Category: Sports
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History in the making
A sophomore on the men’s basketball team recorded the second triple-double in school history. Sophomore guard Dimitrius Underwood had 14 points, 13 rebounds and 18 assists during UTD’s Dec. 29 117-105 victory over the Rhodes College Lynx. His 18 assists set a new ASC record, and Underwood was named the ASC East player of…
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How important are college sports?
Sports at UTD is radically different from that of other universities. It’s not that there aren’t enough sports, but more like a lack of attention given to them compared to other aspects of the campus culture. College athletics, while it may not be a priority for some, is important and should receive attention from students…
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Activity Center Upgrades
With the new year, University Recreation plans to improve the gym workout area with renovations this summer. Tricia Losavio, director of UREC, said they plan to replace the two-decade-old floor and update the lighting in the workout area. “Right now, only the free-weight area has a (mat) … and the rest of space has carpet.…
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Pena capitalizes on extra minutes
Every season, the women’s basketball program loses senior players and experienced players take on the role of leadership. Victoria Pena, a sophomore guard and second season veteran on the team, has taken up this role of leadership. Pena joined the team during the 2016-2017 season and had to adapt to the team dynamic. “I was…
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Quick start
The UTD women’s basketball team has gotten off to a 5-1 start this season after losing seven graduating players in the offseason. The team started primarily upperclassmen last season when it won the American Southwest Conference Championship. This year, the team has only four seniors graduating, with seven new incoming freshmen to take their places.…
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One final shot at glory
The four seniors on the men’s basketball team have one last chance to make a run in both the ASC and NCAA tournaments after going 12-15 in 2016-2017, the team’s worst record in over a decade. Last season, the Comets had eight losses within the ASC. Despite the Comets’ record, they finished the 2016 season…
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Total domination
The UTD men’s rugby team made a huge comeback this season, winning all six games so far, including a blowout victory against Southern Methodist University with a score of 101-0. Last season ended with the team missing the playoffs after going 2-4, but the team has a 6-0 record so far this year. Head coach…
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ASC Tournament Recap
Women’s cross country wins back-to-back titles The women’s cross-country team took first place at their conference tournament on Oct. 28. Senior Lindsey Rayborn scored first place overall, breaking the ASC championship record. Rayborn said after the team won first last year, they wanted to start a winning streak. Now that they have, Rayborn said she believes…
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Comets win homecoming game 56 – 32 against Rams
The women’s basketball team entered the season strong with their first win, 56 – 32 over the Huston–Tillotson Rams in the homecoming game. Afternoon festivities attracted a crowd of 690 people for the 5 p.m. game against the Rams. By the end of the first period, the Comets gained a large lead of 10 points.…
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Women’s soccer wins first game of ASC 2-1
The women’s soccer team won their first game of the American Southwest Conference tournament with a 2-1 win against the Sul Ross State Lobos. The Comets will now be moving on to the semifinals of the ASC tournament. The last time the team won the ASC Championship was in 2004, and they are on their…