Thursday, September 19, 2024
Heading into its final weeks of play, the men’s lacrosse team has won three of its last four contests. This young team has been tested early by high levels of competition, facing nationally ranked Ohio State, as well as Michigan, Robert Morris and the Air Force Academy. “We did that […]
If you’re a basketball fan, the name Van Gundy may make you think of Stan and Jeff Van Gundy, the brothers who are NBA personalities. But Detroit Mercy has its own Van Gundy – Michael, the son of Pistons head coach Stan and ESPN commentator Jeff. Michael Van Gundy has […]
Motor City Madness taught the women’s basketball team valuable lessons. Before beginning the tournament, we understood what we had to do to be successful. We had to play for one another, stay together and especially take care of our bodies. This was the first time in the season in which […]
The Titans are 26 games into their 56-game softball season. They have played in places like Florida and California, but their season has not been as bright as the locations they have visited. With a record of 5-21, the team hopes to improve as conference play begins. Indeed, they took […]
The season never truly stops in NCAA Division I basketball. Yes, the official games end. But the players continue to work in the off season, and those who put in the most time give themselves the opportunity to be recognized by the Horizon League when it’s time to hand out […]
With Joe Louis Arena closing, I begin to think of all the possibilities for Little Caesars Arena. There will be amazing concerts held there and spectacular sporting events. But I have an additional idea: a tournament. Not Motor City Madness or the NCAA tournament, but a tournament that would […]
The women’s basketball season has had it share of ups and downs. This year, we’ve reached milestones that we have always dreamed about, while also letting ourselves down. One high point so far: Our team defeated Green Bay for the first time since the 2011-12 season. Green Bay has dominated […]
A legendary coach returned to campus to honor one of his legendary players. “Everything this man is celebrating tonight, he worked his tail off for it,” said Dick Vitale of Terry Duerod. “I could not be more proud of him.” Before he became a famous ESPN broadcaster, Vitale coached the […]
The women’s lacrosse team heads into its Sunday match against San Diego State with a 1-1 record. The Titans did not start the season the way they had hoped, falling 24-9 to Norte Dame Feb. 11. But they upended Butler 20-9 Feb. 18 in their second game, and expectations remain […]
Former lacrosse player Troy Dennis is enjoying his return to Detroit Mercy, where he is a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach. The job comes with a lot of responsibilities. “I help assist the strength and conditioning staff with planning and coaching the workouts and conditionings with all of the […]
