For Keri Gaither, Girls and Women in Sports Day serves as a validation of her long, rewarding career in the UDM athletic department. While attending UDM part-time, Gaither worked for the athletic department in a wide variety of roles. Although she never held a coaching position, she began to climb the administrative ladder and after 12 years was appointed director of facilities and events. (1) comment
The Detroit Shock began the 2009 WNBA season with a 2-7 record. Plagued by injuries and a coaching change, they stumbled through the first half of the season before finally hitting their stride. They ended up advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals, losing in the deciding third game to miss the WNBA Finals for the first year since 2005. (0) comments
Growing up in Detroit, Jermaine Jackson, who was recently inducted into the Titan Hall of Fame, wasn't going to let challenges stop him from reaching his dreams. Raised on the east side, Jackson looked after three younger sisters. He knew he had to set an example by doing the right thing. (0) comments
Xavier Keeling feels he can be the Titans' best player. But the former Indiana Hoosier knows that he still has a lot of learning to do. "So far this season, I'd probably give myself a C-plus because I've been slacking a little bit, getting in foul trouble early and putting my team into a jam," he said. (0) comments
The Big Shot It takes a tough-minded and well-skilled basketball player to be able to take and make the game-winning shot. It's not just about shooting the ball, it's about getting the ball to the most skilled and trustworthy player on your team so he or she can have a chance to make the basket and win the game. (0) comments
Fencing team wins at Northwestern The UDM men's and women's fencing team competed in the Northwestern University Duals in Evanston, Ill, over the weekend, with the women leaving with a pair of victories, while the men only managed to come away with one. The women dropped their first three matches before they defeated Cleveland State 12-3 on Saturday. (0) comments
