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Texas fans can rejoice that 2020 is coming to a close

Daniela Perez December 15, 2020

Now that Texas has completed its regular season, a 2020 recap is in order.  Anxiety characterized the late summer months, as the COVID-19 pandemic raised questions of the college football season’s...

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The ‘Texas standard’ has not existed in a decade

Daniela Perez December 6, 2020

On Monday, reporters asked Texas head coach Tom Herman where he thought the program’s standard should be this season after Friday’s loss to Iowa State ended Big 12 Championship appearance hopes. “I...

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Herman, locker room leadership should get credit for remaining free of COVID-19

Daniela Perez November 25, 2020

Normalcy is sparse in 2020, yet college football fans have seen glimpses of it this season. Contested matchups and upsets have dominated the national conversation along with news of program outbreaks and...

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Texas volleyball topples West Virginia in 4 sets

Daniela Perez November 17, 2020

The Texas volleyball team beat the Mountaineers 3-1 Thursday in Morgantown, West Virginia, to remain undefeated. In their first match of the doubleheader, the No. 1 Longhorns lost the first set but quickly...

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Change of pace: Longhorn lacrosse players choose to come to Texas for more than just their sport

Daniela Perez November 17, 2020

For freshman midfielder Ari Weiss, The University of Texas was always his dream school. But he didn’t realize this until after he committed to play lacrosse at Denison University.  In January...

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Chris Ash, Texas defense to thank for win against Oklahoma State

Daniela Perez November 8, 2020

The Texas defense allowed the Oklahoma State Cowboys to rack up 530 total yards of offense last Saturday. The number was primarily made up of 400 passing yards from redshirt sophomore quarterback Spencer...

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Longhorns claw back: After losing set 4 by 11 points, Texas remains undefeated in first real test of season

Daniela Perez November 7, 2020

As junior middle blocker Brionne Butler wound up for a kill in the center of the court Friday night against Baylor, Longhorns fans put their horns up and steadily shook them as they cheered. When Butler’s...

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Fielding change: Skylar Fields finds voice off the court, brings energy on the court

Daniela Perez November 6, 2020

Skylar Fields shines as a key piece of the Texas volleyball team on the court. Off the court, the sophomore opposite hitter uses her social media platforms to spotlight topics that matter to her.  Fields...

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Tom Herman will not be leaving the Forty Acres anytime soon

Daniela Perez November 1, 2020

Herman is back in the hot seat.  Unhappy Texas fans have started setting their sights on prospective new head coaches who could replace fourth-year head coach Tom Herman. Dissatisfaction with a...

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Texas players should be ‘expected’ to stand for what they believe in

Daniela Perez October 25, 2020

Last week, University of Texas President Jay Hartzell invited students to celebrate Free Speech Week from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25. He encouraged them to attend various online events about the importance of...

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Texas defeats Texas Tech Raiders in straight-set match

Daniela Perez October 23, 2020

Before Thursday’s match against Texas Tech, the Texas volleyball team listened to Drake on a boombox in the locker room to get in the zone.  Junior outside hitter Logan Eggleston, who had...

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No Cats on Attack: Texas volleyball topples Kansas State in straight-set victory

Daniela Perez October 18, 2020

The Texas volleyball team remains undefeated after defeating the Kansas State Wildcats 3-0 Saturday. The No. 1 Longhorns proved their prowess and comfortably won their sets 25-15, 25-16, 25-16. Texas used...

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The stakes are anything but low for Texas heading into Red River weekend

Daniela Perez October 10, 2020

The Red River Rivalry is the best in college football — it's always a contested match, regardless of records and accolades. Whenever Texas and Oklahoma players have stepped into the Cotton Bowl...

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Texas volleyball sweeps Cyclones, talk dogs, classes postgame

Daniela Perez October 10, 2020

The Texas volleyball team swept the Iowa State Cyclones Friday night at the Frank Erwin Center. For the fifth time this season, the Longhorns did not allow their opponents to tally any set wins. Following...

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Texas lacrosse looks to return after season cut short

Daniela Perez October 6, 2020

The Texas club lacrosse team should have been riding a high going into practice March 12. Five days earlier, the Longhorns crushed the Oklahoma Sooners in a 25-6 win, cruising to a 5–1 record.  That...

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Early wake-up call will benefit Longhorns

Daniela Perez October 4, 2020

Saturday was a wake-up call for Texas, which skated out of Lubbock with a 63-56 overtime win against  Texas Tech. The game confirmed Ehlinger’s place among Longhorn greats and sent Texas’...

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Texas volleyball players refused to sing ‘The Eyes of Texas’ in Kansas match

Daniela Perez October 2, 2020

The Texas volleyball team made two statements Thursday night: The players swept Kansas in straight sets and did not put their horns up during “The Eyes of Texas.” Texas fans around the arena...

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Players need to be supported when publicly discussing their mental health

Daniela Perez September 27, 2020

When former Texas cornerback Kobe Boyce opened up about his struggle with depression and announced  he would be leaving the program to prioritize his mental health July 18, sports fans across the...

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Texas volleyball starts 1–0 after Oklahoma sweep

Daniela Perez September 25, 2020

The Texas volleyball team swept the Oklahoma Sooners in a straight-set match in Norman, Oklahoma, to open its 2020 season Thursday night. The Longhorns made their return in a near-empty McCasland Field...

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Texas Volleyball players continue to speak out about Black Lives Matter

Daniela Perez September 22, 2020

Texas volleyball players are not allowing the Black Lives Matter movement to leave the spotlight.  The team showed its support for the movement in a video released Sept. 9. In the 41-second black-and-white...

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Daniela’s Digs: College football’s new normal is finally here

Daniela Perez September 12, 2020

Gone are the days of the three down linemen and third-down blitz for Texas. But so are days of the 12-game college football schedule and packed bleachers that envelop Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium...

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Texas fans react to volleyball moving to Frank Erwin Center

Daniela Perez September 4, 2020

For the first time since 1997, Longhorn fans will cheer for the Texas volleyball team at the Frank Erwin Center instead of Gregory Gymnasium. Texas Athletics announced the venue change for all 2020...

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I’m sorry, Duke Ellis

Daniela Perez December 9, 2019

Duke Ellis, you 100% do not know who I am, but I’m sorry.   Let me take you back to February 2019. It’s my first month on the Texas baseball beat, and I am a nervous wreck. The other...

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Texas makes coaching changes after 7–5 season

Donnavan Smoot and Daniela Perez December 2, 2019

Texas Football has fired defensive coordinator Todd Orlando and wide receivers coach Drew Mehringer, according to a press release on Sunday. They have also re-assigned offensive coordinator Tim Beck to...

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The last time in white

Daniela Perez November 24, 2019

Texas’ away uniform was once called the best uniform in college football. The sleek all-white jerseys with burnt orange lettering were considered “iconic” by head coach Tom Herman in...

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Texas heads to No. 14 Baylor

Daniela Perez November 22, 2019

The Longhorns are headed to Waco, Texas, to face the Baylor Bears in their penultimate game of the season. The No. 14 Baylor Bears are currently second in the Big 12 with only one loss to Oklahoma after...

The past and the present: The legacy of the class of 2016

Daniela Perez November 22, 2019

When senior defensive lineman Malcolm Roach and senior safety Brandon Jones came to the University of Texas in 2016, the program was in shambles. The storied Texas Longhorns were in search for their winning...

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Nightmare in Ames haunts Texas’ Big 12 hopes

Daniela Perez November 17, 2019

The Longhorns’ special teams unit ran onto the field with a one-point lead, ready to block Iowa State’s game-winning kick and save their season. Plays earlier, sophomore defensive back Caden...

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Texas heads to tough road atmosphere in Ames, Iowa

Daniela Perez November 15, 2019

In the dimly lit alley behind the Moncrief-Neuhaus Athletic Center, the voices of Texas’ staff could be heard while loading the “This is Texas” truck. One staffer stood in the bus’...

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Texas bowl predictions: What must happen next?

Daniela Perez and Donnavan Smoot November 15, 2019

For the Texas Longhorns, the chances of making the College Football Playoff is less than 1%. Currently, they rank as the No. 3 team in the Big 12 conference and the No. 19 team in the nation. At face value,...

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Texas defense adds Brown, Overshown after injury recovery

Daniela Perez November 12, 2019

The Longhorns may not be flying high after their last-second 27-24 victory over the Kansas State Wildcats Saturday, but team confidence has taken a considerable leap for a Texas team in danger of sputtering. Though...

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Healthy defense performs against Kansas State

Daniela Perez November 10, 2019

The Longhorns clinched the win against Kansas State on Saturday after a game-winning field goal from sophomore kicker Cameron Dicker. But this moment was possible because Texas’ defense forced a...

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Bye-week shenanigans: Longhorns remain competitive in Fantasy Football

Daniela Perez November 6, 2019

At Tuesday’s player availability, the Longhorns reflected on their bye week, the offensive line and their fantasy football leagues. Texas’ second break of the season corresponded with Halloween,...

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Three takeaways from Herman’s press conference

Daniela Perez November 5, 2019

Fresh off the bye week, head coach Tom Herman met with the media  Monday to discuss the state of the team following a gameless Saturday. Now heading toward Kansas State, Herman said the bye week was...

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Texas bye week news: Injury updates, accountability in locker room

Daniela Perez November 1, 2019

Head coach Tom Herman met with the media Wednesday to discuss the state of Texas football. The Longhorns are currently in the middle of their second bye week of the season — something the team desperately...

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Horned Frogs bring Longhorns down in 37-27 loss

Daniela Perez October 27, 2019

In the sea of purple on Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium, a TCU fan sported a white Longhorns jersey that was mangled with cuts in its shoulders and stomach. The front of the shirt was covered in spray...

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Into the ‘hornet’s nest: Texas starts off the latter half of their season against TCU

Daniela Perez October 25, 2019

The Longhorns will be traveling back to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to face off against the TCU Horned Frogs this Saturday. With one loss in conference play to Oklahoma and a close win against Kansas, the...

Takeaways from football coordinators

Daniela Perez October 24, 2019

Coordinators Todd Orlando and Tim Beck met with the press Wednesday to discuss the state of Texas’ defense and offense following their disappointing performance against Kansas. looking forward to...

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Offense talks final drive against Kansas

Daniela Perez October 23, 2019

Only 1:11 remained in the game after Kansas completed a two-point conversion that put the Jayhawks up 48-47. Longhorn fans watched the final 48-yard kickoff that put Texas on its own 25-yard line and wondered...

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Texas escapes with a 50-48 win

Daniela Perez October 20, 2019

The Jayhawks offense and Longhorn defense created the perfect storm — Kansas came into Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium as the second worst total offense in the Big 12 with Texas brining the...

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With only six games remaining, Longhorns prepare to make or break Big 12 Championship

Daniela Perez October 18, 2019

Texas started off its season as College Football Playoff hopefuls, and junior quarterback Sam Ehlinger as a Heisman contender. Now, they enter their seventh game sitting outside of the AP Top 10 with a...

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Texas looks toward redemption

Daniela Perez October 18, 2019

The Longhorns look to redeem themselves against the Kansas Jayhawks (2–4) this Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium following last week’s loss to Oklahoma. Considered 21-point...

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Offense unable to compete against OU

Daniela Perez October 13, 2019

The Texas Longhorns fell to the Oklahoma Sooners 34-27 on Saturday in the 115th Red River Rivalry. Though the Longhorns only lost by seven points, there was a greater disparity in talent between Texas’...

Signs of Life: Zach Shackelford’s ASL minor serves as connection to family, deaf community

Daniela Perez October 9, 2019

Marysville, Ohio, is a place senior offensive lineman Zach Shackelford can call home. It’s a place where he spent Christmas at his grandparents’ house and ran around a family-owned dairy farm...

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Texas talks Red River atmosphere

Daniela Perez October 9, 2019

When Texas players exit the locker room and run into Cotton Bowl, they are met with an ocean of crimson. The field’s entrance point, located on Oklahoma’s side of the field, is more than 50...

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Herman looks back on history, tradition behind Red River Rivalry

Daniela Perez October 8, 2019

Head coach Tom Herman has seen and worked in great college rivalries since the start of his career. He experienced the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry firsthand while he was the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks...

Take Texas Home, Country Roads

Daniela Perez October 6, 2019

Texas arrived in Morgantown with a thirst for vengeance. West Virginia was keen on making Texas their Big 12 rival, and fans were sporting “Horns Down” at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar...

Coordinators talk consistency

Daniela Perez October 3, 2019

Following the bye week, coordinators Tim Beck and Todd Orlando spoke Wednesday about how both sides of the ball are confident going into their matchup against West Virginia. Now moving into their fifth...

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Keondre Coburn emerges as leader on young defense

Daniela Perez October 2, 2019

When defensive lineman Keondre Coburn stepped in front of the media on Tuesday, he looked relaxed. Dressed in black athletic gear and slides, Coburn had just arrived from an introductory history midterm,...

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Del Conte: ‘Us not playing A&M is not good for college football’

Daniela Perez September 27, 2019

Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte and Texas A&M’s athletic director Ross Bjork spoke about reinstating the Lone Star Showdown on Friday at a panel during the 2019 Texas Tribune Festival....

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Ingram catalyzes Texas offense in 36-30 win over OSU

Daniela Perez September 25, 2019

Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium has been full of magical moments. Recent memory points to Texas’ game against the Iowa State Cyclones in 2018 when “Don’t Stop Believin’”...

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Nationally ranked receiver, running back pose challenge for Longhorns

Daniela Perez September 20, 2019

Conference play has returned to the Forty Acres, and the 3–0 Oklahoma State Cowboys are ready. When you think Big 12 football, it’s easy to let the Cowboys fade into the background of the Red...

Coordinators talk players, improvement in 2019 season

Daniela Perez September 19, 2019

Coordinators Tim Beck and Todd Orlando have been with the Longhorns since 2017. Now in their third year, they have had the opportunity to watch young players grow and their now 2–1 team develop. Both...

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Texas takes down Rice in 48-13 game

Daniela Perez September 15, 2019

The Texas versus Rice game has been around for over 100 years, and for the first time since 2010, the Longhorns returned to H-Town to face their millennial rivals. However, what once was called a rivalry...

Joseph Ossai is ‘All In’

Daniela Perez September 13, 2019

An hour north of Houston, past the skyscrapers in the city center and the suburban sprawl in The Woodlands, lies Conroe, Texas. Linebacker Joseph Ossai is an area native, and played for the Conroe Oak...

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Texas players discuss game-ending 3rd and 17 play against LSU

Daniela Perez September 11, 2019

It was 3rd and 17 with only 2:38 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. The Longhorns were only one touchdown away from finally catching the LSU Tigers after trailing most of the game, and a sack from...

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Duvernay named Co-Offensive Player of the Week

Daniela Perez September 10, 2019

Senior wide receiver Devin Duvernay was named the Big 12 Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Monday after surpassing his career records in receptions and receiving yards Saturday against the LSU Tigers.  In...

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Coaches discuss LSU matchup ahead of weekend

Daniela Perez September 6, 2019

It’s Week Two, and No. 9 Texas is considered an underdog in its highly anticipated matchup against No. 6 Louisiana State University. As the spread continues to lean in LSU’s favor, Texas is...

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Texas welcomes Number 6 LSU

Daniela Perez September 6, 2019

Senior safety Brandon Jones has played on Texas’ biggest stages. He’s seen the colored confetti in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome after Texas upset Georgia 28-21 in the 2019 Sugar Bowl. He’s...

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Coaches discuss LSU matchup ahead of weekend

Daniela Perez September 5, 2019

It’s Week Two, and No. 9 Texas is considered an underdog in their highly anticipated matchup against No. 6 Louisiana State University. As the spread continues to lean in LSU’s favor, Texas...

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Texas cruises past Louisiana Tech in season opener

Daniela Perez September 1, 2019

The Longhorns started their season 1–0 after a landslide 45-14 victory over Louisiana Tech, marking Tom Herman’s first season-opener win.  Though Texas’ blowout is an indicator...

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Honoring 32: Texas players reflect on Longhorn legend Cedric Benson

Daniela Perez August 30, 2019

Saturday will mark two weeks since former Texas running back Cedric Benson passed away in a motorcycle accident.  As the Longhorn community continues to mourn Benson’s passing, Texas Football...

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Coordinators reflect on Ehlinger’s role on the field

Daniela Perez August 29, 2019

Junior quarterback Sam Ehlinger has been called a lot of things. He’s been told to “stay in Texas” by former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, been named team captain for the 2019...

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Three takeaways from Tom Herman’s press conference

Daniela Perez August 28, 2019

While students pile in from far and wide onto the Forty Acres, Texas’ players took a break from the practice field in preparation for their season debut. With game day right around the corner, head...

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Texas has running back questions to answer before season opener

Daniela Perez August 26, 2019

With the season opener just a week away, Texas has lost another running back to injury. A UT spokesperson announced Friday that running back Daniel Young will not be sidelined “for several weeks”...

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Texas falls 1-0 in second game of series against Kansas

Daniela Perez May 5, 2019

Texas can’t seem to find its footing — even against the Kansas Jayhawks, who stand near the bottom of the Big 12. The Longhorns were defeated 1-0 on Saturday in game two of their weekend series. Even...

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Texas drops series to West Virginia after 9-8 loss in Game 2

Daniela Perez April 28, 2019

Texas cannot seem to find its footing at home. The Longhorns’ losing streak continued Saturday as they suffered a 9-8 loss against West Virginia after a two-run ninth inning by the Mountaineers....

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Texas remains confident ahead of West Virginia series

Daniela Perez April 26, 2019

Head coach David Pierce is done yelling. Following the Longhorns’ walk-off loss to Oklahoma State, Pierce sat his team down in the visiting locker room and reminded them what was at stake. “I...

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Longhorns’ losing streak continues with blown lead to Texas State

Daniela Perez April 24, 2019

After five straight innings with little motion on the basepaths, the Longhorns hit their stride in the seventh inning of Tuesday’s game against Texas State. But the Bobcats weren’t willing...

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Longhorns swept by Oklahoma State after heartbreaking 11-10 loss

Daniela Perez April 22, 2019

Going into Saturday afternoon’s game against Oklahoma State, Texas was already trailing the series 2–0. The Longhorns were only able to hit one ball in Thursday’s 15-0 loss while their...

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Texas ready to move on to Stillwater after midweek win

Daniela Perez April 18, 2019

After evaluating his team’s strengths and weaknesses, Texas head coach David Pierce implemented some fielding changes Tuesday night in the Longhorns’ starting lineup. Bryce Reagan occupied...

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Ryan Reynolds embraces team captain role amid Texas’ struggle

Daniela Perez April 16, 2019

When you think Texas Baseball, you think of players like Ryan Reynolds. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound third baseman has been a rock in the infield for three seasons. He follows a legacy of Longhorns, including...

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Pierce looks to make changes after 2-0 loss to Kansas State

Daniela Perez April 15, 2019

UFCU Disch-Falk Field looked different on Sunday afternoon as dogs of all shapes and sizes crowded the seats alongside their owners. Bark at the Park brought different personalities to the Disch —...

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Ellis reflects on team connection ahead of Kansas State

Daniela Perez April 12, 2019

While rain showers confined Texas to the visitor’s locker room on Sunday in Waco, center fielder Duke Ellis described a vibrant scene where players took part in games together. “(We played)...

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Texas looks to improve upon midweek record against Rice

Daniela Perez April 9, 2019

Now more than halfway through its season, Texas baseball has battled rainy weather throughout, from Stanford, California, to Sunday’s downpour in Waco, Texas. Battling physical conditions has become...

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Texas takes second game against Baylor 8-6

Daniela Perez April 7, 2019

Waco, Texas, looked a lot like Austin early Saturday afternoon, with thunder and lightning pummeling the city. The Longhorns were supposed to face the Baylor Bears at 3:05 p.m., but four game delays kept...

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Wild walk-off completes series sweep for Longhorns

CJ Vogel and Daniela Perez April 1, 2019

Before Xavier, there were TCU and Incarnate Word — games where the Longhorns could have easily tacked on another win to improve its series. And though the Longhorns were unable to take the wins against...

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Longhorns win game two over Arkansas for series split

Daniela Perez March 21, 2019

The pitcher’s mound saw a combined 15 pitchers between Texas and Arkansas during their second game on Wednesday night. Although some batters left Disch-Falk Field bruised after both teams combined...

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Pitchers struggle as Longhorns fall to Arkansas, 11-4

Daniela Perez March 20, 2019

UFCU Disch-Falk Field was loud Tuesday night as the Longhorns took on the Arkansas Razorbacks. However, a familiar “Texas Fight” wasn’t what echoed through the field — instead,...

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Longhorns escape Red Raiders, 4-3, in series-clinching win

Daniela Perez March 18, 2019

St. Patrick’s Day brought more than 7,400 people to UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Sunday afternoon. With the stands decked out in beads and green clothing, Longhorn fans witnessed their team barely escape...

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Red Raiders tie series, 1–1, after Texas offense falters

Daniela Perez March 17, 2019

On Saturday afternoon, UFCU Disch-Falk Field saw a regular season record-breaking crowd of 7,879 people. Texas fans cheered on the Longhorns until the end, even though Texas’ offense couldn’t...

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Peter provides much-needed spark as Texas Tech awaits

Daniela Perez March 15, 2019

After a landslide win over Texas Southern, an unlikely hero stood amongst reporters. Longhorn fans are used to hearing from freshmen like Eric Kennedy and Bryce Reagan. But after Tuesday, catcher Caston...

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Texas looks to regroup before Texas Southern

Daniela Perez March 12, 2019

Following the Longhorns’ 10-6 loss on Feb. 27th to UTSA — a team Texas had beat 25 out of 30 times — head coach David Pierce came to the team’s Thursday meeting ready to help his...

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Fourth inning failures causes third consecutive loss for Texas

Daniela Perez March 11, 2019

Sunken Diamond appeared to be a slip-and-slide Sunday afternoon when the Longhorns were blown out by Stanford, 9-0. California’s rainy day caused several defensive mistakes for Texas and led to their...

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Texas defeats No. 6 Stanford at Sunken Diamond

Daniela Perez March 8, 2019

The Longhorns could not escape Texas’ cold weather even as they traveled to Stanford, California. With temperatures dipping into the mid-40s Thursday night, No. 12 Texas took the first of a four-game...

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Texas pitcher Ridgeway leaves Longhorns after mutual agreement

Daniela Perez March 5, 2019

Pitcher Beau Ridgeway has left the Texas baseball program after reaching a mutual agreement with head coach David Pierce last Thursday, a source told The Daily Texan. Ridgeway, a senior, pitched over 100...

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Texas outfielders make huge moves to secure series over LSU

Daniela Perez March 4, 2019

The last winter winds blew through UFCU Disch-Falk Field early Sunday afternoon, dropping Austin’s temperature into the 30s. Tailgaters huddled around the warmth of their barbecues while Texas players...

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Texas takes down LSU, 8-4, to improve its series record to 2-0

Daniela Perez March 3, 2019

Following the Longhorns’ Friday night takedown against LSU, Tiger fans left Disch-Falk Field with their heads held high. One leaned against a railing and laughed as Longhorn fans passed by celebrating...

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Texas upsets No. 2 Ranked LSU

Daniela Perez March 2, 2019

A sold out crowd, the No. 2 team in the country and UFCU Disch-Falk Field. In front of the biggest regular season crowd since 2012, no one expected the No. 22 Longhorns to match the LSU Tigers, let alone...

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Zubia looks towards LSU matchup after loss

Daniela Perez March 1, 2019

Under the warmth of the dugout’s heaters, Zach Zubia sat with his back pressed to the wall and feet atop the Longhorn bench while reflecting on the Wednesday night loss to UTSA. The 6-foot-4-inch...

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Landslide win over Bearkats shows Texas freshman prowess

Daniela Perez February 27, 2019

A crowd of 4,575 people gathered Tuesday night to watch the Longhorns take on Sam Houston State. Those dedicated enough to travel from Huntsville, as well as with Austin residents, were blown away by Texas’...

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Texas prepares for home opener against Purdue

Daniela Perez February 22, 2019

After a successful 3–1 road campaign to kick off their season, Texas returns for its home opening weekend against Purdue. The Longhorns and the Boilermakers last met in 2005, when Texas swept...

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Texas shows off powerhouse offense in 11-4 win over Rice

Daniela Perez February 20, 2019

The Longhorns beat Rice 11-4 on a cold, wet Tuesday night at Reckling Park in Houston as part of their opening slate of road games this season.  Rice attempted to stop a powerful Texas offense...

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Texas takes season-opening series at Louisiana

Daniela Perez February 18, 2019

Texas opened their 2019 campaign with a successful opening series against Louisiana by taking two of the three games in front of a very passionate Ragin’ Cajuns fanbase. “We come on the...

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Elder shines in season opener against Louisiana

Daniela Perez February 16, 2019

Texas’ season opener resulted in extra baseball for roughly 5,000 attendees at M.L. Tigue Moore Field at Russo Park. The Longhorns barely escaped the Ragin’ Cajuns, 3-1, on Friday night. After...

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Texas addresses unanswered questions ahead of season opener at Louisiana

Daniela Perez February 15, 2019

Texas starts its season Friday against Louisiana for the second consecutive year. The Longhorns went 2–1 against the Ragin' Cajuns last year. Ranked 23rd on D1Baseball.com, the Longhorns head...

Clemens family welcomed at Alumni Game

Daniela Perez February 3, 2019

Legends from Texas baseball’s past returned to UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Saturday afternoon for the annual Alumni Game. Notable alumni included Mark Payton of Oakland Athletics, Travis Jones of the...

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Texas’ David Hamilton out 2019 season after suffering Achilles injury on scooter

Daniela Perez January 13, 2019

Infielder David Hamilton’s suffered a season-ending Achilles injury after a fall from a motorized scooter. The team announced Saturday he will not be able to return for the 2019 season. “We...

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Texas goes cold in loss to Virginia Tech

Daniela Perez November 10, 2018

Virginia Tech brought winter with it on a cold, windy Friday night. The Hokies brought down the Longhorns, 1-0, ending their 2018 postseason. This is the first time since 2011 that Texas was knocked out...

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Texas capitalizes on Kansas’ mistakes, advances to the Big 12 Semifinals

Daniela Perez October 30, 2018

The Texas Longhorns advanced to the Big 12 semifinals after beating Kansas in a penalty kick shootout Sunday night. The game, which was scoreless until the shootout, ended after four rounds of penalty...

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