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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Men’s basketball falls, but program future is bright

Chris Hummer March 24, 2014

Michigan manhandled the Longhorns in a 79-65 loss during the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, but the team can still fly home from Milwaukee, Wis., with a few ounces of moxie intact. After...

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Texas falls to Michigan 79-65 in NCAA Tournament to end its season

Garrett Callahan March 22, 2014

Even with effort and aggressiveness on the offensive board, Texas wasn’t able to secure a date in the Sweet 16 despite winning its opening game in the NCAA Tournament. The Longhorns took on Michigan...

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Ridley’s buzzer-beater vaults Texas past Arizona State

Stefan Scrafield March 21, 2014

Just when it looked like a Jonathan Holmes air ball had Texas and Arizona State bound for overtime, sophomore center Cameron Ridley picked up the loose ball, looked toward the rim and put up a prayer. The...

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Texas ready to face Arizona State in NCAA tournament

Garrett Callahan March 20, 2014

After missing the NCAA tournament last season for the first time under head coach Rick Barnes, No. 7-seeded Texas is set to face No. 10-seeded Arizona State in the Midwest region of the tournament Thursday...

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UT basketball game in China expected to expand Longhorn brand

Leila Ruiz March 20, 2014

With the UT men’s basketball team scheduled to head overseas to play a regular season game in China in 2015 against the University of Washington, UT officials said they hope to strengthen and expand...

Column: Underdogs run wild in the big dance

David Leffler March 20, 2014

The NCAA tournament is upon us, and with it comes a welcome dose of chaos. As usual, the big dance was full of surprises last year, including Wichita State becoming the first No. 9 seed to reach the...

Walk-on Tarale Murry overcomes adversity as mentor for his young team

Garrett Callahan March 19, 2014

Tarale Murry thought he gave up a dream to come to Texas. Murry, a junior guard walk-on on the Longhorns’ basketball team, was a four-time varsity letter winner at Lehman High School in Kyle....

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Quiet Jonathan Holmes leads men’s basketball team by example

Stefan Scrafield March 19, 2014

Two years ago, forward Jonathan Holmes and the other five members of his highly rated recruiting class sat in Cooley Pavilion on Selection Sunday as they were selected to play in the NCAA Tournament for...

Big 12 NCAA Tournament Preview

Mark Roberson March 18, 2014

There is no doubt that the Big 12 Conference provided plenty of fireworks this season. Now it sends seven teams to the NCAA tournament for only the second time in its history. The Big 12 Tournament...

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Texas earns No. 7 seed for NCAA Tournament, will face Arizona State on Thursday

Daily Texan Staff March 16, 2014

After a one-year hiatus, Texas heard its name called Sunday evening for a bid in the NCAA Tournament. The Longhorns, who missed the tournament last season for the first time in the Rick Barnes era,...

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Cory Jefferson, Baylor’s magical Big 12 tournament run end in disappointment

Chris Hummer March 16, 2014

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Head to the floor and towel over his head, Cory Jefferson slowly unlaced his shoes and set them to his right side. The senior forward had just walked slowly into the locker...

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