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Pierre-Yves Bailly backhands the ball to Louis Bowden of Baylor University during a singles match on April 13, 2024.

Men’s tennis gears up for familiar foes in Big 12/SEC Challenge

Ben Wells, General Sports Reporter October 3, 2024

Starting on Friday, Oct. 4, players from the men’s tennis team will travel to Waco to take part in the annual SEC/Big 12 Challenge.  Alongside Texas, the schools representing the Southeastern Conference...

Texas’ Bob Bowman named in Sports Illustrated’s Top 50 Most Influential People in Sports

Texas’ Bob Bowman named in Sports Illustrated’s Top 50 Most Influential People in Sports

Liv Elizondo, General Sports Reporter October 3, 2024

Bob Bowman, Texas’ new men’s swimming head coach, was named one of the “Top 50 Most Influential People in Sports” by Sports Illustrated. Bowman was mentioned alongside household names such as Simone...

Junior outside hitter, Devin Kahahawai gets a kill during the first set against South Carolina on Oct. 2, 2024. The Longhorns completed a sweep against the Gamecocks in their first ever SEC home game.

Texas volleyball sweeps South Carolina in third SEC win in a row

Henry Hipschman and Meaghan English, Sports Reporters October 2, 2024

The Longhorns dominated its first SEC home game on Wednesday, sweeping the South Carolina Gamecocks in three sets and improving their SEC record to 3–0 and their overall record to 8–3. Texas, recently...

Bennett’s stellar debut leads No. 11 Texas to runner-up finish in Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational

Bennett’s stellar debut leads No. 11 Texas to runner-up finish in Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter October 2, 2024

Freshman Daniel Bennett’s impressive college debut led the No. 11 Texas Longhorns to a second-place finish in Tuesday afternoon’s Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational in Fort Worth.  All five Longhorn...

Texas swimmers cheer as their teammates compete in the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championship at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center on Feb. 25, 2022. The University of Texas was named Big 12 Champions for men's and women's events.

Texas men’s swimming hosts the Sam Kendrick’s Classic before a ranked matchup with LSU

Jacob Shaw, General Sports Reporter October 2, 2024

Texas men’s swim and dive is kicking off its first season in the SEC with two big meets. On Thursday, Oct. 3, Texas will host the Sam Kendrick’s Classic before going to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Oct....

Peyton Stearns waits to hit the ball at the Austin Open on Feb. 28, 2024.

Texas women’s tennis players find success in the pros

Ethan Kirschner, General Sports Reporter October 2, 2024

Lulu Sun was in her moment. A sea of Wimbledon white blanketed the surroundings. The sounds of 15,000 spectators reached a crescendo with every point and suddenly fell silent with every bounce of the...

Dynasty established, what’s next? Texas rowing head coach confident ahead of 2025 season

Dynasty established, what’s next? Texas rowing head coach confident ahead of 2025 season

Ayan Masud, General Sports Reporter October 1, 2024

In June, Texas rowing solidified itself as the NCAA’s newest rowing dynasty.  It took a time of around six minutes and nine seconds in the First Varsity Eight for Texas Rowing to secure the 2024...

Chrystal Herpin warms up at the Texas Invitational on April 26, 2024. Herpin took second place in discus with a throw of 55.55 meters.

Texas shot putter Chrystal Herpin reflects on past 3 years as student athlete

Ariel Doss, General Sports Reporter September 30, 2024

As Texas shot putter Chrystal Herpin anxiously awaits the first meet of her senior year, she’s been reflecting on how the Texas Athletics program has changed her not only as an athlete but as a person. After...

After a disappointing sophomore season, Texas transfer Luke Potter is only thinking about his next shot

After a disappointing sophomore season, Texas transfer Luke Potter is only thinking about his next shot

Ryan Hopper, General Sports Reporter September 30, 2024

Growing up down the street from some of the biggest club manufacturers in the world in temperate Southern California, golf was bound to be a part of junior transfer Luke Potter’s life.  After moving...

Texas men’s basketball freshman working on his own identity amidst Kevin Durant comparisons

Texas men’s basketball freshman working on his own identity amidst Kevin Durant comparisons

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 30, 2024

Comparisons to legendary former Longhorn Kevin Durant don’t affect Texas men’s basketball freshman Tre Johnson. A five-star recruit and arguably the biggest star the team has recruited since Mo...

Elizabeth Stockman and Eva Jess lead the pack at the Stormy Seas Opener on Aug. 30, 2024.

Women’s cross country brings home 5k race win at Chile Pepper Festival

Kendell Ungar, General Sports Reporter September 30, 2024

Texas women’s cross country competed in Fayetteville, Arkansas in the Chile Pepper Festival, bringing home a first-place team win in the 5k race on Sept. 28. The top three teams of the race were Texas...

Forward Amalia Villarreal waves to the crowd during the starting lineup roll-call prior to the match against Texas A&M on Sept. 29, 2024.

Freshman forward shines in Lone Star Showdown vs. Texas A&M, Longhorns prevail 2-0 for second SEC win

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 29, 2024

For the first time in just under two years, Texas soccer won against Texas A&M. Despite its slow start to life in the SEC with a tie and a loss in its first two games, the Longhorns claimed their...

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