BY KAMERON CHATMAN / VN STAFF WRITER I recently announced that I would be entering the 2018 NBA Draft. For me, this is an exciting situation, specifically because I feel that I am getting closer to my lifelong dream. The process of entering the draft is somewhat simple – just lots […]
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Titans staff hopes to pull off success NCAA tourney
BY PEYTON THOMAS / VN STAFF WRITER Detroit Mercy played host for the NCAA as part of the first and second rounds of the men’s basketball tournament held at Little Caesars Arena. With March Madness in the Motor City, many of Detroit Mercy’s crew that work the Titan home games were […]
Roster depleted, Titans step up, fan post-season hopes
Josh McFolley scored 30 points Sunday and moved up the Titan's all-time three-point list. (Photo courtesy of Detroit Titans Sports Info.) BY PEYTON THOMAS / VN SPORTS WRITER The Titans pulled out a 74-60 victory over the IUPUI Jaguars Friday night before dropping an afternoon game to the UIC Flames […]
World Wrestling Entertainment’s 25th conjures memories of Cena, Mysterio and fun with friends
BY GERALD BLACKSHEAR / VN STAFF WRITER “1 … 2 … 3 … Ding! Ding! Ding! It’s over!” These are the words that end a World Wrestling Entertainment match and get the crowd rumbling. WWE, a professional wrestling company recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, has brought joy to many childhoods over […]
Behind the scenes with a Titan
Kam Chatman on the court. (Photo courtesy of Detroit Titans Sports Info) BY KAMERON CHATMAN / VN STAFF WRITER We have six games left in the regular season. Despite going 1-1 in the past week, we Titans have definitely stepped up our effort and intensity on the court. With all […]
Blake Griffin ignites excitement in Detroit
BY KAM CHATMAN / VN STAFF WRITER Most people are aware that Blake Griffin has been traded to the Pistons, and the news has brought a lot of excitement, which is understandable. The former rookie of the year and four-time all-star has averaged 21.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists […]
Women face rival Oakland Saturday
BY KAMERON CHATMAN / VN STAFF WRITER This is a big week for the women’s basketball team, because the Titans travel this Saturday to meet Metro Series rival Oakland University. The women have been struggling, with only one win on the season. But the players say they are extremely focused and […]
Friendships, tuition aid among draws for dancers
Photo courtesy of Detroit Titans Sports Info BY JALEEL HOGAN / VN STAFF WRITER The dance team at Detroit Mercy is a close-knit group that enjoys getting together, showing their school pride and entertaining fans during breaks at basketball games. But what are these talented performers looking to get out […]
Tennis team optimistic about getting on track
BY GERALD BLACKSHEAR / VN STAFF WRITER Despite A rough start by the Titans men’s and women’s tennis teams, hopes moving forward remain high. The teams have started off at 0-2 and 0-3. But with last year’s strong conference records, no one is panicking. Both teams seem to step their game […]
Oakland Grizzlies upend Titans in rivalry game
Photo courtesy of Detroit Titans Sports Info BY PEYTON THOMAS / VN SPORTS WRITER The latest installment of the Metro Series Rivalry between Detroit Mercy and Oakland took Calihan Hall by storm Saturday, but the Titans fell short, 92-86. Coming into the contest, both teams had been on a roll. […]
