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Timmy Allen stops to pass the ball during a game against Iowa State. Texas won 63-41 on February 5, 2022.

Texas looks to carry momentum into road matchup against Baylor

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter February 13, 2022
No. 20 Texas prepares to face No. 10 Baylor for the first time this season Feb. 12 in Waco. Here’s a preview of everything you need to know.
Win streak continues: No. 16 Texas women’s basketball defeats No. 12 Oklahoma 78-63

Win streak continues: No. 16 Texas women’s basketball defeats No. 12 Oklahoma 78-63

Ethan Ferguson, Women’s basketball reporter February 13, 2022

The No. 16 Texas women’s basketball team defeated No. 12 Oklahoma at home, evening up the series record this season against their rival. With the win, the Longhorns move to 17-6 and No. 5 in the Big...

‘They wanted it more’: No. 20 Texas fails to contain No. 10 Baylor in 80-63 loss

‘They wanted it more’: No. 20 Texas fails to contain No. 10 Baylor in 80-63 loss

Christina Huang, Sports Desk Editor February 12, 2022

There were some harsh words from Texas head coach Chris Beard after No. 20 Texas fell to No. 10 Baylor on Saturday. “The way we played basketball today was not Texas basketball,” Beard said. No....

No. 16 Texas snaps 3-game losing streak, defeats Texas Tech 61-56

No. 16 Texas snaps 3-game losing streak, defeats Texas Tech 61-56

Ethan Ferguson, Senior Sports Reporter February 9, 2022

The No. 16 Texas women's basketball team broke its three game losing streak and defeated Texas Tech on the road 61-56 Wednesday at United Supermarkets Arena. The Longhorns’ intense pressure on defense...

Allen sinks clutch jumper as No. 20 Texas hangs on to beat No. 8 Kansas 79-76

Allen sinks clutch jumper as No. 20 Texas hangs on to beat No. 8 Kansas 79-76

Nicholas Pannes, Sports Reporter February 8, 2022
Texas became the first team in the Big 12 to beat Kansas three times in a row since the Jayhawks hired head coach Bill Self 19 years ago.
What to expect as Texas men's basketball heads into final stretch of season

What to expect as Texas men’s basketball heads into final stretch of season

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter February 7, 2022
No. 8 Kansas visits the Frank Erwin Center on Monday night.
No. 13 Texas falls to No. 9 Baylor, 63-55 in third straight loss

No. 13 Texas falls to No. 9 Baylor, 63-55 in third straight loss

Amsal Madhani, Sports Reporter February 6, 2022
With back-to-back losses to Baylor this past weekend and its loss to Oklahoma on Jan. 29, Texas now falls to 15–6.
Marcus Carr’s clutch 3-pointer is game changer in No. 23 Texas’ win over No. 20 Iowa State

Marcus Carr’s clutch 3-pointer is game changer in No. 23 Texas’ win over No. 20 Iowa State

Christina Huang, Sports Desk Editor February 5, 2022

With a second left in the first half, Texas senior guard Marcus Carr had one opportunity to take the lead. The Longhorns were down 23-22, and the No. 1 transfer in the country swished a 3-point shot to...

No. 13 Texas falls to No. 9 Baylor 75-63 in 12th straight loss to the Bears

No. 13 Texas falls to No. 9 Baylor 75-63 in 12th straight loss to the Bears

Ethan Ferguson, Sports Reporter February 4, 2022
The Bears’ defense smothered the Longhorns, causing Texas to make just half of their layup attempts and shoot just 37.3% from the floor.
Texas falls to Texas Tech 77-64 in bitter reunion

Texas falls to Texas Tech 77-64 in bitter reunion

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter February 2, 2022

Texas Tech head coach Mark Adams had to take a minute to congratulate the fans as he began his postgame press conference. “They were maybe better than our players,” Adams said. “It was such an...

Chris Beard returns to Lubbock with ire of fans, city upon him

Chris Beard returns to Lubbock with ire of fans, city upon him

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter February 2, 2022

On Jan. 18, the Texas Tech home crowd was on their feet as the Red Raiders held a commanding lead over Iowa State. The atmosphere in the sellout stadium was electric, growing more intense by the minute....

‘Hawaiian shirt guy,’ ‘Incredibly loud guy,’ light up crowd at Texas basketball games

‘Hawaiian shirt guy,’ ‘Incredibly loud guy,’ light up crowd at Texas basketball games

Ethan Ferguson, Senior Sports Reporter February 1, 2022

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Jan. 28, 2022 flipbook. Jonathan Stewart and Mumin Ahmed lived a block away from each other in Round Rock, Texas, since they were about 10 years old....

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