Standing on the sidelines of the University of Detroit Mercy’s soccer field, Kyle Gianotti stood out—not because of his athletic prowess, but because of his unconventional path to collegiate soccer. Unlike his peers, Gianotti hadn’t spent years in competitive club leagues. Instead, he built his skills on the humble fields […]

Joshua Otten has one thing on his mind while he prepares for his track meet – winning. His parents were track stars as well, his mother being featured in the UDM Hall of Fame. So it is only natural for Otten to run in their footsteps. Otten was recruited for […]

In basketball, it’s all about balance – having the right footing, the precise timing of a jump, and the perfect release of a shot. For Latifa Amzil, though, life has demanded a balancing act far beyond the hardwood of the court.   Two Worlds, One Identity    Born to a […]

In a milestone achievement for the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM), Joshua Copeland, a sophomore biology major, has become the first men’s soccer player in program history to be selected in the first round of the MLS draft. On Dec. 20, 2024, Copeland was drafted by the Colorado Rapids, a […]

For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Detroit Mercy women’s basketball team started 4-0 in conference play. This new season the players have a point to prove and are here to stay.   Head Coach Kate Achter can attest to their hard work and determination. With Achter being the […]

Detroit Mercy track & cross country is welcoming the Koss sisters to the team. Meghan and Kirsten Koss are a sister running duo that have joined the University of Detroit Mercy’s freshman class this year to pursue their passion for running and continue their educational journey.   Growing up as […]

When Emmanuel Kuac stepped on to the University of New Mexico’s campus in the fall of 2019 it didn’t take him long to become a fan favorite. The highflyer put down electric dunk after electric dunk in the historic “Pit” in Albuquerque that left a lasting impression on Lobo fans. […]

When Mark Montgomery took the head coaching job in April, the Titans men’s basketball program was the lowest it had ever been in its 119 seasons. The team won just one game in the prior season which brought on the decision to end the Mike Davis era, which offered so […]

Steve Shelton has been named the Horizon League Coach of the Year for the 2024 season after leading the University of Detroit Mercy women’s soccer team to one of its most successful campaigns in recent memory.   Shelton, now in his sixth season at the helm of the Titans, guided the […]