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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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Former Big 12 member Nebraska upset by Kansas State in first round

Lauren Giudice December 6, 2011

The first two rounds of the tournament saw five upsets — leaving three Big 10 teams in the dust. Nebraska, the No. 2 overall seed with one of the largest volleyball fan bases in the country, fell...

Okafor earns All-American honors, first Longhorn to do so since 2009

Christian Corona December 6, 2011

For the first time in two seasons, Texas is not only going to a bowl game but bringing an All-American with them. Junior defensive end Alex Okafor was named to the AFCA All-American team Monday, making...

Quandre Diggs inspired by brother

Austin Laymance December 6, 2011

Quandre Diggs is used to following in his brother’s footsteps. The freshman cornerback came to Texas a decade after his older brother, Quentin Jammer, starred with the Longhorns as a defensive back....

Longhorns showing signs of improvement, face UTA tonight

Trey Scott December 6, 2011

While most students study and sleep their “dead days” away, the Longhorns will play host to UT-Arlington. Texas (5-2) has won three straight games since a 0-for-2 showing in New Jersey and...

Best and worst: The Texas season

Trey Scott December 6, 2011

It’s an odd thing to call a 7-5 season a success — especially at Texas. But, all things considered, this year was one. Think about it. The Longhorns never found a quarterback out of their...

Seniors aim for fourth straight Final Four

Chris Hummer December 6, 2011

When the four members of the recruiting class of 2008 came to the 40 Acres, they were a mixed bunch, hailing from all over the country, including Hawaii, Ohio, Illinois and Texas. Despite their geographical...

Tennessee avoids upset, Texas puts up strong numbers

Nick Cremona December 5, 2011

After winning its last five games Texas was unable to pull off an upset over the Lady Volunteers this weekend in Knoxville, Tenn. The Lady Volunteers were lead by Shekinna Stricklen who scored 20 points...

Women’s Texas Invitational: Texas stays undefeated

Matt Warden December 5, 2011

And another one bites the dust for the Longhorn women’s swimmers and divers. The women continued their undefeated season by winning the Texas Invitational. The squad finished first on all three...

Men’s Texas Invitational Recap: Horns dominate competition

Matt Warden December 5, 2011

The Longhorns came, saw and conquered in this week’s Texas Invitational by finishing in first place all three days of the competition. Day one of the invitational saw the men total 604 points with...

After power outage, Longhorns take down Bruins

Sameer Bhuchar December 5, 2011

J’Covan Brown shot lights-out Saturday, scoring 22 points to lead the Longhorns past UCLA amid a power outage on the Bruins’ home floor, 69-59. Myck Kabongo added 13 points, eight rebounds...

Texas squaring off against Cal in Holiday Bowl

Christian Corona December 5, 2011

Texas is headed to San Diego to face California in the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl on Dec. 28. After wrapping up the regular season with a 48-24 loss to Baylor Saturday, the Longhorns are set to...

Longhorns move onto regional semifinals

Lauren Giudice December 5, 2011

When the Longhorns came out on the court Saturday night, there was no doubt they were ready to play. The team entered Gregory Gym with energy and confidence that could not be stopped. Although they swept...

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