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Softball

Longhorns start conference play against the rolling Red Raiders

Garrett Callahan March 6, 2012

Three-and-a-half weeks is all it took for the Longhorns to move up in the rankings and become one of the best teams in the country. No. 6 Texas, currently 17-1 on the season, has had one of their best...

An aggressive offense instrumental in sweep of Bearkats

Sara Beth Purdy March 5, 2012

The Texas offense is more than just power hitting. The No. 6 Longhorns proved this weekend that aggressive play and smart decisions on the base path make the usual high-scoring games possible. “It...

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No. 6 Texas easily sweeps the Bearkats in home series

Garrett Callahan March 5, 2012

The Longhorns breezed through a three-game sweep of visiting Sam Houston State this weekend. Texas flexed its muscle in every part of the field and completely dominated all three games to improve to 17-1. The...

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Washington’s speed important in Longhorn’s success

Sara Beth Purdy March 2, 2012

If you blink, you might miss her. She can turn a single into a triple and can easily beat the throw to first. Sophomore Brejae Washington is a powerful force at the plate for the No. 6 Longhorns, but...

Senior Bennett leads time in multiple areas, propels Texas to victory

Garrett Callahan March 1, 2012

To Lexy Bennett, the team’s performance comes way before her own — so much so the senior doesn’t even know she is moving up in the career charts and is on pace to be in the top spots...

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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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