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Stat Guy takes a look at Texas basketball

Wes Maulsby February 23, 2012

Texas needed just one good half of basketball to seal its trip to the NCAA tournament. A sparse resume that only had 17 wins to 10 losses, and three wins over quality teams had a chance to get a lot spicier...

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Barnes, players slipping into quiet resignation of team woes

Sameer Bhuchar February 23, 2012

For about 10 minutes after every game, Texas head coach Rick Barnes addresses the media and assesses his team’s performance. He could have saved himself a lot of time after losing to Baylor —...

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Longhorns lose another close one to Baylor

Austin Laymance February 21, 2012

The Longhorns didn’t have an answer for Quincy Acy down the stretch as No. 14 Baylor rallied to end UT’s hopes for an upset. Acy scored eight points in the final 4:45 to help Baylor overcome...

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Same old Texas shows up, drops another close one

Sameer Bhuchar February 21, 2012

Just when Texas looked like it had grown up, it played the final ten minutes of the second half like the same team that was 1-7 in games decided by six points or less coming into Monday. The Longhorns...

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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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