Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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

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Page explodes for 40 points, OSU beats Longhorns

Sameer Bhuchar February 20, 2012

In a game where the Longhorns came in with all the momentum — riding high on a four-game win streak and improved play by Texas’ supporting cast — they hit a wall against an inspired Oklahoma...

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Longhorns look to get another win in Oklahoma

Austin Laymance February 17, 2012

The Longhorns are going back to Oklahoma this weekend for the second time in five days with a chance to further expand their NCAA tournament resume. Texas visits Oklahoma State on Saturday looking to...

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Texas comes back in the second half once again to defeat Oklahoma

Austin Laymance February 15, 2012

The Longhorns are a better team in the second half. Texas rallied to beat Oklahoma, 69-58, on Tuesday night in Norman, Okla. to extend its winning streak to four games. UT (17-9) overcame a five-point...

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Longhorns look to lock down Sooners

Austin Laymance February 14, 2012

The hallmark of a Rick Barnes team has always been a stifling defense. Now, two-thirds of the way through Big 12 play, the Longhorns are finally becoming a defensive menace. Texas has won three straight...

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Wangmene’s career day helps Texas beat Kansas State

Sameer Bhuchar February 13, 2012

It’s not often an opposing player dominates a coach’s team and he can’t do anything but revel in awe of it. “You think about the game [Alexis] Wangmene had, and that’s awesome,”...

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Longhorns fight back, down Wildcats from the line

Austin Laymance February 12, 2012

The free throw line was the Longhorns' best friend in a game they desperately needed. Texas made more free throws (35) than field goals (18) and engineered another second half comeback to beat...

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Men’s basketball finally finding rhythm

Austin Laymance February 10, 2012

The Longhorns are starting to peak at the right time. The same holds true for Kansas State, though. Texas hosts the Wildcats Saturday afternoon at the Frank Erwin Center and look to extend its winning...

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Houston to host 2013 NBA All-Star festivities

Antonio Morales February 9, 2012

Houston will play host to basketball’s biggest stars for the second time in seven years, having been selected to host the 2013 NBA All-Star Game, the league announced Wednesday. “Houston is...

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Brown’s layup in final minute pushes Longhorns past Aggies

Sameer Bhuchar February 7, 2012

When what you are doing isn’t working, it’s time to try something new, and the Longhorns learned that Monday night. “It’s a play we have never run before,” Texas head coach...

Former Horns Durant and Aldridge looking to team up in NBA All-Star Game

Antonio Morales February 7, 2012

One-third of the way into the lockout-shortened NBA season, a couple of former Longhorns within the league continue to headline for their contending team while others show enduring signs of promising NBA...

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Texas picks up much-needed road win over rival Texas A&M

Austin Laymance February 7, 2012

Texas won the last scheduled game against rival Texas A&M, 70-68, at one of the Big 12’s loudest venues, Reed Arena, on Monday night. The Longhorns hadn’t won a game away from Austin since...

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Chapman peaking at right time for Texas

Sameer Bhuchar February 6, 2012

Freshman guard Myck Kabongo drove the length of the floor with the ball and glided to the rim for what looked like a sure two points, but Clint Chapman wasn’t taking any chances. The 6-feet-10-inch,...

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