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MARTIN, Tenn. – A go-ahead touchdown with just under seven minutes remaining and a late defensive stand lifted the University of Tennessee at Martin to its fifth straight win as the Skyhawks topped Charleston Southern by a 17-14 margin on Senior Day. After a scoreless first half, both teams swapped touchdowns in a 44-second span in the third quarter. UT Martin (6-5, 6-1 OVC-Big South) split the uprights to reclaim the lead with 10:24 remaining before the Buccaneers took their

Four double-digit scorers guided the University of Tennessee at Martin men's basketball squad to another big victory this evening as the Skyhawks defeated Bradley by a 78-67 margin at Carver Arena. As a result, UT Martin is now 3-0 for just the second time in its NCAA Division I history (since 1992) – also starting the 2020-21 campaign with three consecutive victories. The Skyhawk defense was the story as UT Martin held the Braves – who won 28 games and advanced to the Nation

University of Tennessee at Martin head women's basketball coach Kevin McMillan signed five players Wednesday who will become Skyhawks for the 2026-27 season. "We are extremely excited to welcome this talented group of student-athletes to our program," said McMillan. "Each of these young women brings a unique skill set, strong character, and a championship mentality that align perfectly with our team culture. They are competitors, great teammates, and proven winners who will m

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – History was made today for the University of Tennessee at Martin men's basketball program as the Ohio Valley Conference named Andrija Bukumirović as its Player of the Week, Dragos Lungu as the Newcomer of the Week and Matas Deniusas as its Freshman of the Week. Today's announcement marks just the second time in school history that the Skyhawks have claimed all three OVC weekly awards as Gerald Robinson (Player), Lester Hudson (Newcomer) and Marquis Weddle (

MARTIN, Tenn. – The world-renowned Harlem Globetrotters will make an appearance at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center on the University of Tennessee at Martin campus on Friday, Dec. 5 as part of their 100-Year Tour. This event is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 years of the Harlem Globetrotter's jaw-dropping moves and heart-pounding thrills. The environment promises to be a celebration from the moment you arrive with epic new pregame magic, unforgettable postgame interac

MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin competed throughout today against the No. 2 ranked team in the nation but the Skyhawks fell by a 15-4 margin to South Carolina at the Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex. UT Martin accounted for two victories in reining, one win (plus a tie) in flat and one triumph in horsemanship. Five career-high scores were set today by the Skyhawks, four of which came during the flat event. Abby Tibbits registered her team-best third vi

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. - The 2025 Ohio Valley Conference Women's Soccer Championship field is set. Tennessee Tech won its fourth-straight regular season title and earned the No. 1 seed while Little Rock is the No. 2 seed. TTU matched Samford (2003-06)  for most consecutive OVC regular season titles. Both the Golden Eagles and the Trojans receive byes to the semifinals.  As the No. 1 seed, Tech will host the semifinals and finals on their campus. No. 3 seed Lindenwood and No. 4 seed

The much-anticipated Pat Summitt Heritage Classic featuring the University of Tennessee at Martin and University of Tennessee women's basketball teams is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 9 in the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. The game seeks to honor the legendary Pat Summitt by bringing together the school where she played and the school she coached at, at the place that helped launch her amazing career in basketball and on the court which bears her name. Ticket Information This ev

MONTICELLO, Ark. – Dodging inclement weather in the area, the University of Tennessee at Martin men's and women's squads completed its scheduled rodeo at Arkansas-Monticello with each team bringing home a top-five finish. The Skyhawk cowboys managed a season-high tally in points for the second straight week, producing 350 points to place fourth in the standings behind winner Missouri Valley College (790 points). The UT Martin cowgirls finished fifth with 105 points as Murray

EVANSVILLE, Ind. - With college basketball season fast approaching, representatives from the University of Tennessee at Martin women's and men's programs took part in Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Media Day festivities, held in downtown Evansville, Ind. on Tuesday. The ceremony took place at the DoubleTree Hotel before ending with a luncheon at the Ford Center, the site of the 2026 OVC Basketball Championships on March 4-7. The venue is hosting the OVC's premier event for

Graphic by UT Martin Sports The Ohio Valley Conference has spotlighted University of Tennessee at Martin juniors Afan Trnka and Lamine Niang as "Players to Watch" for the upcoming 2025-26 men's basketball season. The OVC unveiled its list of 22 "Players to Watch" during its annual Basketball Media Day festivities, which were held this year at the DoubleTree Hotel and adjacent Ford Center. A 6-2, 180-pound guard, Trnka is the Skyhawks' leading returning scorer at 8.3 points pe

For each of the last 10 years, the University of Tennessee at Martin has been represented in the Super Bowl.

Four members of the UTM rifle team were recently named with 7 Ohio Valley Conference honors in air rifle and smallbore.

On Monday night, the UT Martin Women's Basketball team (10-13) found their way back into the win column with an 80-60 win over the Evansville Purple Aces (10-11). This game was a makeup due to weather conflicts as both teams were originally scheduled to play on December 22nd. The win marked the 100th road win for UT Martin under Head Coach Kevin McMillan. The starting five for UT Martin was all underclassmen with graduate Seygan Robins out and fellow graduate Paige Pipkin sti

In their first road trip since January 29th, the UT Martin basketball teams traveled up to Edwardsville, Illinois to play the SIUE Cougars. The women's team was able to put together one of their most impressive performances of the season, winning 83-64. However, the men's team saw their four-game winning streak come to a close as SIUE powered past the Skyhawks, 89-75. Photo Credits to UT Martin Athletics Women's game: Five players were in double figures as UT Martin (9-12, 6-

Fans of the Ohio Valley Conference saw an instant classic between the UT Martin Skyhawks and Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles. A crowd of approximately 2,000 was treated to a 30+ point performance, two double-doubles, a twenty rebound game, and an 86-83 overtime win for UT Martin. The Skyhawks (15-8, 7-3 OVC) placed three players in double figures in the overtime thriller with KJ Simon (21 points), KK Curry (13 points), and Jordan Sears (32 points) leading UT Martin to victo

All UT Martin fans are being called to the Skyhawks' doubleheader matchup against the Southern Indian Screaming Eagles. The women's team will look for a season sweep over USI, and then it'll be a battle between two first-place teams when the men's team goes toe-to-toe with the USI men. Women's Preview: The UT Martin women's basketball team (7-12, 4-5 OVC) will step foot on the hardwood for the first time in a week as their game against Lindenwood this past Thursday was cancel

Winners of five of their last seven, the UT Martin Men's basketball team (13-8, 5-3 OVC) has their sights set on extending their winning streak to three against first-year conference member Lindenwood. The Skyhawks have found themselves in a six-way tie for first place in the OVC standings going into Thursday night. There's no place like home for this UT Martin team that holds the best home record in the OVC. The Skyhawks have a 10-1 record inside the Kathleen and Tom Elam Ce

One year after their OVC Regular Season title, how are the Skyhawks holding up?

Your Skyhawk Volleyball team needs your support as we host the 2022 OVC Tournament! Flight Crew will give one student a $250 scholarship.