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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

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Basketball

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Jonathan Holmes, Sheldon McClellan lead Texas in win over Sam Houston State

Nick Cremona November 28, 2012

Why Texas Won- Texas was able to hold Sam Houston State to 21 percent shooting from the field and forced the Bearkats to attempt ­­­28 three-pointers, of which they only made six. The Longhorns...

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Impressive defensive performance makes up for sloppy shooting in lopsided Longhorns win

Christian Corona November 28, 2012

Once again, the Longhorns weren’t great on offense. But they didn’t have to be. Texas held Sam Houston State to 21 percent shooting from the floor in a 65-37 victory Tuesday night —...

Felix’s start parallels Texas greats

Hank South November 27, 2012

Texas men’s basketball has been a model of inconsistency the past couple of seasons. The Longhorns will show flashes of brilliance, only to follow them up by disappointment come season’s end....

Still without Kabongo and Bond, Texas takes on Sam Houston State in first game since Maui Invitational

Christian Corona November 27, 2012

After a disappointing showing at the Maui Invitational, the Longhorns return to the Erwin Center on Tuesday night to face Sam Houston State. Texas took down Mississippi State, 69-55, in the tournament’s...

Cameron Ridley makes presence felt on boards as Longhorns stifle Mississippi State Bulldogs over Thanksgiving break

Nick Cremona November 26, 2012

The Longhorns’ trip to Maui wasn’t a total bust. Texas was able to fend off a short-handed Mississippi State team this past Wednesday, earning a 69-55 win over the Bulldogs. Sheldon McClellan...

Texas has storied history with TCU

Hank South November 21, 2012

Texas’ history with TCU is certainly storied and certainly one-sided. The Longhorns have faced the Horned Frogs 82 times since 1897, compiling 61 wins to 20 losses and a lone tie. The last time Texas...

Texas Longhorns drop second straight in Maui Invitational, fall to USC in overtime

Christian Corona November 21, 2012

Less than 24 hours after suffering an embarrassing loss to Division II Chaminade, the Longhorns played better. But it still wasn’t good enough. In its second game at the Maui Invitational, Texas...

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Texas begins Hawaii trip on awful note with 86-73 loss to Division II Chaminade

Nick Cremona November 20, 2012

In what could be deemed the worst loss in the Rick Barnes era, Texas turned the ball over 18 times and never looked to be in-sync on either end of the court in a 86-73 loss to Division II Chaminade. Until...

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McClellan leads Horns into Maui Invitational

Christian Corona November 19, 2012

Not much has changed for Texas since its season began. The Longhorns are still without Myck Kabongo, the sophomore point guard who is still under investigation by the NCAA. They still do not know...

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High turnover rate signals Texas basketball needs Myck Kabongo more than ever

Chris Hummer November 14, 2012

Twenty-six turnovers later, and Myck Kabongo is needed more than ever in the Texas lineup. The Longhorns secured a 23-point victory over Coppin State Monday, but it was the sloppiest offensive performance...

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Texas overcomes record number of turnovers to blow out Coppin State

Nick Cremona November 13, 2012

Why Texas won: Texas didn’t waste any time pulling away from Coppin State. The Longhorns squeaked past a Fresno State team that won only 13 games last year, 55-53, in their season opener last Friday,...

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Longhorns win turnover-laden game behind Sheldon McClellan’s 25 points

Christian Corona November 13, 2012

The Longhorns may not be in line to win any beauty pageants with their play, but after stuffing Coppin State 69-46 on Monday, the only statistic the team is concerned with is the two in the win column. “We’ll...

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