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Head coach Vic Schaefer talks with his team on March 24, 2024, after the Longhorns beat Alabama in the second round of the March Madness tournament.

Vic Schaefer’s coaching goes beyond the playbook

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter October 29, 2024

A few weeks ago at practice, Texas women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer wasn’t on the sidelines barking orders. He was running the agility ladder with his players. Schaefer, 63, grew up in...

Senior defensive lineman Vernon Broughton attempts to tackle Mississippi State running back Johnnie Daniels during Texas' game against the Bulldogs on Sept. 28, 2024.

Texas football needs to limit penalties

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor October 29, 2024

After No. 6 Texas’ nail-biting 27-24 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday, the Longhorns will head into their bye week with plenty to focus and improve on. One of the most critical things that needs to...

Wide Receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. catches the first touchdown of the game against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

Sophomore wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. rises to the occasion against Vanderbilt as a young captain

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 29, 2024

Lost in the anticipation of its third ranked matchup of the season and its second on the road, Texas football announced the four captains who would represent the Longhorns against Vanderbilt.   Head...

Goalie Mia Justus warms up prior to the match against Texas A&M on Sept. 29, 2024.

Texas soccer prepares for SEC tournament

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter October 27, 2024

With the conclusion of conference play in the rearview mirror, Texas soccer is set to navigate a challenge they have yet to face: the SEC Tournament. The team has an overall record of 13-3-2, but it...

Offensive lineman Cameron Williams (left), DJ Campbell (middle) and Kelvin Banks Jr. (right) prepare to tackle Vanderbilt cornerback Martel Hight after he intercepted a pass from Quinn Ewers during Texas' game against the Commodore's on Oct. 26, 2024.

Texas conquers Vanderbilt despite the prevalence of offensive errors

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor October 26, 2024

Coming off of last week’s loss, Texas was able to squeak out a win over No. 25 Vanderbilt, 27-24, and despite the offense looking better than last week, past mistakes resurfaced to make it a close...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers throws a pass to tight end Gunnar Helm during Texas' game against Vanderbilt on Oct. 26, 2024.

Second-half penalties undermine strong first-half performance in 27-24 win over No. 25 Vanderbilt

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 26, 2024

Despite junior quarterback Quinn Ewers having arguably one of the best first-half performances of his Texas career, penalties in the second half nearly erased all efforts to make Saturday a close 27-24...

Freshman Madison Booker dribbles the ball during Texas' game against Drexel during the first round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship on Friday. Texas won 82-42.

Women’s basketball’s Orange-White scrimmage helps build team chemistry

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

Texas women’s basketball took the court Thursday night in the annual Orange-White scrimmage at the Moody Center to preview the team’s upcoming season.  The Longhorns finally got to show off what...

Senior forward Holly Ward defends the ball during a game against the University of Missouri on October 24, 2024.

Texas soccer beats Missouri 3-1 in decisive second-half, seniors shine for senior night

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

After losing to Arkansas last week and getting knocked out of the Top 25, an unranked Texas soccer team lined up versus Missouri on Thursday. In their first meeting since October 2011, the Longhorns defeated...

Week 9: Longhorns in the NFL

Week 9: Longhorns in the NFL

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

Cameron Dicker, Los Angeles Chargers In the Chargers’ 17-15 loss to the Cardinals last week, kicker Cameron Dicker had one of the best performances of his career. Dicker single-handedly gave the...

Golfer Tommy Morrison holds up the 2023-2024 Learfield Directors Cup trophy during halftime of the football game against Colorado State on Saturday.

Week 9: SEC stat leaders

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor October 24, 2024

This year’s regular season of college football is fully underway, with half of the schedule done and dusted as teams head into week nine. Just two teams from the SEC remain within the top five of the...

Texas runout ahead of the Georgia game on Oct. 19, 2024.

Week 9: SEC power rankings

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

As the college football season continues to unfold, the SEC finds itself with multiple schools in top-ranked spots. Six of the eight teams sit at a 6–1 record and this weekend will be a chance for some...

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