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Longhorns look to sweep Aggies on Senior Night

Stefan Scrafield March 2, 2012

Texas’ seniors could not have drawn up a more dramatic departure. The veteran trio will play their final game at the Frank Erwin Center on Sunday in what will also be the last Big 12 meeting between...

Longhorns look to keep winning streak alive against TCU

Lauren Jette March 2, 2012

The Longhorns continued their climb up the rankings this week and look to build upon a four-match win streak against TCU. Texas (10-3) will host the Horned Frogs (4-6) this Sunday, with first serve set...

First Day of Short Course Championships Brings Many Wins for Horns

Elijah Perez March 2, 2012

The American Short Course Relays, held at the Lee and Joe Jamail Swim Center, kicked off yesterday with a total of 10 events, five each for men and women. The three-day event is a final opportunity for...

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Horns seeking upset over top ranked Kansas

Austin Laymance March 2, 2012

The Longhorns may have done enough to secure an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament with Wednesday’s win over Oklahoma, but a victory at No. 3 Kansas on Saturday would all but assure the Longhorns...

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Washington’s speed important in Longhorn’s success

Sara Beth Purdy March 2, 2012

If you blink, you might miss her. She can turn a single into a triple and can easily beat the throw to first. Sophomore Brejae Washington is a powerful force at the plate for the No. 6 Longhorns, but...

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Texas sits on Bubble Watch as tournament approaches

Nick Cremona March 2, 2012

Texas is currently on a lunch date in college basketball’s equivalent of the friend zone. Not to conjure images of MTV’s “Friendzone,” which is every bit as awkward as you imagine,...

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Freshman helps Texas outlasts Sooners on Senior Night

Sameer Bhuchar March 1, 2012

Freshman Sheldon McClellan netted 24 points and junior J’Covan Brown added 22 points and six assists to help Texas outlast the Sooners on senior night in the Frank Erwin Center. Texas’ seniors...

Senior Bennett leads time in multiple areas, propels Texas to victory

Garrett Callahan March 1, 2012

To Lexy Bennett, the team’s performance comes way before her own — so much so the senior doesn’t even know she is moving up in the career charts and is on pace to be in the top spots...

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Fatigue not enough to stop Longhorns from shutting out Bobcats

Sara Beth Purdy March 1, 2012

They made it look easy. After a grueling five-game stretch that consisted of three ranked teams, the No. 6 Longhorns cruised through a double header against in-state rival Texas State. Texas started off...

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Freshman steals show on senior night

Austin Laymance March 1, 2012

Leave it to a freshman to salvage senior night for the Longhorns. On an evening when Texas honored seniors Clint Chapman and Alexis Wangmene, rookie swingman Sheldon McClellan exploded for a career-high...

Recruiting picks up steam with more commitments

Lauren Giudice March 1, 2012

It turns out there was no need to be concerned after Texas’ first junior day. Ten scholarships were offered Feb. 12, but no commits were added. Now, just over two weeks later, the team boasts 11...

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Swimmers focused on final shot to reach NCAA Championships

Elijah Perez March 1, 2012

With the regular season wrapped up and a conference title already secured, several UT swimmers will have one final opportunity to qualify for the NCAA championships this week at the American Short Course...

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