I first came here… Continue reading Softball head coach Canary secures 400th win
Softball team loses double-header to Eastern Kentucky
It was a rough afternoon for the Skyhawks, while Morehead State was busy taking down the baseball team, the softball team dropped both games of their double-header to Eastern Kentucky. Eastern Kentucky (29-17, OVC 16-5) got off to a hot start scoring two runs in the first inning and it would prove to be enough… Continue reading Softball team loses double-header to Eastern Kentucky
Skyhawks lose three-game series to Morehead State
Morehead State defeated the Skyhawks in game three 11-6, completing their weekend sweep of UTM. “Tough day,” said UTM head coach Bubba Cates. “We’ve been short handed offensively and we know that. We know we can’t give up a lot of runs because of that … We just didn’t have a very good day and… Continue reading Skyhawks lose three-game series to Morehead State
Quarterback battle headlines UTM’s annual Spring Game
Despite losing record-setting quarterback Derek Carr, UTM’s offense was the star of the show in this year’s Spring Game. The battle for the top quarterback spot has been a three-man race all through camp. Jarod Neal came into camp expecting to be the starter, but Tyler Rice has significantly stepped up his game, challenging Neal… Continue reading Quarterback battle headlines UTM’s annual Spring Game
Skyhawks split series against Morehead State
The Skyhawks followed their loss in game one of a double-header against Morehead State by scoring five runs in the bottom of the fourth, taking home the 5-3 win. “We knew they were a hot team coming in here,” said UTM head coach Donley Canary. “They had beat Jacksonville State two-out-of-three at their place [Morehead,… Continue reading Skyhawks split series against Morehead State