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Storylines that will define Texas men’s basketball’s 2023-2024 season

Storylines that will define Texas men’s basketball’s 2023-2024 season

JT Bowen, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

Less than three weeks from its opener against Incarnate Word, Texas men’s basketball’s first full season under Rodney Terry still has some question marks. Tuesday’s Orange-White scrimmage gave...

Midfielder Lexi Missimo plays against West Virginia University on Sept. 28, 2023.

Lexi Missimo hopes historic season leads to postseason success

Elijah Garcia, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

As the regular season comes to an end, the year has been nothing short of historic for junior star midfielder Lexi Missimo.  She broke Texas' program record for most single-season goals, assists and...

From middle school to college, Madison Booker never left Vic Schaefer’s radar

From middle school to college, Madison Booker never left Vic Schaefer’s radar

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

Texas women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer started recruiting freshman forward Madison Booker long before her decision to come to Texas — as early as eighth grade.  “I’m thinking, 'I...

Texas football could still see hopes of a College Football Playoff appearance

Texas football could still see hopes of a College Football Playoff appearance

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor October 19, 2023

For Texas fans, the last thing they wanted to hear on that Saturday afternoon was how Texas is okay. Losing to Oklahoma, both teams undefeated for the first time in over a decade, it felt like the end...

Notes on the Coach: Dana Holgorsen

Notes on the Coach: Dana Holgorsen

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen looks to lead the Cougars to another upset win after his maiden Big 12 win over his former team West Virginia. While Houston is currently 3–3 so far this season, Holgorsen...

Running back Jonathon Brooks dodges a tackle during Texas' game against Oklahoma on Oct. 7, 2023.

Keys to the Game: Houston

Bo Espey, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

No. 8 Texas will travel to Houston on Saturday to kick off the second half of their season. The Longhorns had an open week to rest up and correct their mistakes after collapsing late against Oklahoma in...

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Games to Watch: Week 8

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

No. 8 Texas at Houston Saturday, Oct. 21, 3:00 p.m. CT, FOX A week removed from heartbreak in the Red River Rivalry, Texas will emerge from its bye week looking to get its season back on track. The...

Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders is tackled during Texas' game against Oklahoma on Oct. 7, 2023. The Longhorns lost to the Sooners 34-30 during the annual Red River Rivalry Game.

Hutch’s Huddle: Week 8

Emma Hutchinson, Double Coverage Editor October 19, 2023

Well, I think it’s safe to say that all Longhorn fans enjoyed a week off from Texas football after its underwhelming performance against Oklahoma. I do have to pay my respects to the Sooners, they put...

Houston Cougars' Quarterback Donovan Smith

Notes from the Opponent: Houston

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor October 19, 2023

The Daily Texan chatted with Starns Leland, the sports editor for The Cougar, to talk about why this week’s football game is so important for the University of Houston.  The Daily Texan: This game...

Houston Cougars' Quarterback Donovan Smith

Opponents to Watch: Houston

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

Despite only having a 3–3 record, Houston’s only conference win occurred last week in a huge upset against West Virginia. The game ended 41-39 with an impressive showing by the Cougar offense, which...

Texas Football head coach, Steve Sarkisian taking notes during game against West Virginia on Oct. 1st, 2022.

Head-to-Head History: Houston

Emmanuel Ramirez, Senior Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

The Texas Longhorns are recharged and energized coming out of their bye week and now set their sights on the 3–3 Houston Cougars. The last time these two teams went head-to-head, the current Longhorns...

No. 6 Texas volleyball improves win streak to nine after narrowly surviving TCU

No. 6 Texas volleyball improves win streak to nine after narrowly surviving TCU

Elijah Garcia, General Sports Reporter October 18, 2023

It wasn't pretty, but in a grueling five-set match on the road, No. 6 Texas managed to escape what would have been a historic night for TCU.  Texas clawed its way back against TCU, mounting a 3-2 comeback...

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