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Texas takes down Utah 78-56, advances to Sweet 16 off career performance from Aaliyah Moore

Texas takes down Utah 78-56, advances to Sweet 16 off career performance from Aaliyah Moore

Ethan Ferguson, Senior Sports Reporter March 20, 2022
No. 2-seed Texas outplayed No. 7-seed Utah from the jump in the second round of the 2022 women’s NCAA tournament.
Texas draws on Big 10 transfer Marcus Carr’s experience to prepare for Purdue

Texas draws on Big 10 transfer Marcus Carr’s experience to prepare for Purdue

Christina Huang, Sports Desk Editor March 20, 2022
Sunday’s game against Purdue is Texas’ first appearance in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in eight years.
Texas women’s basketball blows past Fairfield 70-52, advances to second round of March Madness

Texas women’s basketball blows past Fairfield 70-52, advances to second round of March Madness

Amsal Madhani, Senior Sports Reporter March 19, 2022
Freshman guard Rori Harmon came into the game playing some of her best basketball this year, and she wasn’t planning to stop.
No. 25 Texas survives Virginia Tech for its 1st NCAA Tournament win since 2014 

No. 25 Texas survives Virginia Tech for its 1st NCAA Tournament win since 2014 

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter March 19, 2022

Texas was down 32-31 as the clock neared zero in the first half. The start of the game was not ideal for the Longhorns, taking five minutes before getting their first point. Texas did not take its first...

Rori Harmon goes up for a shot on March 5, 2022. Playing their final game at the Frank Erwin Center, Texas beat OSU 50-65.

No. 7 Texas defeats No. 4 Baylor 67-58, takes home Big 12 Championship

Amsal Madhani, Senior Sports Reporter March 13, 2022
Following a hard-fought overtime victory in the semifinals over Iowa State on Saturday, Texas had its eyes set on the Big 12 championship game against one of its biggest rivals, Baylor.
Guard Joanne Allen-Taylor looks for a teammate to pass the ball to. Texas beat TCU at the Frank Erwin Center on February 26, 2022.

As Texas women’s basketball heads into final home game, here’s a look back on the Longhorn seniors

Amsal Madhani, Senior Sports Reporter March 11, 2022
The Longhorns bid farewell to seniors Audrey Warren, Lauren Ebo and Joanne Allen-Taylor at Frank Erwin Center on Saturday.

Demolition of Erwin Center signifies end of era for Texas men’s basketball

Christina Huang, Sports Desk Editor March 11, 2022
No. 21 Texas men’s basketball played its final game at the Frank Erwin Center on Monday night and came up short in a 68–61 loss to No. 3 Baylor. Regardless of the outcome, the game marked the end of a monumental era in Texas basketball history.
Texas drops Big 12 Championship quarterfinal game in staggering 65-60 loss to TCU

Texas drops Big 12 Championship quarterfinal game in staggering 65-60 loss to TCU

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter March 10, 2022
hursday’s game was the third straight loss for Texas, all of which have been marred by poor shooting. This time, Beard highlighted his team’s attitude during the second half as a factor in the loss.
Andrew Jones glides through the air for a dunk.

No. 21 Texas men’s basketball falls short in overtime thriller against No. 6 Kansas, 70-63

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter March 5, 2022

In its final regular season game before an imminent NCAA Tournament bid, No. 21 Texas fell just short of a monumental upset of No. 6 Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite pushing the Jayhawks into overtime...

No. 9 Texas women’s basketball routes Oklahoma State in Erwin Center’s final game, 65-50

No. 9 Texas women’s basketball routes Oklahoma State in Erwin Center’s final game, 65-50

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Reporter March 5, 2022

After 45 years of playing in the Frank Erwin Center, No. 9 Texas put on one final show, defeating Oklahoma State 65–50 on Saturday.  The 12,506 fans beckoned by head coach Vic Schaefer, who wanted...

Forward Christian Bishop dribbles toward the basket on February 28, 2022 at the Frank Erwin Center.

Loss to Baylor shows difference between proven champions, contenders

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter March 3, 2022
The Bears rose to the No. 3 spot in the rankings on Monday after beating Kansas on the road in a reaffirmation of their title as the reigning champions of NCAA D1 basketball. They marched into the Erwin Center just two days later and beat No. 20 Texas, bumping them to No. 21, in front of a raucous sellout crowd.
Women’s basketball’s strong second half leads to double-digit win over Kansas

Women’s basketball’s strong second half leads to double-digit win over Kansas

Amsal Madhani, Senior Sports Reporter March 3, 2022

Following a blowout 68-47 win against TCU on Feb. 26, Texas faced off against Kansas in a pivotal game that would determine both teams’ standing in the Big 12. A win for Texas would lock up a top-four...

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