UT Martin Skyhawks
sports teams of the University of Tennessee at Martin
The UT Martin Skyhawks (also known as Tennessee–Martin Skyhawks) are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent the University of Tennessee at Martin (UTM) in Martin, Tennessee, United States. The Skyhawks athletic program is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) and competes at the NCAA Division I level including the Football Championship Subdivision. The UTM mascot is Captain Skyhawk. The school colors are navy and orange. They were known as the Pacers until 1995.
Sports sponsored
A member of the Ohio Valley Conference, the University of Tennessee at Martin sponsors teams in five men's, nine women's, and one co-ed NCAA sanctioned sports.
National championships
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Athletic facilities
Source:
Baseball: Skyhawk Baseball Field
Basketball: Kathleen and Tom Elam Center
Beach Volleyball: Skyhawk Beach Volleyball Complex
Equestrian: Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex
Football: Hardy M. Graham Stadium & Bob Carroll Football Building
Golf: Rhodes Golf Center & Jackson Country Club (Jackson, TN)
Rifle: Skyhawk Rifle Range
Soccer: Skyhawk Soccer Field
Softball: Bettye Giles Softball Field
Tennis: Skyhawk Tennis Complex
Volleyball: Skyhawk Fieldhouse
Rodeo: Ned McWherter Agricultural Complex
Highlights
Basketball
In 2011, the Skyhawk women's basketball team qualified for the NCAA tournament for the first time. In 2011, 2012 and 2013, women's basketball made consecutive appearances in the national tournament.
Tennis
The Skyhawk women’s tennis team won its fifth Ohio Valley Conference championship in 2011. Coach Dennis Taylor also earned his sixth OVC Coach of the Year award.
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