A lot of young boys start out playing baseball, but staying with the sport throughout the years is something that not many can say they were able to do. There is a different story for senior Matt Haynes, however. He has been playing since he was four or five years old and says he has… Continue reading Player profile: Matt Haynes
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Skyhawks topple Lancers at home
In a very fast-paced and high-scoring game UTM beat the Longwood Lancers in this year’s Ramada Worldwide BracketBuster 89-79. The Skyhawks came into the game on a two-game losing streak while the Lancers were riding the momentum from a two-game winning streak when they arrived at Tom and Kathleen Elam Center. The two teams played… Continue reading Skyhawks topple Lancers at home
Skyhawks outrace Racers
The Skyhawks refused to give up when they beat the Racers 72-60 Sat. Feb. 23. The Racers beat the Skyhawks at home on Jan. 5 82-72. The challenge to be a better team was accepted before tipoff. “The game was very up and down, but I thought we played very well,” said Coach McMillan. Played… Continue reading Skyhawks outrace Racers
UTM sweeps SEMO
It was a pink out when the Skyhawks downed the Redhawks 75-61 Saturday afternoon. Both teams were decked out in the color to help Zeta Tau Alpha and UTM’s Leaders in Residence to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. The crowd who joined in for the afternoon’s first match up was… Continue reading UTM sweeps SEMO
Kristen Lackey: From UTM player to Miss UTM
Kristen Lackey, junior UTM softball player, was named Miss UTM2013 and is believed to be the first student athlete to hold the title. Lackey said she doesn’t believe there should be a stereotype of what a pageant girl is and what a student athlete is. She firmly believes the two can complement each other well. “I was asked… Continue reading Kristen Lackey: From UTM player to Miss UTM
Redhawks soar past Skyhawks
With an impressive offensive showing, the Southeastern Missouri Redhawks downed the UTM Skyhawks 96-74. The Skyhawks came into the game still trying to throw their name into the hat for the upcoming Ohio Valley Conference tournament. However, with SEMO putting themselves in position to compete for second in west division and the Skyhawks falling down… Continue reading Redhawks soar past Skyhawks
Panthers ground Skyhawks
After picking up back-to-back wins for the first time this season the Skyhawks fell to the Eastern Illinois Panthers 93-65. The two teams battled back and forth throughout the first five minutes but after the Panthers went on a 9-0 run to put them up 19-10 it looked like the Skyhawks may be in for… Continue reading Panthers ground Skyhawks
Skyhawks beat Colonels in historic fashion
In a night that saw several records broken, the Skyhawks beat Lady Colonels 75-60. Ever since the end of the Eastern Illinois game people were talking about a certain streak. Everyone was asking about junior guard Heather Butler whether or not she would hit the shot to give her the NCAA record for most consecutive… Continue reading Skyhawks beat Colonels in historic fashion
UTM upsets EKU
UTM’s men’s basketball team pulled a major upset last night when they beat Eastern Kentucky University 72-65. The win has given the team the faith they need to go into the next three home games. The Skyhawks went into the game with a record of 2-7 in the OVC standings. The Colonels were 6-2 and… Continue reading UTM upsets EKU
Bruins outshoot Skyhawks
The Skyhawks women’s basketball team was shut down Saturday, losing to the Belmont Bruins 58-56. The Skyhawks won the tipoff and scored but after that it was a downhill run. They played very choppy ball. It was as if they had never played together before. “This game was in Butler and Newsome’s hands and they… Continue reading Bruins outshoot Skyhawks