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How height, high altitude propelled David Johnston to the Olympics

How height, high altitude propelled David Johnston to the Olympics

Karthik Nemmani, General Sports Reporter November 20, 2024

For most athletes, the obstacle to success is their talent. For Texas senior swimmer David Johnston, it was something completely out of his control. It’s all come together for him now — Olympic...

Guard Rori Harmon during Texas' exhibition game against UT-Tyler on Oct. 31, 2024.

Texas women’s basketball impacted by young fans, crushes Tarleton State 83-41

Anna Ambrose and Zach Davis November 20, 2024

The crowd at the Moody Center looked a little different on Wednesday afternoon.  Over 5,000 kids from local Austin schools filled the seats for the annual “Forty Acres Field Trip” game, watching...

Texas women’s tennis freshmen shine at ITA All-American Tournament

Texas women’s tennis freshmen shine at ITA All-American Tournament

Lia Hoang, General Sports Reporter November 19, 2024

The freshest faces of Texas women’s tennis are making their marks ahead of the formal season, earning numerous accolades throughout the fall.  Freshmen Ariana Anazagasty-Pursoo and Ashton Bowers...

Texas rowers, from left to right, Grace Edgar, Harriet Wallace, Salma Dessouky and Anna Garrison after a race win at the Longhorn Invitational on April 27, 2024.

Texas rowing in the swing of things

Ayan Masud, General Sports Reporter November 19, 2024

The reigning D1 rowing national champions ramped things up this month before athletes head home for the holidays. The Texas rowing team traveled to Waco on Nov. 10 to compete in the third annual Waco Rowing...

Defensive lineman Alfred Collins forces a fumble by Arkansas wide receiver CJ Brown during the fourth quarter of Texas' game against Arkansas on Nov. 16, 2024.

Texas defense excels after years of criticism, continues to top SEC with best scoring defense

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor November 19, 2024

The Texas Longhorns’ defense has maintained a high level of play and consistency to bring the team to victory week in and week out this season. This past Saturday’s game against Arkansas was just another...

Guard Rori Harmon shoots the ball against Lamar University on Nov. 13, 2024.

No. 4 Texas women’s basketball rolls through DePaul 91-61 in first away game of the year

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter November 18, 2024

The first away game of the year meant a little more to Texas head coach Vic Schaefer than most. He was supposed to take on a familiar face, one who is considered to be an icon for the sport of women’s...

Texas women’s cross country championships-bound after top-2 finish in regional race

Texas women’s cross country championships-bound after top-2 finish in regional race

Kendell Ungar, General Sports Reporter November 18, 2024

With a second-place performance in the NCAA South Central Regionals in College Station, Texas women’s cross country secured an automatic bid to the championship meet in Wisconsin for the first time since...

The crowd cheers at the Texas volleyball game against Washington State on Sept. 15, 2023.

A spike in numbers: college volleyball is becoming more popular, it’s about time

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 18, 2024

Texas volleyball’s history of success has now spanned decades under the steady leadership of head coach Jerritt Elliott.  Since joining the program 24 years ago, Elliott has brought back a positive...

Coach Rodney Terry during Texas' game against HCU on Nov. 8, 2024.

Texas men’s basketball signs first recruit of class of 2025 in four-star top-50 John Clark

Lauren Hightower , Senior Sports Reporter November 18, 2024

Texas men’s basketball signed four-star top-50 recruit John Clark on Nov. 13, welcoming their first class of 2025 recruit to the Forty Acres through a video announcement. “There’s never been a...

Edge Barryn Sorrell yells after a sack during the Red River Rivalry game on Oct. 12, 2024.

Texas football seniors pursue championship, credit success to team culture

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor November 18, 2024

This weekend’s matchup against Kentucky will hold extra weight for some of the most integral parts of the 2024 Texas Longhorn football team. For seniors, it will be the last time these Longhorns take...

Madisen Skinner spikes the ball during a home game against Georgia on Oct. 20, 2024.

Texas remains undefeated on road in SEC with win against Alabama

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 17, 2024

It was only two weeks ago that Texas volleyball found itself in its worst losing streak of the season, dropping three consecutive matches. Before that three-game stretch, the Longhorns had sat atop the...

UT students cheer through an orange fog while "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC plays in Darrell K Royal Stadium ahead of the fourth quarter of Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Beyond the score: Texas fans’ emotional connection to UT athletics

Miles Schuk Ehler, General Sports Reporter November 17, 2024

For University of Texas fans, supporting the Longhorns goes far beyond cheering at games. It’s an emotional connection rooted deeply in personal experiences, family and a shared sense of pride.  Many...

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