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Quarterback Quinn Ewers at Texas' game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa on September 9, 2023.

Quinn Ewers will start Saturday’s game at TCU

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 9, 2023

In Thursday’s weekly media availability, Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian announced that sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers will start after missing two weeks due to a shoulder injury. No. 7...

Junior forward DeYona Gaston attempts a layup against Texas Tech on Feb 8. 2022. Texas defeated Texas Tech 80 - 71.

Texas women’s basketball defeats Southern in season opener

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 9, 2023

No. 13 Texas women’s basketball started the season on a high with a dominating 80-35 victory over Southern University. “I’m really pleased with our team tonight,” head coach Vic Schaefer said....

Mens basketball coach Rodney Terry on March 27, 2023.

Texas men’s basketball comes in hot in season opener against Incarnate Word

Katie Borchetta, Sports Desk Editor November 7, 2023

No.18 Texas defeated Incarnate Word 88-56 in its season opener at the Moody Center. “It's always an exciting time, starting a new journey, a new season,” Texas head coach Rodney Terry said after...

Redshirt sophomore Maalik Murphy launches the ball to his teammates against BYU on Oct. 28, 2023.

Texas Football Faces QB Dispute Ahead of TCU Matchup

Jake Hernandez, General Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

Two weeks ago, the Texas Longhorns won a difficult 31-24 matchup against the Houston Cougars. Despite the win, the Texas Longhorns suffered a big loss during the game when sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers...

Freshman Caroline Kupka dives off the 10-meter platform and into the pool on Nov. 3, 2023. Kupka placed first with a score of 295.35 points.

Texas Diving Invitational: women’s recap

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

The Texas Diving Invitational took place Nov. 1-3 and the women’s diving team finished with a clean sweep of the three-day competition.  The invitational comprises three events: the three-meter,...

Texas pushed through 'self-inflicted wounds' in 33-30 overtime win over Kansas State

Texas pushed through ‘self-inflicted wounds’ in 33-30 overtime win over Kansas State

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 7, 2023

On the final play of overtime against Kansas State, senior defensive back Ryan Watts lined up in what looked like man coverage. He slightly nodded to senior defensive back Jahdae Barron and it was all...

Freshman Pierce Brooke preps for his dive at the Texas Diving Invitational on Nov. 1, 2023. Brooke placed seventh with a score of 329.15.

Tanner Braunton, Nick Harris make a clean sweep of Texas Diving Invitational

Meaghan English, General Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

It was a successful week for the Texas diving team, which earned a clean sweep of the one-meter, three-meter and platform events at the Texas Diving Invitational against TCU in a home match-up spanning...

Freshman outfielder Will Gasparino swings and hits the ball at game three of the Fall World Series on Nov. 5, 2023. Earlier in the game Gasparino hit a home run for the orange team.

Fall World Series: Potential breakout stars to watch for

Grabiel Silva, General Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

Texas baseball played its Fall World Series this weekend. The three-game series gave spectators their first look at the new faces that arrived on the Forty Acres in the offseason.  Multiple prominent...

With a Big 12 Championship win, Texas soccer gets automatic bid to NCAA Tournament

With a Big 12 Championship win, Texas soccer gets automatic bid to NCAA Tournament

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 6, 2023

“Texas fight” chants echoed across the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex as Texas soccer won the Big 12 tournament title, its first since 2007, beating Brigham Young University 3-1. In a battle between...

Freshman catcher Nik Sanders high-fives Senior pitcher Charlie Hurley at game two of the annual Fall World Series held at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Nov. 3, 2023. Hurley acted as a coach for all three of the Orange vs. Stripes scrimmage games held.

Fall World Series: Meet the probable starters on the mound for Texas baseball

Zach Davis, General Sports Reporter November 5, 2023

Texas baseball wrapped up its fall series on Sunday as the White team took down the Orange team 5-4. With the departure of star pitcher Lucas Gordon, who carried a 2.63 ERA last season and was drafted...

Turnovers from both teams crucial in Texas’ 33-30 win over Kansas State

Turnovers from both teams crucial in Texas’ 33-30 win over Kansas State

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor November 4, 2023

Turnovers changed the course of No. 7 Texas’ 33-30 overtime win over No. 23 Kansas State.  Texas was able to force two true turnovers to start the second half.  Sophomore defensive back Michael...

Texas survives nail-biter in Austin versus Kansas State, keeps title hopes alive

Texas survives nail-biter in Austin versus Kansas State, keeps title hopes alive

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor November 4, 2023

When Kansas State completed a 19-yard pass in overtime to place the ball at the Texas six-yard line, every heart in Darrell K Royal stadium was pounding. The stadium was rocking with nervous energy with...

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