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Junior Rylan Galvan celebrates hitting a one run home run against LSU on March 21, 2025.

How Texas can stay at the top of collegiate baseball

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter April 16, 2025

At the midway point of Southeastern Conference play, Texas baseball moved to No. 1 in head coach Jim Schlossnagle’s first season in Austin. Here are some of the factors that have gotten the Longhorns...

Junior catcher Rylan Galvan hits a fly ball during the game against UTRGV on April 15, 2025, at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.

Brothers face off in No. 1 Texas baseball game against UT Rio Grande Valley

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter April 16, 2025

Only one day off from a year ago, Texas baseball faced UT Rio Grande Valley, succumbing to a pitching catastrophe 9–17. Now returning to UFCU Disch-Falk Field as the No. 1 team, the Longhorns defeated...

Members of the Texas men's swim and dive team come up for air during their first meet on Oct. 3, 2024.

Name, Image, Likeness: A look into the changing landscape of NCAA sports in the NIL era

Until 2021, a student could walk into the University Co-Op, and buy a jersey with their favorite athlete’s name and number on it, and that student-athlete would not have made a single penny from that...

Quarterback Arch Manning ahead of Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

An overview of House v. NCAA

Matthew Gomez and Alistair Manliguez April 14, 2025

Currently pending approval, the House v. NCAA settlement would usher in a new era of collegiate sports, distributing $2.8 billion in back-pay for former collegiate athletes and establishing guidelines...

The Longhorn Baseball dugout celebrates after a home run by first baseman Kimble Schuessler during the game against HCU at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on April 8, 2025. The game ended after seven innings with a final score of 12-2 and a victory for the Longhorns.

Longhorns run-rule Huskies, No. 2 Texas baseball run riot on the plate versus Houston Christian

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter April 8, 2025

With multiple hitters with successful at-bats and utilizing a wide range of pitchers, Texas baseball run-ruled Houston Christian 12-2 in seven innings. The shorter game came after its weekend series sweep...

Freshman Dylan Volantis pitches during Texas' final game in the series against Georgia on April 6, 2025.

Actuaciones de pitcheo heroicas y un jonrón de ‘walk-off’ fueron suficiente para sellar la victoria y barrida en la serie contra Georgia en entradas extra

Alistair Manliguez and Maryella Diaz April 8, 2025

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 7 de abril por Alistair Manliguez y fue traducido al español por Maryella Diaz. Empatados 3 a 3 contra el Número 3 Georgia, el lanzador...

Freshman Dylan Volantis pitches during Texas' final game in the series against Georgia on April 6, 2025.

Pitching heroics, walk-off home run enough to seal win, series sweep over Georgia in extra innings

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter April 7, 2025

  Tied 3–3 versus No. 3 Georgia, freshman pitcher Dylan Volantis came out of the bullpen for No. 5 Texas in the seventh inning. After winning the first two games of the series, the Longhorns...

Will Gasparino awaits the ball as he bats at the UFCU Disch-Falk Field on April 1, 2025.

Longhorns lose control of game versus Bobcats, Texas State upset No. 5 Texas baseball winning 5-3

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter April 2, 2025

In the bottom of the ninth inning, down by two runs, graduate infielder Kimble Schuessler stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded. With a step and a swing, Schuessler made contact with the ball,...

Texas baseball players celebrate as the game ends with a run-rule, winning 13-3 at Texas' game against Sam Houston State University on March 25, 2025.

Texas baseball eases past Sam Houston in seven innings thanks to hitting performance

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter March 26, 2025

In a Tuesday matchup against Sam Houston, No. 7 Texas baseball found its momentum early in the game, scoring in six out of seven innings to produce a 13-3 run-ruled win. “We scored in every inning...

Freshman Bryce Navarre pitches the ball during the game against UT Arlington on March 11, 2025. The Longhorns beat UTA 7-4.

Newcomer duo fuels Longhorns through eighth inning, lead win over UT Arlington

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter March 12, 2025

With the Southeastern Conference baseball’s opening weekend creeping up, Texas faced off against UT-Arlington on Tuesday. Freshman pitcher Bryce Navarre and sophomore transfer infielder Ethan Mendoza...

Junior Rylan Galvan runs across first base and makes a home run during the game against the A&M Corpus Christi on March 4, 2025. The Longhorns beat the Islanders 15-5.

Fourth inning lows not enough to keep the Longhorns down, No. 12 Texas takes down Texas A&M Corpus Christi

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter March 5, 2025

Heading into the top of the fourth inning, No. 12 Texas baseball led unranked Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 4-0. By the time the fielding unit came off, the Longhorns had changed pitchers twice and were...

Infielder Ethan Mendoza gets a homerun at Texas' game against University of the Incarnate Word on Feb. 25, 2025.

No. 15 Texas baseball’s late hitting performance earns a win against Incarnate Word

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter February 26, 2025

At Texas baseball games, there is a tradition called “Seventh-Inning Stretch,” where the announcer encourages the fans to stretch before the last few innings are played. On Tuesday, the No. 15 Longhorns...

Dartmouth first baseman Ethan Brown attempts to tag junior outfielder Max Belyeu during Texas' game against Dartmouth on Feb. 21, 2025.

No. 16 Texas baseball wins against Dartmouth with relief pitcher heroics

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter February 21, 2025

The unusually cold Texas weather did not stop No. 16 Texas baseball from defeating Dartmouth 4–3 on Friday and taking a 1–0 series lead. Since Tuesday’s home opener against Houston was canceled...

Freshman infielder Adrian Rodriguez celebrates his home run his teammates during Texas' annual baseball alumni game on Feb. 1, 2025.

Texas baseball’s hitting could prove to be the x-factor for the upcoming season

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter February 4, 2025

If Texas baseball’s hitting during its alumni game continues into the season, it could prove to be an offensive powerhouse. On Saturday, the Longhorns faced off against former players, walking out...

Senior defender Lauren Lapomarda blocks Iowa State forward Alex Campana from the ball on October 8, 2023.

Texas soccer’s Lauren Lapomarda signs overseas with Italian side Parma Calcio

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter January 20, 2025

After rounding out her graduate year in burnt orange, defender Lauren Lapomarda will be leaving Texas soccer to join Parma Calcio’s women’s side in Italy.  The professional soccer team plays in...

The Texas Baseball team celebrates infielder Jared Thomas' homerun off of A&M's first pitch of the evening during the regional baseball tournament game in College Station, Texas on June 1, 2024. The Longhorns lost the game 4-2 after 11 innings.

Looking forward to No. 19 Texas baseball’s season

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter January 16, 2025

Texas baseball’s 2024 season ended in the NCAA Baseball Championship regionals round after losing to Texas A&M and Louisiana. Now, the team is about a month away from kicking off its 2025 campaign,...

Offensive lineman Hayden Conner pushes Ohio State defenders to protect wide receiver Isaiah Bond during the Cotton Bowl Classic on Jan. 10, 2025.

Offensive lineman Hayden Conner declares for NFL draft

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter January 13, 2025

After losing in the College Football Playoff semifinals, senior offensive lineman Hayden Conner officially declared for the NFL draft on Jan. 12. The announcement was made on social media, shortly after...

Goalkeeper Mia Justus kicks the ball to a teammate on Sept. 3, 2023.

Mia Justus signs with Utah Royals FC

Alistair Manliguez, Senior Sports Reporter January 13, 2025

After finishing her collegiate career in burnt orange, senior goalkeeper Mia Justus will leave Texas soccer to join the Utah Royals FC. The professional soccer team plays in the National Women’s Soccer...

Senior forward Holly Ward during Texas’ game against Boston University on Nov. 15, 2024. Ward scored four goals to secure the Longhorn’s 4-1 win over the Terriers.

Texas takes down Boston University 4-1 in first round of NCAA championship

Alistair Manliguez and Ylver Deleon-Rios November 16, 2024

A week after winning the SEC tournament, the Texas Longhorns eased past the Boston University Terriers in the first round of the NCAA tournament with a 4-1 victory. The matchup consisted of not only a...

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo dribbles the ball down the field on Sept. 19, 2024. This was the first SEC game for Texas Women’s Soccer against Alabama, a final score 2-2.

Texas soccer’s gritty, counter-attacking style could push toward a national title run

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter November 13, 2024

Last year, Texas soccer won the Big 12 conference and advanced to the NCAA tournament, only to be knocked out in the Sweet Sixteen to eventual champions Florida State. As the Longhorns look towards redeeming...

Marissa Espinoza runs down a hill at the Stormy Seas Invitational on Aug. 30, 2024.

Texas Cross Country coach helps a pair of twins be themselves on and off the course

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter November 8, 2024

When the Texas cross country team went on a camping trip in August, women’s cross-country assistant coach Sarah Smith separated a pair of twins on the team. The twins, Marissa and Melody Espinoza, credit...

Senior forward Holly Ward defends the ball during a game against the University of Missouri on October 24, 2024.

No. 21 Texas defeats LSU 3-0 in SEC Championship quarterfinals, Holly Ward, Amalia Villarreal both on scoresheet

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter November 5, 2024

Third-seeded Texas soccer faced 11th-seeded LSU in the quarterfinals of the SEC championships Tuesday, defeating the Tigers 3-0. Heading into the game, LSU had previously played Auburn in the first...

Freshman forward Amalia Villarreal steals the ball from Arkansas defender Kelsey Oyler on Oct. 18, 2024.

Amalia Villarreal wins SEC Freshman of the Year, ready for postseason with Texas soccer 

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter November 5, 2024

On Sunday, the Southeastern Conference announced its soccer coaches’ postseason awards, and Texas soccer forward Amalia Villarreal claimed the title of SEC Freshman of the Year and a spot on the All-SEC...

Senior forward Holly Ward defends the ball during a game against the University of Missouri on October 24, 2024.

Texas soccer beats Missouri 3-1 in decisive second-half, seniors shine for senior night

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

After losing to Arkansas last week and getting knocked out of the Top 25, an unranked Texas soccer team lined up versus Missouri on Thursday. In their first meeting since October 2011, the Longhorns defeated...

Freshman forward Amalia Villarreal steals the ball from Arkansas during their match on Oct. 18, 2024. Arkansas beat UT 4-3.

Texas soccer loses to Arkansas 3-4 due to set pieces, loose balls

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2024

In their second top-25 matchup in Southeastern Conference play, Texas soccer lined up against the No. 5 Arkansas Razorbacks. Compared to their last matchup a decade ago which ended in a 0-0 tie, the two...

Forward Amalia Villarreal waves to the crowd during the starting lineup roll-call prior to the match against Texas A&M on Sept. 29, 2024.

Delantera de primer año brilla en el Lone Star Showdown vs. Texas A&M, las Longhorns vencen 2-0 para su segunda victoria en la SEC

Alistair Manliguez and Sara Solano Aguirre October 1, 2024

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 29 de septiembre del 2024 por Alistair Manliguez y fue traducido al español por Sara Solano Aguirre. Por primera vez en poco menos...

Forward Amalia Villarreal waves to the crowd during the starting lineup roll-call prior to the match against Texas A&M on Sept. 29, 2024.

Freshman forward shines in Lone Star Showdown vs. Texas A&M, Longhorns prevail 2-0 for second SEC win

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 29, 2024

For the first time in just under two years, Texas soccer won against Texas A&M. Despite its slow start to life in the SEC with a tie and a loss in its first two games, the Longhorns claimed their...

Forward Trinity Byars prepares to kick the ball away from an opponent on Sept. 28, 2023 during the game against WVU.

Texas soccer adjusts on field without Trinity Byars

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 24, 2024

Texas soccer has played five games since the team lost senior forward Trinity Byars to a knee injury in a match against Central Michigan on Sept. 1. Though there hasn’t been an official report of Byars’...

Texas soccer suffers its first defeat, goalkeeper Mia Justus leaves the game with an injury

Texas soccer suffers its first defeat, goalkeeper Mia Justus leaves the game with an injury

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 22, 2024

After a tie against Alabama in its first SEC game on Thursday, Texas faced the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville on Sunday, falling short 1-0. This game is the first defeat for the Longhorns this...

Madison Haugen dribbles the ball at the game against Alabama on Sept. 19, 2024.

Madison Haugen: How a former Bulldog is finding her place as a Longhorn

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 20, 2024

Entering the 2024 season, Texas soccer head coach Angela Kelly had all her 2023 starters at her disposal. Despite all the starting talent there has been one new player to start all eight games this season:...

SEC soccer preview: Defending champions Georgia set to play No. 6 Arkansas, newcomers No. 16 Texas

SEC soccer preview: Defending champions Georgia set to play No. 6 Arkansas, newcomers No. 16 Texas

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 10, 2024

After winning the Big 12 tournament last year, women’s soccer head coach Angela Kelly has led her team to a 6–0–1 record, remaining unbeaten with one game left before its SEC debut.  While the...

No. 16 Texas soccer fights through many obstacles on its way to a 3-1 victory over San Diego State, head coach Angela Kelly claims 300th win

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 6, 2024

After 540 minutes of not conceding a goal at home, a streak dating back to last season, Texas soccer returned to Mike A. Myers Stadium on Thursday in hopes of continuing the streak against San Diego State....

Junior goalkeeper Mia Justus kicks the ball to a teammate on Sept. 3, 2023. The Longhorns defeated the SMU mustangs 6-0.

Texas soccer players fit into roles, creating preseason success

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 3, 2024

After playing its first five games of non-conference play, Texas soccer remains undefeated, with four wins and one tie versus No. 24 Iowa. In these five games, the team recorded four clean sheets and found...

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo runs towards the ball on Sept. 28, 2023 during Texas' game against West Virginia. The Longhorns and Mountaineers ended the game with a 0-0 tie.

No. 14 Texas soccer handles Central Michigan despite an early injury to Trinity Byars, defense stays strong yet again

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 1, 2024

Texas soccer returned to Mike A. Myers Stadium on Sunday to face Central Michigan, handling business 2-0. The Longhorns added another tally to the win column despite losing senior forward Trinity Byars...

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo breaks free from her opponents on Oct. 8, 2023 during Texas' game against Iowa State.

No. 24 Iowa’s midfield proves too much for No. 12 Texas soccer, Longhorns tie 0-0 despite spark from freshman forward

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter August 25, 2024

After a 6-3 goal fest in Dallas vs SMU on Thursday, Texas soccer returned to Austin to face Iowa on Sunday. In their first time playing each other on the soccer field in program history, the Hawkeyes kept...

Tennessee Traditions that make up Rocky Top

Tennessee Traditions that make up Rocky Top

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

Founded as Blount College in 1974, two years before the state of Tennessee came to be, Samuel Carrick became the University of Tennessee’s first president. The school started as an all-male and all-white...

How 10 minutes of songwriting became Tennessee’s unofficial fight song

How 10 minutes of songwriting became Tennessee’s unofficial fight song

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

When songwriting couple Felice and Boudleaux Bryant came to the Gatlinburg Inn on Aug. 28, 1967, to write a few songs, they could not have expected the impact they were going to make on the state and the...

The team fueling Texas Athletics’ success

The team fueling Texas Athletics’ success

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter July 22, 2024

When the Texas Athletics performance nutrition team promoted a nutrition consultant in 2012, they couldn’t have expected the amount of growth it has seen since. “I started full-time in 2012 and...

The Texas Hellraisers during UT's game against Wyoming on Sept. 16, 2023. The Hellraisers have been an essential part of the student section at football games since

Texas at Vanderbilt preview: The almost century old wait comes to an end

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter July 19, 2024

For the first time in 96 years, Texas will face Vanderbilt on the gridiron in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, Oct. 26. After almost a century of not playing each other, the Longhorns could benefit...

Freshman defensive-midfielder Carly Montgomery runs with the ball on September 3, 2023. The Longhorns defeated SMU 6-0.

Texas soccer looks to blend experience with newcomers as SEC appearance approaches

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter July 4, 2024

As Texas soccer enters the SEC this fall, head coach Angela Kelly will return to Mike A. Myers Stadium, not only with her entire starting 11 of the 2023 season but also with the luxury of a top-10 recruiting...

Freshman Arianna Brothers runs with the ball down the field on Oct. 8, 2023 at Texas' game against Iowa State.

How Texas soccer’s Arianna Brothers’ family, teammates helped her overcome challenges

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter April 24, 2024

When Texas soccer player Arianna Brothers was only five years old, her father showed her and her sister various YouTube videos showcasing the top soccer programs in the nation. Now she can say she plays...

Junior forward Holly Ward throws an autographed soccer ball to children in the stands on October 8, 2023.

How coaching became key for Holly Ward’s development

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter March 29, 2024

When Holly Ward reached the highest level of youth soccer for girls at the Vancouver Whitecaps she was asked to assist head coaches in younger age groups.  “When you're playing at the (Vancouver)...

Junior midfielder Jilly Shimkin runs away from her opponent on Oct. 8, 2023. Shimkin played 64 minutes in this game against Iowa State University, which they won 2-1.

Shimkin sisters look forward to finally playing together

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter February 27, 2024

Junior midfielder Jilly Shimkin and her sister Chloe have never shared the field as teammates. However, with Jilly returning for her senior year and Chloe announcing her commitment to Texas soccer, the...

Midfielder Lexi Missimo plays against West Virginia University on Sept. 28, 2023.

Texas soccer finds its identity heading into the Big 12 tournament

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter October 27, 2023

Texas soccer is rapidly preparing for its Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal matchup against West Virginia on Monday. Texas won the tournament in back-to-back years in 2006 and 2007, but in the last two years,...

Soccer player Charlotte Bluemel thrives on the Forty Acres despite lack of high school soccer in Germany

Soccer player Charlotte Bluemel thrives on the Forty Acres despite lack of high school soccer in Germany

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter October 12, 2023

Texas soccer’s junior defender Charlotte Bluemel’s transition from Germany to Austin was as seamless as possible, thanks to the development system she grew up with. While it varies from country...

The Texan Recap: a New LGBTQ+ Historical Marker, the Talk Time Project

Alistair Manliguez and Jack Lewellyn October 1, 2023

In this episode of the weekly recap, audio producer Alistair Manliguez chats about approval for a new LGBTQ+ historical marker in Austin. Plus, hear about UT's Talk Time program for non-native English...

The Texan Recap: a New Medical AI, “The Godmother of Mariachi”

Alistair Manliguez and Jack Lewellyn September 24, 2023

In this episode of the weekly recap, audio producer Alistair Manliguez chats about a new AI created by UT researchers that can diagnose osteoarthritis. Plus, hear about "The Godmother of Mariachi," Belle...

Big 12 soccer preview: No. 1 BYU set to take control of conference

Big 12 soccer preview: No. 1 BYU set to take control of conference

Alistair Manliguez, General Sports Reporter September 14, 2023

After losing to unranked LSU earlier in late August, Texas soccer won its next four matches, scoring 24 goals and conceding zero. They ended the preseason with a 0-0 tie against then-No. 23 Gonzaga and...

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