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Texas racks up over 10,000 fans against Baylor, but takes 63-54 loss in final home game

Texas racks up over 10,000 fans against Baylor, but takes 63-54 loss in final home game

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter February 27, 2023

Texas women’s basketball saw their largest crowd of the season on Monday night against Baylor as 10,763 fans participated in the program’s second 10k for 10k game in school history, racking up $156,000...

Disu stands out in No. 8 Texas' 81-72 loss at No. 9 Baylor

Disu stands out in No. 8 Texas’ 81-72 loss at No. 9 Baylor

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor February 27, 2023

Dylan Disu’s 24 points in No. 8 Texas’ loss at No. 9 Baylor was a career high in burnt orange for the senior forward. Though Baylor kept Texas at arms length for the majority of the second half in...

No. 19 Texas sweeps No. 13 Oklahoma 67-45 in Norman

No. 19 Texas sweeps No. 13 Oklahoma 67-45 in Norman

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter February 25, 2023

The Texas women’s basketball team dominated Oklahoma on the road Saturday, defeating the Sooners 67-45 to take control of the Big 12 standings.  Texas’ stifling defense proved to be too much for...

Baylor rallies behind ‘unlimited energy’ to beat Texas in Waco, 81-72

Baylor rallies behind ‘unlimited energy’ to beat Texas in Waco, 81-72

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor February 25, 2023

No. 8 Texas traveled to Waco to take on No. 9 Baylor in a top 10 Big 12 showdown on Saturday afternoon. The Longhorns are vying for their first Big 12 regular season championship since the 2007-08 season...

Notes from the Opponent: Breaking down Oklahoma women’s basketball with OU Daily’s Louis Raser

Notes from the Opponent: Breaking down Oklahoma women’s basketball with OU Daily’s Louis Raser

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter February 24, 2023

Before the Texas women’s basketball game against Oklahoma on Saturday, the Daily Texan sat down with OU Daily sports reporter Louis Raser.  The Daily Texan: The last time these two teams faced each...

Graduate student Brock Cunningham makes a layup during a game against Louisiana on Dec. 21, 2022. The Longhorns won 100 to 72.

Texas forward Brock Cunningham to return for sixth year

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor February 23, 2023

Graduate student forward Brock Cunningham confirmed that he will return to play for Texas in the 2023-24 season on Feb. 16, making use of his extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19. Cunningham, born...

Texas women's basketball 10k for 10k game looks to leave impact on program, community

Texas women’s basketball 10k for 10k game looks to leave impact on program, community

Elijah Garcia, General Sports Reporter February 23, 2023

As the Longhorns' regular season comes to an end, head coach Vic Schaefer and the Texas women’s basketball program hope to make it a memorable one. After raising more than $135,000 last year, Schaefer...

Texas women’s basketball is seeking attendance numbers to match on-court success

Texas women’s basketball is seeking attendance numbers to match on-court success

Emma Hutchinson and Christina Huang February 23, 2023

While Texas women’s basketball is seeing success on the court, head coach Vic Schaefer and his team are still working to increase attendance at their home games.  Texas is not the only school...

Setting the pace: Iowa State transfer Tyrese Hunter sees hard work pay off in No. 8 Texas’ 72-54 win over No. 23 Cyclones

Setting the pace: Iowa State transfer Tyrese Hunter sees hard work pay off in No. 8 Texas’ 72-54 win over No. 23 Cyclones

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor February 23, 2023

When Tyrese Hunter entered the transfer portal at the end of the 2021-22 season, the Big 12 Freshman of the Year was a consensus top-5 transfer in the country and a two-way stalwart. After a dip in his...

Senior forward Timmy Allen runs downcourt during Texas' game versus Texas Tech on Jan. 14, 2023.

No. 8 Texas projected No. 2-seed in March Madness but ceiling could be higher

Payne Williams, Sports Desk Editor February 22, 2023

Texas men’s basketball has a chance to enter March Madness with the highest seed it has held since 2008. It’s been 15 years since the Longhorns entered March’s tournament with a 2-seed or higher. However,...

Texas uses early runs to build lead, never looks back, throttles Iowa State 72-54

Texas uses early runs to build lead, never looks back, throttles Iowa State 72-54

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor February 21, 2023

As No. 8 Texas nears the end of the regular season, each game becomes more and more important. Kansas, Baylor and Texas are all vying for the Big 12 Championship with just three games remaining. The Longhorns’...

A look ahead at Texas men’s basketball’s remaining schedule

A look ahead at Texas men’s basketball’s remaining schedule

Trey Smith, General Sports Reporter February 20, 2023

The No. 8 Texas men’s basketball team holds one of the toughest remaining schedules in the country.  As the team prepares for the upcoming Big 12 tournament, it must first take on four ranked teams...

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