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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

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Freshman forward Maya Fuller moves the ball down the field during a home game against Willamette on Sept. 10. The Comets lost 2-1 in overtime. Fuller is one of 17 freshmen on the roster. She scored the only goal for the Comets with assists from junior forwards Jacquie Kaufman and Melissa Fulfer. Photo by Ian Bird | Mercury Staff.

Fresh faces

September 18, 2017

The UTD women’s soccer team is focusing on the significance of player development this season with a squad that includes 17 freshmen. With 36 members on the team, 24 of whom are underclassmen, head...

Alfredo Kaegi, a left wing and forward, practices on the UTD soccer field on March 21 as he works on rehab following knee surgery. Kaegi came to UTD to earn his degree after playing soccer for semi-pro teams in France for eight months. He played his first season at UTD this past fall, which brought him recognition on the playing field  as he won multiple awards. He intends to go pro after getting his degree, which will provide him with a back-up plan for his athletic career. Photo by Ruth Varghese | Mercury Staff.

School first, soccer second

March 27, 2017

A sophomore soccer player, who’s received offers to go pro in France, is pursuing his education at UTD before attempting to play professionally. Alfredo Kaegi, a left wing and forward, finished his...

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...

Outside hitter Holyn Handley goes for a kill against Wiley College on Sept. 2. Handley recorded four total kills for the match. The Comets defeated Wiley College in their season opener in straight sets, 3-0. Photo by Ankith Averineni | Mercury Staff.

Fall sports breakdown

September 6, 2016

The subtle changing of leaves means it’s time for UTD fall sports to start up again. Volleyball, women’s soccer and men’s soccer all have high hopes this season, but whether those hopes will yield...

ASC champs’ season cut short by second-ranked Trinity Tigers

ASC champs’ season cut short by second-ranked Trinity Tigers

November 16, 2015

The men’s soccer team fell 3-0 in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Nov. 14 to second-ranked Trinity, ending its chances at a national tournament run. Before they got to the first round of the...

Fall Playoff Preview: Women's Soccer

Fall Playoff Preview: Women’s Soccer

November 2, 2015

Women’s team looks to shake up ASC tourney after year of learning, rebuilding After graduating nine seniors and losing all 11 starters from last season, the women’s soccer program has entered a rebuilding...

Fall Playoff Preview: Men's Soccer

Fall Playoff Preview: Men’s Soccer

November 2, 2015

Men’s squad looks to bounce back from late season slump in first rounds An unassisted shot from the left side zipped past LeTourneau’s keeper, finding the back of the net. The lone goal of the evening...

Fountain of Youth

Fountain of Youth

October 19, 2015

Freshman and sophomore players lead soccer teams in goals, points At the collegiate and professional level, young players often encounter growing pains as they adapt to the difference in game speed, physicality...

Comeback Kid

Comeback Kid

October 5, 2015

Men’s soccer player gives team boost in return from injury During a team practice on Sept. 3, 2014, junior forward J.T. Hawkins was in a full sprint trying to get the ball around one of the defenders....

Women's soccer team young, excited

Women’s soccer team young, excited

September 8, 2015

Correction: An earlier version of this article misstated how many goals were scored by graduating seniors last year. The Mercury regrets this error. Despite going toe to toe with nationally ranked Hardin-Simmons...

Men's soccer looks to build on past success

Men’s soccer looks to build on past success

September 8, 2015

After posting a 14-5-3 record and falling short in the 2014 ASC championship game, the men’s soccer team is looking to build on last years play — this time with a veteran-laden squad. A year removed...

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