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Small guy, big bat: Mark Payton thriving in move to cleanup spot

Peter Sblendorio • March 21, 2013

Mark Payton does not have the body type of a traditional cleanup hitter. At 5-foot-8 and 180 pounds, he is the smallest player on the roster. That being said, nobody in the Texas lineup has made a bigger...

Longhorns fall again on road in 4-3 loss to Cougars

Peter Sblendorio • March 20, 2013

After scoring just four runs in three games over the weekend, the Texas batting order is still searching for consistency. The Longhorns (12-8) again struggled to get going at the plate in their 4-3...

Another failure to convert keeps Longhorns from first road win

Matt Warden • March 20, 2013

They came, they saw and they blew it again. Texas’ 4-3 loss Tuesday night pushed its record on the road this season to 0-4 and gave it a third loss in the Big 12. The Longhorns never fail to get...

CBI gives Texas chance to grow, Kabongo one last chance to impress NBA scouts

Christian Corona • March 20, 2013

It’s not the Big Dance. It’s not even the NIT. Whatever happens in the College Basketball Invitational won’t change the fact that Texas lost games to Division II Chaminade, dropped...

Croaker commits, Randle still pending

Nick Cremona • March 20, 2013

The Longhorns received their second verbal commitment of the spring when Orlando, Fla. shooting guard Demarcus Craoaker announced his plans to attend Texas this coming fall. Croaker is ranked as the...

Bond bounces after two-year stint with Longhorns

Christian Corona • March 19, 2013

Texas sophomore forward Jaylen Bond announced his intentions to transfer Monday. He will not play in the College Basketball Invitational. The Philadelphia product averaged 2.8 points and 3.2 rebounds...

Dodds says Texas, A&M could play again

Christian Corona • March 19, 2013

It may not be a matter of if Texas will play Texas A&M again, but when. Men’s athletics director DeLoss Dodds said he believes the Longhorns and Aggies will eventually renew their rivalry,...

Same story, different year

David Leffler • March 19, 2013

Amid the news that the men’s basketball team was not even invited to the NIT, the NCAA Tournament’s ugly stepsister, Longhorn fans are having a hard time remaining clear-eyed. Like...

Texas takes lumps, preps for next year

Wes Maulsby • March 19, 2013

Eleven days ago, Texas was eliminated in the first round of the Big 12 tournament by Kansas State and its regular season came to an end. A rough season that featured a nine-game losing streak, including...

Longhorns stay optimistic about season to come

Garrett Callahan • March 19, 2013

Needless to say, the Longhorns had less than a superb season. But that doesn’t mean some good can’t come out of it. The young Texas team had a few setbacks early in the year, mainly due...

Hollingsworth comfortable on the mound for the Longhorns, expected to start Tuesday against Houston

Sara Beth Purdy • March 19, 2013

Tuesdays belong to Chad Hollingsworth, one of the most consistent Longhorn pitchers this season. The Waco native will start his fourth game for Texas (12-7, 1-2), a road contest against the University...

Jackson Jeffcoat returns from injury, prepares for final season at Texas

Rachel Thompson • March 19, 2013

Editor’s note: Senior defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat is the first of five “Players to Watch” who will be featured leading up to the Orange-White scrimmage Mar. 30. The second, senior...

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