UT Dallas Comets explained

UT Dallas Comets
University:University of Texas at Dallas
Association:NCAA
Conference:American Southwest Conference (primary, until July 1, 2025)
Lone Star Conference (primary, from July 1, 2025)
Division:Division III (until July 1, 2025)
Division II (from July 1, 2025)
Location:Richardson, Texas
Teams:15
Mens Teams:7
Womens Teams:8
Coed Teams:0
Basketballarena:UT Dallas Activity Center
Baseballfield:UT Dallas Baseball Field
Softballstadium:UT Dallas Softball Field
Soccerstadium:UT Dallas Soccer Complex
Tenniscourt:UT Dallas Tennis Complex
Mascot:Temoc[1])
Nickname:Comets
Color1:Orange
Color2:Green
Hex1:e87500
Hex2:154734
Pageurl:https://utdcomets.com/

The UT Dallas Comets are the athletic teams that represent the University of Texas at Dallas, located in the Dallas suburb of Richardson, Texas, in NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports. On July 20, 2023, the university announced it would move to NCAA Division II and join the Lone Star Conference.[2]

The Comets are full members of the American Southwest Conference, which is home to all sixteen athletic programs.

Varsity sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, esports, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.[3] [4] In total, there are 300 student athletes and 14 intercollegiate teams officially supported by the university.

History

The University of Texas at Dallas' Varsity athletics program started when UTD provisionally joined the NCAA Division III and the American Southwest Conference (ASC) in 1998 and was granted full membership in the ASC in 2002.[5]

Varsity teams

List of teams

Men's sports (7)

Women's sports (8)

Individual teams

Baseball and softball

Basketball

Cross country

Women's cross country team won their first ASC conference crown in 2016 and their second in 2017.[13] The men's cross country team won their first ASC conference crown in 2018.[14]

E-sports

On September 24, 2018, the university added a co-ed Varsity Esports team managed under the athletic department. The team officially competes in collegiate competitions for League of Legends, Overwatch, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.[15]

Golf

Women's golf won its first ASC conference championship title in 2008, and placed 3rd in 2015.[18]

Soccer

Tennis

Volleyball

Notes and References

  1. Web site: UT Dallas Mascot. The University of Texas at Dallas. November 15, 2016.
  2. Web site: UT Dallas Accepts Invitation to Join Lone Star Conference . July 19, 2023 .
  3. Web site: Comet Sports. The University of Texas at Dallas. July 2, 2010.
  4. Web site: University of Texas at Dallas Athletics – Official Athletics Website. University of Texas at Dallas Athletics. en. March 22, 2019.
  5. Web site: American Southwest Conference. American Southwest Conference. April 28, 2010.
  6. News: Comets win regular season title. The UTD Mercury. April 30, 2012. https://archive.today/20130209030224/http://www.utdmercury.com/sports/baseball/article_b1b84560-b656-11e1-88be-0019bb30f31a.html. February 9, 2013. dead.
  7. Web site: Comets Capture First Conference Crown – UT Dallas Magazine – The University of Texas at Dallas. www.utdallas.edu. March 22, 2019.
  8. Web site: Baseball Team Wins First ASC Title, Clinches NCAA Berth – News Center – The University of Texas at Dallas. www.utdallas.edu. March 22, 2019.
  9. Web site: Unbeaten Comets Upset D1 UT-Arlington December 30, 2006. The University of Texas at Dallas. January 10, 2007.
  10. Web site: UTD Women Upset Louisiana College To Win First ASC Crown. February 25, 2013. The University of Texas at Dallas. February 25, 2013.
  11. Web site: Comets Win ASC Title, Will Play in 1st Round of National Tournament at Home This Weekend. The University of Texas at Dallas. March 13, 2014.
  12. Web site: Comet Basketball Teams Sweep Conference Titles, Earn NCAA Berths – News Center – The University of Texas at Dallas. en-US. March 22, 2019.
  13. Web site: Runners Set For ASC Championships This Saturday. University of Texas at Dallas Athletics. October 25, 2018 . en. March 22, 2019.
  14. Web site: Men's Cross Country Team Outruns ASC Rivals, Wins Conference Crown – News Center – The University of Texas at Dallas. en-US. March 22, 2019.
  15. Web site: UT Dallas Gets in New Game with Launch of Comet Esports Program – News Center – The University of Texas at Dallas. www.utdallas.edu. March 22, 2019.
  16. Web site: Esports 'Legends' Team Enters Spring Ranked No. 8 in ESPN Poll – News Center – The University of Texas at Dallas. en-US. March 22, 2019.
  17. Web site: Ultimate Victory: Esports Team Wins Super Smash Bros. National Title. en-US. 2019-10-02.
  18. Web site: Women's golf sets sights on ASC Tournament. Mercury. The. April 23, 2018. The Mercury. en-US. March 22, 2019.
  19. Web site: UT Dallas Athletic History. The University of Texas at Dallas . April 28, 2010.
  20. Web site: UTD Wins ASC soccer. May 8, 2010. November 8, 2008 . The University of Texas at Dallas .
  21. Web site: Tennis Teams Serve Up Double Championship Victories. April 30, 2013. The University of Texas at Dallas. April 30, 2013.
  22. Web site: 2019 season officially comes to an end. There are too many people to thank, but please know that we appreciate and love you all, Comet family. Have a great summer, we'll catch you back and better than ever in the fall! #LetsCookpic.twitter.com/Fx2reCxxvP. Tennis. UT Dallas. 2019-05-13. @UTDCometTennis. en. 2019-05-19.
  23. News: Lady Comets wrap up ASC East title. https://archive.today/20130209030224/http://www.utdmercury.com/sports/baseball/article_b1b84560-b656-11e1-88be-0019bb30f31a.html. dead. February 9, 2013. The UTD Mercury. November 18, 2011.
  24. Web site: ASC Volleyball Tournament Field Announced . November 7, 2009 . August 9, 2010 . American Southwest Conference.