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3 takeaways from No. 11 Texas’ 83-43 blowout win over Idaho

3 takeaways from No. 11 Texas’ 83-43 blowout win over Idaho

Amsal Madhani, Sports Reporter December 11, 2021
Texas' gritty defense was just too much to overcome for its opponent, forcing 32 turnovers that led to an 83-43 blowout victory. 
Texas men’s basketball fails road test against No. 23 Seton Hall

Texas men’s basketball fails road test against No. 23 Seton Hall

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter December 9, 2021

Texas fell 60-64 to Seton Hall on Thursday night, netting the team its second loss of the season.  The Longhorns traveled to Newark, New Jersey, to face the No. 23 Seton Hall Pirates in their first...

How ‘Hawaiian Shirt Guy’ plays role in building top-notch basketball program

How ‘Hawaiian Shirt Guy’ plays role in building top-notch basketball program

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter December 8, 2021

Texas basketball’s head coach Chris Beard has committed to creating a relationship with the student body. The effects were on display after last Monday’s game at Gregory Gym against Sam Houston State.  The...

No. 7 Texas stifles sister school UTRGV in second half for sixth win of season

No. 7 Texas stifles sister school UTRGV in second half for sixth win of season

Nicholas Pannes December 4, 2021

If you showed up to the Texas men’s basketball game Friday night for the second half, you would have seen the Longhorns romp another unranked team for the fifth time in a row. Business as usual. But...

No. 15 Texas vs. No. 17 Texas A&M Preview

No. 15 Texas vs. No. 17 Texas A&M Preview

Amsal Madhani December 3, 2021
The Longhorns come into this marquee matchup with a 5–1 record, including a 1–1 record against ranked teams and the sixth seed in the Big 12 division.
Texas overcomes slow shooting start to take down Jackson State, 78-64

Texas overcomes slow shooting start to take down Jackson State, 78-64

Payne Williams, Sports Reporter December 2, 2021

The Longhorns showed up aggressive in a Wednesday night win over Jackson State. No. 15 Texas’ swarming style was initially a mixed bag but fell eventually in the team’s favor after the Longhorns’...

Longhorns take down Sam Houston State 73-57 in historic Gregory Gym game

Longhorns take down Sam Houston State 73-57 in historic Gregory Gym game

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter November 30, 2021
Despite all of the fun from the game and the preceding party at the Tower, the game started out a little shaky for the Longhorns. 
Looking back at historic Gregory Gym as it hosts men’s basketball again

Looking back at historic Gregory Gym as it hosts men’s basketball again

Matthew Boncosky November 28, 2021

Gregory Gym has always belonged to the students of the University of Texas. Since its original construction in 1930, the historic gymnasium has served as a centerpiece of campus life on the Forty Acres....

Texas MBB Mailbag: Early conference play predictions, recruiting updates and more

Texas MBB Mailbag: Early conference play predictions, recruiting updates and more

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter November 22, 2021

Men’s basketball beat writer Christina Huang answers your questions about Texas men’s basketball, from recruiting to conference play and everything in-between. Q: Are there any prospects that Texas...

The battle of the UTs – Texas vs Tennessee drags into overtime, ends in 74-70 loss

The battle of the UTs – Texas vs Tennessee drags into overtime, ends in 74-70 loss

Aakriti Singla November 21, 2021

Four seconds left on the shot clock. Texas and Tennessee tied at 59.  All eyes are on Tennessee junior guard Jordan Horston and Texas junior guard Aliyah Matharu.   The pounding screams of the audience...

No. 8 Texas wipes San Jose State with solid first-half defense

No. 8 Texas wipes San Jose State with solid first-half defense

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter November 20, 2021
In the first half, the Longhorns allowed the Spartans  just 17 points. Texas forced 19 turnovers in the first half while giving up just five of its own.
No. 12 Texas faces another key matchup Sunday against No. 16 Tennessee

No. 12 Texas faces another key matchup Sunday against No. 16 Tennessee

Amsal Madhani November 18, 2021

Coming into the season as the No. 25 team in the nation, the Longhorns have exceeded expectations so far with a hot 3–0 start to the year.  The Texas defense has been on display throughout these...

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