UT Martin Softball Heads to Henderson County Sports Complex

Skyhawks look to continue OVC success against former conference rival Austin Peay

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:09pm

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The University of Tennessee at Martin softball team is scheduled to play against Austin Peay on April 14, 2026 at the Henderson County Sports Complex in Lexington, Tennessee. This matchup marks a meeting with a former Ohio Valley Conference opponent, as the Skyhawks enter the game following a three-game series sweep of Western Illinois, their third OVC series sweep of the current season.

Why it matters

UT Martin has played well at the Henderson County Sports Complex in recent years, including a narrow loss to Mississippi State and a high-scoring win over Memphis. The Skyhawks are currently having a strong season, leading the OVC in several statistical categories, and this game against a former conference rival provides an opportunity to continue their momentum.

The details

The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on April 14, 2026. UT Martin has played eight games that have gone into extra innings this season, the most for the program since 2009. Several Skyhawks players are leading the OVC in individual statistics, including Sami Scholtz's league-best 2.73 ERA and Carly Ward's .400 batting average. Avary Makarewicz leads the OVC in home runs and RBIs, while Kennedy Brown has the most stolen bases in the conference.

  • The game is scheduled for April 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
  • UT Martin has played three OVC series sweeps so far this season.
  • The Skyhawks' previous appearances at the Henderson County Sports Complex were in 2022 and 2023.

The players

Sami Scholtz

UT Martin pitcher who holds the OVC's lowest ERA at 2.73, with a 6-4 record, two saves, and 55 strikeouts.

Carly Ward

UT Martin player who has the best batting average in the OVC at .400 and is one of four Skyhawks batting over .300.

Avary Makarewicz

UT Martin player who leads the OVC in both home runs and RBIs, with 8 home runs and 39 RBIs, while also maintaining a .376 batting average and the third-highest slugging percentage in the league at .692.

Kennedy Brown

UT Martin player who leads the OVC with 19 stolen bases.

University of Tennessee at Martin

The softball team from the University of Tennessee at Martin, who are currently leading the OVC in several statistical categories and have played well at the Henderson County Sports Complex in recent years.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

UT Martin's softball team is having a strong season, leading the OVC in several statistical categories, and this game against a former conference rival provides an opportunity to continue their momentum and success at the Henderson County Sports Complex.