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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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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...

Senior multi-athlete Kristine Blazevica eyes Olympic debut, reflects on challenges, triumphs of collegiate career

Senior multi-athlete Kristine Blazevica eyes Olympic debut, reflects on challenges, triumphs of collegiate career

Sophia Sandoval, General Sports Reporter March 26, 2024

With graduation nearing and the potential for an Olympic debut on the horizon, senior track and field athlete Kristine Blazevica has a momentous spring semester ahead of her. “It's interesting how...

Forward Dylan Disu drives to the basket during Texas game against Oklahoma State on March 2, 2024. The Longhorns won the game 81-65.

Texas men’s basketball says goodbye to prominent players

Katie Borchetta, Sports Desk Editor March 25, 2024

After the tragic loss on Saturday night forced an end to the season, the only thing left for Texas men’s basketball to do is look to the future as many current Longhorn stars will graduate and leave...

Senior Micah Braswell celebrates after scoring a point in singles against Virginias Jeffery von der Schulenburg on January 18, 2024. Braswell defeated von der Schulenburg 6-4, 6-3.

Texas men’s tennis’ Braswell brothers on how mentality, mentorship resulted in success

Karthik Nemmani, General Sports Reporter March 25, 2024

From an early age, becoming an athlete was never in doubt for senior Micah Braswell and sophomore Jonah Braswell. With their father, Ty Braswell, being a full-time coach and former Florida State University...

The Texas Hellraisers shout Texas Fight during the 4th quarter of Texas game against Alabama on Sunday. The Longhorns defeated the Crimson Tide 65-54, to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

Fans, special guests brought life to Moody Center in first 2 rounds of NCAA Tournament

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter March 25, 2024

A mix of special players and fans kept Texas women’s basketball dancing. The top seeded team defeated Drexel and Alabama at home and is now moving on to the Sweet 16 in Portland, where the Longhorns...

Freshman pitcher Teagan Kavan smiles after the Longhorns won against Northwestern State University on March 1, 2024.

Kavan calms the storm, helps No. 3/2 Texas sweep UCF

Zach Davis, General News Reporter March 25, 2024

No. 3/2 Texas brought out the brooms as they swept their second Big 12 series in a row with a 3-1 win against UCF in Orlando, Florida.  But sweeping is never an easy chore, and Texas had to work hard...

Senior tennis player Eshan Talluri celebrates during Texas doubles match against UCF on Friday, March 22, 2024. Eshan and junior Pierre-Yves Bailly beat UCF players Liam Branger and Lleyton Cronje 6-2.

No. 8 Texas avenges early-season loss with sweep of No. 2 TCU

Karthik Nemmani, General Sports Reporter March 24, 2024

There’s no love lost when the top two Big 12 teams face off against each other, where a small sequence can turn the match. On Sunday in Austin, Texas capitalized on TCU’s visible frustrations to sweep...

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