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Texas vs Kansas State by the numbers

Sara Beth Purdy November 5, 2012

9: Straight seasons which Texas has hit 20 wins during the regular season. 14: Straight wins by Texas including a 12-0 conference start which ties head coach Jerritt Elliott’s best conference start...

Texas ties record, sweeps No. 16 Kansas State

Rachel Thompson November 5, 2012

Facing the third-ranked team in the Big 12, Texas blocked, killed and dug its way to a close victory over Kansas State in front of an energetic and enthusiastic crowd of Longhorn supporters Friday. The...

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Texas Volleyball extends win streak with sweep of TCU

Sara Beth Purdy November 1, 2012

Freshman middle blocker Molly McCage had a breakout night Wednesday against the TCU Horned Frogs in Fort Worth. The Longhorns secured the victory while extending their win streak to 13. The Longhorns swept...

Texas dismantles Oklahoma

Rachel Thompson October 29, 2012

On Nov. 1, 1982, the Longhorns powered a .590 hitting percentage as they defeated Rice University. On Sunday against Oklahoma, they came as close to that hitting percentage as any team since. In its twelfth...

Longhorns start tough week with rival Oklahoma

Sara Beth Purdy October 26, 2012

This weekend the Longhorns embark on one of their toughest stretches so far this season. On Saturday Texas will travel to Norman to face long-time rival Oklahoma in the first of three games in six days...

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....

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