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Guard Tre Johnson celebrates after making a 2-pointer during the men’s basketball game against UConn on Dec. 8, 2024.

Texas men’s basketball finds life in second half but still falls to UConn

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter December 8, 2024

UConn head coach Dan Hurley looked happy on the sidelines as his Huskies dominated against Texas in the first half at the Moody Center. Hurley recently went viral on social media for his temper losses,...

Sophomore wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. misses a pass in the endzone from quarterback Quinn Ewers during overtime of the SEC Champioonship game against Georgia on Dec. 7, 2024. The Longhorns lost 22-19.

Third-down conversion failures, penalties leaves Texas blaming themselves for SEC Championship loss

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor December 8, 2024

  When Texas junior kicker Bert Auburn sealed the game-tying field goal to send the Southeastern Conference Championship into overtime, the Longhorns were given another chance to clean up four...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers prepares to pass the ball during the SEC Championship game against Georgia on Dec. 7, 2024. The Longhorns lost 22-19 in overtime.

Texas loses to Georgia 22-19 in SEC Championship

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor December 8, 2024

No. 2 Texas football was not able to enact revenge on Georgia as it had hoped, falling to the Bulldogs the second time this year in the first overtime in the Southeastern Conference Championship, 22-19....

Rori Harmon, enters the Frank Erwin Center before the game. Harmon led the team by scoring twenty points during the game.

Too many turnovers: Texas falls to Notre Dame 70-80 in overtime

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter December 6, 2024

When Notre Dame’s sophomore guard Hannah Hidalgo forced a turnover on the ground against Texas’ senior guard Rori Harmon, she threw the ball behind her without looking back or getting up. Hidalgo’s...

The Longhorn Band marches into Darrell K Royal Stadium ahead of Texas' game against UTSA on Sept. 14, 2024.

Marching to victory: How the Longhorn Band drives UT’s athletic spirit

Miles Schuk Ehler, General Sports Reporter December 6, 2024

It’s hard to imagine game days at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium would have the same electric atmosphere without the lifeblood of Texas spirit that is the Longhorn Band, also known as the Showband...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe with the gold hat after Texas' win at the Red River Rivalry on Oct. 12, 2024.

No. 2 Texas seeks redemption against No. 5 Georgia as the two meet again in SEC Championship

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor December 5, 2024

The Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs have unfinished business.  Taking its only loss of the regular season at the hands of Georgia, not to mention inside Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium, Texas...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian after Texas' game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Texas football secures No. 1 recruiting class, building on 2024 success

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor December 5, 2024

With Texas football sitting at an 11-1 record this season, they were able to put up an off-the-field win on Wednesday. After National Signing Day, the Longhorns have secured the No. 1 recruiting class...

Defensive back Michael Taaffe celebrates an interception during the Lone Star Showdown on Nov. 30, 2024.

Week 15: Defensive Standouts

Lauren Hightower, Senior Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

The Texas Longhorn defense didn’t allow the Texas A&M Aggies to score a single point in the first Lone Star Showdown since 2011.  Despite playing in one of the hardest environments in college...

Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson grabs running back Quintrevion Wisner's facemark during Texas' game against the Bulldogs on Oct. 19, 2024.

Texas’ road to revenge: Key factors for Georgia rematch victory

Katie Borchetta, Associate Sports Editor December 5, 2024

Texas football is on the verge of winning the SEC Championship in its first year in the conference. But one thing sits in the way: a rematch with the Georgia Bulldogs. To win, Texas will need to have learned...

Linebacker Morice Blackwell Jr. (37) celebrates a tackle with defensive linemen Ty'Anthony Smith (26), Marshall Landwehr (51), Warren Roberson (24) and Xavier Filsaime (21) during Texas' game against Georgia on Oct. 19, 2024.

Playoff Predictions

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

Bracket watch: No. 1 seed: Oregon Ducks First team out: Miami Hurricanes Last team in: Arizona State Sun Devils Cinderella team: SMU Mustangs Undefeated Oregon has led the AP Poll since...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers passes the ball during the Lone Star Showdown game on Nov. 30, 2024.

Stat Matchup: How Georgia and Texas compare after their first meeting

Meaghan English, Senior Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

Since their Oct. 19 matchup, Texas and Georgia have gone 5–0 and 4–1 respectively, solidifying their qualifications for the SEC Championship game. Georgia’s new No. 2 ranking after its beatdown...

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