Thursday, November 4
Martin, Tenn.
7 p.m.
UT Martin
vs
Bethel
Photo by: UT Martin Sports Information
SKYHAWK MEN’S HOOPS SET TO HOST LOCAL FOE BETHEL IN THURSDAY HOME EXHIBITION
11/2/2021 10:58:00 AM | Men's Basketball
MARTIN, Tenn. – The lone tuneup for the University of Tennessee at Martin men's basketball squad will take place on Thursday, Nov. 4 as the Skyhawks will play host to Bethel in a 7 p.m. exhibition at the Kathleen and Tom Elam Center. Admission is free for all ages.
This will mark the UT Martin debut for head coach Ryan Ridder as well as all 14 Skyhawk players. Ridder, who was hired on March 30 following four seasons as head coach at Bethune-Cookman, assembled a talented roster that includes seven guards, one wing and six forwards.
Although Thursday's matchup will not count as an official contest, UT Martin and Bethel have met 53 times on the hardwood. The Skyhawks have won 14 straight decisions over the Wildcats, a NAIA program located just 25 miles away in McKenzie, Tenn. That winning streak includes a 95-60 Skyhawk victory over Bethel on Dec. 15, 2020 at the Elam Center.
The Wildcats return 10 players from last season's squad that went 13-14 and averaged 87.0 points per outing. Jeff Britt is in his 22nd season at the helm of the Bethel program, where he is 19 victories away from joining the 500-win plateau for his career.
Fans can follow along with live stats throughout the contest at the link found at the top of the webpage.
UT Martin officially opens the 2021-22 season next Tuesday, Nov. 9 at No. 17 ranked Tennessee. Basketball season ticket packages – including 26 combined men's and women's home games – are on sale now. For more information, visit the link above or contact Fran Spears at 731-881-7207 or fspears@utm.edu.
This will mark the UT Martin debut for head coach Ryan Ridder as well as all 14 Skyhawk players. Ridder, who was hired on March 30 following four seasons as head coach at Bethune-Cookman, assembled a talented roster that includes seven guards, one wing and six forwards.
Although Thursday's matchup will not count as an official contest, UT Martin and Bethel have met 53 times on the hardwood. The Skyhawks have won 14 straight decisions over the Wildcats, a NAIA program located just 25 miles away in McKenzie, Tenn. That winning streak includes a 95-60 Skyhawk victory over Bethel on Dec. 15, 2020 at the Elam Center.
The Wildcats return 10 players from last season's squad that went 13-14 and averaged 87.0 points per outing. Jeff Britt is in his 22nd season at the helm of the Bethel program, where he is 19 victories away from joining the 500-win plateau for his career.
Fans can follow along with live stats throughout the contest at the link found at the top of the webpage.
UT Martin officially opens the 2021-22 season next Tuesday, Nov. 9 at No. 17 ranked Tennessee. Basketball season ticket packages – including 26 combined men's and women's home games – are on sale now. For more information, visit the link above or contact Fran Spears at 731-881-7207 or fspears@utm.edu.
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