Category: Women’s Basketball

MARTIN, Tenn. – For the first time in program history, the University of Tennessee at Martin women’s basketball received votes in the final USA TODAY Sports Top 25 Coaches’ Poll. The Skyhawks ranked just outside of the Top 25 after garnering six votes in the season’s final poll. The Skyhawks won their second outright Ohio… Continue reading Skyhawk women’s hoops picks up votes in final USA Today coaches poll

After elevating the University of Tennessee at Martin women’s basketball program to unprecedented heights, head coach Kevin McMillan has signed a new six-year contract that will take him through the 2019-20 season. “The University of Tennessee at Martin is committed to Coach McMillan, his staff, their families and the women’s basketball program,” Skyhawk athletics director… Continue reading McMillan inks new contract to remain UTM women’s basketball head coach

For the fourth time in as many years, the UTM women’s basketball team’s season has ended in the first round of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. In their last three trips, the Skyhawks took on Tennessee, Duke and Notre Dame, respectively. This year, the Skyhawks entered with a program-high No. 13 seed and took on… Continue reading Tournament loss ends careers of decorated seniors

The UTM Skyhawks came within minutes of their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory Sunday, but ultimately fell short of the UNC Tar Heels, 60-58. UTM led for the majority of the game, holding an advantage of as much as 18 points. Senior Heather Butler led the team with 19 points.  Her total included three three-point field… Continue reading Skyhawks drop first round matchup to UNC, 60-58

On Selection Monday, the UTM Skyhawks were eager to find out who would be their opponent for their first round game for the NCAA tournament. After making the tournament for the previous three years, the Skyhawks (24-7, 15-1 OVC) were looking for a higher seed after getting two 15 seeds and a 16 seed. “You just hope in the… Continue reading McMillan, Skyhawks focused to take on Tar Heels

With possibly only one game left in their collegiate women’s basketball careers, UTM will soon bid farewell to three of the most decorated athletes in the history of the University. Over the last four years, seniors Heather Butler, Jasmine Newsome and Megan White have rewritten the record books for both UTM and the OVC. This… Continue reading Newsome, White, Butler lead Skyhawks to fourth OVC Championship

The UTM Skyhawks defeated the Belmont Bruins 78-66 to win the programs fourth straight OVC Championship. With the win, the Skyhawks will clinch a berth to the NCAA Women’s Tournament for the fourth consecutive time. “I’m very thrilled,” said UTM head coach Kevin McMillan, ” … I think all of us are pretty happy to be where… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat Belmont to win fourth straight OVC title

The No. 1-seeded UTM Skyhawks women’s basketball team defeated the No. 5-seeded Eastern Kentucky Lady Colonels on Friday by a score of 97-45.  The 52-point victory, which set a new Ohio Valley Conference Tournament record for the largest margin of victory, advances UTM to the tournament finals. Seniors Heather Butler and Jasmine Newsome led the… Continue reading UTM eliminates Eastern Kentucky, advances to OVC Tournament Finals

The University of Tennessee at Martin women’s basketball team picked up its first Ohio Valley Conference victory at Eastern Illinois since 2008 with a 93-69 win over the host Panthers on Senior Night. The Skyhawks (21-7, 14-1 OVC) forced 20 turnovers on the night, leading to 31 points, while shooting 57 percent from the floor.… Continue reading Skyhawk women close road slate with victory over Eastern Illinois