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Cunningham’s career high, Carr’s 21 points lead Texas to win over Oklahoma State, 89-75

Cunningham’s career high, Carr’s 21 points lead Texas to win over Oklahoma State, 89-75

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor January 25, 2023

After a brief road trip which the Longhorns split, No. 10 Texas faced Oklahoma State at home on Tuesday night. A little over two weeks ago, the Longhorns used a late run to pull away from the Cowboys...

Guard Sir'Jabari Rice goes in for a layup during the Texas men's basketball game against Texas Tech on Jan. 14, 2023. Texas beat Texas Tech 72-70.

Sir’Jabari Rice and his shot fake are for real

Mantra Dave, Managing Editor January 23, 2023

If there was a national men’s college hoops sixth man of the year award, Texas graduate guard Sir’Jabari Rice would be a serious contender for the theoretical honor. The former New Mexico State Aggie...

Rori Harmon and Shaylee Gonzales lead Texas to a clutch 68–55 road win over Baylor

Rori Harmon and Shaylee Gonzales lead Texas to a clutch 68–55 road win over Baylor

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter January 22, 2023

Entering its fourth Big 12 Conference road game for the season, Texas women’s basketball went bear hunting.   The Longhorns claimed a 68–55 win over the Baylor Bears, presenting themselves with...

Texas gets back on track against West Virginia with 69-61 win

Texas gets back on track against West Virginia with 69-61 win

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor January 21, 2023

After a loss to No. 12 Iowa State in Ames, Iowa, No. 7 Texas traveled to Morgantown, West Virginia to take on Bob Huggins and the Mountaineers Saturday night. West Virginia is struggling, coming into...

As Texas continues to find success at home, student section seats are harder to come by

As Texas continues to find success at home, student section seats are harder to come by

Christina Huang, Sports Editor January 19, 2023

Despite the rollercoaster of a month that Texas men’s basketball had, interim head coach Rodney Terry and his team are doing well. The Longhorns are currently fourth in the Big 12 and the No. 7 team...

Texas women’s basketball falls 64-68 to Texas Tech

Texas women’s basketball falls 64-68 to Texas Tech

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter January 19, 2023

Texas women’s basketball traveled to Lubbock to take on Texas Tech on Wednesday night. After taking the lead in the first quarter, Tech stormed back, defeating Texas 68-64. Texas moved into the rankings...

Texas falls to Iowa State in Hunter’s return to Ames

Texas falls to Iowa State in Hunter’s return to Ames

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor January 17, 2023

No. 7 Texas took on No. 12 Iowa State in Ames, Iowa Tuesday night in transfer sophomore guard Tyrese Hunter’s first time back at Hilton Coliseum. It was yet to be determined if the Cyclone faithful...

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

Rodney Terry has the expertise to lead Texas through the season

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor January 16, 2023

Interim head coach Rodney Terry will remain in his role for the remainder of the season after Chris Beard was officially fired on Jan. 5.   Terry has the experience and roots needed to lead a team...

Texas Women’s Basketball creates an electrifying atmosphere to gain 68-53 win over No. 15 Iowa State

Texas Women’s Basketball creates an electrifying atmosphere to gain 68-53 win over No. 15 Iowa State

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter January 15, 2023

After securing a significant win over the No. 23 Kansas Jayhawks last week, Texas women’s basketball found its groove once more on Sunday against another veteran team, No. 15 Iowa State. The Longhorns...

No. 10 Texas completes another comeback victory, defeating Texas Tech 72-70

No. 10 Texas completes another comeback victory, defeating Texas Tech 72-70

Payne Williams, Sports Desk Editor January 15, 2023

No. 10 Texas defeated Texas Tech 72-70, in the Longhorns’ second straight home victory Saturday night. For the second time this week, Texas got off to a slow start offensively and trailed entering...

No. 10 Texas still has the same championship goals under Rodney Terry

No. 10 Texas still has the same championship goals under Rodney Terry

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor January 12, 2023

Since the firing of now-former head coach Chris Beard, there has been a big question mark surrounding the program. Questions about whether the team can reach its original expectations without Beard have...

Texas overcomes 18-point deficit to defeat TCU in a 79-75 home win

Texas overcomes 18-point deficit to defeat TCU in a 79-75 home win

Payne Williams, Sports Desk Editor January 12, 2023

No. 10 Texas was down 18 points to TCU in the first half, but clawed its way back to nab a  79-75 win on Wednesday night at the Moody Center. TCU head coach Jamie Dixon had one answer when it came...

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