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MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin softball program kicked off its home slate with an impressive come-from-behind 5-3 victory over Saint Louis in the opener of the Skyhawk Invitational on Thursday afternoon. The Skyhawks (4-2) picked up their fourth straight win behind a pair of monster performances both in the batters box and in the circle. Leading the way for the home team was the play of senior Avary Makarewicz who went 2-for-3 at the plate while drillin

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – For the second straight season, the University of Tennessee at Martin men's basketball team fell on a late go-ahead field goal at Robert F. Hyland Arena as Lindenwood squeaked by the Skyhawks by a 75-74 score. After the Lions hit a game-winning three-pointer with 5.5 seconds left for a one-point win on Jan. 11, 2025, Lindenwood's Mekhi Cooper scored on an off-balanced turnaround jumper in the lane with 4.5 seconds on the clock for the go-ahead bucket. That

MARTIN, Tenn. – Four teams will take part in the 2026 Skyhawk Invitational as the University of Tennessee at Martin softball program hosts the three-day tournament at Bettye Giles Field. The tournament was originally set to take place on Feb. 13-15, but has now been shifted to Thursday, Feb. 12; Friday, Feb. 13; and Saturday, Feb. 14 due to forecasts of heavy rain in the area over the weekend. Joining the Skyhawks in the field are Mississippi Valley, Saint Louis and Valparais

MARTIN, Tenn. – The final two-game Ohio Valley Conference road swing for the University of Tennessee at Martin men's basketball squad starts tomorrow with a matchup against the Lindenwood Lions. Tipoff from Robert F. Hyland Arena in St. Charles, Mo. is set for 7:30 p.m. The Skyhawks (19-6, 11-3 OVC) are aiming for a series sweep as UT Martin won the first matchup between these two squads. Afan Trnka (season-high 17 points), Andrija Bukumirović (14), Matas Deniusas (14) and Pe

MARTIN, Tenn.- Riding a school-best three consecutive trips to the Ohio Valley Conference Championships, the University of Tennessee at Martin baseball team steps into the 2026 season looking to extend its recent success. Skyhawk head coach Ryan Jenkins enters his ninth season bringing in 19 newcomers while returning 15 student-athletes. "I'm excited and our guys are ready to go," said Jenkins. "We've had three good scrimmages and right now we're looking forward to getting th

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Former University of Tennessee at Martin standout Chelsey Perry was named the newest Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Legend as the league unveiled its annual list today ahead of the 2026 OVC Championship tournament. Perry is the 11th Skyhawk to join the OVC Basketball Legends initiative, which was founded in 2015 as a collaborative effort for the league championship tournament. Perry joins fellow UT Martin women's honorees Andreika Jackson (2024), Tara Ta

Date (Time): Thur., Feb. 12, 2026 (5 p.m.) Opponent (Record): Lindenwood Lions (18-7, 10-4 OVC) Head Coach: Amy Eagan (Truman State, 1999) Record (Seas.) Overall/LWU: 316-189 (17th)/48-39 (3rd) Location (Arena): Saint Charles, Mo. (Hyland Arena) Radio: WCMT 100.5 FM (PxP:Chris Brinkley; Analyst:Davis Gregory) TV/Streaming: ESPN+ UTM vs. LWU: UTLWU leads 4-2 * The University of Tennessee at Martin women's basketball (13-10, 9-5 OVC) team ended Morehead State's six-game win str

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Junior Brittani Wells of the University of Tennessee at Martin women's basketball team has been named the OVC Newcomer of the Week, the league announced Tuesday morning. Wells had a phenomenal week, averaging 15.0 points, 3.7 assists, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game over three games in six days. She also had the hot hand, shooting 60.0 percent (15-25) from the floor, a blistering 64.7 percent (11-17) from 3-point range, and was perfect at the free thr

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Ohio Valley Conference crowned University of Tennessee at Martin forward Matas Deniusas as its Freshman of the Week for men's basketball today, marking the 10th time that the Vilnius, Lithuania native has brought home that honor. Deniusas is now tied with Austin Peay's Jordyn Adams (2019-20) for the third-most OVC Freshman of the Week awards in league history, trailing only Lindenwood's Jadis Jones (12 in 2024-25) and Eastern Kentucky's Matt Witt (11 in

When Jay Michael Martin Jr. was a boy, one of his heroes was actor LeVar Burton, whom he watched on the PBS series “Reading Rainbow.” After going through a life of hardships and mental anguish, Martin surfaced and became a local PBS host himself, moving to the national stage during PBS pledge events and emulating his boyhood hero. Martin was the guest speaker Feb. 3 in the first event of the University of Tennessee at Martin’s ENTICE Series, which takes place through Tuesday,

The University of Tennessee at Martin has installed new crosswalk lights and pedestrian signs on Mount Pelia Road to support safer and more predictable crossing behavior for pedestrians. Mount Pelia Road provides access to multiple high-traffic campus buildings, including the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center and the Boling University Center. Following a review of foot traffic and roadway conditions that impact visibility and driver awareness, the decision to enhance safety measur

PHOTO: Attending Super Bowl LX from UT Martin are (l-r) Lani Taylor, Tiara Brooks, Ian Eastridge, Dakota Reddan, Macie Meyners, Paris Hodge, Peyton Cook, Shelby Davis, Anna Marie Brown and Haley Olsen. For the 13th straight year, sport business management students at the University of Tennessee at Martin will gain work experience at the Super Bowl. The National Football League championship game will be played Sunday, Feb. 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the h

Spring semester enrollment at the University of Tennessee at Martin will reach approximately 7,550 students, a more than 6% increase over spring 2025. The enrollment news was announced during the winter meeting of the UT Martin Advisory Board held Jan. 23 in the Boling University Center. The enrollment news was among several reports and updates provided to board members by university staff and UT Martin Chancellor Yancy Freeman. The meeting also marked board chair Art Sparks

Discovery Park of America held its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day program Jan. 19, featuring two people with UT Martin connections. The keynote speaker was Dr. Mark McCloud, UTM vice chancellor for access and engagement, and the emcee of the program was UTM first lady Rafielle Freeman, who is also a member of the DPA Board of Directors. McCloud opened his address by quoting the Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equ

Registration for the University of Tennessee at Martin’s Summer Orientation And Registration (SOAR) sessions will open online Sunday, Feb. 1. SOAR is a required one-day orientation event designed to introduce first-year students to UT Martin and ease their transition into college life. During these sessions, first-year students will have a chance to become acquainted with UT Martin’s campus culture, learn about curriculum and campus resources, and register for classes. Studen

The University of Tennessee at Martin Advisory Board will meet at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23, in Room 206AB of the Ed and Carolyn Boling University Center. The meeting is open to the public and available for viewing via livestream at www.utm.edu/abmeeting. The video of the full meeting will be archived for later viewing. Agenda items include: * Call to Order and Roll Call * Opening Remarks * Approval of Minutes * 2024-25 Budget Reporting * Enrollment and Retention Update * Athle

Students who have been accepted to attend the University of Tennessee at Martin in the fall 2026 semester have a chance to meet faculty members in their chosen field of study, speak with representatives from the UT Martin offices of financial aid and housing, and learn more about college life from the UTM Center for Student Engagement. The UTM Office of Undergraduate Admissions has planned several receptions that are designed with future Skyhawks in mind. There are six Future

Applications are now open for admission into the University of Tennessee at Martin Skyhawks Achieving In Life (SAIL) program for students with intellectual disabilities for the fall 2026 semester, which begins Aug. 24. The SAIL program was created last June and is funded through a Tennessee Believes grant provided through the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging. The program provides access to the college experience for students with intellectual disabilities age 18 t

Registration for the University of Tennessee at Martin’s WestStar Elevate: A Summit for Growth and Leadership program presented by PATH Company is now open through Friday, Jan. 23. The theme of the summit is “For the Love of Leadership and Community.” The WestStar Elevate Summit – formerly called the WestStar Working Women’s Conference – is a part of the WestStar Leadership Program marking its 28th annual event. It will be held Friday, Feb. 6, in the Boling University Center

Dr. Mark McCloud, vice chancellor for access and engagement at the University of Tennessee at Martin, will be the keynote speaker at a program at Discovery Park of America in Union City honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The program will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 19 – the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday – in Dinosaur Hall and is scheduled to last one hour. UT Martin first lady Rafielle Freeman will emcee the program. The program is free a