They finished the season 22–13, 10–6 in OVC play to win the West Division championship.

The Skyhawks finished the 2015–16 season 20–15, 10–6 in OVC play to share the West Division championship with Murray State.

They defeated Morehead State to advance to the championship game of the OVC tournament where they lost to Austin Peay.

Following the season, head coach Heath Schroyer left UT Martin to become an assistant at NC State.

[2] In a vote of Ohio Valley Conference head men’s basketball coaches and sports information directors, UT Martin was picked to finish fourth in the West Division of the OVC.