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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Photo by Roman Soriano | Mercury Staff.

Volleyball advances to third round of NCAA tourney

November 12, 2016

UTD’s volleyball team advanced to the third round of the NCAA D-III Tournament for the first time after defeating no. 25 Hendrix College Warriors 3-2 (20-25, 25-21, 20-25, 27-25, 12-15). The Comets improved...

Photo by Yash Musalgaonkar | Mercury Staff.

UTD volleyball beats down Whitworth to advance in tourney

November 12, 2016

The volleyball team got off to a fast start in its NCAA tournament appearance by taking down Whitworth 3-0 (25-20,25-13,25-19) in front of a raucous home crowd to improve to 31-2 on the year. Coming into...

The men’s ultimate team gathers for a team practice on Oct. 28. The team is now able to field an A and B team as the sport’s popularity continues to grow. Photo by Yash Musalgaonkar | Mercury Staff.

Frisbee team continues to grow

November 1, 2016

For the first time in the history of the organization, the men’s Ultimate Frisbee team at UTD is able to field two full squads because of an influx of experienced freshman, allowing the group to compete...

The women's soccer team (11-6-1, 7-3-1) finished fourth in the ASC and will face Concordia in the first round of the ASC tournament on Nov. 1. Photo from Mercury File Photos.

From start to finish

November 1, 2016

Despite a rocky start to the season, the men’s and women’s soccer programs have qualified for another ASC tournament run, finishing first and fourth in their conferences, respectively. Both teams began...

Players from the women’s basketball team line up for sprints during practice on Oct 28. The Comets begin their season with a home opener on Nov. 12 against Houston-Tillotson. They have been picked to finish third in the ASC East. Photo by Hussein Njoroge | Mercury Staff.

From start to finish: Women’s basketball

November 1, 2016

As the women’s basketball team fell into the swing of an early season practice, head coach Polly Thomason hovered around the court, never staying in one place for too long. Outfitted in a grey athletic...

Head coach Marci Sanders (third from right) has led UTD’s volleyball team since its inception in 2004. The team’s 300th win on Oct. 21 marked a milestone for the program. Sanders credits the success to creating a “winning culture.” Photo by Ankith Averineni | Mercury Staff.

Volleyball coaches lead team to 300 wins

November 1, 2016

The UTD volleyball team won its 300th game in school history under the guidance of the same duo that coached the program to its first victory 12 years ago. Head coach Marci Sanders and assistant coach...

The women’s golf team recorded four of their ten best tournament scores during this past fall season. Head coach Butch Edge said the program’s incoming freshmen have helped catapult the team to a new level. Photo by Roman Soriano | Mercury Staff.

Women’s golf team reaches new heights

October 17, 2016

The women’s golf team posted its four best tournament records in the program’s history this semester. Their fall season ended earlier this month after they placed first in the #DallasStrong Tri-Match. In...

Sophomore setter Fayna Zeng became the first student to win the ASC championship shirt logo contest in consecutive years in the competition’s history. She said her volleyball background aided in her competitive approach to the contest. Photo by Ruth Varghese | Mercury Staff.

Student-athlete wins logo contest

October 17, 2016

A UTD student designed the winning entry in the contest for the American Southwest Conference championship logo for the second year in a row. Fayna Zeng, an ATEC and EMAC sophomore, became the first student...

Player shows American isolationist mindset

October 17, 2016

How much do you love your country? Despite how proud someone can be of his or her heritage, this would be a hard question to answer. There’s no way to confirm the validity of an answer, but for Abby...

Women’s head soccer coach Kanute Drugan instructs the team during practice on Oct. 11. Drugan took over the head coaching position in 2014. Under Drugan, the team has posted two winning seasons with an overall 27-13-1 record. Photo by Hussein Njoroge | Mercury Staff.

Division III coaches

October 17, 2016

Division III sports offer a unique experience for both players and coaches alike. Coaches at UTD primarily stick with DIII because of the opportunities for relationship building and player development. Women’s...

John-Paul Weber (left), a sophomore outfielder, practices in the new batting cage facilities with Griffin Mavis, a sophomore catcher. The cages were completed on Sept. 26 and cost approximately $20,000. Head coach Shawn Shewmake said the upcoming press box cost about $125,000 and will be opening soon. Photo by Roman Soriano | Mercury Staff.

Baseball facilities undergo upgrades

October 4, 2016

The Athletics Department added a new batting cage to the baseball field last week, and a press box is soon to follow. The batting cage was completed on Sept. 26 and cost about $20,000. Head baseball coach...

Two players on the Badminton team at UTD square off in Recreation Center West. Although participating in the club provides a social atmosphere, the team is making strides to focus more on competition. Photo by Ruth Varghese | Mercury Staff.

Club team to promote competition

October 4, 2016

Badminton Club, which started as a social gathering of students who enjoyed the sport, is putting more of an emphasis on building its competitive team as the organization gears up to hold tryouts on Oct....

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