The Skyhawk softball team took on in-state rival Memphis in a doubleheader on Tuesday, April 23, in Martin. Though not an OVC game, the Skyhawks were looking to bolster their overall record, which sat at 26-21 before going into game one of the doubleheader. Before taking on Memphis, the Skyhawks were tied with conference rivals… Continue reading Softball splits doubleheader with final non-OVC opponent Memphis
Category: Softball
Skyhawks’ offense falls silent in close loss to MTSU
The Skyhawk softball team faced off against the MTSU Blue Raiders on April 3 in Martin. UTM was kept scoreless in a 2-0 defeat at the hands of their in-state rival. This is the third time the Skyhawks have been shut out this season, with the previous shutouts coming against OVC foe Belmont and Sam… Continue reading Skyhawks’ offense falls silent in close loss to MTSU
Softball-Looking Forward
UTM Softball has had a strong season thus far. The season began on Feb. 8 in Georgia against Winthrop University and the regular season will conclude on April 28 at Tennessee Tech. If their season so far is any indication, they should also end up in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) which will occur May… Continue reading Softball-Looking Forward
Softball picks up three wins in weekend trip
The Skyhawk softball team finished a successful trip to Nashville over the weekend, going 3-1 in four games against OVC opponents Belmont on March 23 and Tennessee State University (TSU) on March 24. The Skyhawks went to Nashville to open OVC play following a decisive 9-1 victory over the University of Evansville on March 21… Continue reading Softball picks up three wins in weekend trip
Students take break, athletes continue
Although academics were put on hold over the holiday break, athletics were not. The Skyhawks were busy with the men and women’s basketball teams competing in nine games, several of which had overtime finishes and one with an unbelievable buzzer beater. Additionally, the softball schedule for the spring was released, and a recruit joined the… Continue reading Students take break, athletes continue
Skyhawk Athletics 2014 summer camp schedule released
MARTIN, Tenn. – A total of eight Skyhawk athletic programs are sponsoring camps this summer, ranging from May 27 through July 31 at various locations on the campus of the University of Tennessee at Martin. The UT Martin women’s basketball program is conducting six camps. A middle school team camp will take place on May… Continue reading Skyhawk Athletics 2014 summer camp schedule released
Skyhawk softball falls to Troy 8-7 in extra innings
The University of Tennessee at Martin softball team battled until the end, but ultimately fell to Troy 8-7 in eight innings to cap off the final day of the UCF Spring Fling. The Skyhawks (8-12-1) were led by senior Stephanie Nidiffer who tallied two hits while driving in three runs on the morning. Freshman Carly… Continue reading Skyhawk softball falls to Troy 8-7 in extra innings
Skyhawk softball looks to leave their mark in 2014
After making the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship game for the fourth time in the last five years, University of Tennessee at Martin head coach softball Donley Canary and the 2014 edition Skyhawk softball squad is primed for another deep postseason run. Despite dropping the squad’s opening game in the 2013 OVC Tournament, the Skyhawks… Continue reading Skyhawk softball looks to leave their mark in 2014
Column: Sports Editor takes on lack of attendance
Recently, The Pacer launched its own blog, Voice It!. I wrote the first post on this blog and I put together a list of three things I think new Athletic Director Julio Freire should focus on. Number one on that list, increasing student attendance at games. Anyone who has been around me the past year… Continue reading Column: Sports Editor takes on lack of attendance
Julio Freire introduced as UTM Athletic Director
Former University of Nevada-Las Vegas athletic director Julio Freire was introduced as the new athletic director for the University of Tennessee at Martin in a press conference held Monday afternoon. Prior to accepting the AD position at UTM, Freire served as senior associate athletic director at UNLV from 2010 to 2013, where he was heavily… Continue reading Julio Freire introduced as UTM Athletic Director