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Photo Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The UT Martin Women's Basketball team saw their 6-game winning streak come to a screeching halt last night. The Skyhawks fell on the road to Eastern Illinois by a final score of 74-70. The Skyhawks led by as much as 12 in the 3rd quarter, but late runs by Eastern Illinois led to a Panther victory. Reigning OVC Player of the Week Chelsey Perry led the Skyhawks with another big night, scoring 35 points and nabbing 8 rebounds. Maddie

Photo Credits to AP Sports The Memphis Grizzlies returned to the hardwood Friday evening looking to extend a 6 game winning streak. After two wins earlier in the week, the Grizzlies were looking to make it 3, and get their 7th straight win as they hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers. Memphis did just that, as they picked up the win 113-109 to avenge a defeat to Cleveland earlier in the season. Dillon Brooks poured in 26 points while Ja Morant chipped in 16 points and 8 assists. Th

Graphic Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The UT Martin Tennis Team competed in their first matches since November 2 over the weekend. The Skyhawks fell 4-0 to both Memphis and Ole Miss in their spring opening matches and the first under new head coach Caitlyn Williams. UT Martin's top doubles team of Amelia Campbell and Daphne Pratt came the closest to posting a victory but came just short by falling 7-5 in the match against Memphis. The team returns to action in 3 wee

Graphic Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The UT Martin Track team opened the spring indoor season over the weekend. The Skyhawks competed against regional competition at the John Craft Invitational hosted by Eastern Illinois. Junior Jhon-Wes Walker led multiple Skyhawks who posted new personal bests as he got the team a win in the 600-meter event by posting a new personal record of 1:25.16. The team returns to action on January 24 at the Don DeNoon Invitational hosted

Graphic Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The OVC and College Sports Madness announced that UT Martin Women’s Basketball forward Chelsey Perry has been named College Sports Madness National Mid-Major Player of the Week and OVC Player of the Week. Perry, a junior from Middleton, Tennessee wins both awards after averaging 27.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5 blocks a night in 2 Skyhawk wins last week over Murray State and Austin Peay. The hot week for Perry moves her into th

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Photo Credits to UT Martin Sports Information The UT Martin Men's Basketball hosted the top 2 teams in the OVC over the weekend. The Skyhawks were seeking their second conference win of the season as they hosted Murray State and Austin Peay. In Thursday evening's matchup with Murray State, the Skyhawks struggled to shoot the ball, especially from the 3 point line. The offensive struggles led to an early halftime deficit, and the Skyhawks could never close the gap leading to a

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Photo Credits to UT Sports Information The UT Martin Women's Basketball team continued its hot start to conference play over the weekend. The Skyhawks wrapped up a 4 game homestand with big wins over conference rivals Austin Peay and Murray State. On Thursday evening, the Skyhawks rolled past Murray State with a dominant 98-56 win at the Elam Center. Reigning OVC Player of the Week Chelsey Perry was the main catalyst for the Skyhawks, scoring 30 points and collecting 11 rebou

Photo Credits to Bleacher Report After an inconsistent start to the season, the Memphis Grizzlies' young core has caught fire in recent weeks. Since the turn of the new year, the Grizzlies are 6-1, including a 6-game winning streak dating back to January 2. The Grizzlies opened the year with a 128-123 loss on the road to the Sacramento Kings, a game in which Memphis led by as much as 20 but could not hang on for the win. In response, the Grizzlies roared to a 140-114 win over

Graphic Credits to UT Martin Athletics The UT Martin Women's Basketball Team will return to the hardwood on Thursday night for the 3rd game in a 4 game homestand. The Skyhawks will host the rival Murray State Racers in the 2nd half of the season series between the two teams. As part of Thursday night's doubleheader, UT Martin officials are set to reveal a new alternate logo, that was voted on by students, faculty, and alumni in November of 2019. The Skyhawks enter the game on

Graphic Credits to UT Martin Athletics UT Martin Women's Basketball forward Chelsey Perry continued her torrid start to conference play with two more excellent performances last week. In 2 wins last week she averaged 28.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 5.0 blocks per game in 2 double digit victories for UT Martin over Tennessee State and Belmont. The dominant showings earned Perry her fifth OVC Player of the Week award on the season. The award gives the Junior from Middleton, Tenne

11-year-old Jada Watson, of Bardwell, Kentucky, will sign her letter of intent with the University of Tennessee at Martin's softball program tonight during an inspirational Team IMPACT Draft Day celebration, sponsored by Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Jada is one of thousands battling cystic fibrosis, a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time. Team IMPACT matches kids living with rare diseases such as CF, as hon

Union City's Christmas parade featured a controversial float.

Union City kicks off Christmas Festivities tonight with their parade.

The Rotary Club of Martin is ready for its annual ham breakfast.

A McCracken County teen won a local spelling bee.

The Merry Martin collaboration continues this year in Downtown Martin.

Martin citizens filled downtown to watch the Christmas Tree lighting, fireworks and a parade.