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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

Horns rely on threes to edge Rice

Dan Hurwitz November 29, 2010

The Longhorns nearly fell victim to a Thanksgiving hangover as they narrowly defeated Rice 62-59 on Saturday. A 3-point barrage in the second half led by Cory Joseph and Jordan Hamilton helped Texas...

Retired basketball player focuses on coaching, finishing education

Chris Hummer November 24, 2010

As he strolls into class in the Jesse H. Jones Communication Center, he looks like any other student looking to get in a little last-minute studying before the day’s exam. But a few fellow students...

Barnes notches 500th career win as Texas tops Sam Houston State

Laken Litman November 24, 2010

Rick Barnes got his 500th career win Tuesday night as No. 22 Texas beat Sam Houston State 84-50. Barnes, who got sentimental after the game, is the 12th active men’s basketball Division I...

Hamilton’s play silencing critics

Will Anderson November 23, 2010

During last Friday’s loss against No. 5 Pittsburgh, Jordan Hamilton led Texas in scoring for the fourth-straight game. Doubts are quickly receding about whether Hamilton can handle the pressure...

Longhorns return from NYC with heads high

Dan Hurwitz November 22, 2010

Pittsburgh’s Travon Woodall’s missed free throw with 12 seconds remaining was exactly what the Longhorns needed. But the off-balance and unwise heave of the ball by Cory Joseph missed...

Scoring barrage lifts Texas in overtime

Dan Hurwitz November 19, 2010

Texas scored on its first four possessions early in overtime to go up eight and gain a lead that they would not let go in beating No. 16 Illinois 90-84 on Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Two...

Scoring barrage lifts Texas in overtime

Dan Hurwitz November 19, 2010

Texas scored on its first four possessions early in overtime to go up eight and gain a lead that they would not let go in beating No. 16 Illinois 90-84 on Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Two...

Scoring barrage lifts Texas in overtime

Dan Hurwitz November 19, 2010

Texas scored on its first four possessions early in overtime to go up eight and gain a lead that they would not let go in beating No. 16 Illinois 90-84 on Thursday at Madison Square Garden. Two...

Horns ready to face Illinois in Madison Square Garden

Will Anderson November 18, 2010

f the initial two games of the season were a peek at the Longhorns’ new offensive scheme, full of high-post jumpers and off-ball screens, Thursday’s clash with No. 13 Illinois represents...

Horns ready to face Illinois in Madison Square Garden

Will Anderson November 18, 2010

If the initial two games of the season were a peek at the Longhorns’ new offensive scheme, full of high-post jumpers and off-ball screens, Thursday’s clash with No. 13 Illinois represents...

Freshman guard goes far, fills out stat sheet

Dan Hurwitz November 11, 2010

Cory Joseph doesn’t get tired. He can play all night. On Wednesday, he did. “He can play forever,” said Texas head coach Rick Barnes. The freshman played 37 of 40 minutes...

Hamilton leads Longhorns to win over Louisiana Tech

Will Anderson November 11, 2010

Texas head coach Rick Barnes doesn’t put much stock in who starts games but rather who finishes them. Jordan Hamilton was sitting on the bench when the final whistle blew Wednesday night but hardly...

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