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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Swimmers compete in the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championship at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center on Feb. 25, 2022. The University of Texas was named Big 12 Champions for men’s and women’s events.

Women’s swim and dive set for rematch against reigning national champion Virginia

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 27, 2023

Texas women’s swimming and diving’s season is underway and thus far they have dominated. Beginning their year with a 2-0 start, the Longhorns are maintaining their journey towards their ultimate goal...

Hutch's Huddle: Week 9

Hutch’s Huddle: Week 9

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor October 26, 2023

Eight weeks into the season and Texas has finally succumbed to the physicality and pressure that comes with college football. Three crucial players exited the field on Saturday with injuries, including...

Quarterback Maalik Murphy adjusts his helmet as he takes the field for warmups against Houston on Oct. 21, 2023.

Texas offense is in confident, capable hands of Maalik Murphy

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 26, 2023

With sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers out recovering from a shoulder injury, redshirt freshman quarterback Maalik Murphy will be perfectly fine to lead Texas in Ewers’ absence. Murphy’s laid-back...

Meet the man moving Texas basketball into the future

Meet the man moving Texas basketball into the future

JT Bowen, General Sports Reporter October 26, 2023

If everything goes according to plan, Texas men’s basketball might shatter its record for three pointers attempted in a season. Part of it is a complementary roster that restocked on outside shooting. The...

How past offseason transfers have performed after entering transfer portal

How past offseason transfers have performed after entering transfer portal

Victoria Fulton, General Sports Reporter October 25, 2023

Hudson Card, Quarterback, Purdue Four-star prospect Hudson Card played three seasons and appeared in 22 games with the Longhorns. Card saw limited playing time as he was named backup for quarterback...

UT Women's basketball head coach Vic Shaefer.

Texas women’s basketball’s Orange-White Scrimmage gives fans a glimpse into the season

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter October 24, 2023

Texas women’s basketball put on a show in front of fans for the first time this season in Tuesday’s Orange-White Scrimmage held at Moody Center. Following an early exit from the NCAA tournament,...

Senior defender Lauren Lapomarda makes a play to stop a TCU player from advancing on the field on October 21, 2023 at Mike Myers stadium and Soccer Field.

Texas women’s soccer finishes regular season play with a win on senior night

Jake Hernandez, General Sports Reporter October 23, 2023

Texas women’s soccer grabbed a steady 4-2 win against TCU in the Big 12 regular season finale at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas. Junior midfielder Lexi Missimo started off the action with...

Texas Football coach Steve Sarkisian and players during The Eyes of Texas after a 31-24 win against Houston on Oct. 21, 2023.

Texas football’s culture shines, even with uncertainty surrounding Ewers’ injury

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 23, 2023

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian opened up Monday’s weekly press conference by praising his team’s culture. In No. 7 Texas’ 31-24 win over Houston, Texas took a 21-0 lead before Houston...

How hunting, flying shaped Bentley Cotton’s golf game

How hunting, flying shaped Bentley Cotton’s golf game

Perla Paredes Hernandez, General Sports Reporter October 23, 2023

From throwing a football as quarterback to shooting basketballs to making putts on a golf course all before starting sixth grade, Bentley Cotton’s passion for sports is apparent. Growing up, she followed...

Wildcat trumps the Cougars: Savion Red becomes savior in win over Houston

Wildcat trumps the Cougars: Savion Red becomes savior in win over Houston

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor October 21, 2023

When the red zone offense was at its worst, Texas turned to a new face to get over their woes. After a loss against Oklahoma plagued by red zone failure, in stepped sophomore running back Savion Red, lined...

No. 8 Texas scrapes by Houston, winning 31-24

No. 8 Texas scrapes by Houston, winning 31-24

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 21, 2023

With 12:49 left to play in the first half, No. 8 Texas led Houston 21-0. On three consecutive drives, Houston tied the game at 21 points less than three minutes into the third quarter.  Texas got off...

Rori Harmon goes up for a shot on March 5, 2022. Playing their final game at the Frank Erwin Center, Texas beat OSU 50-65.

Texas women’s basketball tabbed with multiple preseason honors

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

Texas women’s basketball is around the corner and the Longhorns look primed and ready to make another run towards a national championship. The 2023-2024 team has a mix of youth and experience that could...

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