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No. 2 Texas shut out in Stillwater, but stay positive for No. 1 Oklahoma

No. 2 Texas shut out in Stillwater, but stay positive for No. 1 Oklahoma

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter March 30, 2024

No. 2 Texas softball concluded their series with No. 8/10 Oklahoma State with a 3-0 loss in Stillwater, Oklahoma. “They play really well at home,” head coach Mike White said. “They’re tough...

Texas baseball wins series, hangs on to defeat No. 23 Kansas State 6-3

Texas baseball wins series, hangs on to defeat No. 23 Kansas State 6-3

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 30, 2024

In a complete shift from the high scoring games on Thursday and Friday nights, with teams blowing the other out, Texas defeated No. 23 Kansas State 6-3 in Manhattan, Kansas. With the win on Saturday, the...

Texas women’s basketball defeats Gonzaga 69-47 to go back to the Elite Eight

Texas women’s basketball defeats Gonzaga 69-47 to go back to the Elite Eight

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter March 30, 2024

The game might have not looked promising in the early minutes, but top-seeded Texas women’s basketball found its pace to dominate Gonzaga for a 69-47 Sweet Sixteen win at the Moda Center in Portland,...

The Texas Softball team waits for sophomore Reese Atwood at home plate after she hit a home run on Feb. 23, 2024. Atwood had 2 hits and 2 runs at this game against Colorado State to contribute to the Longhorns 7-0 win in the Lone Star State Invitational.

No. 2 Texas softball bounces back, beats No. 8/10 Oklahoma State 2-1

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter March 30, 2024

No. 2 Texas softball bounced back from being shut out for the first time all season to beat the Cowgirls 2-1. On Thursday, No. 8/10 Oklahoma State defeated Texas 5-0. Texas came away with the win, but...

Right-handed pitcher Andre Duplantier II prepares to pitch during the game against Houston Christian University on Feb. 20, 2024.

Texas baseball bounces back with dominant 21-11 win over No. 23 Kansas State

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 30, 2024

After getting dominated by No. 23 Kansas State on Thursday night, Texas baseball reciprocated  the Wildcats’ same energy to even the series at 1-1. In an all out slug-fest on Friday night, Texas came...

Freshman Pitcher Teagan Kavan smiles and holds her horns up as her name is called prior to the game against NSU on March 1, 2024.

No. 2/2 Texas softball pitching struggles in 0-5 loss against No. 8/10 Oklahoma State

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter March 29, 2024

Home runs have worked in No. 2/2 Texas softball’s favor this season, but in a 0-5 loss against No. 8/10 Oklahoma State Thursday night, home runs left Texas playing catch-up. Before the Longhorn’s...

Junior Lebarron Johnson Jr. pitches against San Diego on Feb. 16, 2024.

Texas gets dominated by Kansas State on road for a series-opening loss

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 29, 2024

No. 23 Kansas State took down Texas in dominant fashion thanks to hot hitting and solid pitching on Thursday night.  After jumping out to an early lead, Texas gave up an eight-run second inning to...

Junior forward Holly Ward throws an autographed soccer ball to children in the stands on October 8, 2023.

How coaching became key for Holly Ward’s development

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter March 29, 2024

When Holly Ward reached the highest level of youth soccer for girls at the Vancouver Whitecaps she was asked to assist head coaches in younger age groups.  “When you're playing at the (Vancouver)...

Senior Yusuf Bizimana reflects on journey from London to Austin, what the future has in store

Senior Yusuf Bizimana reflects on journey from London to Austin, what the future has in store

Jacob Shaw, General Sports Reporter March 28, 2024

Four years ago, senior track and field athlete Yusuf Bizimana traveled 4,912 miles from his home in London to compete for the Longhorns. As an international athlete, he was forced to make the adjustment...

Senior outfielder Bella Dayton drops her bat as she runs towards first base on March 1. Dayton had 1 hit and 1 run to contribute to the Longhorns 10-2 victory over Northwestern State.

Bella Dayton’s claim to Texas softball

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter March 28, 2024

You can’t miss the tattoo on Bella Dayton’s left arm.  It covers the entirety of the inside of her left bicep. The black letters with green trim are written in cursive Italian to honor her family...

Left-handed pitcher Luke Harrison pitches the ball to a batter during Texas game against Texas A&M Corpus Christi on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Texas baseball fails to put offense together, falls to Texas A&M Corpus Christi 4-1

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor March 27, 2024

Following a run-ruling series win over the weekend against Baylor, Texas baseball was unable to put together any kind of offensive performance against the Texas A&M Corpus Christi. The Islanders out-hit...

No. 18 Texas men’s golf struggles at Valspar Collegiate Invitational

No. 18 Texas men’s golf struggles at Valspar Collegiate Invitational

Ansley Denison, General Sports Reporter March 26, 2024

Under the clear skies of the Floridian National Golf Club's challenging 71-par course in Palm City, Florida, the Texas Longhorns teed off against powerhouse programs including No. 1 North Carolina and...

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