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
Men’s Basketball picks up first OVC victory
In the second game of a double-header, the UTM Men’s Basketball team followed a 100-point showing from the Women’s team with a 100-81 victory over Tennessee State for their first Ohio Valley Conference win of the year. “It kind of all came together tonight, right from the opening tip to the final buzzer,” said head… Continue reading Men’s Basketball picks up first OVC victory
Skyhawks remain undefeated in conference play
Two days removed from their 82-53 victory over Belmont, the UTM Skyhawks defeated the Southeast Missouri Redhawks 100-71. With the victory, UTM improved to 5-0 in Ohio Valley Conference play, their best conference start in program history. Two UTM fouls in the first 45 seconds of play gave the Redhawks (5-12, 1-2 OVC) an early… Continue reading Skyhawks remain undefeated in conference play
Skyhawks surge late, lose to Belmont 87-72
Despite coming within nine points of the lead late in the second half, the UTM men’s basketball team ultimately fell to the defending Ohio Valley Conference champion Belmont Bruins, 87-72, on Saturday. The game was the second in a basketball doubleheader; UT Martin’s women’s team had won their game earlier in the day. The loss… Continue reading Skyhawks surge late, lose to Belmont 87-72
Skyhawks defeat OVC foe Belmont 82-53
In their first home game since November 30, 2013, the UTM women’s basketball team defeated the Belmont Bruins, 82-53. The game was the first in a Saturday doubleheader that featured home games for both the men’s and women’s teams. “I thought our effort level was much better than it has been,” said UTM head coach… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat OVC foe Belmont 82-53
The NFL Fieldhouse: 2014 Divisional Round Picks
This article originally ran on http://thenflfieldhouseblog.wordpress.com/. For more posts, such as this one, please visit their site. If last week was any indication, this postseason is primed to be one of the most memorable in recent years. With three of the four Wild Card games coming down to a winning margin of a field goal… Continue reading The NFL Fieldhouse: 2014 Divisional Round Picks
Voice It!: New AD’s to-do list
With upcoming introduction of the newly named Athletic Director at UTM, Julio Freire, I’ve been thinking about what changes that the students at UTM can expect to see. This is not that article. That article will be coming shortly though! This is a list of three things that should be on the new AD’s agenda.… Continue reading Voice It!: New AD’s to-do list
Professors will never forget events of 2013
The year 2013 will always be remembered by the Garcia-Fernandez family, because of two days in particular that will hold special places in their hearts. The first unforgettable day for Drs. Anton Garcia-Fernandez and Erin Garcia-Fernandez was June 28, the day their daughter, Lillian Sabela, was born. The second and most recent unforgettable day was… Continue reading Professors will never forget events of 2013
Flu deadly to healthy young adults
Tennessee is among 25 other states to report a high seasonal flu outbreak, said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC has reported that more than half the country has reported a widespread outbreak. Widespread defines the geographical spread of the flu, rather than the severity. It means that more than 50 percent… Continue reading Flu deadly to healthy young adults
UTM assistant professor finally becomes naturalized citizen
The ceremony that officially made Dr. Anton Garcia-Fernandez a nationalized American citizen was held on Dec. 9, but the hard work that brought about this incredible moment began long ago. Before an individual can become an American citizen they have to first be a permanent resident of the U.S., which requires a green card. A… Continue reading UTM assistant professor finally becomes naturalized citizen