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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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Soccer

Junior goalkeeper Mia Justus kicks the ball to a teammate on Sept. 3, 2023. The Longhorns defeated the SMU mustangs 6-0.

Mia Justus discusses her first year with Texas, ambitions for next season

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General News Reporter March 8, 2024

Before defending the burnt orange and white, junior goalkeeper Mia Justus captured NCAA glory as a freshman at Florida State University.  After finishing her sophomore season Justus decided to transfer...

Junior forward Trinity Byars jumps as she kicks the ball away from an opponent on October 8, 2023. Byars played 90 minutes in this matchup against Iowa State and had one assist to contribute to the Longhorns 2-1 victory over the Cyclones.

Goal-getter Trinity Byars shines on Forty Acres

Joseph Mireles, General Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

Soccer is more than just a game for junior forward Trinity Byars; it is a way of life. Byars began playing soccer at a young age where she immediately excelled.  “I remember playing in my first game...

Junior midfielder Jilly Shimkin runs away from her opponent on Oct. 8, 2023. Shimkin played 64 minutes in this game against Iowa State University, which they won 2-1.

Shimkin sisters look forward to finally playing together

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

Junior midfielder Jilly Shimkin and her sister Chloe have never shared the field as teammates. However, with Jilly returning for her senior year and Chloe announcing her commitment to Texas soccer, the...

Texas soccer falls to Florida State, 5-0,  in Sweet Sixteen

Texas soccer falls to Florida State, 5-0, in Sweet Sixteen

Bianca Ramirez Vale, General Sports Reporter November 20, 2023

Texas faced off against No. 1 seed Florida State in the third round of the NCAA Women’s College Cup on Sunday in Tallahassee. The Seminoles ended the game with a 5-0 win, ending the Longhorns’ season. “You...

Midfielder Lexi Missimo kicks the ball during the game against Lipscomb University on Aug. 18, 2022.

Texas soccer secures a spot in the Sweet Sixteen after second half comeback against Wisconsin

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 18, 2023

No. 5 seeded Texas soccer defeated No. 4 seeded Wisconsin 2-1 in Tallahassee, Florida, to make it to the NCAA Third Round for the first time since 2017. “It was a tale of two halves,” head coach...

Midfielder Lexi Missimo kicks the ball during the game against Lipscomb University on Aug. 18, 2022.

Texas soccer advances to second round NCAA playoffs

Bianca Ramirez Vale, General Sports Reporter November 16, 2023

Following its win over Lamar University, Texas Soccer advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament, where it will play No. 15 Wisconsin on Friday.  The Longhorns won the Big 12 Tournament after...

Midfielder Lexi Missimo plays against West Virginia University on Sept. 28, 2023.

Texas soccer advances to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with 2-0 win over Lamar

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 11, 2023

No. 5 Texas soccer made it to the second round of the NCAA Championship for the second consecutive year after beating Lamar 2-0 in its tournament opener. Junior midfielder Lexi Missimo opened the scoreboard...

With a Big 12 Championship win, Texas soccer gets automatic bid to NCAA Tournament

With a Big 12 Championship win, Texas soccer gets automatic bid to NCAA Tournament

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 6, 2023

“Texas fight” chants echoed across the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex as Texas soccer won the Big 12 tournament title, its first since 2007, beating Brigham Young University 3-1. In a battle between...

Texas Soccer defeats Texas Tech, advances to Big 12 finals

Texas Soccer defeats Texas Tech, advances to Big 12 finals

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 1, 2023

The last time first-seed Texas Tech played in Austin, a last-second goal gave the Red Raiders the win, but this time, despite last-minute efforts, junior Texas goalkeeper Mia Justus maintained a clean...

Byars, Missimo goals send Texas soccer to Big 12 semifinals with win over West Virginia

Byars, Missimo goals send Texas soccer to Big 12 semifinals with win over West Virginia

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter October 30, 2023

Goals scored by junior forward Trinity Byars and junior midfielder Lexi Missimo secured Texas soccer’s spot in the semifinals of the Big 12 Championships. Fourth-seeded Texas defeated fifth-seeded West...

Midfielder Lexi Missimo plays against West Virginia University on Sept. 28, 2023.

Texas soccer finds its identity heading into the Big 12 tournament

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter October 27, 2023

Texas soccer is rapidly preparing for its Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal matchup against West Virginia on Monday. Texas won the tournament in back-to-back years in 2006 and 2007, but in the last two years,...

Senior defender Lauren Lapomarda makes a play to stop a TCU player from advancing on the field on October 21, 2023 at Mike Myers stadium and Soccer Field.

Texas women’s soccer finishes regular season play with a win on senior night

Jake Hernandez, General Sports Reporter October 23, 2023

Texas women’s soccer grabbed a steady 4-2 win against TCU in the Big 12 regular season finale at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas. Junior midfielder Lexi Missimo started off the action with...

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