Butler Basketball: Matt Howard picked to repeat as top player Oct 22, 2009
Last season Howard became the first non-senior to be selected the player of the year since Rashad Phillips of the University of Detroit Mercy won his first of two awards as a junior in 1999-2000 and the first sophomore to be so honored since Parrish Casebier of the University of Evansville in 1991-92. Joining Howard on the preseason All-League first team are Butler teammate and sophomore swingman Gordon Hayward (13. (FOX59, IN)
Butler Tops Horizon League Mens Basketball Preseason Poll Oct 21, 2009
Rounding out the poll are the University of Detroit Mercy (209 points), Youngstown State University (197), Valparaiso University (137), the University of Illinois at Chicago (126) and Loyola University Chicago (97). Other players to watch this coming season include a trio of returning second-team All-League picks in senior guard Tone Boyle (13. (FOX59, IN)
Young Salukis adjust on final day of John Dallio Memorial Oct 4, 2009
DePaul University earned first place honors with an 880 and the next closest team, University of Detroit Mercy, fell 18 strokes behind with a second-place 898. The 50 mph winds and cool temperatures coinciding with a 7:15 a.m. tee time made Ruffled Feathers a very difficult course to play, but SIU found ways to adjust. (Siusalukis.com)
Jay Mulieri Leads Greyhounds in Final Round of John Dallio Memorial Sep 30, 2009
University of Detroit Mercy finished a distant second with Western Illinois four strokes away. Mulieri cruised along during his front nine until doubling hole No. 8. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
The Yale Killing: How Common Is Work Violence? Sep 20, 2009
"These are what they call low-frequency, high-intensity incidents," says Daniel B. Kennedy, a forensic consultant and criminal justice professor at the University of Detroit Mercy, referring to Le's murder. "It does not bespeak any sudden wave of violence and homicide at the workplace. It just had a number of unique twists to it.". (Time.com)
Bulldogs Busy Week Starts With Beavers Tuesday Sep 8, 2009
The Bulldogs will host the Gonzaga/Nike Soccer Classic this weekend when Georgia Southern University and the University of Detroit Mercy join the Beavers. Action starts Friday at 1:30 p.m. when OSU meets Detroit Mercy at 1:30 p.m., followed by the Bulldogs and Georgia Southern at 4 p.m. The tourney concludes Sunday with OSU taking on Georgia Southern at 10:30 a.m. followed by Gonzaga and Detroit Mercy at 1 p.m.. (Gozags.com)
Bulldogs Fall To Penn State 1-0 On Late Goal Sep 7, 2009
Friday's schedule has Oregon State facing the University of Detroit Mercy at 1:30 p.m. followed by Gonzaga against Georgia Southern University. Sunday's match-ups have OSU taking on Georgia Southern at 10:30 a.m. and the Bulldogs meeting Detroit at 1 p.m.. (Gozags.com)
Ray McCallum in unique situation Jul 31, 2009
Throughout the summer period, there has been some talk of 6-foot-1, 175-pound Detroit Country Day point guard Ray McCallum staying home to play for his father at the University of Detroit Mercy. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Arizona Sports -- Rivals.com)
Florida State's Kaleigh Rafter Awarded NCAA Spring Postgraduate Scholarship Jul 31, 2009
Rafter, who completed her one and only season with the garnet and gold just a few short months ago, transferred to Florida State for her senior year after three seasons at the University of Detroit Mercy. The Guelph, Ontario, Canada native is one of 58 students to be selected for the prestigious award. (Seminoles.com)
For Team Detroit duo, recruiting process has interesting twist Jul 25, 2009
McCallum is the head coach at the University of Detroit Mercy and Zeigler the head coach at Central Michigan. Their sons, Ray McCallum Jr. and Trey Zeigler, are best friends, teammates on Team Detroit's travel ball squad and being recruited by some of the top programs in the nation. (USA Today -- Sports)
Commmencements May 24, 2009
Friday, 10:30 a.m., Fitton Field Graduates: about 675 Degrees: Bachelor of arts Speaker: US Senator Robert P. Casey Jr. of Pennsylvania Honorary degrees: Casey; the Rev. George V. Coyne, acclaimed Vatican astronomer; Sister Maureen Fay O.P., former president of University of Detroit Mercy; Ogretta McNeil, former chair of the Holy Cross psychology department; Bartlett Sher, artistic director of the Intiman Theatre in Seattle. Montserrat College of Art, Beverly. (Boston Globe)
Five Lawyers Involved in Detroit Text Message Scandal Charged With Professional Misconduct May 21, 2009
"I don't think it's in the public's interest to have a cover-up of a multimillion-dollar settlement involving the misdeeds of this mayor, and because this arrangement involved the workings of a group of lawyers, I think it was appropriate for their conduct to have been investigated," said Larry Dubin, a University of Detroit Mercy School of Law professor and former chairman of the state Attorney Grievance Commission. Dubin said that the Detroit text messaging scandal raised several serious... (Law.com)
Golfers Earn First Win Of The Season At Detroit Titans Invitational Apr 19, 2009
The Greyhounds earned a cumulative score of 894, seven strokes ahead of second-place University of Dayton and nine strokes ahead of third-place winners Butler University and defending champion, University of Detroit Mercy. Improving from last year's runner-up finish, the 'Hounds had four golfers in the Top 15. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Golfers Sit Atop By 13 Strokes At Detroit Titans Invitational With Final Round Saturday Apr 18, 2009
Butler University (603) sits in third while St. Bonaventure and University of Detroit Mercy, the defending champions, are tied for fourth at 604 ... Chris Woeste of Dayton and David Byrne of University of Detroit Mercy lead the tournament, both firing 145. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Warriors Hold Off Late Detroit Rally For 4-3 Win Apr 17, 2009
DETROIT - The Wayne State University softball team, ranked 31st in the nation this week by the NFCA, recorded a 4-3 triumph over the University of Detroit Mercy (7-29) in the first game of Thursday's non-conference doubleheader at the WSU Softball Field. The Warriors jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second. (Wsuathletics.com)
BGSU Performs Well at Titan Classic Apr 6, 2009
DETROIT - The Falcons stayed consistent with eight first place finishers at the University of Detroit Mercy Titan Classic. Six out of the eight top finishes were earned in the field events. (Bgsufalcons.com)
BACK AGAIN, UMES BOWLING RECIEVES SIXTH STRAIGHT BID TO NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP Mar 26, 2009
It is hosted by the University of Detroit Mercy and the Detroit Metro Sports Commission. Tickets can be purchased by calling 734/459-6070 prior to the championship. (Umeshawks.com)
NCAA BOWLING SELECTION SHOW TO AIR ON-LINE AT 5PM WEDNESDAY Mar 25, 2009
Lady Hawks hoping to make sixth straight appearance. UMES celebrates the 2008 NCAA Championship. (Umeshawks.com)
Whistle blows for Modesto-area stars Mar 23, 2009
KARA SPINELLI (softball) -- Now pitching for the University of Detroit Mercy, Spinelli compiled a 22-3 record with a 1. 21 ERA to push the Orestimba Warriors to its second Sac-Joaquin Section Division V title. (Modesto Bee, CA)
2009 NCAA(R) Men's Final Four(R) Local Organizing Committee to Show Game of Change Documentary Mar 20, 2009
University of Detroit Mercy to Host Film Viewing and Race Relations-Themed Panel Discussion ... DETROIT, March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following advisory is being issued today by the University of Detroit Mercy ... On Fri, March 20, at 6 p.m., University of Detroit Mercy and the Detroit Local Organizing Committee (DLOC) for the 2009 NCAA(R) Men's Final Four(R) will host a screening of The Game of Change documentary followed by a panel discussion on race relations and sports. (PR Newswire)
Falcons Named to USTFCCCA Academic Team Mar 7, 2009
411 University of Detroit Mercy, 3. 155 University of Evansville, 3. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Stanislaus senior 5th at Chico Mar 6, 2009
SPINELLI HONORED Newman's Kara Spinelli was named the Horizon League Pitcher of the Week ending March 1 after winning her first game for the University of Detroit Mercy. Spinelli struck out two and allowed five hits in a complete game 5-0 victory over College of Holy Cross on Sunday. (Modesto Bee, CA)
FAU Leads Treasure Coast Men's Classic Mar 4, 2009
University of Detroit Mercy- 298 7. St. Bonaventure- 308. (Fausports.com)
Tar Heel Men's Lacrosse Team Remains Unbeaten With 14-6 Win Over Lehigh Mar 1, 2009
Next up for UNC is the University of Detroit Mercy, in its first varsity season, Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Fetzer Field. The game will be the third in four days for the Titans. (Tarheelblue.com)
Video: Nix, Appling highlights from PSL Championship Feb 24, 2009
Click through for video highlights of both future Spartans in action at Calihan Hall on the campus of University of Detroit Mercy. To continue reading this article you must be a member. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)
15 Detroit mayoral candidates prepare for primary Feb 24, 2009
"It's really about restoring confidence. People have very strong feelings about the previous administration," University of Detroit Mercy political science professor Victoria Mantzopoulos said. Kilpatrick resigned in September as part of pleas in two criminal cases stemming from lies he told during a whistle-blowers' trial and a text-messaging sex scandal involving his former top aide. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Titans Squeak Past Falcons, 4-3, Sunday Night Feb 23, 2009
- The host University of Detroit Mercy took advantage of a short-handed Bowling Green State University tennis team, posting a 4-3 victory over the Falcons Sunday night (Feb. 22). (Bgsufalcons.com)
Michigan State Deals Falcons First Loss, 7-0 Feb 22, 2009
The Falcons conclude a two-match Michigan swing in the Motor City, taking on the University of Detroit Mercy on Sunday evening (Feb. 22) at 6:00 p.m.. (Bgsufalcons.com)
