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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

Volleyball crushes Wiley in season opener

September 3, 2015

The volleyball team opened the season with a strong showing on Sept. 2, taking down Wiley College 3-0. Despite some unforced errors in the first set, the Comets still won 25-15. A versatile attack led...

UTD All Time Sports Records vs. Opponents

UTD All Time Sports Records vs. Opponents

August 24, 2015

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Softball head coach brings Division I experience to help revitalize team

Softball head coach brings Division I experience to help revitalize team

August 24, 2015

After finishing with a second straight losing record in conference play and the first losing season since 2011, changes at the helm have been made in an effort to revitalize the softball program. UTD’s...

Strength and conditioning coach hopes to build program, help athletes

Strength and conditioning coach hopes to build program, help athletes

August 24, 2015

For the first time in school history, UTD will have a designated strength and conditioning coach to help student-athletes grow and develop. On Aug. 7, the athletic department announced that Jami Clinton...

Softball coach leaves UTD after four years

Softball coach leaves UTD after four years

July 6, 2015

After four seasons with the softball team, head coach Brad Posner will not be returning to UTD next season. His last day was June 1. Athletic director Bill Pettit said he and Posner both had a mutual understanding...

Head volleyball coach Marci Sanders (bottom center) poses with members of the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball team in Peru after its first-place finish at the Pan American Cup on June 21.

Head volleyball coach wins gold medal in Peru

July 6, 2015

Staff member for U.S. Women’s National volleyball team returns to UTD with plans to implement strategies, poise for school squad After serving as a staff member on the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball...

Baseball team falls short in wild ASC tourney

Baseball team falls short in wild ASC tourney

May 14, 2015

The baseball team fell 5-6 to conference rival UT Tyler in the ASC tournament championship game on May 9 to cap off its series of post-season close finishes. The Comets started off their tournament run...

Numbers on the board

April 27, 2015

Arun Prasath|Staff
Colin Campbell (center) and members of swim teams from the Southwest Swim League compete at the championship meet held on April 11 at UTD. UTD’s men’s team finished in first place and the women’s team finished in second, despite having only five members. The swim team, along with the gymnastics team and the table tennis team, all qualified to go to national tournaments this year.

Clubs find success in the water …

April 27, 2015

Swimming, gymnastics, table tennis teams compete in national championships, bring home team, individual titles despite obstacles Despite having only a few members, the swim team has had a historic year. It...

The Art of Pitching

The Art of Pitching

April 13, 2015

Technique, mental toughness more imporant to quality of pitching than pure arm strength according to coaches, players To the casual observer, pitching may appear easy. If the pitcher can throw the ball...

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