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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

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Volleyball

Texas men’s volleyball plays in honor of fallen teammate

Melinda Billingsley October 26, 2012

“I think the biggest thing that he did was that he took the time to befriend every single person,” head coach Elbert Ortiz said of former player Michael Purgason, who died in a car accident...

Volleyball rallies despite losing second set

Sara Beth Purdy October 25, 2012

.266: Baylor’s hitting percentage in set three. Its overall hitting percentage was .172 through four sets. 2: Number of games between first and second place in the Big 12. The Longhorns, with their...

Texas fights for win against Baylor despite second set loss

Rachel Thompson October 25, 2012

Freshman Kat Brooks calmly bounced the ball a few times, then swiftly smacked it over the net, allowing Texas to come back from a 21-22 deficit in the fourth set against Baylor. Brooks’ collected...

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Horns take on Baylor with conference lead

Rachel Thompson October 24, 2012

Two months into the season, head coach Jerritt Elliott already has the team with the best record in the Big 12, a school record for consecutive conference wins at home and a 10-game winning streak. That...

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Texas regains footing to top Iowa State in five-set win

Rachel Thompson October 18, 2012

Texas was kept on its toes against Iowa State Wednesday night, claiming a burnt orange-tainted victory despite two initial strong sets for the Cyclones. The Longhorns crawled out of an early rut to win...

Longhorns rally to win 10th straight in victory over Iowa State

Sara Beth Purdy October 18, 2012

Texas won because ... They don’t give up. Although until now, they have had an easy time handling their opponents, the No. 8 Longhorns haven’t forgotten how to win a tough nail-biter. Plus...

Tough schedule continues for Longhorns this weekend

Rachel Thompson October 17, 2012

Big 12 play continues Wednesday night as No. 8 Texas faces No. 22 Iowa State in Gregory Gym. The Longhorns are no strangers to ranked opponents, completing nine matches against Top 25 teams this season....

The stats show a career night for Bell, reason why Texas won

Sara Beth Purdy October 15, 2012

Interesting Stats: - The Longhorns sophomore class had a good night against the No. 21 Jayhawks on Friday. Middle blocker/outside hitter Khat Bell had a career night registering 10 blocks and outside...

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Sixth conference sweep gives Texas separation in Big 12

Rachel Thompson October 15, 2012

Continuing its Big 12 reign, No. 9 Texas swept No. 21 Kansas in Gregory Gym on Friday, dealing Kansas its only conference loss this season. Sweeps are swiftly becoming a pattern for the Longhorns, eight...

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Eckerman embraces role as mother, team leader

Rachel Thompson October 12, 2012

For most high school seniors, leaving home is a time filled with jitters, excitement and the prospect of a new chapter of life in college. For Haley Eckerman, departing for college meant leaving something...

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Highly touted Molly McCage doing best to meet lofty expectations

Sara Beth Purdy October 10, 2012

For the second year in a row, Texas head coach Jerritt Elliott has coached the Big 12 preseason Freshman of the Year. Last season it was sophomore middle blocker/outside hitter Khat Bell. This season freshman...

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Longhorns achieve eighth straight win

Rachel Thompson October 9, 2012

In December, the top two volleyball teams in the nation will dig, block and set for a national title in The KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. The Longhorns defeated the Louisville Cardinals in that same...

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