Category: Volleyball

Skyhawk Invitational concludes with a 1-2 record for UTM

The Skyhawk Invitational for the volleyball team just concluded this past weekend, resulting in a disappointing 1-2 record for the team during the invitational. On opening the day, the Skyhawks had a double-header of hot teams to go through in Evansville, who went into the weekend on a seven-game win streak, and Mercer, who won… Continue reading Skyhawk Invitational concludes with a 1-2 record for UTM

Skyhawks fall short of comeback against SIU

The Skyhawks clawed their way out of a 0-2 deficit to force a fifth inning, but UTM failed to close the game and lost 2-3. Junior middle blocker Justine Walker and sophomore outside hitter (OH) Logan Wallick paced the Skyhawks in kills with 12 each. Walker hit .500, with only one attack error in 20… Continue reading Skyhawks fall short of comeback against SIU

UTM returns home to face OVC foe Jacksonville State

With 12 games left in the season, but with their record two games shy of .500, the UTM volleyball team hopes to not only reach the .500 mark, but surpass it. The Skyhawk volleyball team began conference play on Friday, Sept. 21, at home against Murray State.The team was coming into the conference portion of… Continue reading UTM returns home to face OVC foe Jacksonville State

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

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

UTM names new Athletic Director

Julio Freire will be introduced as the 12th athletics director in UTM history at a press conference on Monday, Jan. 13 at 3 p.m. in the north end zone of the floor level at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. The event will be streamed live online through the Ohio Valley Conference Digital Network at… Continue reading UTM names new Athletic Director