Category: Women’s Tennis

Skyhawk tennis battles against Lipscomb but drops 6-1 decision on the road

The UTM tennis team was back in action this evening, putting up a fight before falling by a 6-1 margin at in-state foe Lipscomb.           The Skyhawks came up just short in doubles as the host Lady Bisons managed to take the opening point. Amelia Campbell and Jule Streif teamed up at No. 1 but were defeated 6-3 while UTM’s No.… Continue reading Skyhawk tennis battles against Lipscomb but drops 6-1 decision on the road

UTM tennis competes but falls in both ends of season-opening matches at Tennessee

All eight members of UTM’s tennis team saw action today as the Skyhawks began the 2020-21 campaign with a pair of 7-0 setbacks at Tennessee.           UTM battled throughout the day against the Lady Vols, who extended their home winning streak to nine matches. During the morning matchup, Jillian Niedzialowski and Sina Albersmeier teamed up for the first time in doubles as… Continue reading UTM tennis competes but falls in both ends of season-opening matches at Tennessee

UTM tennis inks Ariadna Ondo to national letter of intent

UTM head tennis coach Caitlyn Williams has secured her first commitment as Ariadna Ondo will join the Skyhawk program as a freshman in the fall of 2020. Ondo is currently ranked 235th amongst all Spanish amateurs by the Universal Tennis Rating organization and boasts several notable tournament victories throughout her illustrious career. “I am excited to… Continue reading UTM tennis inks Ariadna Ondo to national letter of intent

UTM tennis attempts to extend winning streak

The UTM women’s tennis team will look to extend their winning streak this weekend against conference rivals Austin Peay and Murray State. After a short rough patch at the beginning of the season following losses against Louisville, MTSU and Southern Illinois, the Skyhawk women’s tennis team is now on a seven-match winning streak. The streak started… Continue reading UTM tennis attempts to extend winning streak

Skyhawk tennis falls short in season opener at Lipscomb

The UTM women’s tennis team produced an impressive showing in the spring opener, but could not overcome Lipscomb, falling 4-3. The Skyhawks (0-1) won the doubles points, but could muster just two victories in singles matches, falling 4-3 at the Whitworth indoor tennis facility Friday evening. “Although we are very disappointed in the loss of… Continue reading Skyhawk tennis falls short in season opener at Lipscomb

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