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Sports

Comets honor late coach with on-field ceremony

Although assistant softball coach Abby Sterling passed away last November, her presence is still felt across the UTD softball team, who have dedicated...

By The MercuryApril 15, 2024

Sports

Comets blast through softball opponents

While a home sweep against an ASC rival gives the Comets confidence heading into April, the season remains about more than just softball. ...

By The MercuryApril 1, 2024

Sports

UTD baseball team sweeps ASC opponent for second consecutive series

With three hard-fought victories this week, UTD baseball improved, moving to second place in the ASC divisional standings and overtaking rival Mary Hardin-Baylor. ...

By The MercuryApril 1, 2024

Sports

Break out the brooms

The Comets outscored the Bulldogs 33-10 on across the three-game opening series. After two strong games on Friday, Feb. 16, including a 15-run...

By The MercuryFebruary 26, 2024

Sports

Softball seniors exemplify elite performance

Alexia Mullen and Olivia Reed discuss how they balance a rigorous academic and athletic schedules Seniors Alexia Mullen (CITS) and Olivia Reed (biochemistry)...

By The MercuryFebruary 12, 2024

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Baseball season opens with a crack of a bat

Coach Shewmake remarks on stellar team chemistry as ASC polls predict that UTD will secure second place in upcoming season Coming off a...

By The MercuryFebruary 12, 2024

Sports

Softball teams up for final ASC run

In their last season as a Division III program, the UTD softball team sports high expectations and a close-knit identity. While they are...

By The MercuryJanuary 29, 2024

Sports

Senior Spotlight: Comet Baseball

Senior baseball players Ryan Vera (left) and Dylan Hughley (right). Photos courtesy of UTD Athletics At first glance, there is little similarity between...

By The MercuryDecember 4, 2023