Office of University Relations - Skyhawk Update

>>> In 2011 under head coach Phil McNamara, the UT Martin soccer team captured its first-ever Ohio Valley Conference Tournament championship with a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Morehead State. The Skyhawks broke a school record for victories (14) before falling to then-undefeated Memphis in their first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament. UT Martin boasted four players on the All-OVC team, including Melissa Govea – the league’s Defensive Player of the Year.

>>> UT Martin senior CJ Estelle (pictured right) was named a first team 2011 Football Championship Subdivision Sports Network All-American. Estelle led the nation in punt return average (17.7 yards per return). He had 16 returns for 283 yards and one touchdown return. Estelle was also named a Phil Steele and a College Sports Madness All-American. Estelle was the only player in the Ohio Valley Conference to be named a first-teamer by the Sports Network.

>>> After being predicted 10th in the Ohio Valley Conference preseason polls, the 2011 Skyhawk volleyball team more than tripled their wins from the previous season en route to an appearance in the OVC Tournament championship match. Under Darrin McClure, OVC Coach of the Year, UT Martin clinched its first winning season since 2006 and placed three players on the all-league team – including Kasey Elswick (OVC Defensive Player of the Year). An honorable mention All-American, Elswick shattered the NCAA single-season record for digs (852) while breaking the school record for digs in a single match (46) and career digs (1,963) despite being just a junior. Pictured right: UT Martin volleyball player Brittany Wilburn.