UT Dallas Comets

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UT Dallas Comets
UT Dallas Comets logo.svg
University University of Texas at Dallas
Conference Lone Star Conference
NCAA Division II
Location Richardson, Texas
Varsity teams15 (7 men's, 8 women's, 0 co-ed)
Basketball arenaUT Dallas Activity Center
Baseball stadium UT Dallas Baseball Field
Softball stadiumUT Dallas Softball Field
Soccer stadiumUT Dallas Soccer Complex
Tennis venueUT Dallas Tennis Complex
MascotTemoc [1]
NicknameComets
ColorsOrange and Green
   
Website utdcomets.com
UT dallas comets wmark 2023.svg

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 II intercollegiate sports. On July 20, 2023, the university announced it would move to NCAA Division II and join the Lone Star Conference. [2] On July 1, 2025, the Comets joined the Lone Star Conference, beginning the transition period from Division III. [3] The Comets will not be eligible for NCAA postseason play until the 2026-27 season. [3]

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The Comets are full members of the Lone Star Conference [3] , which is home to all seventeen athletic programs.

Prior to joining the Lone Star Conference, the Comets were full members of the American Southwest Conference, from the programs inception in 1998.

Varsity sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. [4] [5] In total, there are 17 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. [6] [7]

Varsity teams

Men's sportsWomen's sports
BaseballBasketball
BasketballCross country
Cross countryGolf
GolfSoccer
SoccerSoftball
TennisTennis
Track and field †Track and field †
Volleyball
† – Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor

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. [16] [10] The men's cross country team won their first ASC conference crown in 2018. [17]

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. [18]

Golf

Women's golf won its first ASC conference championship title in 2008, and placed 3rd in 2015. [21]

Soccer

Tennis

Volleyball

References

  1. "UT Dallas Mascot". The University of Texas at Dallas. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
  2. "UT Dallas Accepts Invitation to Join Lone Star Conference". July 19, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 "UTD Officially Joins Lone Star Conference". University of Texas at Dallas Athletics. 2025-07-01. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  4. "Comet Sports". The University of Texas at Dallas. Retrieved July 2, 2010.
  5. "University of Texas at Dallas Athletics – Official Athletics Website". University of Texas at Dallas Athletics. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  6. "American Southwest Conference". American Southwest Conference. Retrieved April 28, 2010.
  7. 1 2 3 "UT Dallas Athletic History". The University of Texas at Dallas. Retrieved April 28, 2010.
  8. "Comets win regular season title". The UTD Mercury. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2012.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 "Comets Capture First Conference Crown – UT Dallas Magazine – The University of Texas at Dallas". www.utdallas.edu. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  10. "Baseball Team Wins First ASC Title, Clinches NCAA Berth – News Center – The University of Texas at Dallas". www.utdallas.edu. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  11. "Unbeaten Comets Upset D1 UT-Arlington December 30, 2006". The University of Texas at Dallas. Retrieved January 10, 2007.
  12. "UTD Women Upset Louisiana College To Win First ASC Crown". The University of Texas at Dallas. February 25, 2013. Retrieved February 25, 2013.
  13. "Comets Win ASC Title, Will Play in 1st Round of National Tournament at Home This Weekend". The University of Texas at Dallas. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  14. "Comet Basketball Teams Sweep Conference Titles, Earn NCAA Berths – News Center – The University of Texas at Dallas" . Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  15. "Runners Set For ASC Championships This Saturday". University of Texas at Dallas Athletics. October 25, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  16. "Men's Cross Country Team Outruns ASC Rivals, Wins Conference Crown – News Center – The University of Texas at Dallas" . Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  17. "UT Dallas Gets in New Game with Launch of Comet Esports Program – News Center – The University of Texas at Dallas". www.utdallas.edu. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  18. "Esports 'Legends' Team Enters Spring Ranked No. 8 in ESPN Poll – News Center – The University of Texas at Dallas" . Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  19. "Ultimate Victory: Esports Team Wins Super Smash Bros. National Title" . Retrieved 2019-10-02.
  20. Mercury, The (April 23, 2018). "Women's golf sets sights on ASC Tournament". The Mercury. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  21. "UTD Wins ASC soccer". The University of Texas at Dallas. November 8, 2008. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
  22. "Tennis Teams Serve Up Double Championship Victories". The University of Texas at Dallas. April 30, 2013. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
  23. Tennis, UT Dallas (2019-05-13). "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". @UTDCometTennis. Retrieved 2019-05-19.
  24. "Lady Comets wrap up ASC East title". The UTD Mercury. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2011.
  25. "ASC Volleyball Tournament Field Announced". American Southwest Conference. November 7, 2009. Retrieved August 9, 2010.