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Junior Pierre-Yves Bailly hits the ball against Danilo Raicevic in singles play against St. Johns University on Feb. 24. Bailly won 6-1, 6-0.

Pierre-Yves Bailly: big brother with big dreams

Ryan Hopper, General Sports Reporter March 4, 2024

Growing up in Bilzen, Belgium, junior Pierre-Yves Bailly has fond memories of playing tennis and pick-up soccer games with his best friends, but by the time he was 12, his academics were becoming more...

Junior forward Aaliyah Moore dribbles the ball as she escapes opponents on Feb. 4. Moore scored 30 points to contribute to the 61-54 upset win over Kansas State.

Texas women’s basketball’s Aaliyah Moore showcases off-court life in new podcast

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter March 4, 2024

After she comes home from practice at 7 or 8 p.m., Texas women’s basketball’s Aaliyah Moore opens her laptop, grabs a microphone and records an episode of her newly released podcast “Moore Access.”...

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs across the endzone after scoring a touchdown during Texas’ game against Wyoming on September 17, 2023.

Worthy: fastest in Combine history as Texas takes on NFL draft

Evan Vieth and Lindsey Plotkin March 4, 2024

“Take your time, man, you’re chasing a record,” said Daniel Jeremiah, NFL media analyst. Jeremiah was on the main NFL Combine broadcast, locked in on former Texas Longhorn receiver Xavier Worthy’s...

Outfielder Porter Brown celebrates his home run during Texas game against Vanderbilt on March 3, 2024. The Longhorns lost 14-11.

No. 15 Texas baseball erupts in first half against No. 9 Vanderbilt, ultimately drops high-scoring game in 14-11 loss

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor March 4, 2024

In a closed-dome Minute Maid Park on Sunday, fans found themselves in need of an umbrella, because No. 15 Texas and No. 9 Vanderbilt showered them with home runs. The opponents combined for a total of...

Sophomore pitcher Citlaly Gutierrez prepares to pitch on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Gutierrez had a season high of seven strikeouts during this game against Hofstra.

No. 2 Texas softball sweeps Hofstra in Longhorn Invitational weekend games

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter March 4, 2024

In the two games played against Hofstra, No. 2 Texas softball scored a total of 17 runs, bringing their season record up to 17-1. The first game started out with a bang: first up to bat, freshman outfielder...

Junior David Shaw pitches during Texas game against Vanderbilt on March 3, 2024. The Longhorns lost 14-11.

Texas’ epic pitching collapses against Vanderbilt, gives up seven-run lead

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 4, 2024

After taking a 10-3 lead, the Texas bullpen failed to contain the bats of Vanderbilt and gave up eight straight runs, eventually falling 14-11.  “It wasn’t good,” head coach David Pierce said...

Junior Sabina Zeynalova pumps her fist in celebration after scoring a point against Oklahoma on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Zeynalovas singles match vs. Dana Guzman, which she won 7-5, 6-1, was the deciding match that clinched the overall win for the Longhorns.

No. 6 Texas rallies to defeat No. 15 OU to begin Big 12 Play

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter March 3, 2024

No. 6 Texas conquered Red River Rival Oklahoma 4-3 in what turned out to be a suspenseful first Big 12 match. Various storylines took over in today’s matchup between Texas and Oklahoma including two...

Freshman guard Madison Booker drives to the basket during Texas game against BYU on March 2, 2024. Booker led the scoreboard for the Longhorns with 20 points.

No. 3 Texas women’s basketball wraps up conference play with win over BYU, celebrates seniors

Isa Almeida, Senior Sport Reporter March 3, 2024

Despite a slow first quarter, No. 3 Texas women’s basketball came out on top with a 71-46 win over BYU to wrap up regular season play in front of a packed Moody Center. Head Coach Vic Schaefer, along...

No. 10 Texas loses a heartbreaker decided by a final set against No. 2 TCU

No. 10 Texas loses a heartbreaker decided by a final set against No. 2 TCU

Karthik Nemmani, General Sports Reporter March 3, 2024

After a convincing victory over No. 55 St. John’s on Wednesday, No. 10 Texas faced its toughest test this season against No. 2 TCU in Fort Worth. In their first matchup of the season, the Longhorns fell...

Catcher Kimble Schuessler goes to catch a ball during Texas game against Texas State on March 2, 2024. The Longhorns fell to the Bobcats 11-10.

Despite Texas leading all-time series, Texas State still manages to bully Longhorns out of win

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor March 3, 2024

In what is likely to be the beginning of the end for two teams standing only 30 miles from each other, No. 15 Texas baseball faced unranked Texas State in its first game of three to be had in the season...

Infielder Jack ODowd celebrates his home-run during Texas game against Texas State on Saturday. The Horns fell to the Bobcats 11-10.

Texas comes up short in a home run battle against Texas State, falling 11-10

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 3, 2024

Texas State has nicknamed its home ballpark “Slam Marcos” and wasted no time showing No. 15 Texas and senior pitcher Charlie Hurley why. Texas State defeated Texas 11-10 by way of three home runs,...

Guard Chendall Weaver prepares to dunk the ball during Texas’ game against Oklahoma State on March 2, 2024. Weaver scored with 16 points in the Longhorns win over the Cowboys.

Despite a slow start, Texas cements win over Oklahoma State with major shift in momentum

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter March 2, 2024

Texas managed to conquer Oklahoma State 81-65 in their second to last home game of the season, despite their inability to build a substantial lead until the final 10 minutes of the game. “At the end...

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