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Texan Overtime: Not Time to Panic Yet

Texan Overtime: Not Time to Panic Yet

Amsal Madhani, Ethan Ferguson, and Manny Ramirez January 22, 2022

After the Texas' first home loss, The Daily Texan's audio and sports reporters sit down to talk all things men's basketball.  The Daily Texan Audio · Texan Overtime: Not Time...

Texas women’s basketball mid-season review: the ups and downs of a young team

Texas women’s basketball mid-season review: the ups and downs of a young team

Amsal Madhani, Sports Reporter January 20, 2022
Now comfortably into the season, Texas’ hopes for a tournament run stay alive as the Longhorns sit at No. 15 in the nation and No. 4 in the Big 12 conference with a 13-3 record.
Texas’ lockdown defense leads to blowout win over No. 7 Iowa State

Texas’ lockdown defense leads to blowout win over No. 7 Iowa State

Amsal Madhani, Senior Sports Reporter January 19, 2022

Following a blowout win against West Virginia on Jan. 15, No. 15 Texas kept it rolling with an emphatic 66-48 victory over No. 7 Iowa State on Wednesday night.  The Longhorns’ defense was on display...

No. 21 Texas basketball loses to Kansas State in nail-biter upset

No. 21 Texas basketball loses to Kansas State in nail-biter upset

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter January 19, 2022
Despite coming into Thursday’s game as 11-point favorites to the team they defeated on the road just 14 days ago, Texas fell to Kansas State 66-65 at home.
Longhorns Warren, Matharu combine for 43 points in 73-57 win over West Virginia

Longhorns Warren, Matharu combine for 43 points in 73-57 win over West Virginia

Ethan Ferguson, Sports Reporter January 15, 2022
The 16-point win keeps the Longhorns competitive in Big 12 play at 2-2 and moved their overall record to 12-3.
Texas basketball’s difficulties against ranked teams continue with loss to No. 15 Iowa State

Texas basketball’s difficulties against ranked teams continue with loss to No. 15 Iowa State

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter January 15, 2022

For the third time this season, No. 21 Texas fell to a ranked opponent on the road. While the Longhorns cut a 15-point deficit to five with just over four minutes to go, Texas couldn’t recover from their...

Men’s basketball preview with The Iowa State Daily’s Matt Belinson

Men’s basketball preview with The Iowa State Daily’s Matt Belinson

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter January 14, 2022
The Daily Texan spoke with The Iowa State Daily sports editor Matt Belinson to dive into Saturday’s matchup between No. 21 Texas and No. 15 Iowa State. 
In OT battle, Texas falls 70-66 to Kansas

In OT battle, Texas falls 70-66 to Kansas

Amsal Madhani, Sports Reporter January 13, 2022
While the Longhorns often win games inside the paint, in Wednesday night’s contest, it was the Jayhawks who dominated 36-14 in the painted area.
No. 21 Texas bounces back in 66-52 Red River win over Oklahoma as Jones notches career-high

No. 21 Texas bounces back in 66-52 Red River win over Oklahoma as Jones notches career-high

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter January 12, 2022
Tuesday’s 14-point win was the largest margin of victory over Oklahoma since 2011, with the Longhorns’ combative play weighing in as a major factor.
No. 14 Texas loses 64-51 to Oklahoma State, snapping six-game winning streak

No. 14 Texas loses 64-51 to Oklahoma State, snapping six-game winning streak

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter January 8, 2022

On New Year’s Day, Texas head coach Chris Beard told the media that one of his goals is to make sure his team makes more free throws than the opposing team even attempts. However, the No. 14 Texas...

Texas MBB Mailbag: What it takes to beat No. 1 Baylor, dark horse games on remaining schedule, current roster 

Texas MBB Mailbag: What it takes to beat No. 1 Baylor, dark horse games on remaining schedule, current roster 

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter January 7, 2022
Men’s basketball beat writer Christina Huang answers your questions about Texas men’s basketball, from NBA prospects to Jaylon Tyson’s decision to transfer and everything in between.
Texas roars back for 70-57 win over depleted Kansas State

Texas roars back for 70-57 win over depleted Kansas State

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter January 4, 2022

COVID-19 continues to shake up the world of athletics.  The No. 14 Longhorns rolled into the Little Apple on Tuesday to face the depleted Kansas State Wildcats, who had seven scholarship players on...

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