The Skyhawk baseball squad kicked off the 2020 campaign with a three-game series against Atlantic-10 opponent the Saint Louis University Billikens out of St. Louis, Missouri, on Feb. 14 in Birmingham, Alabama. UTM, despite an early 3-0 deficit, rallied back to win the team’s first season opener with head coach Ryan Jenkins at the position,… Continue reading Baseball wins season opener for the first time under coach Jenkins
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Skyhawks’ roster boosted by top ranked 2020 signing class
UTM’s football program has been significantly revamped since the Skyhawks’ disappointing 2-9 record in the 2018 season. Since then, the Skyhawks have turned their fortunes around with solid coaching and key players stepping up, with punt return specialist and All-American Terry Williams and breakout freshman quarterback John Bachus III standing out particularly in 2019. An… Continue reading Skyhawks’ roster boosted by top ranked 2020 signing class
Beach volleyball schedule highlighted by two home tournaments
A total of 27 regular season matches comprise the 2020 UTM beach volleyball schedule, which was unveiled today by head coach Jaclynn Wilson. Three home events dot the spring slate, including the inaugural Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Beach Volleyball Championship tournament on April 23-25. The Skyhawks officially start their third season as an NCAA varsity… Continue reading Beach volleyball schedule highlighted by two home tournaments
Challenging 2020 baseball schedule released
Arguably the toughest schedule in the history of the UTM baseball program awaits the Skyhawks in 2020 as third-year head coach Ryan Jenkins unveiled the 55-game slate on Jan. 8. UTM is set to face seven squads who advanced to the postseason last year, including five NCAA Regional participants, one NCAA Super Regional participant and… Continue reading Challenging 2020 baseball schedule released
Rifle team will resume action this Saturday
The Skyhawk rifle squad is set to resume their 2019-20 season with the opening of their spring slate Jan. 11 against the Murray State Racers (MSU). UTM’s first matchup of the spring will be a tale of two very different squads. The Skyhawks haven’t had a very successful start to their 2019-20 campaign, going 1-6… Continue reading Rifle team will resume action this Saturday
Football program rises from the ashes of 2018
For those of us who follow UTM football, we can agree that 2018 was a dismal year that we all wish we could forget. In that year, the Skyhawks went 2-9 overall and 2-6 in conference play. The only teams that UTM defeated that year were the Austin Peay (APSU) Governors (who went 5-6) and… Continue reading Football program rises from the ashes of 2018
Skyhawks set to face off against No. 23 Gonzaga
The UTM women’s basketball team will face another tough test on the final game of the three-game road swing to open the season with another nationally ranked foe in No. 23 Gonzaga on Thursday, Nov. 14. Tipoff from the McCarthy Athletic Center is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. CST and will be streamed on the WCC… Continue reading Skyhawks set to face off against No. 23 Gonzaga
Skyhawks set for OVC finale against TSU
The UTM football team will look to cap off Ohio Valley Conference play with a Senior Day matchup against Tennessee State on Saturday, Nov. 16. Kickoff from Hardy Graham Stadium is scheduled for 2 p.m. and will be broadcast exclusively on ESPN+. All active military and veterans will be admitted to the game for free… Continue reading Skyhawks set for OVC finale against TSU
Skyhawks edged out by in-state foe ETSU 75-92
Despite jumping out to a halftime lead, the Skyhawks were unable to contain the East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Buccaneers 75-92. Senior forward Quinton Dove paved the way for the Skyhawks on the offensive side of the ball. In his 39 minutes of play, the most of any player in the game, Dove put up… Continue reading Skyhawks edged out by in-state foe ETSU 75-92
Football caps off huge win over JSU with OVC sweep
The Skyhawk football squad pulled off a huge win against nationally ranked and 2018 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) regular season champion Jacksonville State (JSU) to improve to 6-3 on the season and 5-1 in the conference. This year’s homecoming victory, UTM’s first win against the Gamecocks since 2012, makes head coach Jason Simpson the all-time… Continue reading Football caps off huge win over JSU with OVC sweep