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Texas is delivering, and it’s having fun along the way

Texas is delivering, and it’s having fun along the way

Christina Huang, Sports Editor March 25, 2023

While Texas has had its fair share of trouble this season, you wouldn’t know based on its performance against Xavier on Friday night. With the way that Texas played in the Sweet 16, you wouldn’t know...

Sweet Similarities as No. 2-seed Texas looks to past success in 83-71 win over No. 3-seed Xavier

Sweet Similarities as No. 2-seed Texas looks to past success in 83-71 win over No. 3-seed Xavier

Payne Williams, Sports Desk Editor March 24, 2023

15 years have passed since Texas last appeared in the Sweet 16, and on Friday, the Longhorns saw many flashbacks to the 2008 tournament after their victory over Xavier. Head coach Rick Barnes led No....

Texas makes history, advances to Elite 8 with comprehensive 83-71 win over Xavier

Texas makes history, advances to Elite 8 with comprehensive 83-71 win over Xavier

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor March 24, 2023

With a trip to the Elite 8 against Miami on the line, No. 2-seed Texas took down No. 3-seed Xavier on Friday night in Kansas City. “I’m proud of my guys and how they came out and really put their...

Texas guard Marcus Carr is taking on a new challenge: fatherhood

Texas guard Marcus Carr is taking on a new challenge: fatherhood

Christina Huang, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

When he’s not commanding the floor for Texas men’s basketball, Marcus Carr takes on a much different role at home — a father.  And the skills the Toronto-born guard has learned through basketball...

Previewing Texas’ Sweet Sixteen matchup against Xavier

Previewing Texas’ Sweet Sixteen matchup against Xavier

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor March 23, 2023

With No. 2-seed Texas’ win over Penn State last weekend, the Longhorns made it to their first Sweet 16 since 2008. However, there is still more to be desired for interim head coach Rodney Terry and his...

Previewing Texas men’s basketball’s Sweet 16, Elite Eight matchups

Previewing Texas men’s basketball’s Sweet 16, Elite Eight matchups

Ryan Hopper, General Sports Reporter March 23, 2023

Texas is nearing its first Sweet 16 since its 2008 run, which saw Rick Barnes’ Longhorns reach the Elite Eight following a pair of impressive victories.  Texas now moves onto the Midwest Regional...

Texas women’s basketball feels the effects of uncertainty in crushing season-ending loss

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter March 20, 2023

Sliding its name onto the second round bracket slot after taking down East Carolina on Saturday, Texas women’s basketball moved one step closer to making yet another Sweet Sixteen appearance.  However,...

No. 4-seed Texas falls to No. 5-seed Louisville 73-51 in second round of NCAA tournament

No. 4-seed Texas falls to No. 5-seed Louisville 73-51 in second round of NCAA tournament

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter March 20, 2023

No. 4-seed Texas women’s basketball took the court in the Moody Center one final time this season against No. 5-seed Louisville in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. After its first round win, ...

Interim head coach Rodney Terry yells at his basketball players on Jan. 11, 2023 at the Moody Center.

Faith, father’s memory and keeping it light: How Rodney Terry’s calm demeanor powered Texas to the Sweet Sixteen

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor March 20, 2023

Rodney Terry didn’t worry about Penn State.  But don’t confuse a lack of worry for a lack of respect: Terry starts every press conference, win or lose, by stressing his respect and admiration for...

Full circle: Dylan Disu commands his hometown team to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2008

Full circle: Dylan Disu commands his hometown team to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2008

Christina Huang, Sports Editor March 19, 2023

Just four years ago, Dylan Disu was known as Bambi inside the Vanderbilt locker room. The young Pflugerville product had an adjustment period as he adapted to the physicality of SEC basketball. “He...

Timmy Allen does the little things that allow everyone else to shine

Timmy Allen does the little things that allow everyone else to shine

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor March 18, 2023

Timmy Allen is always doing something to help the cause. For much of the last two years, he’s been one of the Horns’ primary scoring options. Allen’s role may look a little different recently —...

By the numbers: Previewing No. 2-seed Texas’ matchup with No. 10-seed Penn State

By the numbers: Previewing No. 2-seed Texas’ matchup with No. 10-seed Penn State

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor March 18, 2023

After defeating No. 15-seed Colgate on Thursday, Rodney Terry’s Texas turns its attention to No. 10-seed Penn State in a second round matchup Saturday evening. The Nittany Lions cruised past No. 7-seed...

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