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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 2, 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 O'Dowd 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 2, 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...

Utility Peyton Powell slides back to first during Texas' game against LSU on March 1, 2024. The Longhorns lost to the Tigers 6-3.

No. 15 Texas baseball struggles to contain No. 3 LSU, falls 6-3 on first day of Astros Foundation College Classic

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor March 2, 2024

Facing off against the reigning College World Series champions on Friday night, No. 15 Texas baseball couldn’t seem to find home base against an aggressive No. 3 LSU, falling 6-3 in its first game of...

Pitcher Lebarron Johnson Jr. pitches during Texas' game against LSU on on March 1, 2024. The Longhorns lost to the Tigers 6-3.

LSU outplays Texas on both sides of the mound, takes a 6-3 win

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 2, 2024

In its first game at the Astros Foundation College Classic, No. 15 Texas sent its best pitcher, redshirt junior Lebarron Johnson Jr. out against one of the best pitchers in the nation, No. 3 LSU junior...

Sophomore Leighann Goode prepares to hit the ball during a game against Tarleton State on Friday. The Longhorns beat the Texans 17-0.

No. 2 Texas softball dominates in 17-0 win against Tarleton State

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter March 1, 2024

After a five-inning win against Northwestern State 30 minutes prior, No. 2 Texas softball dominated against Tarleton State in a 17-0 win, bringing their season record up to 16-1.  The Longhorns scored...

Junior pitcher Mac Morgan prepares to pitch the ball on Friday, March 1, 2024. Morgan hit a season low for walks, allowing 0 during the game against Northwestern State.

No. 2 Texas Softball wins 10-2, handles Northwestern State in Longhorn Invitational

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter March 1, 2024

No. 2 Texas Softball continued their hot start on Friday, March 1, with a mercy win after five innings against Northwestern State.  Texas has seen success both in the batter's box and on the mound...

Redshirt sophomore Vivian Ovrootsky lunges to return the ball on Jan. 26, 2024. In singles play, Ovrootsky was leading 6-4 against Danielle Tuhten of Baylor University when play stopped as the Longhorns clinched the win.

What lies ahead: Texas women’s tennis set to begin Big 12 play

Moctezuma Pérez, General Sports Reporter March 1, 2024

After losing to then-No. 3 ranked Stanford last week, No. 6 Texas women’s tennis is looking ahead to face new and familiar territory heading into Big 12 play. Texas will start its 13-game conference...

Freshman forward Madison Booker prepares to take a shot as senior forward Taylor Jones blocks opponents on Feb. 4, 2024. Booker and Jones contributed 33 points combined to the 61-54 upset win over Kansas State.

Students to host tailgate before Texas women’s basketball Senior Night, aim for 10,000 fans in the stands

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter March 1, 2024

On March 2, a group of students responsible for the student section The Charge will host a tailgate outside of Moody Center to gather students before the final women’s basketball regular season game. No....

Sophomore catcher Reese Atwood swings and hits the ball on Feb. 21, 2024. At this matchup against Houston Christian University, Atwood hit a home run to lead the Longhorns to a 14-1 victory.

Cool under pressure: Texas softball’s Reese Atwood wins Big 12 and NFCA accolades

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter February 29, 2024

Pressure turns sophomore catcher Reese Atwood into a home run hotshot. In an impressive performance at the Lone Star State Invitational, the six-foot catcher from Sandia, Texas looked unfazed at the...

Junior forward Aaliyah Moore shoots the ball during the game against Oklahoma on Saturday.

Texas Big 12 back-to-back regular season championship hopes fall against Oklahoma

Emmanuel Ramirez, General Sports Reporter February 29, 2024

The Longhorns traveled to Norman, Oklahoma to face the Sooners in a game that held Texas’ hopes to win back-to-back Big 12 regular season titles. For the second time this season, this game came down...

Teagan Kavan goes full as No. 2 Texas escapes RV/NA Texas State, winning 1-0

Teagan Kavan goes full as No. 2 Texas escapes RV/NA Texas State, winning 1-0

Zachary Davis, General Sports Reporter February 29, 2024

Freshman pitcher Teagan Kavan is having herself a debut season.  In 32.2 innings pitched so far, Kavan has given up a total of six runs, has a team-high 35 strikeouts, and is posting an ERA of 1.29....

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