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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Christina Huang, Sports Editor

Christina is a senior studying public health with a sports media minor. She is the former editor for Double Coverage, the Texan's college football insert. Christina previously covered men's basketball and women's soccer for the Texan. She has bylines in Yahoo Sports, the Dallas Morning News, the Lexington Herald-Leader and Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Christina currently covers Texas football and men's basketball for the Houston Chronicle. 

All content by Christina Huang
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers smiles after the Longhorns win against Alabama on September 9, 2023. Alabama fans in the back did the common Horns Down gesture.

Reactions across the Big 12 and SEC to Texas’ CFP berth

Christina Huang, Sports Editor December 7, 2023

In the wake of Texas’ impending move from the Big 12 to the SEC, The Daily Texan spoke to sports editors at student newspapers across both conferences to get their thoughts on the Longhorns’ recent...

The next national champion is still unknown, but Steve Sarkisian is the right man for the Texas job

The next national champion is still unknown, but Steve Sarkisian is the right man for the Texas job

Christina Huang, Sports Editor December 7, 2023

“It’s been a long time coming.” 13 years, 11 months and 27 days, to be exact. 5,110 days total. That’s how long the gap is between Texas’ second-most recent Big 12 title and the one it won...

Public health student doesn’t want to be a doctor, takes a premature pay cut as a sportswriter instead

Public health student doesn’t want to be a doctor, takes a premature pay cut as a sportswriter instead

Christina Huang, Sports Editor November 30, 2023

I came to the University of Texas with intentions of working in the medical field. A hastily-done application changed that.  The spring of my freshman year, I decided to apply for the Daily Texan sports...

Bijan Robinson drafted eighth overall by the Atlanta Falcons

Bijan Robinson drafted eighth overall by the Atlanta Falcons

Christina Huang, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

Former Texas running back Bijan Robinson is headed to Atlanta to play for the Falcons after three seasons with the Longhorns. He is Texas’ first offensive player drafted in the first round since Vince...

Former Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas transfers to Texas

Former Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas transfers to Texas

Christina Huang, Sports Editor April 27, 2023

Former Oral Roberts guard Max Abmas announced his commitment to Texas for the 2023-2024 season on Tuesday evening. In his last season at Oral Roberts, Abmas averaged 21.9 points on 43.6% shooting from...

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Changes coming to The Big Ticket for 2023-2024 school year

Christina Huang, Sports Editor April 12, 2023

Texas Athletics is making significant changes to The Big Ticket for the 2023-2024 school year to improve the student experience. After consulting with the Student Government president, vice president...

Texas guard Arterio Morris to enter transfer portal

Texas guard Arterio Morris to enter transfer portal

Christina Huang, Sports Editor April 10, 2023

Former McDonald’s All-American and Texas freshman guard Arterio Morris is going into the transfer portal. The news was first reported by On3’s Joe Tipton.  Morris averaged 4.6 points, 1.4 rebounds...

Texas promotes Rodney Terry to full-time head coach

Texas promotes Rodney Terry to full-time head coach

Christina Huang, Sports Editor March 27, 2023

Just a day after Texas was minutes away from the Final Four, Texas has officially promoted Rodney Terry to full-time head coach. Texas announced it had dropped the interim tag from Terry’s title...

Texas finally meets its match, unable to weather the storm

Texas finally meets its match, unable to weather the storm

Christina Huang, Sports Editor March 26, 2023

20 minutes. That’s what was written on Miami’s white board during halftime. And that’s how long Texas needed to maintain its lead and send itself to the Final Four. But in a little under 17 minutes,...

Texas set for a reunion with Miami guard and former Big 12 First-Teamer Nijel Pack

Christina Huang, Sports Editor March 25, 2023

Texas is no stranger to Miami third-year sophomore guard Nijel Pack. Pack, formerly of the Kansas State Wildcats, made an uncontested layup in the last 90 seconds of Kansas State’s game against Texas...

Texas is delivering, and it’s having fun along the way

Texas is delivering, and it’s having fun along the way

Christina Huang, Sports Editor March 25, 2023

While Texas has had its fair share of trouble this season, you wouldn’t know based on its performance against Xavier on Friday night. With the way that Texas played in the Sweet 16, you wouldn’t know...

Texas guard Marcus Carr is taking on a new challenge: fatherhood

Texas guard Marcus Carr is taking on a new challenge: fatherhood

Christina Huang, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

When he’s not commanding the floor for Texas men’s basketball, Marcus Carr takes on a much different role at home — a father.  And the skills the Toronto-born guard has learned through basketball...

Full circle: Dylan Disu commands his hometown team to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2008

Full circle: Dylan Disu commands his hometown team to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 2008

Christina Huang, Sports Editor March 19, 2023

Just four years ago, Dylan Disu was known as Bambi inside the Vanderbilt locker room. The young Pflugerville product had an adjustment period as he adapted to the physicality of SEC basketball. “He...

Guard Shay Holle, follows behind Rori Harmon as she completes a layup on a breakaway. Texas played against Oklahoma at the Frank Erwin Center on February 12th, 2022.

No. 4-seed Texas draws No. 13-seed East Carolina, to host first and second rounds of NCAA Tournament

Christina Huang, Sports Editor March 12, 2023

No. 4-seed Texas will host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament at the Moody Center. Texas will play No. 13-seed East Carolina in the first round and the winner of No. 5-seed Louisville and...

No. 2-seed Texas will take on No.15-seed Colgate in the NCAA Tournament

No. 2-seed Texas will take on No.15-seed Colgate in the NCAA Tournament

Christina Huang, Sports Editor March 12, 2023

No. 7 Texas earned the Big 12 automatic qualifier bid on Saturday night after it rattled No. 3 Kansas, 76-56, to win the conference tournament.  Texas will head to Des Moines for the first round of...

Equipo femenino de baloncesto de Texas busca cifras de asistencia que se correspondan con el éxito en la cancha

Equipo femenino de baloncesto de Texas busca cifras de asistencia que se correspondan con el éxito en la cancha

Emma Hutchinson, Christina Huang, and Esteban Elias February 25, 2023

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 23 de febrero por Emma Hutchinson y Christina Huang y fue traducido al español por Esteban Elias. Aunque el baloncesto femenino de...

Texas women’s basketball is seeking attendance numbers to match on-court success

Texas women’s basketball is seeking attendance numbers to match on-court success

Emma Hutchinson and Christina Huang February 24, 2023

While Texas women’s basketball is seeing success on the court, head coach Vic Schaefer and his team are still working to increase attendance at their home games.  Texas is not the only school...

Former Texas head coach Chris Beard gives first statement since firing, dropped charges

Former Texas head coach Chris Beard gives first statement since firing, dropped charges

Christina Huang, Sports Editor February 16, 2023

CW: This article contains mentions of interpersonal violence.  Former Texas basketball head coach Chris Beard released his first statement after Travis County officially dropped domestic violence charges...

Texas, Oklahoma set to leave the Big 12 after the 2023-2024 season

Texas, Oklahoma set to leave the Big 12 after the 2023-2024 season

Christina Huang and Emmanuel Ramirez February 9, 2023

The Big 12 announced on Feb. 9 an agreement between the conference, the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma to allow both universities to depart a year earlier than was first agreed upon.  The...

Como Texas continúa teniendo éxito en casa, los asientos de estudiantes son más difíciles de conseguir

Como Texas continúa teniendo éxito en casa, los asientos de estudiantes son más difíciles de conseguir

Christina Huang and Alexa Leon January 25, 2023

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 19 de enero por Christina Huang y fue traducido al español por Alexa Leon. A pesar de la montaña rusa de un mes que tuvo el baloncesto...

As Texas continues to find success at home, student section seats are harder to come by

As Texas continues to find success at home, student section seats are harder to come by

Christina Huang, Sports Editor January 19, 2023

Despite the rollercoaster of a month that Texas men’s basketball had, interim head coach Rodney Terry and his team are doing well. The Longhorns are currently fourth in the Big 12 and the No. 7 team...

Texas is making progress, but not quickly enough

Texas is making progress, but not quickly enough

Christina Huang, Double Coverage Editor November 22, 2022

Since the beginning of the season, Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian made it clear that he wanted to bring his team to the Big 12 title game in December. “I’ve said all along, my goal is to be in...

Notes from the Opponent - Kansas

Notes from the Opponent – Kansas

Christina Huang, Double Coverage Editor November 18, 2022

In preparation for Texas football’s game against Kansas, The Daily Texan spoke to the University Daily Kansan co-sports editor Jordan Ziegler about what to expect on the field this Saturday in Lawrence.   The...

Quinn Ewers is still learning

Quinn Ewers is still learning

Christina Huang, Double Coverage Editor November 18, 2022

Last Saturday’s game against TCU did not go the way that Quinn Ewers intended it to. Texas’ starting quarterback completed 17 out of 39 passing attempts against TCU, netting 171 yards. Ewers was...

Games to Watch – Week 11

Christina Huang, Double Coverage Editor November 10, 2022

No. 9 Alabama @ No. 11 Ole Miss 2:30 p.m. CT, CBS Alabama’s chances at making the College Football Playoff were wiped away after a 32-31 overtime loss at No. 7 LSU. Last Saturday’s win was...

The sky is still the limit for Texas

The sky is still the limit for Texas

Christina Huang, Double Coverage Editor November 10, 2022

While Texas was taken out of playoff contention weeks ago, last week’s win over Kansas State proved that there’s still a lot to be excited about for the remainder of the 2022 season. The Longhorns...

Games to Watch – Week 10

Christina Huang, Double Coverage Editor November 4, 2022

No. 1 Tennessee @ No. 3 Georgia 2:30 p.m. CT, CBS While both teams are projected College Football Playoff contenders, this Saturday is another chance for Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker to make...

Who will be the Big 12’s marquee teams after Texas and Oklahoma leave?

Who will be the Big 12’s marquee teams after Texas and Oklahoma leave?

Christina Huang, Double Coverage Editor November 4, 2022

The first College Football Playoff rankings of the season were released on Tuesday, and many were surprised by how they panned out. While the rankings won’t satisfy all college football fans and media...

Texas is still running in the tightening Big 12 title race

Texas is still running in the tightening Big 12 title race

Christina Huang, Double Coverage Editor October 21, 2022

As December gets closer and closer, the race for the Big 12 title seems to get tighter every week.  Three out of the four Big 12 games last week were three-point wins. West Virginia beat Baylor 43-40...

Games to Watch - Week 8

Games to Watch – Week 8

Christina Huang, Double Coverage Editor October 21, 2022

No. 7 Ole Miss @ LSU 2:30 p.m. CT, CBS While No. 7 Ole Miss comes in as the ranked team in this matchup, LSU is favored to win. The Brian Kelly era in Baton Rouge isn’t quite living up to expectations,...

Coach Steve Sarkisian watches unranked Texas host No. 1 Alabama.

CFB Games to Watch – Week 7

Christina Huang, Double Coverage Editor October 14, 2022

No. 3 Alabama @ No. 6 Tennessee Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m. CT, CBS While Alabama is still one of the best teams in the nation, it has looked relatively weaker in recent weeks. Alabama starting quarterback...

Redshirt freshman quarterback, Quinn Ewers, attempts a pass during the Orange and White spring football game on April 23, 2022. The game showcased the talents of Ewers and sophomore quarterback Hudson Card as they competed for the starting position this fall.

The real challenge lies ahead for Texas football

Christina Huang, Double Coverage editor October 14, 2022

Leave no doubt. That’s what Matthew McConaughey had to say about Texas’ historic 49-0 win over Oklahoma last weekend.  And while Texas was undoubtedly the better team at the Cotton Bowl for...

Texas’ win over West Virginia stark reminder of football’s dangers

Texas’ win over West Virginia stark reminder of football’s dangers

Christina Huang, Double Coverage Editor October 6, 2022

Despite Texas’ dominant 38-20 win over West Virginia, the victory came at the tail of a particularly violent week in football. West Virginia running back CJ Donaldson was carted off of the field after...

The Big 12 must do a better job of protecting athletes

The Big 12 must do a better job of protecting athletes

Christina Huang, Double Coverage Editor September 30, 2022

While last Saturday’s loss against Texas Tech was frustrating for Texas fans due to the team’s many self-inflicted errors on the field, there was another layer to the loss in Lubbock that made it sting...

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Games to Watch – Week 4

Christina Huang, Double Coverage Editor September 23, 2022

Duke @ Kansas Sept. 24, 11:00 a.m. CT, FS1 While Duke and Kansas are blue bloods of the college basketball world, both schools are off to a hot start on the gridiron. Both teams are 3-0 as Duke rolls...

Now more than ever, Texas cannot collapse within itself

Now more than ever, Texas cannot collapse within itself

Christina Huang, Double Coverage Editor September 23, 2022

Up until this point, Texas football hasn’t looked too bad.  Texas managed to stay neck and neck with Alabama in its 20-19 loss; it pulled out a 41-20 win over UTSA after ending the first half at...

College Football Games to Watch - Week 3

College Football Games to Watch – Week 3

Christina Huang, Double Coverage Editor September 15, 2022

No. 13 Miami @ No. 24 Texas A&M Sept. 17, 8:00 p.m. CT, ESPN All eyes are on Texas A&M as it looks to recover from a shocking 17-14 loss to Appalachian State. The Aggies’ schedule doesn’t...

No time to ask ‘What if? as Texas regroups after Quinn Ewers’ injury

No time to ask ‘What if?’ as Texas regroups after Quinn Ewers’ injury

Christina Huang, Double Coverage editor September 15, 2022

Throughout this week, many Texas fans have been asking themselves what could have happened in last Saturday’s Alabama game if Quinn Ewers had not been injured, or what might have happened had the officiating...

Coach Steve Sarkisian watches unranked Texas host No. 1 Alabama.

Christina’s Corner: Alabama game is a chance at writing a new story

Christina Huang, Double Coverage editor September 9, 2022

Many Texas fans do not hold fond memories of the 2010 BCS Championship Game and for good reason too. That fateful day in January 2010 was the last time Texas football participated in a national title game....

Editor column: Steve Sarkisian is ready to leave 2021 behind

Editor column: Steve Sarkisian is ready to leave 2021 behind

Christina Huang, Double Coverage editor September 2, 2022

As year two of the Steve Sarkisian era approaches, the Texas head coach is looking forward to moving past his, at best, mediocre 5-7 first season. Sarkisian has every reason to believe that the 2022 season...

Texas fans await the start of the final mens basketball game at the Frank Erwin Center.

Incoming men’s basketball freshman Arterio Morris arrested for assault

Christina Huang and Hope Unger July 28, 2022

Content Warning: This story contains descriptions of domestic violence. Incoming Texas men’s basketball freshman Arterio Morris — the nation’s top-ranked point guard in the 2022 recruiting class...

Marcus Carr dodges TCU players as he drives down the court.

Texas’ Marcus Carr anchors Canadian U23 National Team

Christina Huang, Associate Sports Editor July 14, 2022

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the July 12, 2022 flipbook. Sixth-year Texas guard Marcus Carr put on a scoring show for Canada’s U23 team this past week in the GLOBL JAM tournament,...

Texas storms back in winner-take-all game against Oklahoma State, reaches program’s 1st Women’s College World Series finals

Texas storms back in winner-take-all game against Oklahoma State, reaches program’s 1st Women’s College World Series finals

Christina Huang, Associate Sports Editor June 7, 2022

Texas softball was unseeded in the NCAA Tournament. After eliminating ranked teams in  Washington, Arkansas and now Oklahoma State, Texas continued its improbable postseason run, becoming the first unseeded...

Longhorn legend Andrew Jones says goodbye to Texas basketball after 6 years

Longhorn legend Andrew Jones says goodbye to Texas basketball after 6 years

Christina Huang, Sports Desk Editor May 4, 2022

Andrew Jones’ six-year career at Texas has been marked by great success and deep heartbreak. On Sunday, the ninth-best scorer in program history announced that he would leave Texas to pursue an NBA career. “We...

Moody Center makes debut

Moody Center makes debut

Christina Huang, Bo Espey, and Leila Saidane April 26, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April 22, 2022 flipbook. After seven years in development, including about two years of construction, UT’s $375 million Moody Center made its debut...

Chris Beard laid foundation for success despite early March Madness exit

Chris Beard laid foundation for success despite early March Madness exit

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter March 25, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the March 22, 2022 flipbook. One of the first things Chris Beard said after Texas was bounced from the NCAA Tournament was about building a new program...

Texas comes up short in Sweet 16 bid in valiant effort to contain Purdue, 81-71

Texas comes up short in Sweet 16 bid in valiant effort to contain Purdue, 81-71

Christina Huang, Sports Desk Editor March 21, 2022
No. 3-seed Purdue capitalized on errors from No. 6-seed Texas that marred the 81-71 loss in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Texas draws on Big 10 transfer Marcus Carr’s experience to prepare for Purdue

Texas draws on Big 10 transfer Marcus Carr’s experience to prepare for Purdue

Christina Huang, Sports Desk Editor March 20, 2022
Sunday’s game against Purdue is Texas’ first appearance in the second round of the NCAA Tournament in eight years.
No. 25 Texas survives Virginia Tech for its 1st NCAA Tournament win since 2014 

No. 25 Texas survives Virginia Tech for its 1st NCAA Tournament win since 2014 

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter March 19, 2022

Texas was down 32-31 as the clock neared zero in the first half. The start of the game was not ideal for the Longhorns, taking five minutes before getting their first point. Texas did not take its first...

Demolition of Erwin Center signifies end of era for Texas men’s basketball

Christina Huang, Sports Desk Editor March 12, 2022
No. 21 Texas men’s basketball played its final game at the Frank Erwin Center on Monday night and came up short in a 68–61 loss to No. 3 Baylor. Regardless of the outcome, the game marked the end of a monumental era in Texas basketball history.
Forward Christian Bishop goes up for a shot  against Baylor. Texas Mens Basketball played their final game in the Frank Erwin Center on Feb. 28, 2022.

No. 21 Texas loses to No. 3 Baylor, 68-61, in game marred by missed shots

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter March 1, 2022
Baylor, the reigning national champions made offensive improvements that the Longhorns were not able to answer to in a 68-61 loss for Texas. 
A look at Texas men’s basketball’s incoming class

A look at Texas men’s basketball’s incoming class

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter February 25, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the Feb. 21, 2022 in the flipbook. With just four games left in the regular season, three high school players have committed to Texas men’s basketball...

Marcus Carr bounces back, leads Texas to 20th regular season victory

Marcus Carr bounces back, leads Texas to 20th regular season victory

Christina Huang, Sports Desk Editor February 24, 2022

Marcus Carr, the top-ranked preseason transfer, did not score a single point in 33 minutes Saturday’s 61-55 loss to No. 9 Texas Tech. Afterwards, the guard apologized for his poor performance, and on...

Senior Andrew Jones scores 20 points during a game against Texas Tech on Saturday morning. Texas Tech won 61-55.

No. 20 Texas drops rematch to No. 11 Texas Tech in a “personal” 61–55 loss

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter February 19, 2022

The highly anticipated rematch between No. 20 Texas and No. 11 Texas Tech did not tip in Texas’ favor. Both Longhorn and Red Raider fans packed Frank Erwin Center early Saturday morning, with Texas...

Senior Gaurd, Marcus Carr, attempts to score while being blocked by a Baylor basketball player. Texas played Baylor at Ferrell Stadium on February 12th, 2022.

Few opportunities remain for Texas to strengthen road mettle before postseason

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter February 15, 2022

No. 20 Texas rolled into Waco on Saturday morning fresh off a win at the Frank Erwin Center against No. 6 Kansas, only to get routed by No. 7 Baylor. The reigning national champion handed Texas its seventh...

‘They wanted it more’: No. 20 Texas fails to contain No. 10 Baylor in 80-63 loss

‘They wanted it more’: No. 20 Texas fails to contain No. 10 Baylor in 80-63 loss

Christina Huang, Sports Desk Editor February 12, 2022

There were some harsh words from Texas head coach Chris Beard after No. 20 Texas fell to No. 10 Baylor on Saturday. “The way we played basketball today was not Texas basketball,” Beard said. No....

What to expect as Texas mens basketball heads into final stretch of season

What to expect as Texas men’s basketball heads into final stretch of season

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter February 7, 2022
No. 8 Kansas visits the Frank Erwin Center on Monday night.
Marcus Carr’s clutch 3-pointer is game changer in No. 23 Texas’ win over No. 20 Iowa State

Marcus Carr’s clutch 3-pointer is game changer in No. 23 Texas’ win over No. 20 Iowa State

Christina Huang, Sports Desk Editor February 5, 2022

With a second left in the first half, Texas senior guard Marcus Carr had one opportunity to take the lead. The Longhorns were down 23-22, and the No. 1 transfer in the country swished a 3-point shot to...

When it comes to student attendance, Chris Beard is slowly but surely changing Texas basketball culture

When it comes to student attendance, Chris Beard is slowly but surely changing Texas basketball culture

Christina Huang, Sports Desk Editor February 1, 2022

When men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard arrived in Austin last April, he made it clear he wanted students to be engaged in Texas basketball.  As the Longhorns enter the last full month of the...

Texas nabs first ranked win against No. 18 Tennessee in Rick Barnes’ homecoming

Texas nabs first ranked win against No. 18 Tennessee in Rick Barnes’ homecoming

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter January 30, 2022

Former head coach Rick Barnes’ return to Austin marked an emotional night at the Frank Erwin Center as Texas hosted No. 18 Tennessee in the annual Big 12/SEC Challenge.    In addition to...

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Breaking down the upcoming Texas vs. TCU matchup with TCU360’s Colin Post

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter January 25, 2022
The Daily Texan spoke with TCU360 sports editor Colin Post to preview the Jan. 25 matchup between TCU and Texas men’s basketball in Fort Worth.
Texas basketball struggles after weak non-conference schedule

Texas basketball struggles after weak non-conference schedule

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter January 25, 2022
Texas head coach Chris Beard made it clear from the beginning of his tenure that he wanted to build a team capable of competing for a national title in his first year. But now, Texas, 3–3 in conference play, is in trouble. 
No. 23 Texas ekes out 56-51 win in rematch against Oklahoma State

No. 23 Texas ekes out 56-51 win in rematch against Oklahoma State

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter January 22, 2022
The defensively-dominated game came to a fitting end when junior forward Brock Cunningham nabbed a steal with four seconds of play remaining, sealing the win for Texas.
MBB Midseason Recap: Expectations, keys to success, whats next?

MBB Midseason Recap: Expectations, keys to success, what’s next?

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter January 22, 2022

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Jan. 18, 2022 flipbook. Since Texas men’s basketball has played 17 of its 35 regular season games, the Daily Texan decided to take a look at where...

Men’s basketball preview with The Iowa State Daily’s Matt Belinson

Men’s basketball preview with The Iowa State Daily’s Matt Belinson

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter January 14, 2022
The Daily Texan spoke with The Iowa State Daily sports editor Matt Belinson to dive into Saturday’s matchup between No. 21 Texas and No. 15 Iowa State. 
No. 21 Texas bounces back in 66-52 Red River win over Oklahoma as Jones notches career-high

No. 21 Texas bounces back in 66-52 Red River win over Oklahoma as Jones notches career-high

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter January 12, 2022
Tuesday’s 14-point win was the largest margin of victory over Oklahoma since 2011, with the Longhorns’ combative play weighing in as a major factor.
No. 14 Texas loses 64-51 to Oklahoma State, snapping six-game winning streak

No. 14 Texas loses 64-51 to Oklahoma State, snapping six-game winning streak

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter January 8, 2022

On New Year’s Day, Texas head coach Chris Beard told the media that one of his goals is to make sure his team makes more free throws than the opposing team even attempts. However, the No. 14 Texas...

Texas MBB Mailbag: What it takes to beat No. 1 Baylor, dark horse games on remaining schedule, current roster 

Texas MBB Mailbag: What it takes to beat No. 1 Baylor, dark horse games on remaining schedule, current roster 

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter January 7, 2022
Men’s basketball beat writer Christina Huang answers your questions about Texas men’s basketball, from NBA prospects to Jaylon Tyson’s decision to transfer and everything in between.
Texas roars back for 70-57 win over depleted Kansas State

Texas roars back for 70-57 win over depleted Kansas State

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter January 4, 2022

COVID-19 continues to shake up the world of athletics.  The No. 14 Longhorns rolled into the Little Apple on Tuesday to face the depleted Kansas State Wildcats, who had seven scholarship players on...

4 takeaways from Texas vs. Incarnate Word: Longhorns take over in final nonconference test, 78-33 win

4 takeaways from Texas vs. Incarnate Word: Longhorns take over in final nonconference test, 78-33 win

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter December 29, 2021

Texas men’s basketball ended its final non-conference game of 2021 with a monster 78-33 win over Incarnate Word. Here are four takeaways from the final game at the Drum this year:  Good defense leads...

Freshman forward Jaylon Tyson enters transfer portal

Freshman forward Jaylon Tyson enters transfer portal

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter December 27, 2021

Jaylon Tyson, freshman forward for Texas men’s basketball, entered the transfer portal Monday, a Texas Athletics spokesperson said. Tyson averaged 1.8 points and 6.9 minutes over eight games during...

Dylan Disu exactly what Longhorns needed in 60-53 win over Stanford

Dylan Disu exactly what Longhorns needed in 60-53 win over Stanford

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter December 19, 2021

If you watched junior forward Dylan Disu on Sunday, you would probably be shocked to learn that his former teammates gave him the nickname “Bambi” due to his lankiness and awkwardness moving around...

Opponents to watch: Kansas State

Opponents to watch: Kansas State

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter December 18, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the November 23 Double Coverage flipbook. Although the Longhorns are no longer eligible for a bowl game, they have a chance to end their underwhelming...

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Opponents to watch: West Virginia

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter December 18, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the November 19 Double Coverage flipbook. Texas’ postseason chances are on the line as the Longhorns now fight for bowl eligibility after an embarrassing...

Opponents to Watch: Kansas

Opponents to Watch: Kansas

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter December 18, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the November 12 Double Coverage flipbook. Despite all of Texas’ recent struggles, a win over a 1–8 Kansas team is more than doable for the Longhorns....

Opponents to Watch: Iowa State

Opponents to Watch: Iowa State

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter December 17, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the November 5 Double Coverage flipbook. Like the Longhorns, Iowa State is also coming off a disappointing loss in Week 9, but that doesn’t mean...

Opponents to watch: Baylor

Opponents to watch: Baylor

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter December 16, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the October 29 flipbook. While a win against No. 16 Baylor is definitely possible for the Longhorns, four Bears could cause major issues for Texas. Gerry...

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Heisman Watch: The Race to New York

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter December 16, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the October 15 Double Coverage flipbook. As college football officially enters the second part of the regular season in Week 7, the Heisman Trophy...

Opponents to watch: TCU

Opponents to watch: TCU

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter December 14, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the October 1 Double Coverage flipbook. Saturday’s matchup against TCU should be an interesting one, as the Horned Frogs have given Texas trouble...

Texas men’s basketball fails road test against No. 23 Seton Hall

Texas men’s basketball fails road test against No. 23 Seton Hall

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter December 9, 2021

Texas fell 60-64 to Seton Hall on Thursday night, netting the team its second loss of the season.  The Longhorns traveled to Newark, New Jersey, to face the No. 23 Seton Hall Pirates in their first...

How ‘Hawaiian Shirt Guy’ plays role in building top-notch basketball program

How ‘Hawaiian Shirt Guy’ plays role in building top-notch basketball program

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter December 8, 2021

Texas basketball’s head coach Chris Beard has committed to creating a relationship with the student body. The effects were on display after last Monday’s game at Gregory Gym against Sam Houston State.  The...

Longhorns take down Sam Houston State 73-57 in historic Gregory Gym game

Longhorns take down Sam Houston State 73-57 in historic Gregory Gym game

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter November 30, 2021
Despite all of the fun from the game and the preceding party at the Tower, the game started out a little shaky for the Longhorns. 
Texas MBB Mailbag: Early conference play predictions, recruiting updates and more

Texas MBB Mailbag: Early conference play predictions, recruiting updates and more

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter November 22, 2021

Men’s basketball beat writer Christina Huang answers your questions about Texas men’s basketball, from recruiting to conference play and everything in-between. Q: Are there any prospects that Texas...

No. 8 Texas wipes San Jose State with solid first-half defense

No. 8 Texas wipes San Jose State with solid first-half defense

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter November 20, 2021
In the first half, the Longhorns allowed the Spartans  just 17 points. Texas forced 19 turnovers in the first half while giving up just five of its own.
No. 5 Texas falls behind early, cant catch up against No. 1 Gonzaga in 86-74 loss

No. 5 Texas falls behind early, can’t catch up against No. 1 Gonzaga in 86-74 loss

Christina Huang November 14, 2021

No. 5 Texas rolled into The Kennel on Saturday night hoping to hand No. 1 Gonzaga its first home loss since 2018. Then, in the opening minutes in Spokane, Washington, the Bulldogs sprinted away with the...

Breaking down No. 1 Gonzaga men’s basketball with The Gonzaga Bulletin

Breaking down No. 1 Gonzaga men’s basketball with The Gonzaga Bulletin

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter November 11, 2021

The Daily Texan spoke to The Gonzaga Bulletin’s sports editor, Cole Forsman, to get a better understanding of what Texas men’s basketball is going up against in its most exciting non-conference matchup...

Longhorns secure season-opening victory over Houston Baptist

Longhorns secure season-opening victory over Houston Baptist

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter November 10, 2021
During the Longhorns’ season-opening 92-48 win over Houston Baptist on Tuesday at the Frank Erwin Center, moments of sloppy play cropped up that do not necessarily correlate with a team boasting a No. 5 national ranking.
Notes on the coach: Texas Tech HC Matt Wells still looking for first career win over Texas

Notes on the coach: Texas Tech HC Matt Wells still looking for first career win over Texas

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter October 25, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 24 Double Coverage flipbook. Texas Tech continues the quest for its first win over Texas under third-year head coach Matt Wells. The...

Longhorns in the NFL: Week 1 Recap

Longhorns in the NFL: Week 1 Recap

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter October 21, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 17 Double Coverage flipbook. While some Longhorns are no longer playing within the walls of DKR, they still represent Texas football...

Look into Devin Askew, Kentucky basketball culture with The Kentucky Kernel

Look into Devin Askew, Kentucky basketball culture with The Kentucky Kernel

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter October 21, 2021

Sophomore guard Devin Askew is one of many transfers on the Texas men’s basketball roster this season. The Daily Texan spoke with The Kentucky Kernel sports editor Hunter Shelton to better understand...

A sellout: COVID concerns cannot stop Texas-Arkansas full house

A sellout: COVID concerns cannot stop Texas-Arkansas full house

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter October 17, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 10 Double Coverage flipbook. No. 15 Texas will be taking its football talent to Fayetteville, Arkansas, on Saturday for a primetime...

Playing for Texas is a dream come true for Dylan Disu

Playing for Texas is a dream come true for Dylan Disu

Christina Huang October 15, 2021

Although he wasn’t initially recruited by the Longhorns, Dylan Disu is more than happy to don the burnt orange today. “(Texas) was my dream school growing up, I’ve always wanted to come here....

Analyzing Dylan Disu’s skillset with The Vanderbilt Hustler

Analyzing Dylan Disu’s skillset with The Vanderbilt Hustler

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter October 5, 2021
The Daily Texan spoke with The Vanderbilt Hustler sports editor Justin Hershey about what the 6-foot-9-inch forward will bring to this Longhorns team.
Longhorns need Christian Bishop’s March Madness win experience

Longhorns need Christian Bishop’s March Madness win experience

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter September 29, 2021

Christian Bishop is the only player on the Texas men’s basketball team who has won a March Madness game. The transfer from Creighton helped the Bluejays to a 72-58 win over Ohio in the second round of...

Getting familiar with transfer Timmy Allen

Getting familiar with transfer Timmy Allen

Christina Huang September 15, 2021

A big task on head coach Chris Beard’s to-do list is get the Texas fanbase familiar with the new players who will suit up in the burnt orange this season. Wednesday’s media availability for Texas men’s...

Diving into Marcus Carr expectations with The Minnesota Daily

Diving into Marcus Carr expectations with The Minnesota Daily

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter September 14, 2021
The Daily Texan spoke with The Minnesota Daily’s sports writers AJ Condon and Tony Liebert about what fans can expect from former Minnesota guard Marcus Carr.
Texas football returns to normalcy without gameday protocols in place

Texas football returns to normalcy without gameday protocols in place

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter September 11, 2021

Editor's note: This story first appeared as part of the September 3 Double Coverage flipbook. The Steve Sarkisian era of Texas football kicks off Saturday at Darrell K Royal- Texas Memorial Stadium...

Texas Soccer finds its first Olympian, Olympic medal in Julia Grosso

Texas Soccer finds its first Olympian, Olympic medal in Julia Grosso

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter August 9, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 2 flipbook. Julia Grosso became Texas soccer’s first Olympian when she was selected to represent Canada in the Tokyo Olympics. Now,...

Texas Soccer alum Emily Strouphauer is taking her soccer skills to the medical field

Texas Soccer alum Emily Strouphauer is taking her soccer skills to the medical field

Christina Huang July 19, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the July 12 flipbook. The University of Texas prides itself on both a rigorous academic curriculum and a competitive athletic program. Emily Strophauer...

UMass transfer Tre Mitchell gives Longhorns much-needed frontcourt presence

UMass transfer Tre Mitchell gives Longhorns much-needed frontcourt presence

Christina Huang, Sports Reporter June 24, 2021

The transfer portal continues to reward the Longhorns. Last week, UMass center Tre Mitchell became Texas’ sixth transfer addition this off-season. The addition of Mitchell should boost the Longhorns’...

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