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Ohio State basketball’s game against UT Martin canceled

Another cancellation for the OSU basketball team. #GoBucks

The Ohio State basketball team has been forced to cancel its upcoming game against UT Martin because of continued issues with COVID-19. The statement by the university did not get into specifics but did confirm the move on Sunday.

“The safety and well-being of the student-athletes, coaches, staff and Ohio State community continue to remain the highest priority,” the statement began. “All team-related activities will remain suspended, and the players and staff will continue to be tested according to Ohio State protocols in consultation with the Big Ten Conference.

“All fans who had purchased tickets to the game through the Ohio State Ticket Office and Ticketmaster.com will be refunded and will receive direct communication via email with more information.”

No determination has been made about future games, but the Buckeyes are now off until they are scheduled to play again on November 28 vs. the University of New Orleans.

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Ohio State’s basketball game against UT Martin up in air Tuesday based on further COVID-19 testing

We’ll know shortly whether the Ohio State basketball team can resume activities and play the next scheduled game on Tuesday. #GoBucks

By now you know the Ohio State basketball team is dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak within the program. A flurry of positive tests resulted in the cancellation of the Buckeyes’ game against Kentucky in the CBS Sports Classic Saturday and shut down team activities.

We’ve seen a lot of athletic events canceled both in college and the professional ranks as of late because of the surging COVID-19 cases here as of late, and this is just another example. We don’t know how long OSU will be out of pocket as it deals with getting in a more healthy state to resume activities and games, and that means the next basketball game against UT Martin on Tuesday is also still up in the air.

According to college basketball insider Jon Rothstein, Ohio State will be undergoing another set of COVID-19 tests to see if it can play the game against the Skyhawks.

If Ohio State can’t play on Tuesday, it has a week break before the next scheduled game on the following Tuesday, December 28 vs. the University of New Orleans at home.

Stay tuned for further updates.

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Game day odds: Tennessee-UT Martin

A look at game day odds for Tennessee-UT Martin.

Tennessee will tip off its 2021-22 men’s basketball season Tuesday at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville.

Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. EST and SEC Network will televise the in-state matchup.

The Vols defeated Lenoir-Rhyne, 103-62, in its only exhibition game on Oct. 30.

Ahead of tipoff, Vols Wire looks at game day odds between Tennessee and UT Martin.

Line: Alabama -25.5

Over/Under: 68.5

Money Line: Alabama -5000, Tennessee +1300

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Former Vol Shawn Shamburger commits to in-state school

Former Vol Shawn Shamburger commits to in-state school.

Former University of Tennessee defensive back Shawn Shamburger has committed to UT Martin.

Shamburger played for the Vols from 2017-20. He appeared in 38 games, totaling 86 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, four sacks, one interception and five pass deflections.

The 5-foot-11, 190-pound defensive back is from Colquitt County High School in Moultrie, Georgia.

Shamburger entered the NCAA transfer portal in May.

UT Martin kicks off the 2021 season on Sept. 2 at Western Kentucky against former Tennessee offensive coordinator Tyson Helton. Helton enters his third season as Western Kentucky’s head coach.

UT Martin (3-4) finished the 2021 spring season with wins against Eastern Illinois, Austin Peay and Tennessee Tech.

Jason Simpson enters his 16th season as the Skyhawks’ head coach.

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Lady Vols defeat UT Martin on the diamond

Recapping Lady Vols’ win over UT Martin Thursday

An eight-run fourth inning helped the Tennessee softball team overcome an early deficit and make short work of UT Martin Thursday night at Sherri Lee Parker Stadium.

No. 23 Tennessee defeated the Sky Hawks, 10-1, in five innings, however it was UT Martin that struck first as Kaitlyn Kelley hit a solo home run to give the Sky Hawks (5-2) a 1-0 lead.

It would not take the Lady Vols long to answer as Cailin Hannon hit an RBI triple that plated Kiki Milloy with the tying run.

In the third inning, Amanda Ayala homered to give UT (9-1) a 2-1 advantage.

Ayala added a two-run shot in the fourth to help the Lady Vols blow things open. Milloy also had a 2-1 blast in the frame. Madison Webber drove in another run with a sacrifice fly and Ally Shipman had a two-run single.

In the circle, Ashley Rogers was dominant after surrendering Kelley’s homer.

She tossed a complete game, surrendering one run and three hits, while striking out six.

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Jason Simpson previews UT Martin’s 2021 spring season

UT Martin will kick off the 2021 spring football season Feb. 21 against Eastern Illinois.

UT Martin will kick off the 2021 spring football season Feb. 21 against Eastern Illinois.

The Skyhawks did not play during the fall due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Jason Simpson enters his 15th season as head coach at UT Martin. Simpson has compiled a 87-73 record since 2006.

UT Martin’s head coach Jason Simpson looks at the clock during the game against MTSU at MTSU on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018. © HELEN COMER/DNJ

Ahead of the season-opening game, Simpson joined the show “Tennessee Two-A-Days” to discuss the spring season.

The show can be listened to here or below.

2021 UT Martin spring football schedule

Feb. 21 vs. Eastern Illinois

Feb. 28 at Murray State

March 14 vs. Jacksonville State

March 21 at Austin Peay

March 28 at Tennessee State

April 3 vs. Southeast Missouri

April 11 vs. Tennessee Tech

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Tennessee adds UT Martin to basketball schedule

Tennessee will play UT Martin Dec. 9.

Tennessee men’s basketball team has added UT Martin to its 2020-21 schedule.

The Vols will host UT Martin Dec. 9 at Thompson-Boling Arena with tipoff slated for 7 p.m. EST. SEC Network+ will stream the in-state matchup.

Tennessee and UT Martin have played each other four times with the Vols winning all contests.

All meetings have taken place at Thompson-Boling Arena, and the programs last played Dec. 29, 2010. Tennessee is 60-2 all-time against current members of the Ohio Valley Conference.

Tennessee was scheduled to tipoff the 2020-21 season Nov. 25 against Charlotte, followed by playing VCU, Gonzaga and Notre Dame.

All contests were canceled due to Tennessee pausing team activities due to COVID-19 protocols.

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