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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Men's basketball falls to Hardin-Simmons in non-conference contest

Men’s basketball falls to Hardin-Simmons in non-conference contest

February 9, 2016

A shower of three-point shots from UTD couldn't save the men's basketball team from the Hardin-Simmons Cowboys in a 78-68 non-conference loss on Feb. 9. Starting the game off, the Comets struggled to...

Softball looks to bounce back with new coach

Softball looks to bounce back with new coach

February 8, 2016

Program head brings nine years of experience at Division I school After a lackluster season that saw the softball team miss out on the ASC tournament, the Comets are looking to bounce back under the direction...

Baseball team has eyes set on ASC crown

Baseball team has eyes set on ASC crown

February 8, 2016

Team determined after falling short in league title game last year Losing 6-5 in last year’s ASC championship game against the 24th ranked UT Tyler Patriots left a bitter taste in the mouths of members...

Disc Jocks

Disc Jocks

February 8, 2016

Ultimate team members bring passion to new sport For ITSS junior Steven Borik, there’s nothing quite like seeing a Frisbee glide through the air, travel 60 or 70 yards and witnessing two people going...

All-Star game turning into popularity contest

All-Star game turning into popularity contest

January 25, 2016

Ability of fans to have direct impact on voting for game skews results, leads to teams unreflective of actual NBA talent Georgian center Zaza Pachulia was 14,227 votes from being named a starter in this...

Started from the bottom

Started from the bottom

January 25, 2016

Climbing team finds solace in overcoming fear, challenges of rock climbing A faint cloud of white chalk filled the air and ropes descended from the top of the color-patched rock wall in the Auxiliary...

Women’s basketball shoots to demolish past defensive records

Women’s basketball shoots to demolish past defensive records

January 11, 2016

Comets among best teams in conference with defensive play Since the introduction of the three-point field goal and its increasing reliability in professional sports, many teams now live and die by the...

Comets find success with distinct offensive style, unselfish play

Comets find success with distinct offensive style, unselfish play

January 11, 2016

Four players currently averaging double-digit points per game The mantra ‘pick your poison’ is often heard in the scope of organized sports in reference to a potent, multi-faceted team. The men’s...

Love of the Game

Love of the Game

January 11, 2016

Junior forward forced to give up basketball during cancer battle, becomes women’s team’s go-to player Following the roster turnover from last season’s NCAA tournament squad, junior forward Micaela...

Alum returns as assistant coach

Alum returns as assistant coach

December 7, 2015

Former point guard, member of program’s only Elite Eight squad returns to men’s basketball team after stints at Franklin, Schreiner A UTD alumnus and former member of the men’s basketball team has...

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