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Swoopes commits to Texas

Lauren Giudice • February 20, 2012

Although Tyrone Swoopes is still a junior in high school, he is expected to have a massive impact on the 40 Acres. Comparisons to Vince Young have already begun. Texas has been looking for a quarterback...

UT pitchers start strong, help extend streak to eight

Sara Beth Purdy • February 20, 2012

Texas fans have been getting used to easy ball games brought to them by record-setting play by the 13th ranked Longhorns. But this weekend, they saw a different side of the Texas defense in the two games...

Longhorns in fourth place at Puerto Rico Invite

Peter Sblendorio • February 20, 2012

The Longhorns are in somewhat unfamiliar territory after the first day of the Puerto Rico Invite, as Texas sits tied for fourth place after one round of play. No. 1 Texas, winner of its past four events,...

Longhorns fall to Blue Devils in series finale, win two of three on the weekend

Christian Corona • February 20, 2012

When the Longhorns fell behind Saturday night, they responded immediately and picked up their first comeback win of the season. But when Duke put Texas in an early 3-0 hole on Sunday afternoon, the Longhorns...

Longhorns overcome rain delays, win two more

Garrett Callahan • February 20, 2012

The rain caused a few issues for the Longhorns this weekend, but none of those problems were on the field. The No. 13 ranked Texas team only played two out of five scheduled games in the Time Warner Texas...

Marlow begins career with a bang

February 20, 2012

For Brooks Marlow, one home run was a great way to start out his collegiate career, and two made it even better. But when the winningest coach in college baseball history is singing your praise, you're...

Texas starts season by sweeping doubleheader against Duke

Christian Corona • February 19, 2012

After blanking Duke in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader, Texas got off to a sloppy start in Game 2. Junior pitcher Hoby Milner induced three straight groundouts in the first inning but...

Rain washes out game for Longhorns

Sara Beth Purdy • February 19, 2012

It has been a long while since rain posed a threat to Texas sports. Officials at the Time Warner Cable Texas Invitational, hosted at McCombs field by the Longhorns, have cancelled or postponed the first...

Texas takes first victory over Duke

Chris Hummer • February 19, 2012

It took an extra day, but the Longhorns were able to kick off their season with a 4-0 seven inning victory over Duke. Despite a weather delay that pushed Opening Day to Saturday afternoon, the Longhorns...

Hall of famer Gary Carter dies at age 57, legacy lives on

The Associated Press • February 17, 2012

NEW YORK — Gary Carter was nicknamed “Kid” for good reason. His smile, bubbly personality and eagerness to excel on a ballfield made him a joy to watch at the plate and behind it. Even...

Longhorns looking to make another trip to College World Series

Christian Corona • February 17, 2012

Omaha — the Mecca of college baseball, the site of the College World Series and the expected destination for Longhorn baseball teams every year. Behind pitchers like Taylor Jungmann and Cole Green,...

Lack of upperclassmen thrusts sophomores into leadership roles

Chris Hummer • February 17, 2012

At the University of Texas, in any sport, it’s usually hard for freshmen to see the field. But in the Longhorns’ run to Omaha last season, the team carried 11 freshmen on the roster and five...

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