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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

Ranjit Sreenivas|Staff
Unlike last year, when the team had no seniors, there will be six seniors on this years roster. The softball team, which hasn’t won a playoff game in 10 years, has been predicted fin finsh sixth in the ASC.

Culture, seniors key to softball success

February 9, 2015

Head coach Brad Posner vying for first win in conference tourney The softball team is looking to expand upon its recent streak of  playoff appearances as it heads into the 2015 campaign. This will be...

Marcelo Yates. Junior infielder Morgan Anderson drives a pitch in a game against UT Tyler on April 5. The Comets are 10-17 in ASC.

Inexperienced softball team improving in spite of recent losses

April 14, 2014

The UTD softball team defeated the University of Dallas in two nonconference games on April 1 before losing three conference games to UT Tyler on April 4 and 5. The first game against the University of...

Marcelo Yates
Junior pitcher Lauren McLeod pitches against Mary Hardin-Baylor on March 21.

Team stumbles in ASC play

March 31, 2014

The softball team’s six-game winning streak came to an end when it lost three consecutive games against Mary Hardin-Baylor on March 21-22. The Comets took the lead toward the end of the second inning...

Marcelo Yates
Junior pitcher Jessie Richardson (L, 1-2) in action against Mississippi College at home on March 7.

Away games faze team

March 18, 2014

The softball team struggled in its conference games against Hardin-Simmons, losing all three games. The Comets lost 7-6 on Feb. 28, and then lost 5-0 and 1-0 in the doubleheader on March 1. Their losses...

Marcelo Yates
She was 4-of-4 in stolen bases.

Softball player chooses D-III over D-I

March 18, 2014

Robin Thomas’ religious beliefs help frame her career, future as she looks to impact lives It was the summer of decisions. Manvel High School’s softball player Robin Thomas was heading into her...

Mercury File Photo
The softball team begins their season on Valentine’s Day this year with a road series against Louisiana College.

Softball team focuses on improving overall program, ASC title

February 11, 2014

The softball program has made great strides in its two years under head coach Brad Posner, with two consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time since 2006. The team will look to improve on its past...

Ben Hawkins|Mercury Staff

Coach brings passion, knowledge to program

August 22, 2011

Brad Posner has been a coach his entire life. Softball may be his passion, but teaching is his calling. Posner was named UTD’s head softball coach July 5. For Posner, it is yet another opportunity in...

Eric Prince| Staff
Undeclared sophomore Leah Bowyer played 21 games last year as forward, scoring 13 goals. She was tapped for a spot on the All-American Southwest Conference first team last year.

Bowyer to lead the forward line

August 24, 2009

Breaking into any first team is by no means an easy feat. Breaking into the team as a freshman and returning the highest goal tally for the season in one fell swoop? Enter Leah Bowyer, UTD women’s soccer...

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