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No. 5 Texas can’t complete second half comeback, falls to No. 9 Kansas, 88-80

No. 5 Texas can’t complete second half comeback, falls to No. 9 Kansas, 88-80

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor February 6, 2023

No. 9 Kansas was on an unprecedented stretch, losing four of its last six games. This doesn’t make No. 5 Texas’ job any easier, however. The defending national champions are known for their raucous...

Big 12 men’s basketball will still be competitive with new teams

Big 12 men’s basketball will still be competitive with new teams

Payne Williams, Sports Desk Editor February 6, 2023

Although the Big 12 continues to prove itself as one of the toughest conferences in college basketball, things may not be easier next season. The conference currently features the most ranked teams...

Second half swarm vaults No. 10 Texas over No. 7 Kansas State, 69-66

Second half swarm vaults No. 10 Texas over No. 7 Kansas State, 69-66

Payne Williams, Sports Desk Editor February 5, 2023

No. 10 Texas earned a statement win and avoided the sweep on Saturday as it defeated No. 7 Kansas State, 69-66, on the road. “This is one of the best wins I’ve ever been a part of,” interim head...

Texas women’s basketball comes away with tight 68-65 win over Kansas, remain first in Big 12 standings

Texas women’s basketball comes away with tight 68-65 win over Kansas, remain first in Big 12 standings

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter February 5, 2023

After taking care of West Virginia on Wednesday night, No. 24 Texas women’s basketball was on track to keep its first place Big 12 standings alive this weekend on the road against Kansas.  Texas...

Guard Shaylee Gonzales runs downcourt during Texas' game against Wayland on Nov. 4, 2022.

No. 24 Texas women’s basketball records fourth-straight win, beats West Virginia 69-56

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter February 1, 2023

While classes in Austin were canceled because of icy conditions, No. 24 Texas women’s basketball traveled to West Virginia to take on the Mountaineers Wednesday night. Texas moved back into the rankings...

Texas men’s basketball is leaning on experience

Texas men’s basketball is leaning on experience

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor January 31, 2023

No. 10 Texas men’s basketball is having one of the program’s best seasons in recent memory. Although the Longhorns have made it to the NCAA Tournament the past two years as a three-seed and a six-seed,...

Bad News, Bears: No. 10 Texas takes down No. 11 Baylor, 76-71

Bad News, Bears: No. 10 Texas takes down No. 11 Baylor, 76-71

Payne Williams, Sports Desk Editor January 31, 2023

No. 10 Texas secured a bounce-back win on Monday, defeating No. 11 Baylor 76-71 at the Moody Center. The Longhorns win means Texas has yet to lose two games in a row this season. “I was really proud...

Texas fights through shot clock, scoreboard problems to beat Oklahoma State 78-69

Texas fights through shot clock, scoreboard problems to beat Oklahoma State 78-69

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter January 29, 2023

Junior forward Taylor Jones had a near-perfect night, scoring 19 points in Texas’ 78-69 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday. Fresh off two ranked wins over No. 24 Baylor and No. 14 Oklahoma, Texas...

No. 10 Texas falls to No. 4 Tennessee 82-71 in matchup between Texas’ past and present

No. 10 Texas falls to No. 4 Tennessee 82-71 in matchup between Texas’ past and present

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor January 28, 2023

Texas interim head coach Rodney Terry’s first top-10 matchup came Saturday night against No. 4 Tennessee in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. The two sides squared up last year in Austin, with the Longhorns...

Taylor Jones, once recruited by Oklahoma, is now shining at Texas

Taylor Jones, once recruited by Oklahoma, is now shining at Texas

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter January 26, 2023

Taylor Jones never thought she’d be playing collegiate basketball for the Texas Longhorns. In fact, she grew up in a house that particularly despised burnt orange — The Jones were much more of a maroon...

No. 10 Texas set to face one of the country’s best defenses Saturday at No. 4 Tennessee

No. 10 Texas set to face one of the country’s best defenses Saturday at No. 4 Tennessee

Payne Williams, Sports Desk Editor January 26, 2023

No. 10 Texas travels to Knoxville on Saturday to face No. 4 Tennessee in the 10th annual and final SEC/Big 12 Challenge. Texas acting head coach Rodney Terry and Tennessee’s Rick Barnes face each...

Texas defeats No. 14 Oklahoma 78-58 in Red River Rivalry blowout

Texas defeats No. 14 Oklahoma 78-58 in Red River Rivalry blowout

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter January 25, 2023

While the word “love” isn’t usually thrown around when talking about the Oklahoma Sooners, on Wednesday night, love was in the air for Texas women’s basketball.    The program celebrated...

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