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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...

No. 8 Texas reaffirms its identity with rout of Northern Colorado

No. 8 Texas reaffirms its identity with rout of Northern Colorado

Nicholas Pannes, Sports Reporter November 18, 2021

After falling to No. 1 Gonzaga on the road last Saturday, the Longhorns returned to Frank Erwin Center and rediscovered their identity, playing the aggressive, defense-oriented basketball head coach Chris...

No. 12 Texas cruises to victory over Southeast Missouri State in early field trip victory

No. 12 Texas cruises to victory over Southeast Missouri State in early field trip victory

Toby Ughanze, Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

With an electrifying environment provided by visiting middle school kids, Texas overwhelmed Southeast Missouri State with a balanced offensive attack and stout defense. The Longhorns won 88-47, despite...

Drew Timme’s dominance by the numbers

Drew Timme’s dominance by the numbers

Nicholas Pannes November 14, 2021

After losing three of its top four scorers to the NBA last year, the biggest question of this season for Gonzaga was how — or whether — it could replace the bulk of its offensive production.  The...

No. 25 Texas takes down No. 3 Stanford in 61-56 upset behind late-game heroics of Aliyah Matharu

No. 25 Texas takes down No. 3 Stanford in 61-56 upset behind late-game heroics of Aliyah Matharu

Amsal Madhani November 14, 2021

Junior guard Aliyah Matharu had already hit three big 3-pointers in the fourth quarter, so it was only right that the dagger play would go to her. With almost only two minutes remaining, No. 25 Texas was...

No. 5 Texas falls behind early, can't catch up against No. 1 Gonzaga in 86-74 loss

No. 5 Texas falls behind early, can’t catch up against No. 1 Gonzaga in 86-74 loss

Christina Huang November 14, 2021

No. 5 Texas rolled into The Kennel on Saturday night hoping to hand No. 1 Gonzaga its first home loss since 2018. Then, in the opening minutes in Spokane, Washington, the Bulldogs sprinted away with the...

Texas volleyball shows up to show down at Red River Rivalry, wins 3-0 on Saturday with double sweep over Oklahoma

Texas volleyball shows up to show down at Red River Rivalry, wins 3-0 on Saturday with double sweep over Oklahoma

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter November 13, 2021
In their second match against unranked Oklahoma, the Longhorns wiped out the Sooners with a 3-0 flush, courtesy of strong performances by juniors Skylar Fields, Asjia O’Neal and Logan Eggleston.
Breaking down No. 1 Gonzaga men’s basketball with The Gonzaga Bulletin

Breaking down No. 1 Gonzaga men’s basketball with The Gonzaga Bulletin

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter November 11, 2021

The Daily Texan spoke to The Gonzaga Bulletin’s sports editor, Cole Forsman, to get a better understanding of what Texas men’s basketball is going up against in its most exciting non-conference matchup...

Student section turns out in force for season opener, earns party at UT Tower

Student section turns out in force for season opener, earns party at UT Tower

Nicholas Pannes, Sports Reporter November 10, 2021
As fans packed into Frank Erwin Center on Tuesday night, Beard achieved one of the first goals he set for himself: sell out the student section for the season opener.
Longhorns secure season-opening victory over Houston Baptist

Longhorns secure season-opening victory over Houston Baptist

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter November 10, 2021
During the Longhorns’ season-opening 92-48 win over Houston Baptist on Tuesday at the Frank Erwin Center, moments of sloppy play cropped up that do not necessarily correlate with a team boasting a No. 5 national ranking.
Kyndall Hunter lights it up in the first half, leading Texas past New Orleans 131-36

Kyndall Hunter lights it up in the first half, leading Texas past New Orleans 131-36

Amsal Madhani, Sports Reporter November 9, 2021
No. 25 Texas continued to pounce on New Orleans in the full court and controlled the pace throughout the game, leading to a 131-36 blowout win for the Longhorns. 
4 takeaways from Texas women’s basketball exhibition win: Freshmen Harmon, Lattimore show they can contribute immediately

4 takeaways from Texas women’s basketball exhibition win: Freshmen Harmon, Lattimore show they can contribute immediately

Amsal Madhani, Sports Reporter November 5, 2021
Although the win may not count toward the Longhorns’ record, head coach Vic Schaefer finally saw a glimpse into what his new squad can do in-game.
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