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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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Women’s basketball heads to Iowa after a close loss to Oklahoma

Rachel Wenzlaff February 21, 2014

The Longhorns hope to redeem themselves against Iowa State in Ames, Iowa, on Saturday after a disappointing 1-point loss to Oklahoma Wednesday night.  Junior forward Nneka Enemkpali and senior...

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With a shot after the buzzer, women’s basketball falls to Oklahoma, 64-63

Rachel Wenzlaff February 20, 2014

It looked as though Texas could have escaped Norman with a last-second win. Down one with four seconds remaining, Oklahoma guard Morgan Hook missed a free throw, and the Longhorns took it coast-to-coast...

Longhorns to face OU, ready for blood

Jori Epstein February 19, 2014

It never feels great, but sometimes a team needs a taste of blood to find motivation.  “They just came out hungrier,” junior forward Nneka Enemkpali said after Sunday’s 72-56...

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