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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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Graduate student Haftu Knight along with seniors Devin Hart and Rodger Rivera, led the pack at the Stormy Seas Opener on Sept. 1, 2023. All three crossed the finish line together at the end of the course.

Cross country student-athletes recognized as community heroes, continue to advocate for their beliefs, inspire others to help

Elijah Garcia, General Sports Reporter October 3, 2023

The Hook 'Em's Community Heroes organization recognizes Texas student-athletes who strive to impact their community positively. Recently, two selections came from cross-country student-athletes Haftu Knight,...

Texas' forward Trinity Byars readies to kick the ball as WVU's midfielder May McCutcheon (left) and Nyema Ingleton (right) catches up to her.

Despite solid defense, Texas soccer continues to struggle against ranked opponents

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 3, 2023

Since 2019, the Texas soccer team has held a winning record in each regular season and has made consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament (except during the pandemic in 2020). The team has found themselves...

Rori Harmon attempts to score against Texas Tech on Feb 8. 2022. Texas defeated Texas Tech 80 - 71.

‘Very high standards’ for Rori Harmon, Texas women’s basketball

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter October 2, 2023

Named the “focal point on both ends of the floor” by The Athletic, junior guard Rori Harmon heads into her third season at Texas ready to bounce back from the Longhorns’ March Madness heartbreak.  “There...

Sarkisian, Ewers anticipate upcoming Red River Showdown

Sarkisian, Ewers anticipate upcoming Red River Showdown

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor October 2, 2023

For the first time since 2011, both Texas and Oklahoma enter the Red River Showdown as two undefeated teams. While the Longhorns, sitting at No. 3 in the nation as of the most recent AP poll, lost that...

Emma halter serves the ball at game on Sep. 3, 2023

No. 10 Texas fights for every set, winning 3-1 against No. 9 BYU

Lauren Hightower, General Sports Reporter October 1, 2023

No. 9 BYU has only lost three games this season: two against No. 10 Texas and one game against No. 7 Washington State. Meeting for the first time in the Big 12, the Longhorns won both games in the series...

Running back Jonathon Brooks scores a touchdown during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023. Texas won 40-14 in DKR-TMS, 2 years after the Jayhawks beat the Longhorns in Austin.

Jonathon Brooks shines in No. 3 Texas’ 40-14 win over No. 23 Kansas

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 30, 2023

Jonathon Brooks refused to be tackled. When sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers and the rest of the Texas offense struggled in the first half, Brooks rolled through the Kansas defense.  In the first half,...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers during Texas' game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023. Texas won 40-14 in DKR-TMS.

Early offensive mistakes plague Longhorns one week before Red River Rivalry

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor September 30, 2023

After an enormous first half performance a week prior, Texas’ offense struggled to convert in a lackluster second quarter against No. 24 Kansas. Despite a resounding victory, it’s back to the drawing...

Texas Volleyball team celebrates in-between sets on Sept. 3, 2023.

No. 10 Texas volleyball completes epic comeback win to take down No. 9 BYU

Elijah Garcia, General Sports Reporter September 29, 2023

In a top 10 showdown, No. 10 Texas gutted out a comeback win to take down No. 9 BYU. The Longhorns displayed their Texas fight and earned their best win of the season in the process. Texas continues their...

Texas' forward Trinity Byars readies to kick the ball as WVU's midfielder May McCutcheon (left) and Nyema Ingleton (right) catches up to her.

Texas women’s soccer walk away with a tie against West Virginia

Jake Hernandez, General Sports Reporter September 29, 2023

The Texas Longhorns come up with the second tie of their season, finishing 0-0 against the West Virginia Mountaineers in Austin.  The last time Texas played West Virginia was in the Big 12 tournament...

Longhorns in the NFL

Longhorns in the NFL

JT Bowen, Senior Sports Reporter September 29, 2023

Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons In an era of NFL football where the running back has never been less valuable, Atlanta’s decision to select former Texas Longhorn Bijan Robinson with the eighth...

Texas tight end Gunnar Helm runs to make a touchdown during the Longhorns' game against the Wyoming Cowboys on September 26, 2023.

Gunnar Helm proves to be promising asset for Texas football

Evan Vieth, Associate Sports Editor September 29, 2023

The word underrated is among the most popular — and somewhat overused — in sports media, but it’s hard to find a term to describe the impact of junior tight end Gunnar Helm.  You won’t find...

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