UTM beats Tennessee State 28-17 in Skyhawks’ OVC finale

MARTIN, Tenn. -- John Bachus III threw for three touchdowns and UT Martin rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Tennessee State 28-17 on Saturday as the Skyhawks completed their Ohio Valley Conference schedule with a win. UTM took advantage of a short field following a Tennessee State punt with Bachus capping a 30-play drive with a 9-yard pass to Terry Williams for a 21-17 lead with 7:17 remaining. The Skyhawks added another touchdown in the final minute on Jaimiee Bowe 's 5-yard run after the Tigers turned the ball on downs at their 16. The Skyhawks (7-4, 6-2) are a half-game back of Austin Peay and Southeast Missouri State, both 6-1, and will play at Kentucky in their regular-season finale.