Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Softball

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Fatigue not enough to stop Longhorns from shutting out Bobcats

Sara Beth Purdy March 1, 2012

They made it look easy. After a grueling five-game stretch that consisted of three ranked teams, the No. 6 Longhorns cruised through a double header against in-state rival Texas State. Texas started off...

No. 8 Texas looks at strength and improvements from weekend tournament

Garrett Callahan February 29, 2012

The Longhorns are looking for their 13th win tonight against Texas State. Texas had one of its best starts to the season since head coach Connie Clark has been around, showing multiple strengths and very...

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Fox ready to face Bobcats after successful weekend in California

Sara Beth Purdy February 29, 2012

While the team’s weekend in California was fun, sophomore right-hander Rachel Fox is glad to be back in Texas and is ready for more softball. After a long, five-game stretch on the road, the No....

A loss to No. 1 Florida doesn’t derail Longhorns

Sara Beth Purdy February 27, 2012

It was bound to happen sometime. The Longhorns, who had surpassed expectations this season with a 10-0 start, were handed their first loss in California this past weekend. The 8th-ranked Longhorns went...

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Luna leads Longhorns

Sara Beth Purdy February 23, 2012

It has been two weeks since their season started, and already the Longhorns are playing like it is May. The No. 8 Longhorns have posted an 8-0 record already this season while outscoring their opponents...

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Texas heads west to face toughest test yet

Garrett Callahan February 23, 2012

The No. 8 Texas Longhorns, who have muscled through the early part of their schedule, are set to face what may be their biggest challenge of the season so far this weekend. The Longhorns travel west to...

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...

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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...

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...

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Bennett leading Longhorns early

Sara Beth Purdy February 17, 2012

Senior infielder Lexy Bennett is excited to be back on the field. Towards the end of the 2011 regular season, Bennett was forced to watch her team from the bench after a rouge pitch injured her right arm...

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Texas stays undefeated with win over A&M- Corpus Christi

Garrett Callahan February 16, 2012

It was a close call for the No. 13 Longhorns Wednesday night, where they were nearly upset by the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders. After losing the early lead they had, Texas fought back in the...

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Horns push two across late to squeak past Texas A&M Corpus-Christi

Sara Beth Purdy February 16, 2012

After outscoring their opponents last weekend 60-0, you wouldn’t expect No. 13 Longhorns to have to rally from behind to secure a win against the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders. The Longhorns...

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