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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

Sophomore guard Raenett Hughes shoots against the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in the second round of the NCAA championships. Photo by Aasav Sureja | Mercury Staff.

NCAA losses for basketball

March 10, 2019

Both men’s and women’s basketball endured losses at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III national championships after they won their respective regional American Southwest Conference...

The Comets won 99-63 against McMurry University. Photo by Pavan Tauh | Mercury Staff.

Men’s Basketball Takes ASC Title

February 25, 2019

Team brings home championship victory for first time since 2014 season The men’s basketball team became four-time ASC champions after taking home an 88-74 victory against Hardin-Simmons University...

Junior forward Jordan Castillo scored against East Texas Baptist University at a Jan. 10 game where the Comets took home a sweeping win with a final score of 113-73. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Photo Editor.

Men’s basketball maintains winning streak

January 28, 2019

The men’s basketball team has been off to a strong start this season, remaining undefeated since Dec. 8. On Thursday, the team took home a narrow victory against Belhaven University in Mississippi,...

Interdisciplinary studies sophomore and forward-center Hans Burwitz scored 18 points for the Comets in a Nov. 19 game against Schreiner University. Photo courtesy of UTD Athletics.

Two players receive ASC East Division honors

December 3, 2018

Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams are on the road to the finals of the American Southwest Conference, with a player from each team individually recognized by the league. Interdisciplinary...

Healthcare studies freshman and guard Kavin Ezekwe shoots in the first half of the season opener against Hendrix College on Nov. 10. The Comets have an overall score of 6-2 so far this season. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Photo Editor.

Men’s basketball opens season with wins

December 3, 2018

The men’s basketball team entered the season with high hopes after falling short in the American Southwest Conference tournament last year. It has been four years since the team won the ASC Tournament and...

Photo by William Legrone | Photo Editor.

ASC disappointment

March 5, 2018

Women's Basketball The women’s basketball team made it to the local conference tournament before falling short 6 points in its semifinal game. After going 22-4 in the regular season and winning their...

Senior shooting guard Ben Smith played 21 minutes during the Dec. 2 game against Sul Ross State. Smith had four rebounds and a .750 free throw percentage. The Comets moved to 4-2 on the season with the 63-60 win, including 2-0 in conference. Photo by Will Nguyen | Mercury Staff.

One final shot at glory

December 4, 2017

The four seniors on the men’s basketball team have one last chance to make a run in both the ASC and NCAA tournaments after going 12-15 in 2016-2017, the team’s worst record in over a decade. Last...

Graphic by Chad Austin | Assistant Graphics Editor.

Program cultivates winning tradition

September 6, 2016

Dapo Ogunfeitimi stepped foot on UTD’s court for the first time as an incoming freshman. His eyes immediately became fixed on one thing — the basketball championship banners hanging from the rafters. The...

Men’s squad looks to be key player in ASC tourney

Men’s squad looks to be key player in ASC tourney

February 22, 2016

Comets finish second in ASC East, headed to 13th straight ASC tournament after taking on best of conference teams Firmly positioned at second place in the ASC East standings, the men’s basketball team...

Men's basketball falls to Hardin-Simmons in non-conference contest

Men’s basketball falls to Hardin-Simmons in non-conference contest

February 9, 2016

A shower of three-point shots from UTD couldn't save the men's basketball team from the Hardin-Simmons Cowboys in a 78-68 non-conference loss on Feb. 9. Starting the game off, the Comets struggled to...

Comets find success with distinct offensive style, unselfish play

Comets find success with distinct offensive style, unselfish play

January 11, 2016

Four players currently averaging double-digit points per game The mantra ‘pick your poison’ is often heard in the scope of organized sports in reference to a potent, multi-faceted team. The men’s...

Men’s team aims to improve on lackluster 2014 campaign

Men’s team aims to improve on lackluster 2014 campaign

November 16, 2015

A second half collapse in last year’s ASC quarterfinal against Hardin-Simmons all but ensured the Comets’ post-season fate, leading to a 77-63 rout at the hands of the Cowboys. The first round exit...

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