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Forward Dylan Disu dribbles the ball during the Texas men's basketball game against Iowa State University on Feb. 6, 2024. The Longhorns lost the game 70-65.

Longhorns’ comeback effort falls short as home struggles continue

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter February 6, 2024

Another day, another interconference nail-biter for Texas men’s basketball. But tonight, like more nights than not this year for the Longhorns, they came out on the losing end. Despite a herculean...

Pitcher Charlie Hurley during Texas' Alumni game on February 2.

Head baseball coach David Pierce analyzes pitchers ahead of 2024 season

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor February 6, 2024

After naming himself pitching coach in the offseason, baseball Head Coach David Pierce played seven different pitchers at the Alumni Game. Pierce made the move to pitching coach to allow for a more dynamic...

Coach Rodney Terry during Texas' game against HCU on Dec. 9, 2023.

Breaking down Bracketology: Texas’ chances of going back to NCAA tournament

Katie Borchetta, Sports Desk Editor February 6, 2024

With only nine games remaining in conference play and Texas basketball sitting at 4–5, the question arises of whether it will be a contender for the NCAA tournament.  The March Madness bracket is...

Texas alumni hug as the buzzer sounds to end the game against Kansas State on Sunday. The Longhorns defeated the #2 ranked Wildcats 61-54.

No. 12 Texas women’s basketball defense shows up, upsets No. 2 Kansas State

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter February 4, 2024

No. 12 Texas women’s basketball defeats No. 2 Kansas State 61-54 in front of a loud Moody Center crowd. 8,325 fans showed up to support the top 25 matchup. “The student section, y’all were lit,”...

St. Louis Cardinal Mike Antico slides to second during the Texas Baseball Alumni Game on Saturday. Antico played for Texas in 2021.

Texas baseball takes alumni back to school with 7–4 preseason win

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Desk Editor February 3, 2024

As the sun shone down on the freshly manicured UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Punxsutawney Phil wasn’t the only one to welcome an early spring as Texas baseball held its annual Alumni and Fan Appreciation Game...

Forward Dillon Mitchell looks for Max Abmas' play during Texas' game against Houston on Monday. Texas lost in overtime 76-72.

Abmas’ late-game heroics lead Texas to road win over TCU

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter February 3, 2024

Tied at 64 with just under four minutes to play, Texas found itself going down to the wire once again.  Having seen an 11-point halftime lead erased, more often than not the Longhorns have come out...

Senior guard Shay Holle shoots the ball against the OU Sooners on Jan. 24. The Longhorns fell to the Sooners 91-87.

Texas women’s basketball signees Justice Carlton, Jordan Lee named for 2024 McDonald’s All-American Game

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter February 2, 2024

Texas women’s basketball signees Justice Carlton and Jordan Lee are among the top 24 players in the country selected to compete in the 2024 McDonald’s All-American Game. Carlton and Lee are the No....

Freshmen Oliver Service and Sam Ardoin hold their horns up as "The Eyes of Texas" plays on November 5, 2023, before the third game of the Fall World Series begins.

Texas Baseball is keeping it simple going into the 2024 season

Lindsey Plotkin, Associate Sports Editor February 2, 2024

Ahead of the 2024 baseball season, head coach David Pierce is going back to the basics with his team.  Texas enters the 2024 season ranked No. 16 by D1 Baseball and has several players being selected...

Dillon Mitchell dunks during Texas' game against Houston on Feb. 1.

Texas-TCU preview

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter February 2, 2024

Ahead of Texas men’s basketball’s road game against TCU, The Daily Texan sat down with Ian Napetian of TCU 360 to discuss the upcoming matchup. Coming off Texas men’s basketball’s heartbreaking...

Senior guard Shay Holle shoots the ball against the OU Sooners on Jan. 24. The Longhorns fell to the Sooners 91-87.

No. 12 Texas women’s basketball gets 20th win of season on the road

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter February 2, 2024

A month after Baylor ended Texas women’s basketball’s undefeated streak in the Longhorns’ first game without junior guard Rori Harmon, the now No. 12 Texas defeated No. 13 Baylor in Waco 67-55. Junior...

Forward Dillon Mitchell looks for Max Abmas' play during Texas' game against Houston on Monday. Texas lost in overtime 76-72.

Texas crumbles in overtime against No. 4 Houston after an earlier comeback

Katie Borchetta, General Sports Reporter January 30, 2024

Despite what seemed to be its best effort, Texas basketball took another hit after a close but heart-breaking loss to No. 4 Houston 76-72 at home in overtime.  Tied 65-65 with 21.9 seconds left, neither...

Guard Chendall Weaver defends the Texas basket during the game against the University of Central Florida on Jan. 17.

Texas basketball’s Chendall Weaver leans into his role in Big 12 play

Katie Borchetta, Senior Sports Reporter January 29, 2024

With the Texas basketball season well underway, sophomore guard Chendall Weaver has made himself a more prominent force, and fans are beginning to notice. The 6-foot-3-inch guard from Mansfield is a...

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