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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Dallas Skyline playing a match on the UTD court. Photo by Roshan Khichi | Mercury Staff

Dallas Skyline to practice, play on UTD courts

April 19, 2021

The Dallas Skyline, a minor professional basketball team, is calling the UTD Activity Center and University Housing home for its 2021 season. The Skyline is part of the 35-team The Basketball League...

In their final winning match in the OWCC, UTD’s communication improvements showed in their match against Ohio State.

Comets land top eight in Overwatch Collegiate Championship

April 19, 2021

UTD’s Overwatch team just finished in the top eight of the Overwatch Collegiate Championship (OWCC), going on to ride the momentum into two tournament wins. Despite having to compete remotely, the...

When the conference was postponed, the team had to adapt quickly and work with the limited information they had. (Photo courtesy of Dave Wester).

Men’s cross-country team wins third consecutive ASC championship

April 4, 2021

UTD men’s cross-country team won their third consecutive ASC championship in early March, while the women’s team took second place. On March 13, teams from eight universities competed in the race...

Jacob Perry hit a game-winning triple in the team’s March 2nd game against the Southwestern Pirates.

Comets batter up after delayed season

April 4, 2021

Following several delays, the UTD baseball team’s spring season has begun in full. With a roster composed predominantly of younger players, the Comets have managed to maintain a steady series of wins...

Smash player “Fox” turned the loser’s final around for the Comets. Screenshot by Anna Phengsakmueang | Photo Editor

Comets seize a regional win for Super Smash Bros

April 4, 2021

The Smash team took top seed in the national qualifying regional after a loser’s final versus UT Arlington and a grand final win against UT Austin. The Comets cinched the regional win after being...

Benny “lubey” Lube in competition. Screenshot by Anna Phengsakmueang | Photo Editor

Comets place first in Rocket League qualifying tournament

April 4, 2021

UTD just started play in the CRL Spring League after placing first in the Spring League Qualifying tournament. After finishing top eight in the Fall National Championships for CRL, UTD’s Rocket League...

Gabi Sommerfield (left) and Catherine Croft (right) go up for a block. (Photo courtesy of Courtnie Ortiz).

Women’s volleyball begins season with eight undefeated games, soccer gets underway

March 22, 2021

With regular season play delayed from the fall due to the pandemic, the soccer and volleyball teams all returned to games on Feb. 26. The women’s soccer team opened the ASC competition with a win...

Williams said he started playing basketball at just five years old. (Photo by Anna Phengsakmueang, photo editor).

From team manager to team player

February 15, 2021

After serving as student manager on the men’s basketball team for the past three years, human resource management senior Donovan Williams was added to the roster as a guard in January. Williams tried...

Graphic by Isabelle Villegas | Mercury Staff

The COVID gambit

February 15, 2021

The UTD Chess team has been consistently ranking high during online tournaments this semester. Due to COVID-19, the Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship was held online for the first...

The current women’s roster hosts 11 freshman players, the largest freshman class since the 2008-09 season.

Comet basketball teams start season strong

February 1, 2021

Early into their 2020-21 seasons, the UTD men’s and women’s basketball teams are entering the spring semester with several wins under their belts. With a current record of 7-2, the women’s team...

To prepare for the CRL championship, the team played scrimmages with national-level teams.

Rocket League team finishes in championship quarterfinals

February 1, 2021

In UTD Esports’ second competitive “Rocket League” season, Comets finished in the quarterfinals of the Collegiate Rocket League championship on Jan. 7 after qualifying through a wildcard event. UTD’s...

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