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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...

Head coach Vic Schaefer with forward Madison Booker (middle) and guard Rori Harmon (right) after Texas' win against South Carolina on Feb. 9, 2025.

What does the House v. NCAA settlement mean for women’s sports?

Genevieve Britten and Anna Ambrose April 14, 2025

Colleges and universities will be permitted to directly pay student-athletes for the first time if a judge approves a settlement involving the NCAA this week, sparking debate on how colleges should distribute...

Freshman Jordan Lee guards Tessa Johnson against South Carolina in the final four on April 4, 2025.

Texas women’s basketball falls in Final Four, but future looks bright for Longhorns

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter April 5, 2025

Texas women’s basketball’s hot start against South Carolina in the Final Four might have fizzled out by the end of the first quarter, but freshman guard Jordan Lee provided a spark for the Longhorns,...

Senior Guard Rori Harmon and TCU's Hailey Van Lith waiting for a play to start during the NCAA March Madness Elite Eight game in Birmingham, Alabama on Mar. 31, 2025.

Texas entrega su candidatura para la Final Four y responde a las oraciones de Schaefer

Anna Ambrose and Priscilla Durling April 2, 2025

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 1 de Abril de 2025 por Anna Ambrose y fue traducido al español por Priscilla Durling. Al expirar el tiempo en Birmingham, Vic Schaefer...

Madison Booker, Romi Harmon and Shay Holle lifting up center Kayla Oldacre after making a layup during the NCAA March Madness Elite Eight game in Birmingham, Alabama, on March 31, 2025.

Texas delivers Final Four bid, answers Schaefer’s prayers

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter April 1, 2025

  As time expired in Birmingham, Vic Schaefer fell to his knees.  The head coach, who said this game is the hardest to win in the NCAA Tournament, led his team to a 58–47 victory...

Rori Harmon dribbling past a Tennnesee defender during the Sweet Sixteen game at the NCAA March Madness tournament in Birmingham, Alabama on Mar. 29, 2025.

Texas women’s basketball preview against TCU in 4th round of NCAA Tournament

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter March 30, 2025

No. 1 Texas women’s basketball is set to take on former Big 12 foe No. 2 TCU in the Elite Eight Monday night in Birmingham for a chance to book a trip to Tampa, Florida for the Final Four. The Longhorns...

Texas Women's Basketball Head Coach Vic Schaefer embraces guard Bryanna Preston after an intense match at the March Madness Tournament Sweet 16 game in Birmingham, Alabama against Tennessee on Mar. 29, 2025.

Underclassmen give Texas upperhand to defeat Tennessee, advances to Elite Eight

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter March 29, 2025

  With a bid to the Elite Eight on the line, two freshmen guards that have been simmering all season long finally reached their boiling points. Bryanna Preston and Jordan Lee brought energy...

Senior Aaliyah Moore chest bumps junior Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda as she exits the floor during the Longhorns second round game of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois on March 24, 2025.

Texas derrota a Illinois y avanza al Sweet 16

Anna Ambrose and Daniela Oseguera March 26, 2025

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 24 de marzo de 2025 por Anna Ambrose y fue traducido al español por Daniela Oseguera. La guardia junior, Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda,...

Senior Aaliyah Moore chest bumps junior Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda as she exits the floor during the Longhorns second round game of the NCAA Tournament against Illinois on March 24, 2025.

Texas eliminates Illinois, heads into the Sweet 16

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter March 24, 2025

Junior guard Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda laid down on the court like a starfish after sinking a layup and drawing a foul in the process. Her teammates on the bench, screaming their approval, had to...

Freshman guard Bryanna Preston falls into other players after being fouled during Texas' first game in the NCAA tournament against William & Mary on March 22, 2025.

Texas dominates William & Mary, advances to second round of March Madness

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter March 23, 2025

  As the clock ticked down Saturday night, junior guard Sarah Graves took off her warmup shirt and took to the court. Normally the team’s personal hype woman, Graves can usually be seen...

The Texas Women's Basketball team celebrates their placement on the March Madness bracket at the UT Club in DKR-TMS on March 16, 2025.

Longhorns secure No. 1 seed in NCAA Tournament

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter March 18, 2025

The Longhorns sat in the UT Club in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in front of two screens, as they watched ESPN announce their fate for the next few weeks. Head coach Vic Schaefer sat flanked...

Former Texas Womens Basketball head coach Jody Conradt waited after the Longhorns first game of the SEC tournament to talk to current head coach Vic Schaefer on March 7, 2025.

Former head coach’s commitment cultivated fanbase, paved program’s way to success

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter March 14, 2025

When Texas Athletics hired Jody Conradt in 1976, the headline of a Texas newspaper that announced her position read, “Woman Earns Man-Sized Salary – $19,000.” She spent over 30 years proving she...

Junior Chloe Kitts shoots a jump shot over three Longhorn defenders during the SEC Championship on March 9, 2025.

El número 1 de Texas cae ante el número 5 de Carolina del Sur en el Campeonato de la SEC

Zach Davis, Anna Ambrose, and Mariana Flores-Sosa March 12, 2025

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 9 de marzo por Zach Davis y Anna Ambrose y fue traducido al español por Mariana Flores-Sosa. Dentro del Bon Secours Wellness Arena,...

Junior Chloe Kitts shoots a jump shot over three Longhorn defenders during the SEC Championship on March 9, 2025.

No. 1 Texas falls to No. 5 South Carolina in SEC Championship

Zach Davis and Anna Ambrose  March 9, 2025

Inside the Bon Secours Wellness Arena, the noise from the crowd feels almost physical.  In the 64–45 loss to No. 5 South Carolina, the stands filled with garnet and black with white towels...

Sophomore Madison Booker celebrates with the Longhorn Pep Band after winning against LSU on March 8, 2025.

Texas still marching on to SEC Tournament championship after beating LSU

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter March 9, 2025

The Longhorn Pep Band surrounded a triumphant Madison Booker, minutes after the Longhorns took down third-seeded LSU to advance to the final round of the Southeastern Conference Tournament and more...

The Texas women's basketball team with the SEC Championship trophy on March 2, 2025.

Texas celebra el senior day y derrota a Florida en el último partido de la temporada regular

Anna Ambrose and Priscilla Durling March 4, 2025

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 2 de Marzo de 2025 por Anna Ambrose y fue traducido al español por Priscilla Durling. Mientras el confeti blanco y naranja caía sobre...

The Texas women's basketball team with the SEC Championship trophy on March 2, 2025.

Texas celebrates senior day, flattens Florida in last game of regular season

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter March 2, 2025

As white and burnt orange confetti fluttered down over the Moody Center court, the Texas women’s basketball players and coaches huddled together with quite a bit to celebrate. The Longhorns...

Head coach ‎Vic Schaefer smiles in the huddle with players Bryanna Preston (left) and Madison Booker (right) after Texas’ win against LSU on Feb. 16, 2025.

El equipo de baloncesto femenino de Texas alcanza el #1 por primera vez en 21 años

Anna Ambrose and Hector Yunta Rico February 26, 2025

Nota de editor: Este artículo fue publicado por primera vez por Anna Ambrose el 24 de febrero de 2025 y traducido al español por Hector Yunta Rico. La última vez que el equipo femenino de baloncesto...

Forward Taylor Jones attempts to score during the Longhorns’ game against the Tigers on Feb. 16, 2025.

No. 1 Texas’ strong defense secures dominant win over Georgia 

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter February 25, 2025

Texas women’s basketball probably didn’t expect to put up only 20 points in the first half against an unranked Georgia team after being named the No. 1 team in the country by the AP Poll earlier that...

Texas women’s basketball ranked No. 1 for first time in 21 years

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter February 24, 2025

The last time Texas women’s basketball sat at the top of the AP Poll, George W. Bush had just been inaugurated for a second time, Facebook had just been founded and Longhorn sophomore forward Madison...

Texas guard Jordan Lee defends LSU's Kailyn Gilbert during the Longhorns's game against the Tigers on Feb. 16, 2025.

Jordan Lee and Bryanna Preston bring energy in first year with Texas women’s basketball 

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter February 18, 2025

Most students experience some growing pains at the beginning of their freshman year of college. But not all freshmen are on the No. 2 Texas women’s basketball team and already making a difference.  Jordan...

Head coach ‎Vic Schaefer smiles in the huddle with players Bryanna Preston (left) and Madison Booker (right) after Texas' win against LSU on Feb. 16, 2025.

El empuje en el último cuarto propicia la remontada de Texas sobre LSU

Anna Ambrose and Juan Manuel Rocha Gómez February 18, 2025

Nota del editor: Este artículo fue publicado por primera vez el 16 de febrero de 2025 por Anna Ambrose y traducido al español por Juan Manuel Rocha Gómez. Cada vez que el equipo de baloncesto...

Head coach ‎Vic Schaefer smiles in the huddle with players Bryanna Preston (left) and Madison Booker (right) after Texas' win against LSU on Feb. 16, 2025.

Fourth quarter push creates Texas comeback win over LSU

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter February 16, 2025

Every time Texas women’s basketball tried to disrupt LSU’s momentum and find a way back to a lead, the Tigers put a stop to it. Until the fourth quarter. As the last 10 minutes of an...

Senior guard Rori Harmon attempts to steal the ball during Texas' game against Vanderbilt on Feb. 6, 2025.

Texas takes down Vanderbilt, Madison Booker records 1000th career point

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter February 7, 2025

It’s hard to pick just one standout blocked shot from Texas women’s basketball’s physical win against Vanderbilt on Thursday night. There was senior guard Rori Harmon’s first quarter run...

Senior guard Rori Harmon dribbles the ball up the court during Texas vs Missouri game on Jan. 30, 2025.

Texas women’s basketball pulls out gritty win against Mizzou

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter January 31, 2025

As the last seconds went down in the second quarter, Texas freshman guard Bryanna Preston snatched the ball from Missouri, stopping the Tigers from going into the third quarter with anything more than...

Head coach Vic Schaefer talks with his team on March 24, 2024, after the Longhorns beat Alabama in the second round of the March Madness tournament.

Texas forward Kyla Oldacre becomes a force despite controversial officiating

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter January 31, 2025

Kyla Oldacre stands out.  At 6 feet, 6 inches, the junior forward towers over most players on the court. And over the past few weeks, she’s stood out to the referees as well.  Head coach Vic...

Freshman forward Madison Booker prepares to take a shot as senior forward Taylor Jones blocks opponents on Feb. 4, 2024. Booker and Jones contributed 33 points combined to the 61-54 upset win over Kansas State.

Texas women’s basketball squeezes out 61–58 road win over Ole Miss

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter January 26, 2025

It was deja vu for senior guard Rori Harmon as she stepped up to the free throw line in the last few seconds of the fourth quarter. With two buckets, she would secure the win, exactly like she did against...

Forward Madison Booker tries for a three-pointer during Texas' game against Kansas State on Feb. 4, 2024.

No. 7 Texas women’s basketball takes down No. 8 Maryland in the Coretta Scott King Classic

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter January 21, 2025

While the UT campus had the day off in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Texas women’s basketball went to work and beat Maryland 89-51 in the inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic in Newark, New...

Guard Shay Holle smiles and throws up her horns after defeating Alabama in the second round of March Madness on March 24, 2024.

Shay Holle sets Texas women’s basketball program record for wins

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter January 21, 2025

Fifth-year guard Shay Holle collected her 126th win against Auburn last Thursday, etching her name into Texas records as the women’s basketball player with the most wins in the program’s NCAA era. The...

Guard Rori Harmon shoots to score another point for Texas against Lamar University on Nov. 13, 2024

No. 5 Texas women’s basketball rolls over No. 18 Alabama 

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter January 10, 2025

Cold weather didn’t stop Texas women’s basketball from heating the Moody Center up on Thursday night. The Longhorns took down the Crimson Tide 84-40 at home, handing them their first conference and...

Guard Rori Harmon during Texas' exhibition game against UT-Tyler on Oct. 31, 2024.

Texas women’s basketball triumphant over Arkansas in first SEC home game

Anna Ambrose, Senior Sports Reporter January 6, 2025

    No. 5 Texas women’s basketball took down Arkansas 56-90 in front of a loud crowd in the team’s first Southeastern Conference home game. The official attendance was 8,113 —...

The Texas football players gather in the end zone by their fans to sing 'The Eyes of Texas' after losing the SEC Championship game to Georgia on Dec. 7, 2024.

Texas in the playoffs

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter December 17, 2024

For 10 years, the College Football Playoff followed a four-team formula. There were two semifinal games and one national championship matchup. But this year, that all changed. Now, twelve teams will...

Rori Harmon, enters the Frank Erwin Center before the game. Harmon led the team by scoring twenty points during the game.

Too many turnovers: Texas falls to Notre Dame 70-80 in overtime

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter December 6, 2024

When Notre Dame’s sophomore guard Hannah Hidalgo forced a turnover on the ground against Texas’ senior guard Rori Harmon, she threw the ball behind her without looking back or getting up. Hidalgo’s...

Sophomore running back Quintrevion Wisner  runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown on Nov. 30, 2024.

Offensive standouts

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter December 5, 2024

The Longhorns have finally made it through their first football season in the SEC, finishing with a conference-best 11–1 record. Part of what makes this Texas team so successful is its immense offensive...

Head coach Vic Schaefer talks with his team on March 24, 2024, after the Longhorns beat Alabama in the second round of the March Madness tournament.

Stars fly as Texas claims victory in Gulf Coast Showcase

Anna Ambrose and Zach Davis December 2, 2024

No. 5 Texas women’s basketball traveled to Estero, Florida, to play a back-to-back-to-back style in-season tournament titled The Gulf Coast Showcase this past weekend, Nov. 29 to Dec. 1. The Longhorns...

Texas' runout ahead of the game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Week 13: SEC power rankings

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter November 22, 2024

The regular season of college football is winding down, but the intensity of the games is only increasing. As each team fights for a spot in the new 12-team College Football Playoff format, the rankings...

Guard Rori Harmon during Texas' exhibition game against UT-Tyler on Oct. 31, 2024.

Texas women’s basketball impacted by young fans, crushes Tarleton State 83-41

Anna Ambrose and Zach Davis November 20, 2024

The crowd at the Moody Center looked a little different on Wednesday afternoon.  Over 5,000 kids from local Austin schools filled the seats for the annual “Forty Acres Field Trip” game, watching...

Notes on the coach: Sam Pittman

Notes on the coach: Sam Pittman

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter November 14, 2024

Even though Arkansas and Texas haven’t played each other since 2021, the storied rivalry is fresh on head coach Sam Pittman’s mind. In a press conference on Nov. 11, Pittman said he showed his team...

Freshman Bryanna Preston shoots the ball at Texas Women’s Basketball’s first game of the season, against Southeast Missouri State on Nov. 10, 2024.

Texas women’s basketball defeats Lamar 95-58, head coach Schaefer expects more

Anna Ambrose and General Sports Reporter November 14, 2024

Texas women’s basketball rolled over Lamar University 95-58 Wednesday night at home, but head coach Vic Schaefer wasn’t satisfied with his team’s performance.  The Longhorns came out strong in...

Freshman Bryanna Preston shoots the ball at Texas Women’s Basketball’s first game of the season, against Southeast Missouri State on Nov. 10, 2024. The Longhorns won the game, 119-47.

No. 4 Texas all smiles in season-opener, throttles Southeast Missouri State 119-47

Anna Ambrose and Zach Davis November 10, 2024

No. 4 Texas opened up its season with a dominant performance against Southeast Missouri State at the Moody Center, winning 119-47. Six Texas players scored in the double digits, with junior forward...

Ole Miss Football vs Arkansas on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Vaught Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, MS.

Photo by Hannah Morgan White/Ole Miss Athletics

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Week 11: SEC stat leaders

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

College football grinds on into week 11, with eight SEC schools sitting in the AP Poll Top 25. No. 2 Georgia and No. 5 Texas are the only two teams in the top five, each boasting a 7–1 record. Georgia...

Head coach Vic Schaefer talks with his team on March 24, 2024, after the Longhorns beat Alabama in the second round of the March Madness tournament.

Vic Schaefer’s coaching goes beyond the playbook

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter October 29, 2024

A few weeks ago at practice, Texas women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer wasn’t on the sidelines barking orders. He was running the agility ladder with his players. Schaefer, 63, grew up in...

Freshman Madison Booker dribbles the ball during Texas' game against Drexel during the first round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship on Friday. Texas won 82-42.

Women’s basketball’s Orange-White scrimmage helps build team chemistry

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

Texas women’s basketball took the court Thursday night in the annual Orange-White scrimmage at the Moody Center to preview the team’s upcoming season.  The Longhorns finally got to show off what...

Texas runout ahead of the Georgia game on Oct. 19, 2024.

Week 9: SEC power rankings

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

As the college football season continues to unfold, the SEC finds itself with multiple schools in top-ranked spots. Six of the eight teams sit at a 6–1 record and this weekend will be a chance for some...

Linebacker Morice Blackwell Jr. with the golden hat on Oct. 12, 2024.

Week 8 SEC stat leaders

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

As college football enters its eighth week, the SEC continues to dominate the standings. Eight SEC teams sit in the AP Top 25, with Texas at No. 1 and Georgia at No. 5. Those two teams will face off this...

Quarterback Arch Manning during Texas' game against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

Texas vs. Oklahoma: Freshman phenoms

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

The Red River Rivalry makes its SEC debut this Saturday, marking a historic 120th matchup between Texas and Oklahoma. A few players will experience this iconic game for the first time in Dallas’ Cotton...

Contagious confidence makes Aaliyah Moore a big-time breakout candidate for Texas Women’s Basketball

Contagious confidence makes Aaliyah Moore a big-time breakout candidate for Texas Women’s Basketball

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter October 7, 2024

Aaliyah Moore is on a mission. The senior forward is entering her fourth season as a Longhorn, hoping for something she hasn’t yet experienced: a year unblemished by injury. This season, she thinks...

Opponents to watch: Mississippi State

Opponents to watch: Mississippi State

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

The University of Texas will make its long-awaited SEC debut against Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon. The undefeated Longhorns take on the 1–3 Bulldogs at home in Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial...

Oklahoma fans cheer at the end of OU's game against Texas on Oct. 7, 2023. The Longhorns fell to the Sooners 34-30.

Three college football games to watch this weekend

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

Nebraska vs. Illinois, Friday at 7:00 p.m. on Fox The University of Nebraska will take on No. 24 University of Illinois at home in a sold-out Lincoln Memorial Stadium Friday night game. For the first...

Head coach Steve Sarkisian yells at the Texas fans to cheer more during the final minutes of Texas' game against Michigan on Sept. 7.

Keys to the game: UTSA

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter September 13, 2024

Texas will take on the UTSA Saturday night at home, fresh off a decisive win against Michigan. The Longhorns’ takedown of both Colorado State and Michigan foreshadow a promising season, with AP ranking...

Guard Rori Harmon during Texas' game against Oral Roberts University on Nov. 29. Texas won 112-74.

Women’s basketball: top matchups to look out for

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter September 11, 2024

Texas women’s basketball is making its debut in the SEC on Jan. 2, diving into the conference with a schedule full of teams that regularly top the NCAA rankings. The Longhorn team is full of veteran...

Opponents to watch: Michigan Wolverines

Opponents to watch: Michigan Wolverines

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

Davis Warren, quarterback After Michigan lost its star quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, to the Minnesota Vikings in the 2024 NFL Draft, the reigning national champions’ battle for a new team leader began....

Junior Sabina Zeynalova hits the ball during singles play against Oklahoma on March 3, 2024.

Texas women’s tennis defeats Oklahoma, heads to final round of Big 12 tournament

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter April 20, 2024

Texas women’s tennis triumphed over Red River rival Oklahoma 4-2 Friday night in the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament in Stillwater, Oklahoma.  The Longhorns defeated the Sooners for the second...

Texas women’s tennis defeats Kansas State, advances in Big 12 tournament

Texas women’s tennis defeats Kansas State, advances in Big 12 tournament

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter April 19, 2024

Texas women’s tennis swept Kansas State 4-0 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Championship Thursday in Stillwater, Oklahoma.  This adds another win to the No. 7 Longhorns’ perfect record against...

Senior Malaika Rapolu high fives doubles partner Tanya Sasnouskaya after scoring a point against Oklahoma on March 22, 2024.

Texas women’s tennis dominates Baylor in last regular season match

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter April 15, 2024

No. 8 Texas women’s tennis took on No. 34 Baylor on Sunday in Waco and ended their regular season with a decisive 4-0 win.  The victory continues Texas’ control of the Big 12 Conference, with their...

Senior Malaika Rapolu lunges to hit the ball during singles against Oklahoma on March 3, 2024. Rapolu defeated Ava Catanzarite 6-2, 6-2, to help the Longhorns defeat the Sooners.

Texas women’s tennis senior Malaika Rapolu combines experience, ferocity to blossom in final season

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter April 12, 2024

As her senior season comes to a close, senior Texas women’s tennis player Malaika Rapolu has worked her way to the top of the stat sheet. From Cedar Park, Texas, Rapolu holds a 32-5 record in singles...

Senior Taisiya Pachkaleva hits the ball during singles play on Saturday. Pachkaleva defeated Kara Wheatley of BYU 6-4, 6,2.

No. 8 Texas women’s tennis takes down BYU on Senior Day

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter April 6, 2024

No. 8 Texas women’s tennis defeated Brigham Young University 6-1 in a strong showing at home on Saturday, sweetening their Senior Day where four players were honored.  The Longhorns entered the match...

Taisiya Pachkaleva jumps to hit an incoming ball during a match against Kansas State University on March 24, 2024. The Longhorns swept the Wildcats 4-0.

Texas women’s tennis continues Big 12 dominance after weekend victories

Anna Ambrose and Henry Hipschman April 1, 2024

In a weekend of triumph for the Women's Tennis Team, the Longhorns improved to 15-4 after defeating No. 60 Kansas and Iowa State on Thursday and Saturday. These past two matches mark the latest in a long...

Redshirt sophomore Vivian Ovrootsky hits the ball during the match against OSU player Ayumi Miyamo on Friday. Ovrootsky won the match in two sets.

No. 7 Texas women’s tennis falls to Oklahoma State in a tight match

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter March 23, 2024

Texas women’s tennis fell 4-3 in a tight match that came down to the last set against No. 1 Oklahoma State in Austin on Friday afternoon.  Both the Longhorns and Cowgirls entered today’s match...

Junior Sabina Zeynalova prepares to hit the ball on Feb. 18, 2024. Zeynalova hung her Ukrainian flag on the bench during this match against Auburn University.

Texas women’s tennis player Sabina Zeynalova finds strength in vulnerability

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter February 26, 2024

Content warning: This story contains mentions of disordered eating. Sabina Zeynalova, a psychology junior from Kyiv, Ukraine balances D1 tennis, school and social life, all while dealing with the war...

Graduate student Tanya Sasnouskaya prepares to hit the ball during singles play against Ariana Arseneault of Auburn University on February 18, 2024. Her match was tied when play stopped as the Longhorns clinched the win.

No. 6 Texas women’s tennis takes down No. 12 Auburn 4-1 at home

Anna Ambrose, General Sports Reporter February 19, 2024

After losing in the quarterfinals round of the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s National Women’s Team Indoor Championship last weekend in Seattle, Texas women’s tennis returned home and went...

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