Ashton Feldhaus’ life has revolved around a round ball, from her childhood in Richmond, Kentucky, to her current position on the UTM Skyhawk women’s basketball team. Feldhaus, a 6-2 forward and Communications major, is the daughter of Allen and Karen Feldhaus, both of whom teach at the high school in Richmond. Feldhaus’ dad is the… Continue reading Feldhaus shares her basketball life story
Category: Women’s Basketball
Skyhawks look to continue OVC success through rebuilding year
This year will be another rebuilding year for UTM head coach Kevin McMillan and the Skyhawk women’s basketball team. However, it’s almost become a recurring trend for the Skyhawks, and despite the new faces and new talent, McMillan and the Skyhawks still continue to find ways to win basketball games. Last year, the Skyhawks finished… Continue reading Skyhawks look to continue OVC success through rebuilding year
2016 OVC Basketball Media Day Recap
With less than two weeks remaining until the start of basketball season, the Skyhawk men’s and women’s team participated in Wednesday’s Ohio Valley Conference Media Day Festivities in Nashville. Last year the Skyhawks garnered a little success on the hardwood, with the men clinching the OVC West Division championship and the women winning the OVC… Continue reading 2016 OVC Basketball Media Day Recap
Women’s hoops benefit from Summitt bequest
The late Pat Head Summitt, head coach emeritus of the Tennessee Lady Vols, has bequeathed $200,000 to the UTM Skyhawk women’s basketball program. The bequest, one of several financial donations from Summitt over the years, will be used for scholarship and for the operations of the basketball program. Summitt played basketball at UTM for head… Continue reading Women’s hoops benefit from Summitt bequest
Ex-Tennessee coach and UTM alumna Pat Head Summitt passes away
Former Tennessee Lady Volunteer basketball coach and UTM alumna Pat Summitt passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 64. Summitt was diagnosed with early onset dementia five years ago,. Her passing comes after the Knoxville News Sentinel reported early Sunday morning that Summitt’s health was “struggling” and her family was “preparing for the worst.”… Continue reading Ex-Tennessee coach and UTM alumna Pat Head Summitt passes away
Skyhawks fall in the first round of the OVC Tourney 78-76
The Skyhawk women’s basketball team was on the wrong side of history Wednesday afternoon, becoming the first one-seed to lose to an eight-seed in Ohio Valley Conference Tournament history. It was the second time the Skyhawks (21-9) faced off against the Racers (12-16) in the last week, but according to UTM head coach Kevin McMillan, it… Continue reading Skyhawks fall in the first round of the OVC Tourney 78-76
Resolving the confusion behind the OVC Tournament
It’s hard to believe that the OVC tournament is next week and, like always, there’s confusion surrounding the bracket and how the teams are seeded. So my job is simple, to answer all the questions that you might have. Here we go. Where will the Skyhawk women be seeded? Thankfully the women’s bracket is much… Continue reading Resolving the confusion behind the OVC Tournament
Skyhawks win regular season OVC championship, defeat Eastern Illinois 91-52
The Skyhawk women’s basketball team clinched their third straight Ohio Valley Conference regular season title Wednesday night in a dominating 91-52 win over Eastern Illinois. The Skyhawks (20-8, 13-2 OVC) are now the No.1 seed in next week’s OVC tournament. That also means the Skyhawks will play next Wednesday at noon in the first round… Continue reading Skyhawks win regular season OVC championship, defeat Eastern Illinois 91-52
Skyhawks hold on to pick up 81-79 win over Belmont.
The Skyhawks responded in a big way Monday after their 10 point loss Saturday night to Austin Peay with a big 81-79 win over the Belmont Bruins. The game was a crucial one for both teams because the winner of the matchup will secure first place in the Ohio Valley Conference standings. Both the Skyhawks… Continue reading Skyhawks hold on to pick up 81-79 win over Belmont.
UTM plucks Redhawks 95-65
The Skyhawk women’s basketball team increased their winning streak to 10 games Wednesday night with their 30 point win over the Southeast Missouri Redhawks. With the win, the Skyhawks (17-7, 10-1 OVC) improve their first place lead in the Ohio Valley Conference after their win over SIUE on Saturday and another SIUE loss to Murray… Continue reading UTM plucks Redhawks 95-65