Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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 […]
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 […]
