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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 March 1, 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....

Senior Micah Braswell successfully returns the ball in singles play against junior Carl Gustavsson of St. Johns University on Wednesday. Braswell won 6-1, 6-2 giving Texas a 3-0 overall advantage.

No. 10 Texas loses only 15 singles points in a sweep over No. 55 St. John’s

Ryan Hopper, General Sports Reporter February 29, 2024

Coming off mixed results at the ITA Indoor Championships in New York City, No. 10 Texas men’s tennis swept No. 55 St. John’s 7-0 on a chilly Wednesday evening at the Texas Tennis Center. The team dominated...

Guard Chendall Weaver dribbles towards the basket during Texas game against Iowa State on Feb 6, 2024.

Texas cruises to victory over Texas Tech, bolsters postseason case

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter February 28, 2024

Just days after getting dominated by Kansas, Texas men’s basketball boosted its postseason resume in a big way on Tuesday, entering hostile territory in Lubbock and routing Texas Tech 81-69. Behind...

Fifth-year Kelly Pash laughs with her teammates as they watch the ongoing races on Oct. 6, 2023. At this meet against the University of Houston, Pash competed in the 400-yard freestyle relay.

No. 2 Texas women’s swimming and diving: Big 12 Championship preview

Ariel Doss, General Sports Reporter February 28, 2024

After achieving the No. 2 ranking, Texas women’s swimming and diving is seeking its 12th consecutive Big 12 Championship win this next week. If Texas wins this week, it will be the 22nd Big 12 title...

Jalin Flores swings a grand slam in the fourth inning, putting Texas in the lead against St Johns University on Feb 25, 2024.

No. 15 Texas blasts past St. John’s 15-4

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter February 28, 2024

With both teams tied at three runs each in the fourth inning, sophomore shortstop Jalin Flores launched a grand slam 418 feet to left field to give Texas a four-run lead. The four-run bomb was just what...

Guard Max Abmas dribbles past an opposing player during Texas game against Iowa State on Feb. 6, 2024. Abmas recently became the 12th player in college basketball history to score 3,000 career points.

Max Abmas becomes 12th player in men’s college basketball history to score 3,000 career points

Lia Hoang, General Sports Reporter February 28, 2024

On Feb. 19 against Kansas State, graduate student point guard Max Abmas became the 12th player in Division I men’s college basketball history to score 3,000 career points.  Abmas, from Rockwall,...

Texas volleyball is not rebuilding, but reloading

Texas volleyball is not rebuilding, but reloading

Ethan Kirschner, General Sports Reporter February 28, 2024

Following back-to-back national championship wins, Texas volleyball looks to continue improving its program to cement its legacy as the college volleyball dynasty of the 2020s.  Building a program...

Fifth-year Jake Foster smiles after receiving a bouquet at the Senior Day swim meet vs. Texas Christian University on Feb. 2, 2024. Foster is a four time Honorable Mention All-American and during the week of this meet, was awarded Big 12 swimmer of the week.

Recap of World Aquatics Championship

Meaghan English, General Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

Several Longhorns of the past, present and future competed at the World Aquatics Championships which ran from Feb. 2 to 18. Texas men’s and women’s swimming teams represented the United States, as...

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