UT Martin Skyhawks
The UT Martin Skyhawks are the college athletics in [the United States|intercollegiate athletic] teams that represent the University of Tennessee at Martin in Martin, Tennessee, United States. The Skyhawks athletic program is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference and competes at the NCAA Division I level including the NCAA [Football Championship Subdivision|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.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
- 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 [Division I women's basketball tournament|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.In fall 1997, a women's club team was formed. The inaugural season of an NCAA Division 1 AA team was recognized in fall 1998. This team was coached by a former OPD coach, Dr. Ruth Holden.