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Basketball

Avery Bradley sinks game-winner to lift Celtics over Cavaliers

Steve Helwick February 9, 2016

Boston Celtics shooting guard Avery Bradley had only one option when he was suddenly handed the basketball with two seconds remaining. Despite the clock quickly approaching zero, Bradley managed to...

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Longhorns start tough stretch of games with road contest versus Oklahoma

Jacob Martella February 8, 2016

The last four games have gone as well as the Longhorns could have hoped. Texas has won each of those four games — including a road win at No. 15 Baylor — and most bracketologists have them...

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Taylor, Felix work together to lift Longhorns over Texas Tech

Akshay Mirchandani February 7, 2016

Isaiah Taylor was met by two Texas Tech defenders as he brought the ball down the court late Saturday afternoon. But help was only a few feet away from the junior guard, immediately dishing the ball to...

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Connor Lammert finding his stroke from beyond the arc

Jacob Martella February 5, 2016

Connor Lammert struggled in Fort Worth on Jan. 9.  The senior forward missed all seven shots he took in a loss TCU, scoring a season-low one point and leading head coach Shaka Smart to say Lammert...

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Longhorns hang on to beat Baylor 67-59 on the road

Jacob Martella February 2, 2016

WACO — Texas and No. 15 Baylor spent Monday night slugging it out, both with baskets and fouls. Both teams, who had a scuffle in overtime in their last meeting, combined for 30 fouls while shooting...

Myles Turner earns starting position after impressive performances

Steve Helwick February 2, 2016

After a thumb injury sidelined Indiana Pacers rookie center Myles Turner for 21 games, his role with the team was a mystery. The former Longhorn returned to action on Dec. 30, playing limited minutes...

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Big 12 notebook: Hield, Roach win weekly awards

Akshay Mirchandani February 2, 2016

The Big 12 prevailed in Saturday’s Big 12/SEC Challenge. The conference went 7–3 against the SEC and won the final four games of the day.  The marquee matchup came when No. 4 Kansas took...

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Longhorns begin tough month with Bears

Akshay Mirchandani February 1, 2016

The Longhorns and Bears last met up on March 2, 2015 in Austin. Texas took down the Bears in overtime, but it wasn’t without drama.  With 1:57 left in overtime, junior guard Isaiah Taylor,...

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Strong first half lifts Longhorns to 72-58 win over Vanderbilt

Jacob Martella January 31, 2016

The wake-up call came early for the Longhorns Saturday morning. The team woke up at 7:30 a.m. for a rare 11 a.m. tipoff against Vanderbilt. But Texas showed no signs of grogginess against the Commodores,...

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Five thoughts from Texas’ 72-58 win over Vanderbilt

Akshay Mirchandani January 31, 2016

The Longhorns beat Vanderbilt 72-58 as part of the Big 12/SEC Challenge on Saturday. Here are five thoughts from the victory: Defense shines in first half The Longhorns weren’t spectacular...

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Prince Ibeh fills starting role in wake of Ridley’s injury

Jacob Martella January 29, 2016

Prince Ibeh left the Erwin Center court to a standing ovation on Tuesday night; his double-double performance earned him the well-deserved honor. It was a long time coming for the senior center. Ibeh...

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Ibeh dominates as Longhorns down TCU

Akshay Mirchandani January 27, 2016

Prince Ibeh stepped to the free-throw line at the 18:49 mark of the first half. The senior center was fouled while making a layup and needed a free-throw to convert the and-one.  Ibeh, who entered...

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