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Softball has a strong underclassmen showing against Texas Southern

Jori Epstein April 5, 2013

Innings 1-3: Texas opened strong in the first, sending Texas Southern back to the dugout after three batters. Starting strong, Taylor Hoagland stole second to position herself for a Taylor Thom double...

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Hoagland walks into record books

Evan Berkowitz April 4, 2013

Eight straight times to begin the series it was the same. Taylor Hoagland would walk up to the plate, watch a few pitches go by and then take her free base to first. The eight consecutive intentional...

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Strong defense key for Longhorns success

Garrett Callahan April 4, 2013

For the Longhorns, scoring runs has never really been a problem, but for Texas to propel itself deep into postseason play, there’s no question on the importance of defense.  Texas doesn’t...

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Luna earns Big 12 Pitcher of the Week

Evan Berkowitz April 3, 2013

Senior Blaire Luna received her second straight Big 12 conference Pitcher of the Week award Tuesday, marking the third time this season and the 12th time in her career she has received this award. This...

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Schmidt sisters face off in Texas v. McNeese State game

Jori Epstein April 2, 2013

When Torie Schmidt’s family enters Red & Charline McCombs Field on Tuesday, they won’t be donning their usual burnt orange gear. Perhaps a hat here and a shirt there, but the relatives...

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Softball sweeps Kansas to stay perfect in conference

Evan Berkowitz April 1, 2013

No. 8 Texas swept Kansas (21-10) with two wins on Friday to improve to 5-0 in Big 12 play and 32-4 overall. Despite coming into the series owning the nation’s best batting average (.384), Kansas...

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No. 8 softball opens second Big 12 series with victory

Jori Epstein March 29, 2013

In a game of records for No. 8 Texas, starting off the season 3-0 wasn’t one of them. The squad has opened with a trio of victories for four straight seasons now — but only tonight’s...

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Longhorns should use veteran leadership to their advantage

Garrett Callahan March 29, 2013

If there is one thing that people can say is wrong with this Texas team, it definitely can’t be leadership. The Longhorns are coming off a seven-game winning streak in which they claimed their...

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No. 8 Texas travels to Lawrence to face nations best hitting team

Evan Berkowitz March 28, 2013

Texas will travel to Lawrence for a three-game series Thursday, Friday and Saturday with the Kansas Jayhawks (21-7) at Arrocha Ballpark. The No. 8 Longhorns (29-4, 2-0) are coming off a two-game sweep...

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No. 9 Longhorns open conference play 2-0 versus No. 18 Baylor

Jori Epstein March 25, 2013

Though unable to score in the first four innings of either weekend match this weekend, No. 9 Texas (29-4, 2-0) trumped No. 18 Baylor (26-7, 0-2) in both contests to start off conference play. The teams...

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Texas takes on Lady Bears in first conference games of season

Evan Berkowitz March 22, 2013

The No. 9 Longhorns (27-4) will take on the No. 18 Baylor Lady Bears (26-5) in the first conference games of the season in a home-away series on Saturday and Sunday. The Saturday game will be in Waco at...

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Consistency raises Taylor Thom to softball legend

Jori Epstein March 21, 2013

When junior shortstop Taylor Thom steps on the field, teammates and fans alike know what to expect: consistency.  She gives No. 9 Texas consistent effort at shortstop, consistently strong...

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