Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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No. 5 seed Texas to take on No. 12 Penn in Sunday’s NCAA Tournament game

Jori Epstein March 18, 2014

The Longhorns have put on their dancing shoes with a No. 5 seed as they head to the Big Dance for a date with No. 12 Penn. And head coach Karen Aston says they’re putting in their all. “As...

Texas women drop Big 12 semifinal to West Virginia, look to NCAA selection

Rachel Wenzlaff March 17, 2014

Texas had high hopes for the 2014 Big 12 Conference Championship after turning around a 2012-2013 season, from when they finished second to last in the conference to stealing the No. 3 seed in this year’s...

Longhorns lose to West Virginia, 67-60, in Big 12 Championships

Rachel Wenzlaff March 10, 2014

After losing to the Mountaineers in overtime in early January and then coming back to win the rematch about two weeks later, Sunday night, it was again the Longhorns’ turn to take the loss on Sunday.  West...

Women’s basketball tops Oklahoma, faces West Virginia in Big 12 semifinals

Jori Epstein March 9, 2014

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.—Before Saturday, sophomore center Imani McGee-Stafford hadn’t won a Big 12 Tournament game. And none of her teammates had enjoyed a berth to the tournament’s...

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Texas women’s basketball heads to Phillips 66 Big 12 Women’s Championship

Jori Epstein March 7, 2014

Chesapeake Energy Arena, home of the Oklahoma City Thunder (46-15), is already a bastion of Longhorn dominance. Former Longhorn and OKC small forward Kevin Durant finished with 42 points, nine rebounds,...

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From team manager to walk-on, senior guard Helen Tau found her way on the court

Jori Epstein March 6, 2014

When senior guard Helen Tau suits up before each game, she doesn’t worry about playing time. Tau doesn’t think she deserves more than the 22 minutes she has stepped on the court all season....

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Women’s basketball honors seniors with upset win over No. 15 Oklahoma State

Rachel Wenzlaff March 4, 2014

Tears filled the eyes of senior GiGi Mazionyte as she stepped onto the court squeezing tightly onto her family’s hands. The crowd cheered as the announcer announced that Mazionyte — along with...

After beating Texas Tech on Saturday, women’s basketball faces No. 15 Oklahoma State

Jori Epstein March 3, 2014

Back in January, Texas fought valiantly against then-No. 11 Oklahoma State in an attempt to open conference play with a win. Junior forward Nneka Enemkpali contributed 18 points and nine rebounds to the...

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Women’s basketball hopes to keep party going against Texas Tech

Rachel Wenzlaff February 28, 2014

It’s been a week of celebrations for the women’s basketball team.  The ladies rang in sophomore guard Brandy Sanders’ 21st birthday Tuesday, and came back to protect the drum...

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Women’s basketball beats TCU after falling behind at the half

Rachel Wenzlaff February 26, 2014

Tuesday night’s game didn’t put a damper on sophomore guard Brady Sanders’s 21st birthday, as the Longhorns came back to post a solid 62-50 victory over TCU.  “No one want...

Multi-talented Nekia Jones, Texas to host TCU

Jori Epstein February 25, 2014

Most collegiate basketball players keep their focus on a basketball, but freshman forward Nekia Jones isn’t like most players.  The Texas sharp shooter boasts a gold medal in shot put...

McGee-Stafford posts 26 in women’s basketball’s third straight loss

Jori Epstein February 24, 2014

Playing an overaggressive, undisciplined defense Saturday night, Texas sent the Cyclones to the charity stripe repeatedly. Iowa State scored 30 points off free throws compared to Texas’ mere four. The...

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