Category: Sports
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Clubs find success in the water …
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 finished 45 out of 75 at the club nationals in Atlanta, Ga., on April 10-12. The team also finished the year as league champions,…
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The Art of Pitching
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 faster than the batter can hit it, then the thrower wins. What many may not understand, however, is the technique that goes into…
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New facilities needed to attract talent
This past year has been tremendous for the athletics department. The school has gotten two ASC tournament championships, advanced three teams to the NCAA tournament and hosted the first round of the national tournament three times. With that said, it may need to invest in an arena that can better host these events in the…
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Cricket team wins nat’l tourney, plans to expand
Team plans to upgrade playing field, cultivate interest in sport among American students The cricket club was crowned as national champions at the national collegiate cricket championship held in Miami, on March 11-15. After being formed earlier in the year, the cricket club has had a surprisingly strong start to its career. Over spring break,…
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Comets fall in NCAA Sweet Sixteen
Tears flowed from players and fans after UTD fell to George Fox 77-73 in the third round of the NCAA tournament on March 13. Coming into the game, George Fox boasted a 29-0 record, one of the best in the nation. Head coach Polly Thomason said UTD would have to try to limit the threes…
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Women’s basketball must play stout defense to advance in NCAA tourney
The women’s basketball team has had an excellent season so far, but it will have to continue its hot streak of stout defense and ball movement if it wants to have a chance to advance to the next round of the NCAA tournament. After winning the most games in program history, being named ASC champions…