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EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The University of Tennessee at Martin men's basketball team saw its record-setting campaign come to a close in the OVC Basketball Championship semifinals after falling to No. 1 seed and regular season co-champion Tennessee State by a final margin of 68-55. The Skyhawks (22-11) will go down in program history as one of just three teams in school history to record 22 wins in a single season while boasting one of the nation's stingiest defenses after allowing

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley Conference released its postseason accolades for men's basketball today and the University of Tennessee at Martin duo of Andrija Bukumirović and Matas Deniusas racked up the hardware. Bukumirović was named to the eight-man All-OVC first team while Deniusas was crowned as OVC Freshman of the Year, All-OVC second team and OVC All-Newcomer. Bukumirović becomes the 13th player in school history to be crowned All-OVC first team and is the only wi

As the second round of the playoffs starts, Westview High School (WHS) goes against Westmoreland High School, a home game for Westview and a three and a half hour drive for Westmoreland. Some WHS players are close to some personal achievements on the season:  * Running back Asa Barnes has 104 carries for 772 yards with 20 touchdowns. He needs 228 yards on the ground to reach the coveted 1000 yard rushing season. Barnes also has 20 catches for 349 yards receiving yards and 3

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

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

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

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

It is expected to be a packed house this Saturday as the UT Martin Skyhawks host the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in what will be UTM's annual homecoming game. The Skyhawks will enter this game with two wins under their belt after recently beating the Lindenwold lions, 56-26, at home. This game had everything to do with the Skyhawks' rushing attack, which saw the Skyhawks rush for a total of 343 yards and score five total touchdowns on the ground. Redshirt freshman running ba

The lights will shine bright this Saturday night at 6 when the #18 UT Martin Skyhawks begin their OVC schedule with the conference newcomer Lindenwood Lions. The Skyhawks are coming into this game hungry for their first win since the season opener against Western Illinois. The past two weeks haven't been kind to UT Martin with the Skyhawks facing top-shelf competition in Missouri State and Boise State respectively. Skyhawk Quarterback Dresser Winn will look to get the offense

On a weekend where several of the NFL's top-seeded teams were upset in the playoffs, the Titans were no exception. After earning the AFC's number one seed for the first time since 2008, the Titans were in control of their destiny. However, doom and gloom soon followed as the Titans fell short in a 19-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. This game marked the third-straight playoff loss for the Titans, dating back to the 2019 season when they last made it to the AFC Championship.

For the first time in 16 days, the UT Martin women's basketball team will hit the hardwood, and they have an excellent opponent in rival Murray State. The Skyhawks currently hold a 4-10 record and rank 8th in the OVC but are looking to find their groove here in conference play. UT Martin is led by junior guard Paige Pipkin and graduate forward Holly Forbes. Pipkin ranks as the Skyhawks leading scorer with 13.9 points per game, while Forbes leads the team in rebounds per game

After defeating the Austin Peay Governors on the road on December 30th, the UT Martin men's basketball team was aiming to earn a sweep of the Govs, but a rough night shooting for the Skyhawks resulted in a 72-57 loss to their in-state rival. The Skyhawks, currently on a four-game losing streak, can't seem to find their shot. In the past two games, UT Martin has shot under 40% from the field and under 25% from 3-point range. However, it will only be a matter of time before thi

In a season the odds were stacked against them, the Tennessee Titans have persevered and continued to find ways to win. After securing a win in their final regular-season game against the Houston Texans, the Titans earned the top spot in the AFC. The Tennessee Titans open up as the number one seed in the AFC playoffs and will have home-field advantage throughout the postseason. After losing All-Pro running back Derrick Henry in a week eight match against the Indianapolis Colt

The UT Martin men's basketball team has fallen upon a rough patch to start conference play, but they look to get back on their feet tonight against in-state rival Austin Peay. Currently, on a 3-game losing streak, the Skyhawks are looking to play more disciplined basketball as they had four players foul out in their 76-70 loss to Tennessee Tech on Saturday; three of which were in double figures in scoring. Tonight's matchup is the second time both teams have met this season.

Tennessee continues to defy logic as they have once again found a way to win despite the numerous injuries the team has had to overcome. Undeterred by the loss of star players Derrick Henry and Julio Jones due to injury, the Titans continue to get the job done. With a little under a minute and a half remaining in the contest, the Titans held off the Saints' two-point conversion and etched a 23-21 win. With an offense that's still learning to adapt to life without All-Pro runn

For the first time in 15 years, the UT Martin Skyhawks are OVC champions and have extended their winning streak to a program-record nine consecutive wins. After going up to an early 14-0 lead in the first quarter, the Skyhawks never looked back and held a comfortable 35-3 lead at halftime. Thanks to a dominant rushing performance from the dynamic running back tandem of Peyton Logan and Zak Wallace, UTM rushed for 313 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. The Skyhawks' offe

With OVC title hopes on the line and FCS playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the Skyhawks came out victorious in a crucial home victory against rival Tennessee State University. After a scoreless first half for both teams, the Skyhawks unleased their feathers and scored 21 points in the second quarter. With a 21-3 lead going into halftime, a victory for UT Martin seemed inevitable. The key to the Skyhawks' victory was through their running backs. UT Martin rushed for a tota

Even without their featured running back leading the ground game, the Tennessee Titans continue to find ways to win. After Derrick Henry injured his foot in a Week 8 win against the Indianapolis Colts, the Titans season looked to be in vain. Coming into Sunday night's game, the Tennessee Titans tied for the third most injured roster in the entire league with 15 players inactive. However, after signing running backs D'Onta Foreman and former NFL MVP Adrian Peterson, the Titans