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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

The Daily Texan

Volleyball

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Freshman first-timers experience postseason

Rachel Thompson December 6, 2012

One year ago, they were stealing courtside attention on high school volleyball teams. Now, five UT freshmen are lighting up Gregory Gym, proving their talent week after week and encountering their first...

Offense propels Texas Longhorns in game over Texas A&M Aggies in NCAA round 2

Sara Beth Purdy December 3, 2012

Why Texas Won:  Texas had a very efficient offense throughout the match against Texas A&M. They were able to score well and often to secure the win. Also, the Longhorns had the ability to fight...

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Texas Longhorns defeat rival Texas A&M Aggies 3-1 in NCAA round 2

Rachel Thompson December 3, 2012

A rivalry at its finest, complete with the fanfare and invigoration of passionate fans split by conference realignment set the scene Friday night as Texas defeated Texas A&M 3-1 in the second round...

Longhorn volleyball defeats Aggies

Rachel Thompson December 1, 2012

A rivalry at its finest set the scene Friday night in Gregory Gym as Texas defeated Texas A&M in the NCAA tournament. The consistent Longhorns completed a solid first set with Bailey Webster’s...

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Longhorns sweep Colgate, to play A&M in second round playoffs

Rachel Thompson November 30, 2012

Why Texas won: Swiftly and easily, Texas dominated its first NCAA tournament game against Colgate on Thursday night, swallowing the Raiders and starting the postseason on a strong note. By the numbers: 4:...

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Texas Longhorns easily defeat Colgate Raiders in round 1 of the NCAA tournament

Sara Beth Purdy November 30, 2012

The Longhorns overpowered the Colgate Raiders in round one of the NCAA tournament Thursday night at Gregory Gym. The Raiders claimed the first point of the match, but never led again after that as the...

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Third-seeded Texas Longhorns face Colgate Raiders in Round 1 of NCAA tourney

Sara Beth Purdy November 29, 2012

Last year, the Longhorns were stunned. They started postseason play as the top-ranked contender for the NCAA crown and were led by a senior class that was one of the winningest in program history....

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The lone senior, Sha’Dare McNeal leads the Longhorns into her final NCAA Tournament

Rachel Thompson November 29, 2012

Division I volleyball means tough practices, nerve-wracking games and ever-present pressure to perform. In the whirlwind that is volleyball season, Texas team members have found a calm leader in senior Sha’Dare...

Texas Longhorns drop final regular season game to Iowa State Cyclones, seeded third in post-season tournament

Sara Beth Purdy November 26, 2012

The No. 3 Longhorns were one game away from an undefeated conference season but came up short against No. 18 Iowa State 2-3 to end the regular season. Texas will enter the post season with a 23-4 record...

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Sha’Dare McNeal leads the Texas Longhorns in last home regular season match

Sara Beth Purdy November 19, 2012

With so much on the line, including a perfect conference season and home court advantage for the NCAA tournament, the Longhorns were able to stay relaxed and maintain focus in order to come out with the...

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Texas sweeps West Virginia on Senior Night, one win away from sweeping conference

Rachel Thompson November 19, 2012

Amidst a crowd on its feet for set point, senior utility Sha’Dare McNeal hopped up and slapped the ball across the net, concluding Texas’ 3-0 sweep of West Virginia Saturday afternoon. McNeal’s...

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Big 12 Volleyball: Why Texas Won

Sara Beth Purdy November 15, 2012

Why Texas Won: The Longhorns were able to clinch the Big 12 title in dominating fashion. They swept the Raiders with consistent and dynamic play from their best players. Outside hitters Bailey Webster...

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