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Longhorns hope to make it to the Big Dance for 13th straight season under Barnes

Nick Cremona January 31, 2012

Rick Barnes has led Texas to the NCAA Tournament a dozen years in a row, but shaky play as of late could have the Longhorns on the outside looking in when the 64-team field is chosen in March. “Dropping...

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Highly-touted Crouser starting college career on right foot

Rachel Thompson January 31, 2012

On meet days, freshman thrower Ryan Crouser washes his shoes and weight belt and carefully re-inscribes his name on his discus. Then, sometimes, he gulps down a 64-ounce bottle of orange juice. “It...

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Horns’ second-half comeback attempt falls short

Austin Laymance January 31, 2012

The Texas Longhorns didn’t have an answer to Missouri’s Michael Dixon, and the No. 4 Tigers thwarted another late comeback attempt by UT. Dixon ended a furious second-half rally by Texas with...

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Texas miscues earn another loss in tight game

Sameer Bhuchar January 31, 2012

It was an all too familiar scene. Missouri had a 10-point lead with three minutes left, but the Longhorns still had some fight left in them. Texas clawed back into the game, but with five seconds left...

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Rugby on the rise, longhorns spreading awareness through combine

Kristin Otto January 30, 2012

Bill Monat, a 19 year-old freshman, was first introduced to Texas Rugby just a few weeks ago after players on the team spotted him leaving his dorm. After attending rugby practices last week, the 6-feet-1-inch,...

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Longhorns lose nail-biter to Lady Raiders

Stefan Scrafield January 30, 2012

The No. 21 Texas Tech Lady Raiders (15-5, 3-5 Big 12) ended a five-game losing streak with a dramatic, 75-71, victory over the Longhorns (13-7, 3-5 Big 12) in Lubbock on Saturday afternoon. After senior...

Longhorns fall to top-ranked Arizona

Lexy Gonzalez January 30, 2012

The second-ranked Longhorns left Tucson with a disappointing loss to the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats on Saturday. Texas fell to 4-2 in dual meets as the Wildcats remain unbeaten at home with a 155-88 victory....

Longhorns dominate at Houston Invitational

Wes Maulsby January 30, 2012

Texas took the top two spots in the 400-meter races to lead a strong performance at the Houston Invitational. Alicia Peterson ran a 55.39 to win the event, and Danielle Dowie placed second with a time...

UT women overpower Arizona

Lexy Gonzalez January 30, 2012

The No. 4 Longhorns improved to 5-1 in dual meets with a 128-115 win over the No. 9 Arizona Wildcats on Saturday in Tucson. Texas had consistent swims across the board, with two freshmen earning their...

Crouser sets record, Texas impresses at Razorback Invitational

Wes Maulsby January 30, 2012

Texas had a very strong performance at the Razorback Invitational over the weekend, led by freshman Ryan Crouser, who broke the school indoor shot-put record with a throw of 20.29 meters. “It feels...

Clemens, Street help Alumni topple Longhorns, 2-0

Christian Corona January 30, 2012

Only half an inning had been played before the fans at Disch-Falk Field rose in a standing ovation. It had been nearly 30 years since Roger Clemens took to the mound in a Longhorns uniform but the...

Texas scores two victories, earns berth in indoor championships next month

Lauren Jette January 30, 2012

The Longhorns beat a conference foe and went undefeated over the weekend to earn a spot in the indoor championships in February. On Sunday, Texas defeated the Texas Tech Red Raiders 4-0. In the doubles...

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