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• March 05: Men’s basketball advances to Horizon League Championship Semifinals after routing Milwaukee

  Thursday March 05, 2026
  

  Five Titans scored in double figures as the University of Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team put the foot on the gas pedal and never let it go, steamrolling past Milwaukee, 84-63, on Wednesday night in Calihan Hall.

  The third-seeded Titans (16-14) — winners of eight of their last 10 games — will now meet second-seeded Robert Morris in the Barbasol #HLMBB Championship Semifinals on Monday at 9:30 p.m. at Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis. 

  Sophomore TJ Nadeau led the way with 17 points and six rebounds. Redshirt freshman Tyler Spratt added 15 points, while senior Legend Geeter tallied 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals. Senior Orlando Lovejoy scored 13 points with six rebounds, three assists, and junior London Maiden had 12 points in just 13 minutes.

  The Titans shot 53.6% from the field and were 17-of-21 (81.0%) at the free throw line, while holding Milwaukee (12-20) to 37.1% shooting.

  With the win, UDM advances to the semifinals for the first time since the 2012-13 season.

  Detroit Mercy took a commanding lead with a 14-0 run early on for a 16-5 advantage. Nadeau and Maiden had four points apiece in that span, and sophomore Ryan Kalambay put the finishing touches, getting to the rim for a bucket and the foul, hitting the free throw.

  Later on, Geeter started a 7-0 spurt with a three and back-to-back baskets by Maiden and Lovejoy had the Titans up, 28-15, with 6:41 left in the first. UDM then sank two straight triples off the hands of freshman Lance Stone and Nadeau to up the advantage to 36-19 before heading into the break in front, 38-24.

  In the second half, Lovejoy went to the hoop for a layup and the foul as his free throw made it 47-26. The Titans would extend the lead to as many as 26, 63-37, with 11:09 left, as Lovejoy had another layup.

  UDM would stay with a comfortable 20-point lead the rest of the way to register its biggest winning margin in the playoffs since rolling past Cleveland State, 92-58, in 2006.

  Kalambay ended with five points and a team-high eight rebounds and three blocks, while Stone finished with seven points, two rebounds, and two assists.

  The other semifinal will have top-seeded Wright State facing the winner of NKU-Green Bay.

  Purchase tickets online.

  Media coverage

  CBS Sports: Nadeau scores 17, Detroit Mercy beats Milwaukee in Horizon League Tournament 84-63

  Detroit News: Detroit Mercy’s NCAA hopes are very much alive; Oakland’s season is over

  Detroit News: In wide-open Horizon League, Detroit Mercy men’s hoops says: Why not us?

  WDIV: Detroit Mercy basketball completes stunning turnaround with 15 wins, eyes NCAA Tournament

  WXYZ: Father and son duo helping lead Detroit Mercy into the future

  Fox 2 Detroit: Detroit Mercy Coach Mark Montgomery talks college basketball

  WXYZ: UDM’s remarkable turnaround

  Horizon League Weekly podcast: Orlando Lovejoy talks UDM men’s basketball’s run to March

  WWJ: Detroit Mercy basketball’s leading scorer is nontraditional

• March 05: Post-Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies to hold virtual info session, March 25

  Thursday March 05, 2026
  

  Learn more about Detroit Mercy’s Post-Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies program by attending an upcoming virtual information session. During the session, you will meet the program director, watch a presentation and have the opportunity to ask questions.

  The next session will be offered on Wednesday, March 25 at noon.

  Register here.

• March 04: 2026 Phenomenal Woman Award winner Samerah Saad to be honored at March 20 reception

  Wednesday March 04, 2026
  

  

  The Detroit Mercy community is invited to the annual Phenomenal Women’s Reception, set for Friday, March 20, at 5 p.m., in the Student Union Ballroom.

  The recipient of the award this year is Samerah Saad, associate director of Residence Life.

  The reception, hosted by the Student Life Office and the Campus Activity Board, celebrates the lives of women at Detroit Mercy.

  The event is free and open to all students, faculty and staff.

  

• March 04: Theatre Company presents one-night TheatreLab reading, March 19

  Wednesday March 04, 2026
  

  

  The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company invites the campus community to a TheatreLab reading featuring five actors, three short plays and one night only of engaging reading, directed by Lynch Travis.

  The event will take place on Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m., in the new Detroit Mercy Black Box Theatre.

  Seating is free and open to the public. No ticket required.

  

• March 03: Men’s basketball hosts Horizon League playoff game 7 p.m. Wednesday

  Tuesday March 03, 2026
  

  

  March Madness is here! After downing Oakland in its regular-season finale Saturday, the Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team hosts a first-round playoff game at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 inside of Calihan Hall on the McNichols Campus.

  The Titans, the No. 3 seed in the Barbasol Horizon League Championship, will host eighth-seeded Milwaukee in Detroit. Tickets start at $10 and may be purchased here. Detroit Mercy students can gain FREE entry with their student ID. Doors of Calihan Hall open at 6 p.m.

  The red, white and blue finished the regular-season winners in five of their last six contests and are 15-14 and 12-8 in the Horizon League entering postseason play. Detroit Mercy won both regular-season meetings with Milwaukee (12-19) in 2025-26.

  The 2026 Barbasol Horizon League Basketball Championships will culminate with second round, semifinal and championship games March 8-10 at the Corteva Coliseum in Indianapolis, Ind.

  Full information.

  

• March 03: Novena of Grace begins March 4 in St. Ignatius Chapel

  Tuesday March 03, 2026
  

  

  University Ministry will hold a Novena of Grace to pray for the graces that God wishes to bestow on us. This is a nine-day novena that will begin on Wednesday, March 4, and continue through March 12.

  Praying the Novena will take place at 4 p.m. each day in the St. Ignatius Chapel in the Commerce & Finance Building. Associate University Minister Gray LaFond will lead the first three days of the Novena.

  From Saturday, March 7, to Thursday, March 12, due to spring break, students are invited to continue the Novena prayer on their own.

  What is the Novena of Grace?

  The Church has long taught that the saints intercede on our behalf, asking God to grant the graces and blessings we may forget to request or struggle to find time to pray for ourselves.

  The Novena of Grace is a traditional nine-day devotion dedicated to Saint Francis
  Xavier, a co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). It comes with a promise
  that those who pray it for nine consecutive days and receive the Sacraments may
  receive any grace for the good of their souls, through the saint’s prayers.

  As a Jesuit, St. Francis Xavier’s writings reflect the spiritual insights of the Spiritual Exercises, which are to know ourselves better, to discern the will of God, to hear and generously answer Christ’s call and to understand that everything is an unmerited gift from God.

  In addition, each evening throughout the duration of the Novena of Grace, Gesu Church will hold a reflection by a variety of guest speakers, one per evening, as follows:

  • Wednesday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m.: Fr. Joe Daoust
  • Thursday, March 5, at 6:30 p.m.: Jim Sweeney/Laura Silveri
  • Friday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m.: Ellie Hidalgo
  • Saturday, March 7, part of 4 p.m. liturgy: Ellie Hidalgo
  • Sunday , March 8, at 3 p.m.: Anita Klueg
  • Monday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m.: Sr. Sue Rakoczy
  • Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m.: Shirlene Smith
  • Wednesday, March 11, at 6:30 p.m.: Rev. Barry Randolph
  • Thursday, March 12, at 6:30 p.m.: Brother Tom Skowron

  All are invited to pray this novena.

  Access Novena guide here.

  

   

• March 03: Register for Celebration of Scholarly Achievement until March 9

  Tuesday March 03, 2026
  

  

  Celebration of Scholarly Achievement & Community Engagement (CSACE) is a University-wide event featuring research posters, artistic displays, performances, lightning talks and much more. This year’s CSACE symposium is set for Thursday, April 9.

  CSACE is an opportunity to recognize the exemplary work across all campuses throughout the academic year and to learn about and support the research achievements of fellow colleagues and students.

  All students, staff and faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to register for an opportunity to display or present their academic achievements, scholarly research and publications, community service, artistic creations and talents.

  Presenter registration is required to secure a position at the event.

  The deadline to register to be a presenter is Monday, March 9, by 6 p.m.

  Learn more and register here.