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Second baseman Dee Kennedy attempts to bunt the ball during Texas game against the University of San Diego on Feb. 18, 2024.

Texas baseball freshman Dee Kennedy hits a walk off single to defeat Air Force 6-5

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 21, 2024

Tied at 5 runs each with no outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, Air Force shifted its lineup to have five infielders, leaving a huge gap in center field.  It all looked the...

Guard Chendall Weaver runs downcourt during Texas game against OU on March 9, 2024.

First Round: What to expect from Colorado State

Katie Borchetta, Sports Desk Editor March 21, 2024

Texas men’s basketball is set to face Colorado State in the first round of the NCAA March Madness tournament after the Rams crushed Virginia 67-42 in a First Four matchup on Tuesday night.  The Rams...

No. 3/2 Texas softball dominates in 10-0 win against No. 17/18 Florida State

No. 3/2 Texas softball dominates in 10-0 win against No. 17/18 Florida State

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter March 21, 2024

On the road to play an unranked UCF in a three-game series this weekend, No. 3/2 Texas softball stopped to pick up a 10-0 win against No. 17/18 Florida State.  “This is great momentum,” junior...

A Texas swimmer competes in the 200m butterfly on Feb. 2, 2024 at a meet against TCU.

Texas men’s swim and dive looks back on season before new chapter in SEC

Meaghan English and Kyle Kamanu March 21, 2024

With the retirement of head coach Eddie Reese and the transition into the SEC, it’s important for Texas swim and dive to leave their mark in the Big 12 conference. Their place at the top set itself in...

David Shaw pitches during Texas game against Cal Poly on Feb. 23, 2024.

Texas baseball pours in runs in seventh inning to defeat Air Force 12-3

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 21, 2024

After pulling off a walk-off win on Tuesday, Texas dominated in its second game against Air Force, winning 12-3. As head coach David Pierce has emphasized throughout the season, he feels that his team...

No. 20 Texas men’s golf posts strong performances over spring break

No. 20 Texas men’s golf posts strong performances over spring break

Ansley Denison, General Sports Reporter March 20, 2024

Spring break looked a little different for Texas men's golf. Instead of relaxing under the Austin sun, the Longhorns returned to the greens for season competition. The team flew to St. Simons Island,...

Head coach Rodney Terry watches his team as they play against Delaware State on Nov. 10, 2023. The Longhorns won the game 86-59.

Texas draws No. 7 seed in 2024 NCAA Tournament

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

The Longhorns are Charlotte-bound. On Sunday, Texas men’s basketball discovered where it slots into this year’s NCAA Tournament, named a No. 7 seed in the Midwest Region and taking on either Virginia...

Coach Vic Schaefer watches from the sidelines at the womens basketball game against Bringham Young University on March 2, 2024

Texas women’s basketball is No.1 seed, first time since 2004

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

As it came down to the reveal of the last top seed of the 2024 NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament, the ESPN broadcast showed the Stanford and Texas teams anxiously awaiting their fate...

Forward Dylan Disu drives to the basket during Texas game against Oklahoma State on March 2, 2024. The Longhorns won the game 81-65.

Texas one-and-done in Big 12 tournament after second-half collapse

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter March 14, 2024

With a chance to keep building momentum and push deeper into its final Big 12 tournament, Texas looked the part through one half, up double digits and smothering a Kansas State team it had already beaten...

Freshman point guard Madison Booker keeps the ball away from two Kansas players at Texass game against the Kansas on Jan. 16, 2024. Texas won 91-56.

Texas wins final Big 12 Championship in dominating fashion over Iowa State

Emmanuel Ramirez, General Sports Reporter March 13, 2024

Multi-colored streamers fell from the rafters onto the Texas Longhorns after Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark handed the conference trophy to head coach Vic Schaefer. After such a trying and adversity-filled...

Shay Holle falls while attempting to steal the ball during Texas game against Iowa State on Saturday.

Texas women’s basketball clinches spot in conference final after getting through a tough Kansas State

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter March 11, 2024

With a nail-biting ending for a spot in the Big 12 Championship final, No. 2 seeded Texas women’s basketball defeated No. 3 seeded Kansas State 71-64.  A somewhat level game through all 40 minutes...

Texas Guard Shay Holle defends against BYU Guard Kailey Woolston in the game on Saturday at Moody Center. The Longhorns defeated the Cougars 71-46, ending their season before the Big 12 Championshiop.

Texas women’s basketball advances to semifinals in win against Jayhawks

Emmanuel Ramirez, General Sports Reporter March 10, 2024

After earning a second-place finish during the regular season, Texas traveled to Kansas City looking to win another conference tournament title. As the two seed, the Longhorns drew a surging Kansas Jayhawks...

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