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Sophomore Viviana Martinez and freshman Kayden Henry reach for ball during game against Oklahoma on Friday.

No. 4/5 Texas softball breaks No. 1 Oklahoma winning streak with series win

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter April 8, 2024

No. 4/5 Texas broke No. 1 Oklahoma’s series winning streak ‘sooner’ than they might have expected.  Since 2011, the Sooners had not lost a series. But after a 2-1 defensive battle similar to...

Senior Micah Braswell celebrates after scoring a point in singles against Virginias Jeffery von der Schulenburg on January 18, 2024. Braswell defeated von der Schulenburg 6-4, 6-3.

No. 5 Texas wins heated Red Rivalry Matchup vs. No. 11 OU

Karthik Nemmani, General Sports Reporter April 8, 2024

No matter the sport, any Red River Rivalry matchup is bound to be intense, and on Sunday afternoon in Norman, it was no different. The Sooner faithful brought incredible passion to the match, with constant...

The crowd cheers at the Texas volleyball game against Washington State on Sept. 15, 2023.

Texas volleyball’s latest updates following back-to-back titles

Tori Garcia, General Sports Reporter April 8, 2024

The Texas volleyball team, coaches and staff posed with the NCAA Division I championship trophy for the second year in a row in December in front of the UT Tower. Since then, major buzz circulates the...

Sophomore Viviana Martinez and freshman Kayden Henry reach for ball during game against Oklahoma on Friday.

No. 4/5 Texas defeats Oklahoma 2-1, ties series 1-1

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter April 7, 2024

Chants of “Texas Fight” fought those of “Boomer Sooner” as No. 4/5 Texas defeated No. 1 Oklahoma 2-1 at a sold out Red & Charline McCombs Field to even the series. The Texas crowd erupted...

Redshirt sophomore pitcher Gage Boehm pitches during the ninth inning of Texas game against BYU on Friday. Boehm allowed no runs and recorded five strikeouts in the three innings he pitched.

BYU hands Texas baseball first Big 12 conference series loss

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor April 6, 2024

Replicating its struggle to create enough offensive and defensive security on Thursday against BYU, Texas baseball ultimately dropped its Big 12 series to the Cougars following a 7-5 loss on Saturday....

Senior Taisiya Pachkaleva hits the ball during singles play on Saturday. Pachkaleva defeated Kara Wheatley of BYU 6-4, 6,2.

No. 8 Texas women’s tennis takes down BYU on Senior Day

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter April 6, 2024

No. 8 Texas women’s tennis defeated Brigham Young University 6-1 in a strong showing at home on Saturday, sweetening their Senior Day where four players were honored.  The Longhorns entered the match...

Redshirt sophomore pitcher Gage Boehm pitches during the ninth inning of Texas game against BYU on Friday. Boehm allowed no runs and recorded five strikeouts in the three innings he pitched.

Texas baseball beats BYU 4-3, backed by confidence from relief pitcher Gage Boehm

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor April 6, 2024

With Texas baseball leading 4-3 heading into the ninth inning, it needed to shut out BYU to secure the win. With all eyes set on redshirt sophomore pitcher Gage Boehm, he left the Cougars without a chance,...

Junior pitcher Mac Morgan prepares to throw the ball against Northwestern State on March 1, 2024.

No. 4/5 Texas softball learns from 5-2 loss to No. 1 Oklahoma

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter April 6, 2024

The wind may have changed the direction of the ball in the air on Friday night, but the wind didn’t blow hard enough to knock down No. 1 Oklahoma softball from their high ranking. In a seven inning...

Redshirt senior Cleeve Harper shouts after scoring a point on January 18, 2024. Harper and doubles partner Eliot Spizzirri won their doubles match against Virginia.

No. 5 Texas goes undefeated in singles against No. 33 Oklahoma State, cruising to 8th straight victory

Ryan Hopper, General Sports Reporter April 6, 2024

No. 5 Texas prevailed 6-1 over No. 33 Oklahoma State Friday, thanks to excellent singles play at the Greenwood Tennis Center in Stillwater, Oklahoma.  At the beginning of play, however, doubles proved...

Infielder Jack O’Dowd hits a home run against BYU on Thursday.

Texas baseball falls 7-5 to BYU, face pitching struggles, lack of offensive momentum

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor April 5, 2024

Despite putting in a thrilling effort to make a last-minute comeback, Texas baseball couldn’t generate enough momentum on Thursday night against BYU, falling 7-5 in its first game of the series.  Following...

Redshirt sophomore Vivian Ovrootsky lunges to hit the ball on March 3, 2024.

Texas women’s tennis dominating Big 12 play after recent showings

Moctezuma Pérez, General Sports Reporter April 5, 2024

With the season already in full swing, Texas women’s tennis is continuing its early season success, currently sitting among the top teams in the Big 12.  To start off Big 12 Conference play, the...

Redshirt sophomore Vivian Ovrootsky lunges to hit the ball on March 3, 2024.

Texas women’s tennis welcomes No. 1 recruiting class in nation

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter April 5, 2024

Texas women’s tennis has found itself rolling through competition, defeating various Big 12 opponents throughout the last couple of weeks. Currently, Texas stands in second place in the Big 12,  trailing...

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