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Photo Credit to UT Martin Sports Information The UT Martin Softball Team opened its home schedule with 6 straight home games last week, winning 5 of those 6. On Thursday the Skyhawks hosted Green Bay in a home doubleheader before matching up with Purdue Fort Wayne and Wright State at the Huddle House Classic. Game 1- Green Bay The Skyhawks had no problem in Game 1 with the Phoenix, as they cruised to an 11-2 victory. Senior Hannah Ridolfi got the win in the circle for UTM, al

Graphic Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The UT Martin Tennis team was back in action over the weekend, traveling to Murfreesboro, Tennessee to take on UT Chattanooga. The Skyhawks were unable to come away with the win, as their in-state rivals came away with a 6-1 win. Junior Amelia Campbell picked up the lone win for the Skyhawks in the No. 3 slot. Mizuki Sakurai came close to getting another in the No. 6 spot but fell in the decisive tie-breaking set. The Skyhawks w

The search for two teens and an adult missing on Pickwick Lake resumed this morning, said the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

Photo Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The UT Martin Men’s basketball team took a tough loss over the weekend. The Skyhawks fell on the road to Jacksonville State 72-to-58 for its second straight loss. UT Martin shot the ball well from the floor with a 52% mark, but it was ultimately not enough as the Gamecocks controlled the 3 point line and free throw line. 16 turnovers and a season-low 4 free throw attempts led to another loss for the Skyhawks. Quintin Dove and Dere

Crews will continue searching for a man and two teens who were reported missing following a weekend fishing tournament on Pickwick Lake.

Photo Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The UT Martin Women’s basketball team closed out its road schedule with a big win over the weekend. The Skyhawks defeated conference rival Jacksonville State 73-56 for its 3rd straight win and their 8th in their last 9 games. The Skyhawks dominated the game behind another scorching offensive performance. UT Martin led by as much as 21 in the 4th quarter, behind 49% shooting from the field. Chelsey Perry led the 3 scorers in double

Photo Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The UT Martin Men’s Basketball team suffered a tough loss last night. The Skyhawks fell on the road to in-state rival Tennessee Tech 78-65. The loss moves UT Martin to 2 games outside of the OVC Tournament field with just 3 games left to play. UT-Martin shot 46% from the floor but trailed for over 37 minutes and could never get over the hump. Miles Thomas led the team with 19 points, 7 assists, and 3 rebounds on the night, while Q

Photo Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The UT Martin Women’s Basketball team roared to a big win last night. The Skyhawks defeated in-state rival Tennessee Tech 86-65, to secure their second straight win and to sweep the regular-season series with the Golden Eagles. After watching their early lead evaporate, the Skyhawks took over the game with a 20-0 run and did not look back. The win keeps UT Martin in a tie for first in the OVC standings with Belmont entering the fi

A man has been accused of stabbing his wife and stepdaughter, killing the younger woman.

Graphic Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The OVC announced that UT Martin Men's Basketball Senior forward Quintin Dove has been named Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week. Dove wins the award for the second time this season and in his career after averaging 28 points and 8 rebounds per game over two Skyhawk games last week. He scored a game-high 24 points and 6 rebounds in UTM's close loss to Southeast Missouri, before exploding for his 6th double-double of the se

Days of heavy rain have forced authorities managing dams in Mississippi and Tennessee to release more water.

Photo Credits to UT Martin University Relations The UT Martin women’s basketball team cruised to another big win on Saturday. The Skyhawks defeated Eastern Illinois 88-64 avenging a 74-70 defeat to the Panthers on January 23. The win helped UT Martin retain its share of the top spot in the OVC heading into this week. Offensively the Skyhawks were clicking once again, shooting 55.2% from the floor, and put 4 players in double figures. Chelsey Perry led the way with a game-high

A Kentucky House committee has approved a bill to cap out-of-pocket costs that many Kentuckians with diabetes pay for insulin.

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Photo Credits to AP Sports The Memphis Grizzlies have continued their winning ways into the new week winning 2 of their last 3 games to get above .500. The Grizzlies traveled to Dallas last Wednesday night to open a 3 game road swing and for a tilt with the Southwestern Division rival Dallas Mavericks. Memphis cruised to their second straight win with a 121-107 victory behind 6 Grizzlies in double figures led by Ja Morant's 21 points. Jaren Jackson Jr. chipped in 19 points an

Graphic Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The OVC announced that UT Martin Junior Forward Chelsey Perry has been named OVC Player of the Week. Perry wins the award for a record-tying 7th time this season after averaging 32 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1.5 steals and 1 assist per game during 2 Skyhawk wins last week. Perry ranks third in the nation in points per game average with 22.5. She becomes just the 2nd player in OVC history to win the award 7 times in a single

Graphic Credits to UT Martin Sports Information After torrid finish, to the fall season that saw UT Martin finish with 4 straight tournament wins, the UT Martin Golf team has been picked to finish second in the OVC this season in a poll of the leagues' coaches. UT Martin won 88 total points and 2 first-place votes, second only to Jacksonville State's 97 points and 8 first-place votes. The Skyhawks tied for the best scoring average in the conference during the fall season, wit

Photo Credits to UT Martin University Relations The UT Martin Rifle team wrapped up its hosting of the 2020 OVC Championships over the weekend. The Skyhawks brought home multiple postseason awards at the event. Sophomore Rachel Sprague was named to the All-OVC Smallbore First team, the 4th All-OVC honor in her young career. Senior Kaitlin Korinek was named to the All-OVC Smallbore Second Team, giving her 7 total All-OVC honors in her career. Freshman Nick Fares was named to t

Graphic Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The UT Martin Tennis team continued its grueling start to the spring season with a weekend split in Alabama over the weekend. The Skyhawks opened the weekend at SEC powerhouse Alabama on Saturday, falling by a margin of 4-0. Amelia Campbell and Daphne Pratt battled hard in a doubles match at No.1 that wasn't completed and finished 3-2. In singles play, Aziza Aubin fought hard but came up short 6-3, 6-2. Sunday was a much better

Photo Credits to UT Martin University Relations The UT Martin Men’s Basketball team dropped a tough loss over the weekend. The Skyhawks lost at home to Jacksonville State 75-61, while shooting just 36 percent from the floor. The poor shooting resulted in a season-low 61 points for the Skyhawks, 16 points below their normal average. Parker Stewart led the team with 16 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds on the day. Derek Hawthorne posted 13 points and 10 rebounds for his second