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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...

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...

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...

Junior guard Tyra Banks had 3 points in her 16 minutes of play against University of the Ozarks at home on Jan. 20. The Comets took a 5-4 lead with 6:26 to play in the first quarter and held onto it through the end of the game, a 76-41 win. Photo by William Legrone | Mercury Staff.

On a winning streak

January 22, 2018

The women’s basketball team has gone undefeated since Dec. 18, leading to a 14-2 record this season.  The Comets started their winning streak with a 59-47 win over Hardin-Simmons at home. The streak...

Photo by Amit Singalwar | Mercury Staff.

Quick start

December 4, 2017

The UTD women’s basketball team has gotten off to a 5-1 start this season after losing seven graduating players in the offseason. The team started primarily upperclassmen last season when it won the...

Players from the women’s basketball team line up for sprints during practice on Oct 28. The Comets begin their season with a home opener on Nov. 12 against Houston-Tillotson. They have been picked to finish third in the ASC East. Photo by Hussein Njoroge | Mercury Staff.

From start to finish: Women’s basketball

November 1, 2016

As the women’s basketball team fell into the swing of an early season practice, head coach Polly Thomason hovered around the court, never staying in one place for too long. Outfitted in a grey athletic...

Women’s team heads into tournament expectation free

Women’s team heads into tournament expectation free

February 22, 2016

Team finishes on a three game skid after difficult regular season campaign, will face Howard Payne in opening round After a season filled with young players and growing pains, the women’s basketball...

Women’s basketball shoots to demolish past defensive records

Women’s basketball shoots to demolish past defensive records

January 11, 2016

Comets among best teams in conference with defensive play Since the introduction of the three-point field goal and its increasing reliability in professional sports, many teams now live and die by the...

Women's basketball takes down Austin College

Women’s basketball takes down Austin College

December 3, 2015

After coming off a three-game road trip  the women's basketball team took down Austin College 79-62 to clinch a victory in it's only home game of December. During the away game stretch, the Comets won...

Youthful women’s squad looks to reclaim ASC championship

Youthful women’s squad looks to reclaim ASC championship

November 16, 2015

After having arguably the most successful season in program history, the women’s basketball team finds itself starting fresh with a roster filled with young, new players. Last year, the senior-laden...

Head coach Polly Thomason pumps up the crowd after UTD's 67-65 victory over UT Tyler in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

How Sweet It Is: Women’s basketball advances to Round of 16

March 8, 2015

For the first time in program history, the women’s basketball team hosted the first round of the NCAA tournament March 7-8. With two victories over Rhodes College and UT Tyler, the Comets advance to...

Women's basketball gets first ever NCAA tournament win

Women’s basketball gets first ever NCAA tournament win

March 7, 2015

In front of one of the biggest home crowds of the year, the women's basketball team took down Rhodes College 63-38 to pick up its first ever win in the NCAA tournament. Despite their large margin of...

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