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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Basketball

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Stat Guy: Longhorns offense sparks team’s resurgence

David Leffler January 22, 2014

Fresh off an 86-76 victory over No. 8 Iowa State — its first win against a top-10 opponent in three years — and an upset victory over Kansas State on Tuesday night, the Texas men’s basketball...

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Holmes’ buzzer-beater helps Texas knock off No. 22 Kansas State

Stefan Scrafield January 22, 2014

The scene at the Frank Erwin Center was a familiar one for the Longhorns on Tuesday night. Texas and Kansas State traded baskets all night, with neither team ever leading by more than six. The game would...

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Texas topples No. 8 Iowa State in 86-76 victory

Chris Hummer January 19, 2014

The Longhorns have not toppled a top-10 team since a win over No. 2 Kansas in 2011, which is also the last season Texas was ranked in the AP poll. On Saturday, that streak ended with a win over No....

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Texas hoping to make statement against No. 8 Iowa State

Stefan Scrafield January 17, 2014

Texas’ first chance to make a statement in its pursuit of an NCAA Tournament bid will come at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Frank Erwin Center. Eight of the Longhorns’ final 14 games are against...

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Texas working on NCAA Tournament resume

Chris Hummer January 16, 2014

Head coach Rick Barnes had never missed an NCAA tournament in 14 years at Texas until the Longhorns’ 16-18 campaign last season. Now, a team led by only two upperclassmen and a wiry, hardworking...

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The Daily Texan’s spring sports preview

Stefan Scrafield January 15, 2014

A new year is upon us and with it comes plenty of excitement within the Texas athletic department. Here’s a quick look at what to expect from the Longhorns this spring: Men’s Basketball Head...

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Longhorns trample Mountaineers in Morgantown

Chris Hummer January 14, 2014

The Longhorns blitzed the Mountaineers with a 12-2 run at the end the first half to grab a 14-point lead they never relinquished en route to an 80-69 win in Morgantown, W.Va. on Monday night. Texas...

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Men’s basketball’s surprising start gives hope to young team

Stefan Scrafield January 13, 2014

A mere commitment was all head coach Rick Barnes asked of his young team at the start of the season.  A commitment to dedicate themselves in practice, be willing to learn from their coaches and...

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Longhorns upset No. 14 North Carolina in Chapel Hill, 86-83

The Associated Press December 19, 2013

North Carolina's struggles at the free throw line are proving costly. The 14th-ranked Tar Heels missed 23 free throws in Wednesday night's 86-83 loss to Texas, marking the second...

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Texas visits Temple in first true road test of season

Stefan Scrafield December 6, 2013

Four weeks into the season, Texas will head to Philadelphia on Saturday to take on the Temple Owls in its first game as the visitor this year. The Longhorns (7-1) have played each of their first...

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Longhorns hang on to beat Commodores, 70-64

Stefan Scrafield December 3, 2013

Despite some poor shooting, Texas’ balanced scoring attack did just enough to beat Vanderbilt on Monday night, knocking off the Commodores 70-64 in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Four different Longhorns...

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