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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Interim head coach Corrie Hill practices drills with the softball team on March 8 in preparation for its upcoming home games. The Comets have gone 9-11 so far this season, including a five-game win streak from March 2-6. Photo by Madeline Ambrose | Mercury Staff.

New softball coach arrives

March 26, 2018

The athletic department has named a new interim softball head coach after the previous one departed UTD last November. Athletic Director Bill Petitt announced the hiring of Corrie Hill to be the interim...

Photo by William Legrone | Photo Editor.

Comets lose in second round of NCAA tournament

March 5, 2018

The UTD women’s basketball team was eliminated in the second round of the NCAA Division III National Tournament after securing an at-large bid. Despite losing in the semifinal round of the ASC on Feb....

Junior Sumvruta Iyengar practices on March 2 to prepare for the team’s March 3 match against Sul Ross State. The Comets defeated the Lobos 9-0 to stay undefeated this season. The men’s team also posted a 9-0 shutout against Sul Ross. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Mercury Staff.

Tennis teams picked to win

March 5, 2018

The UTD tennis teams started their spring seasons with a combined 5-1 record after the league picked both teams as favorites to win the American Southwest Conference West Division. The women’s team...

Photo by William Legrone | Photo Editor.

ASC disappointment

March 5, 2018

Women's Basketball The women’s basketball team made it to the local conference tournament before falling short 6 points in its semifinal game. After going 22-4 in the regular season and winning their...

The UTD rugby team practices tackling drills at the fields on Feb. 15 in preparation for the upcoming playoffs. The playoff tournament will be held Feb. 24-25 at Angelo State University. Photo by Madeline Ambrose | Mercury Staff.

Rugby team remains undefeated

February 19, 2018

The men’s rugby team qualified for the playoffs after going undefeated in the regular season for the fourth time in seven years. The Comets dominated their opponents throughout the season, winning by...

Sophomore guard Victoria Pena drives the ball to the net during a home game against East Texas Baptist Feb. 17. The Comets defeated the Tigers 78-68 in the last game of the regular season. UTD faces off against Hardin-Simmons Feb. 22 to start the ASC championship tournament. Photo by WIlliam Legrone | Photo Editor.

Comets finish season strong

February 19, 2018

With the regular season finishing up, the women’s basketball team now looks to defend its championship title as the American Southwest Conference tournament draws near. The women’s basketball team...

UTD alumnus Sean Spiesman (right)whooshes in a photo. He competed in both the mountain bike and road races. Photo courtesy of Sean Spiesman.

Alumni cyclists place in bike race

February 19, 2018

Two former UTD cycling team members used past training to place high in a local tournament. UTD alumni Flora Yan and Sean Spiesman competed in the Cedar Hill Race Festival on Feb. 3-4. Both graduates...

Members of the UTD men’s vollyball club participate in a reaction drill at practice on Jan. 31 inside the Activity Center gym.  The newly reinstated club meets for practices on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Photo by Michael Stout | Mercury Staff.

Men’s volleyball returns to UTD

February 5, 2018

Two seniors helped reinstate the men’s club volleyball team during the fall semester. Even with probation and a lack of funding, the team practices every week and has attended a competitive open tournament. Although...

Freshman pitcher Blaire Evans pitches a fastball during a scrimmage held on Feb. 2. The Comets will play their first game of the season on Feb. 10 at home against the Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusaders. Photo by William Legrone | Photo Editor.

Hoping for a repeat performance

February 5, 2018

After their most successful season in school history, the softball team looks to continue its dominance and repeat its record-breaking performance. Last season, the Comets finished with a 36-10 record...

Senior pitcher Cole Hanson practices with the baseball team on Jan. 22. Photo by Ben Cannon | Mercury Staff.

Baseball looks to improve

February 5, 2018

With the UTD baseball team placing second in the American Southwest Conference and two athletes on the Players to Watch list, the team has begun preparing for its first series of games in Arizona. This...

Junior guard Tyra Banks had 3 points in her 16 minutes of play against University of the Ozarks at home on Jan. 20. The Comets took a 5-4 lead with 6:26 to play in the first quarter and held onto it through the end of the game, a 76-41 win. Photo by William Legrone | Mercury Staff.

On a winning streak

January 22, 2018

The women’s basketball team has gone undefeated since Dec. 18, leading to a 14-2 record this season.  The Comets started their winning streak with a 59-47 win over Hardin-Simmons at home. The streak...

Finance and economics sophomore Titas Stremavicius (left) and computer science freshman Razvan Preotu practice on Jan. 19 for an upcoming match. Photo by Madeline Ambrose | Mercury Staff.

Chess team falls short

January 22, 2018

After performing well at the past few competitions, the UTD chess team failed to qualify for the finals at the Pan-American Intercollegiate Team Chess Championship. The annual competition occurred from...

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