UTM Softball fell to Murray State University in the fourth game of the OVC Softball Championship tournament on May 8. The Skyhawks were off to a slow start in the first inning with the first three batters getting out. Kelsey Dickson led the Skyhawks with a hit to third base where she was then grounded out at first base.

In their last home games of the season, UTM took on the Eastern Illinois Panthers in a double-header on April 28.

Thursday, April 25, marks the beginning of the NFL Draft; two former UTM Skyhawks and Draft hopefuls will be anxiously awaiting Commissioner Rodger Goodell to call their names. Quentin Sims and Montori Hughes are both expected to be selected in the upcoming draft, however where they will go is entirely unknown.

Despite losing record-setting quarterback Derek Carr, UTM’s offense was the star of the show in this year’s Spring Game. The battle for the top quarterback spot has been a three-man race all through camp. Jarod Neal came into camp expecting to be the starter, but Tyler Rice has significantly stepped up his game, challenging Neal for the job.

UTM softball head coach Donley Canary hit a career milestone over the weekend, with his win over Morehead State in game two of their double-header he reached his 400th career win after 12 season with the Skyhawks. “It means I managed to last 12 years without getting fired,” Canary joked.

The UTM Rodeo was not only a hit in Martin with record-breaking attendance but also a hit among the entire region. The 45th Annual Rodeo held at Ned Ray McWherter Agricultural Pavilion, April 11-13 has been named the Ozark Region Rodeo of the Year. The UTM men’s team fell short of first place by a little under 100 points; Missouri Valley College secured the win in the men’s division with a total of 645 points.

It was a rough afternoon for the Skyhawks, while Morehead State was busy taking down the baseball team, the softball team dropped both games of their double-header to Eastern Kentucky.

Morehead State defeated the Skyhawks in game three 11-6, completing their weekend sweep of UTM.

Despite losing record-setting quarterback, Derek Carr, UTM's offense was the star of the show in this year's Spring Game.

The Skyhawks followed their loss in game one of a double-header against Morehead State by scoring five runs in the bottom of the fourth, taking home the 5-3 win.