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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

Both men’s soccer and women’s volleyball achieved three-game winning streaks this season along with ASC honors for their offensive and defensive players. Photo by Nikita Bantey | Mercury Staff.

Volleyball, soccer gain winning streaks

October 15, 2018

The men’s soccer and women’s volleyball teams have earned player honors and American Southwest Championship victories as they move into the final stretch of matches before the championships. The...

Photo by Sachin Arya | Mercury Staff.

Women’s soccer wins first game of ASC 2-1

November 1, 2017

The women’s soccer team won their first game of the American Southwest Conference tournament with a 2-1 win against the Sul Ross State Lobos. The Comets will now be moving on to the semifinals of the...

Members of the men’s soccer team participate in a practice on the campus fields. The team has over 40 players, nearly double the size of an average team. The men’s team was tabbed as favorites to win the ASC championship before the season began, but had a slow start to the season. They have a 7-5-1 record through the first 13 games of their 17 game season. Photo by Valerie Perez | Mercury Staff.

Friendly competition

October 16, 2017

Where a typical Division III soccer team would have 11 starters with an additional 12 players for substitutions, UTD’s team includes over 40 members on its roster. According to Division III regulations,...

Junior forward Melissa Fulfer practices on the UTD soccer fields. Fulfer continues to work her way up the UTD career assist leader board. After the 2-0 home win against Howard Payne on Sept. 30 where she added another assist, Fulfer sits in third place with 25 assists, tied with Carli Beckett. She needs 29 assists to tie the record and 30 to take over sole possession of first place. She came into the season in ninth place with 18 assists and added seven so far this season. Photo by Sachin Arya | Mercury Staff.

Soccer player eyes record

October 2, 2017

A promising women’s soccer player is on her way to beat UTD’s all-time assist record of 29. Junior forward Melissa Fulfer began this season with 18 assists, and after the first 10 games, has brought...

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...

Megan Mugavero (above and right) is serving as a team captain for the soccer team for a second straight season. She is one of four players graduating this year. Photo by Ankith Averineni | Mercury Staff.

Home Stretch

September 19, 2016

For senior forward Megan Mugavero and senior defender Sam Konstanty, this season is a season of lasts — last home game, last road trip and the last time they’ll take the field representing UTD. At...

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...

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....

Updates

November 17, 2014

TEAMS FALL IN CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS The women’s soccer team and volleyball season came to a close in the ASC tournament on Nov. 8. The women’s soccer team was taken out 2-0 against the eventual conference...

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