The UTM rifle squad faced off against defending OVC champs Murray State (MSU), who took home first place in small-bore and air rifle in the 2019 OVC championship and defeated Nebraska in the NCAA qualifier, and posted a solid aggregate score of 4,609 in a 4,609-4,646 loss. The Skyhawks’ aggregate score against the defending champs… Continue reading Rifle squad posts second-highest aggregate against 2019 OVC champ
Skyhawk baseball signs 12 players for 2021 campaign
The Skyhawk baseball squad just bolstered their roster for the 2021 campaign by adding 12 new faces to the team. Head coach Ryan Jenkins announced the signings for the 2021 season, which includes two shortstops (SS), two catchers, an outfielder, and seven pitchers. Associate head coach Matt Heath and recruiting coordinator Hunter Morris brought in… Continue reading Skyhawk baseball signs 12 players for 2021 campaign
Kentucky blow-out caps off 2020 football season
The Skyhawks’ impressive bounce-back season came to a close following a 50-7 blowout against Southeastern Conference (SEC) powerhouse opponent Kentucky (UK). The Skyhawks ventured to Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky, with a 7-4 overall record and solidified third-place in finish in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) after going 6-2 in conference play. Despite UTM’s strong… Continue reading Kentucky blow-out caps off 2020 football season
Skyhawks fall to Murray State in opening round of playoffs
After ending their regular season on a three-game win streak and clawing their way above .500 in conference play, the Murray State (MSU) Racers made short work of the Skyhawks, knocking UTM out of the playoffs in three stanzas Nov. 21. The Skyhawks came into the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) quarterfinals as the No. 6… Continue reading Skyhawks fall to Murray State in opening round of playoffs
Skyhawks defeat TSU in OVC finale, share Sgt. York trophy
Though the Skyhawks fell short of keeping the top spot in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) last week, the football squad capped off a remarkable season with a final home win against Tennessee State (TSU) that resulted in an undefeated home record and a shared Sgt. York Trophy. Hardy Graham stadium was filled with emotion… Continue reading Skyhawks defeat TSU in OVC finale, share Sgt. York trophy
Skyhawks claim No. 6 seed in OVC playoffs following successful end to season
The Skyhawk volleyball squad was unstoppable during their final two games of the regular season, pulling off sweeps against conference foes Eastern Illinois (EIU) and Southern Illinois – Edwardsville (SIUE) on Nov. 15 and 16, respectively. The Skyhawks made short work of the Panthers on Friday, taking all three stanzas by scores of 25-23, 25-20,… Continue reading Skyhawks claim No. 6 seed in OVC playoffs following successful end to season
Equestrian moves to No. 9 in new NCEA poll
Ahead of this week’s fall finale against nationally ranked South Carolina, UTM slid up to the No. 9 position in this week’s National Collegiate Equestrian Association Farnam team rankings. Auburn remained at No. 1 while No. 2 Georgia and No. 3 Oklahoma State were ranked ahead of No. 4 South Carolina, who the Skyhawks will… Continue reading Equestrian moves to No. 9 in new NCEA poll
Health care industry in West TN still on life support
In past issues of The Pacer, we have highlighted the shortage of hospitals and emergency medical services in several rural West Tennessee counties. In addition to Haywood, McKenzie and McNairy counties no longer having such services, a recent closure of a medical center in Humbolt dating back to Oct. 25 has left Gibson County with… Continue reading Health care industry in West TN still on life support
Sustainability Center releases grant application for 2020
The Center for Sustainability has released its grant program which will award up to $5,000 to a student group dedicated to promoting campus sustainability. The UTM Center for Sustainability Oversight Committee will award the grant to the student group with the best proposal in April. Eligibility requirements for the grant includes organizations applying to have… Continue reading Sustainability Center releases grant application for 2020
Rifle team beats MSU for first win of 2019-20 season
The Skyhawk rifle squad captured their first win of the 2019-2020 season, posting a 4599-4596 performance against conference opponent Morehead State. This marked not only the first match in Martin for the season, but also the first time in program history that electronic targets were used at the Skyhawk Rifle Range according to Sports Information.… Continue reading Rifle team beats MSU for first win of 2019-20 season