Captain spotlight: Men’s soccer
Antonio Gachineiro, #8, Midfielder
Junior Biology Major
Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
What is your proudest moment on the field with the team?
UD women’s basketball freshmen spotlight
The University of Dallas women’s basketball team is composed mostly of freshmen, making the team very young and full of potential. With 12 new freshmen players, the team has lots of experience...
Addressing student athletes’ mental health
Many people struggle to keep their mental health in check and that includes the students at the University of Dallas. The athletes in particular have shared what their mental health means to...
Student workers in the athletics department
Many don’t recognize how much work goes on behind the scenes of the University of Dallas’ sport matches; student workers in the athletic department take time to make sure the sports games...
From the sun into AC: Indoor soccer league
Former soccer players and passionate students formed and participated in an indoor soccer team at Drive Nation Sports as the Hilltoppers to continue their love for soccer in a non-collegiate environment this...
Golf: What do you know about it?
Recently the University of Dallas golfers showed outstanding results at the Alamo City Championship in San Antonio, and the community is proud of them, but do we actually know what exactly they...
Senior Spotlight: Women’s volleyball
Larissa Ramirez, #11, setter
Education major
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
What is your favorite volleyball memory or bonding experience?
“My...
Spirituality and athleticism
Many athletes at the University of Dallas make it a priority to have their spirituality and sportsmanship go hand in hand, making sure to pray, read the Bible and strive to be...
Player Profile: Nico Walz
From Irving, Texas, junior philosophy and classics major, Nico Walz has been running since 8th grade. Running for both cross country and track and field, Walz has dedicated his time at the University...
Senior Captain Spotlight: Cross Country
Maria Pecha
Biology major
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Favorite cross country memory/bonding experience?
“The bus rides are always fun but...
Language diversity in men’s soccer
The role of Spanish and its enriching diversity is present and reflected in the University of Dallas men’s soccer team.
National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the influence of Spanish-rooted...
Player Profile: Cassie Dyoub
Junior business major Cassie Dyoub has played volleyball since she was eight, continuing to play into high school. However, she might not have continued to be an outstanding outside hitter for the...
Unsung Heroes: Meet UD’s athletic trainers
Not many might know that, tucked away off in the weight room of the Maher Athletic Center is the University of Dallas's rehab team. Monica Heckman and Jordan Legendre are UD's head...
The faces behind athletic media
The Athletics Department at the University of Dallas has gone through recent improvements that continue to serve student-athletes and their needs. The student-athlete body faces a set of unique challenges and opportunities...
Bringing traditions back in men’s soccer
The men’s soccer team cultivates tradition and refinement within the freshmen. So far, within this season, a couple of freshmen, as well as sophomores, started this season with heavy minutes. With the...