The University of Texas at Dallas intercollegiate athletic program began its modern era just a few years ago, when UTD officially became part of the NCAA Division III and the American Southwest Conference in 1998. Once the University completed its four-year provisional period, the Comets have put the rest of the conference on notice that "when we come to play, we play to win.”

Since joining the ASC in 2002, the Comets have become traditional powerhouses and title contenders in several sports – including men's and women's soccer, baseball, softball and (most recently) men's basketball. Additionally, athletes from several individual sports have made their mark on conference competition.