Thursday, September 19, 2024
VARSITY NEWS STAFF REPORTS UPDATE: 2:30 p.m. 12/6/17 Editor's note: Less than 24 hours after this article was published, the athletic department on Wednesday confirmed that Bacari Alexander had returned to the team. It did not give a reason for his departure. "The university is happy to have […]
BY KAMERON CHATMAN VN STAFF WRITER It had been a long time coming for the Detroit Mercy softball team. After missing the Horizon League postseason tournament every year since 2009, the Titans made an improbable run in last year’s playoffs, despite an 18-game losing streak during a […]
BY Scott Sparks VN SPECIAL WRITER Ever since age 7, I’ve had one dream and that is to play on the PGA Tour. That’s still my dream, the reason I wake up every day. I grew up watching my older brother play highly competitive golf. He was my role […]
BY Joel Villanasseril VN SPECIAL WRITER The Detroit Pistons are back downtown in the Motor City after almost 40 years. They are sharing the newly built Little Caesars Arena with the Red Wings. This inaugural year at Little Caesars Arena will be the beginning of many memories and the […]
Photo courtesy of Detroit Titans Sports Info BY MARTIN LANG VN STAFF WRITER It’s halfway through the Detroit Mercy women’s soccer season but team morale is high despite a series of disappointing results. The Titans (3-8-1) started the season with a bang, turning in a strong performance against Big […]
BY KAMERON CHATMAN VN STAFF WRITER Many people are unaware of the behind-the-scenes work that is necessary to be a competitive basketball player at the Division 1 level. Here’s a glimpse into a regular day in the life of an athlete at the University of Detroit Mercy. The day begins […]
Photo courtesy of Detroit Titans Sports Info BY KAMERON CHATMAN VN STAFF WRITER Kayla DeCriscio, a former student-athlete, understands the hard work, discipline and dedication it takes to be a college athlete. As a graduate assistant for the women’s basketball team, she is responsible for a lot of the […]
BY VERSHAY BURKS VN SPECIAL WRITER More than 18 years later, the memories remain vivid and the pain heartfelt. It was the July Fourth weekend in Skokie, Ill., 1999. Half past 8 p.m. on Friday, July 2, in a neighborhood known for its safety and diversity, Ricky Byrdsong […]
BY JALEEL HOGAN VN SPECIAL WRITER Detroit Mercy basketball player Ed Carter has a hobby that many other basketball players have as well. Carter, a sophomore, loves to rap when he isn’t on the court. “Rapping is a way for me to talk about my pain and struggle through […]
In the heart of Horizon League play, the men’s and women’s tennis teams are looking to make an impact as they head toward the April 28 conference championship. The men have improved greatly since last season, doubling their win total at the halfway point. “We are definitely moving in the […]
