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The Daily Texan

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter

Emma is a journalism sophomore from Prosper, Texas and is probably watching Dallas Mavericks highlights as you read this. She currently works on the women’s basketball beat as a senior reporter, but has previously reported on men’s swim and dive and softball. In addition to watching the Mavericks, she enjoys spending her free time with the people she loves most, usually by grabbing some coffee or boba with them.

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Texas women’s basketball feels the effects of uncertainty in crushing season-ending loss

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter March 20, 2023

Sliding its name onto the second round bracket slot after taking down East Carolina on Saturday, Texas women’s basketball moved one step closer to making yet another Sweet Sixteen appearance.  However,...

Previewing Texas women’s basketball NCAA tournament first, second round opponents

Previewing Texas women’s basketball NCAA tournament first, second round opponents

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter March 18, 2023

Making their eighth NCAA tournament appearance, Texas women’s basketball made itself an attractive No. 4-seed team as they return to the Moody Center on Saturday and Monday for the first two rounds of...

DeYona Gaston finds success taking in new responsibilities, leadership roles as veteran team member

DeYona Gaston finds success taking in new responsibilities, leadership roles as veteran team member

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter March 9, 2023

Ever since his arrival three years ago, Texas women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer has carried the same tough love attitude through every season.  And junior forward DeYona Gaston has been...

No. 12 Texas women’s basketball secures co-ownership of Big 12 Championship title after 80-52 victory over Kansas State

No. 12 Texas women’s basketball secures co-ownership of Big 12 Championship title after 80-52 victory over Kansas State

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter March 4, 2023

On the road for their final regular season game, No. 12 Texas women’s basketball traveled to Manhattan this weekend to face Kansas State, cashing in its second win against the Wildcats this season, 80-52.  This...

Texas racks up over 10,000 fans against Baylor, but takes 63-54 loss in final home game

Texas racks up over 10,000 fans against Baylor, but takes 63-54 loss in final home game

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter February 27, 2023

Texas women’s basketball saw their largest crowd of the season on Monday night against Baylor as 10,763 fans participated in the program’s second 10k for 10k game in school history, racking up $156,000...

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 23, 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...

Texas guard Shaylee Gonzales attempts a layup against Texas Tech at the Moody Center on Feb. 8, 2022. Texas defeated Texas Tech 80-71.

No. 17 Texas prepares for home stretch as burnout begins to creep in

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter February 19, 2023

Settling down after the wake-up call that was a defensive Iowa State team on Monday, Texas women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer and graduate student guard Shaylee Gonzales seemed fairly composed...

No. 17 Texas can’t shake on-the-road nerves, takes 66-61 loss to Iowa State

No. 17 Texas can’t shake on-the-road nerves, takes 66-61 loss to Iowa State

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter February 13, 2023

Waving their seven-game winning streak goodbye, No. 17 Texas women’s basketball took their sixth loss on the road for the season, falling 66-61 to No. 22 Iowa State. Texas has developed a pattern...

Junior forward DeYona Gaston attempts a layup against Texas Tech on Feb 8. 2022. Texas defeated Texas Tech 80 - 71.

No. 20 Texas gains early lead against Texas Tech, secures another home win 80-71

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter February 9, 2023

Looking to avenge a tough loss in Lubbock, No. 20 Texas women’s basketball extended its winning streak with an 80-71 win against Texas Tech at the Moody Center Wednesday night. Early foul trouble...

Notes from the Opponent: Texas women’s basketball edition

Notes from the Opponent: Texas women’s basketball edition

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter February 8, 2023

Prior to the Texas women’s basketball game against Texas Tech on Wednesday, the Daily Texan sat down with Andrew Fallon, a sports reporter for The Daily Toreador, Texas Tech’s online student newspaper.   The...

Texas women’s basketball comes away with tight 68-65 win over Kansas, remain first in Big 12 standings

Texas women’s basketball comes away with tight 68-65 win over Kansas, remain first in Big 12 standings

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter February 5, 2023

After taking care of West Virginia on Wednesday night, No. 24 Texas women’s basketball was on track to keep its first place Big 12 standings alive this weekend on the road against Kansas.  Texas...

Taylor Jones, once recruited by Oklahoma, is now shining at Texas

Taylor Jones, once recruited by Oklahoma, is now shining at Texas

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter January 26, 2023

Taylor Jones never thought she’d be playing collegiate basketball for the Texas Longhorns. In fact, she grew up in a house that particularly despised burnt orange — The Jones were much more of a maroon...

Texas defeats No. 14 Oklahoma 78-58 in Red River Rivalry blowout

Texas defeats No. 14 Oklahoma 78-58 in Red River Rivalry blowout

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter January 25, 2023

While the word “love” isn’t usually thrown around when talking about the Oklahoma Sooners, on Wednesday night, love was in the air for Texas women’s basketball.    The program celebrated...

Rori Harmon and Shaylee Gonzales lead Texas to a clutch 68–55 road win over Baylor

Rori Harmon and Shaylee Gonzales lead Texas to a clutch 68–55 road win over Baylor

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter January 22, 2023

Entering its fourth Big 12 Conference road game for the season, Texas women’s basketball went bear hunting.   The Longhorns claimed a 68–55 win over the Baylor Bears, presenting themselves with...

Texas Women’s Basketball creates an electrifying atmosphere to gain 68-53 win over No. 15 Iowa State

Texas Women’s Basketball creates an electrifying atmosphere to gain 68-53 win over No. 15 Iowa State

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter January 15, 2023

After securing a significant win over the No. 23 Kansas Jayhawks last week, Texas women’s basketball found its groove once more on Sunday against another veteran team, No. 15 Iowa State. The Longhorns...

No. 22 women’s basketball fails to overcome South Florida, takes tight 65-70 loss

No. 22 women’s basketball fails to overcome South Florida, takes tight 65-70 loss

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter December 3, 2022

Entering its matchup against the South Florida Bulls on a two-game winning streak, No. 22 Texas women’s basketball was eager to continue its success.     Instead, the Longhorns were shaken up...

Longhorns take down Rutgers after losses to Marquette, Louisville during Battle 4 Atlantis tournament

Longhorns take down Rutgers after losses to Marquette, Louisville during Battle 4 Atlantis tournament

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter November 22, 2022

Taking a road trip to Paradise Island, Bahamas, Texas women’s basketball faced off against Marquette, Louisville and Rutgers in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament this past weekend.  The Longhorns...

Notes from the Opponent - Baylor

Notes from the Opponent – Baylor

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter November 21, 2022

The Daily Texan spoke with Michael Haag, the sports editor of the Baylor Lariat, in preparation for Texas’ regular season finale against the Bears.      Daily Texan: What would you...

Opponents to Watch - Kansas

Opponents to Watch – Kansas

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter November 18, 2022

Without a consistent starting quarterback, Kansas relies on a solid array of offensive and defensive players to lead the way to a potential victory. These four players should be on the radar for Saturday’s...

No. 3 Women’s basketball opens season with win over Louisiana

No. 3 Women’s basketball opens season with win over Louisiana

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter November 14, 2022

Getting comfortable with the new environment of the Moody Center, the Texas women’s basketball team emerged from two triple-digit exhibition games ready to hit the ground running on its regular season...

Heisman Watch - Week 11

Heisman Watch – Week 11

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter November 10, 2022

Bo Nix Oregon quarterback Bo Nix now leads the NCAA in completion percentage with 73.3% after completing 20 out of 24 passes against Colorado. His success doesn’t stop at his passing rate. The Auburn...

Keys to the Game - Kansas State

Keys to the Game – Kansas State

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter November 4, 2022

Despite the Longhorns winning the last five matchups against the Wildcats, Kansas State is having a stellar season right now. Although Texas is favored to win Saturday’s game, there are a few things...

Key returners to watch as No. 3 women’s basketball hits the court

Key returners to watch as No. 3 women’s basketball hits the court

Emma Hutchinson, Senior sports reporter November 2, 2022

As the Texas women’s basketball team bid farewell to three seniors after its 29–7 record last season, the time has come for their younger counterparts to take the lead. With head coach Vic Schaefer...

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Big 12 Power Rankings – Week 8

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter October 20, 2022

1) TCU Horned Frogs The Horned Frogs continue to cling to the top spot in the Big 12 rankings, sitting at 6-0 for the first time since 2017. Head coach Sonny Dykes is setting himself up as a potential...

Head-to-Head History: Iowa State

Head-to-Head History: Iowa State

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter October 14, 2022

After one of the most exciting weekends for Texas football, the Longhorns look to hang on to the momentum they’ve created. For the past three years, Iowa State has taken Texas for a spin. During their...

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Big 12 Power Rankings: Week 6

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter October 7, 2022

1) Kansas Jayhawks Redeeming themselves after 13 years of going under the AP Poll Top 25, the Jayhawks slipped into the No. 19 spot after coming off a close 14-11 win over Iowa State this past weekend....

Texas v. West Virginia: Head-to-head history

Texas v. West Virginia: Head-to-head history

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter September 30, 2022

This Saturday will mark the 12th time that Texas and West Virginia compete against each other  since 1956. The duo truly began their rivalry back in 2012 when West Virginia entered the Big 12.  While...

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Opponents to Watch: Week 4

Emma Hutchinson, Sports reporter September 23, 2022

After three weeks of having a home field advantage, Texas will travel to Lubbock this weekend to compete against Texas Tech. Last year, the Longhorns blew out the Red Raiders with a 70-35 victory at Darrell...

Notes from the Opponent: Getting to know UTSA with The Paisano’s Luke Lawhorn

Notes from the Opponent: Getting to know UTSA with The Paisano’s Luke Lawhorn

Emma Hutchinson, Sports reporter September 15, 2022

The Daily Texan sat down with Luke Lawhorn, sports editor for The Paisano, to talk about what to expect from UTSA ahead of Saturday’s matchup.       Daily Texan: After UTSA’s win against...

National football games to watch - Week 2

National football games to watch – Week 2

Emma Hutchinson, Sports reporter September 8, 2022

No. 23 Wake Forest @ Vanderbilt  Sept. 10, 11:00 a.m. CT, SEC Network This season marks the first time since 2018 that Vanderbilt has started 2-0, and this Saturday could make it 3-0. However, Vanderbilt...

Veteran players lead charge into year two of Sarkisian era

Veteran players lead charge into year two of Sarkisian era

Emma Hutchinson, Sports reporter September 1, 2022

The recruitment of Arch Manning and the transfer of redshirt freshman Quinn Ewers have brought all eyes on the Longhorns as they enter their second season under head coach Steve Sarkisian, still looking...

Bijan Robinson sparks creativity in latest NIL deal with personal mustard brand

Bijan Robinson sparks creativity in latest NIL deal with personal mustard brand

Emma Hutchinson, Senior Sports Reporter August 29, 2022

As the festivities of Texas football prepare to return in full swing this weekend, fans are eager to see their favorite players on the field — and on the shelves of their local grocery stores.       Texas...

Softball bids farewell to seniors, plans to honor at last home game of season

Softball bids farewell to seniors, plans to honor at last home game of season

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter May 8, 2022

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the May 3, 2022 flipbook. As Texas softball takes its final strides of the spring season, the team will say a reluctant farewell to three Longhorn super...

Texas baseball relies on offense to secure 13-3 blowout against Houston Baptist

Texas baseball relies on offense to secure 13-3 blowout against Houston Baptist

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter May 4, 2022

After three hours and 22 minutes of Texas baseball, the Longhorns finally came out with a 13-3 run-rule victory against Houston Baptist. In the wake of a royal flush brought upon Texas by Oklahoma State...

McCombs Field sees record-breaking attendance numbers, builds connection between team and fans

McCombs Field sees record-breaking attendance numbers, builds connection between team and fans

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter April 25, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April 22, 2022 flipbook. Texas softball took the Red and Charline McCombs Field by storm against Oklahoma last weekend, rounding up the largest crowd...

Texas softball fails to overcome pitching dominance of Oklahoma State

Texas softball fails to overcome pitching dominance of Oklahoma State

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter April 25, 2022

Texas softball resumed Big 12 Conference play this weekend, facing off against No. 6 Oklahoma State in what turned out to be a three-game bust (3-2, 3-0, 2-1) for the Longhorns.  Entering the series...

No. 16 Texas softball puts away Houston in final home game until May

No. 16 Texas softball puts away Houston in final home game until May

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter April 20, 2022

Texas softball lit up Red and Charline McCombs Field on Wednesday night, firing off three home runs within the first two innings.    Junior outfielder Lou Gilbert launched her first home run of the...

As Red River Rivalry approaches, Texas softball looks to bounce back from history of defeat against Oklahoma 

As Red River Rivalry approaches, Texas softball looks to bounce back from history of defeat against Oklahoma 

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter April 13, 2022

Texas softball will have three chances this week to beat undefeated Oklahoma in front of a sold-out crowd.    After Texas enjoyed an effortless win against UT-Arlington last Wednesday, its attention...

Texas softball completes sweep over Iowa State in 3-0 shutout

Texas softball completes sweep over Iowa State in 3-0 shutout

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter April 3, 2022
Texas will take a pause from conference play Wednesday to play the University of Texas at Arlington as the team prepares to take on No. 1-ranked Oklahoma next weekend.
Texas softball honors head coach Mike White, takes two consecutive wins over Iowa State

Texas softball honors head coach Mike White, takes two consecutive wins over Iowa State

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter April 3, 2022

In two high-octane thrillers, Texas softball pulled off back-to-back wins in walk-off fashion against Iowa State on Friday and Saturday. The team’s positive atmosphere and drive is a product of head...

Softball loses 16-game winning streak with loss against Louisiana

Softball loses 16-game winning streak with loss against Louisiana

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter March 31, 2022

Coming off a successful weekend sweep against the Kansas Jayhawks, Texas softball had an abundance of momentum heading into its match-up against the University of Louisiana Wednesday night at McCombs Field...

McKenzie Parker, Janae Jefferson hit career milestones, steer Longhorn softball victory over

McKenzie Parker, Janae Jefferson hit career milestones, steer Longhorn softball victory over

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter March 22, 2022

Junior McKenzie Parker stepped onto Red & Charline McCombs Field for Tuesday’s game, freshly announced as the Co-Big 12 Player of the Week — her first career selection in the conference. “It’s...

Texas softball welcomes spring transfers, builds experienced roster

Texas softball welcomes spring transfers, builds experienced roster

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter March 9, 2022

As Texas softball settles into their 2022 season, the team has picked back up on building the team’s chemistry from the fall. While the Longhorns have seen an abundance of familiar faces return to...

No. 23 Longhorn softball leaves UTSA, Tulsa in the dust in Round 2 of Texas Classic

No. 23 Longhorn softball leaves UTSA, Tulsa in the dust in Round 2 of Texas Classic

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter February 28, 2022

After a tough six-game losing streak, No. 23 Texas softball sought a crucial win against the University of Texas at San Antonio and Tulsa University this Sunday during their second round of the Texas Classic. With...

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No. 10 Texas softball fails to get on the board against No. 22 Arizona State in 2-0 loss

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter February 25, 2022
Impressive pitching from senior transfer Hailey Dolcini and sophomore Estelle Czech kept the Sun Devils under control, but the Longhorns offense couldn’t do the same as Arizona State ultimately shut out Texas 2-0.
First baseman Mary Iakopo catches a ball thrown to her, trying to halt her opponents efforts of returning to first base. Texas played McNeese State at Red & Charline McCombs Field on February 16, 2022.

Texas softball slips at St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter February 21, 2022

Coming off a successful game against McNeese State on Wednesday, the Longhorn softball team looked to continue its momentum into its second tournament of the season, where it would face off against four...

Longhorn softball hits highs, lows during 1st tournament of season

Longhorn softball hits highs, lows during 1st tournament of season

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter February 13, 2022

Entering their spring season, the No. 10 ranked Texas softball team brought the heat in Fort Myers over the weekend, competing in five matchups for the Florida Gulf Coast University Kickoff Classic.    The...

Texas women’s tennis dominates at ITA Kickoff Weekend with double sweep

Texas women’s tennis dominates at ITA Kickoff Weekend with double sweep

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter January 30, 2022
The Longhorns started the weekend with a 4-0 sweep against Florida Atlantic at the Texas Tennis Center.
Texas diver inspires young audiences through collaborative children’s book

Texas diver inspires young audiences through collaborative children’s book

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter December 17, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the October 22 flipbook. Standing at the edge of the platform, Jordan Windle prepares for his next dive. The graduate student scans the bleachers for his...

Texas track and field legend Richard Duncan reflects on importance of positive mentality prior to Hall of Honor induction

Texas track and field legend Richard Duncan reflects on importance of positive mentality prior to Hall of Honor induction

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter December 14, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the October 11 flipbook.  Richard Duncan knows the underdog story all too well. A 6-foot-3-inch NBA wannabe transferring from Canada, who was thrown...

Longhorn men’s dive team prepares for tri-meet

Longhorn men’s dive team prepares for tri-meet

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter November 15, 2021

Soaring to new heights this season, the Longhorns have already left an incredible impression with a current 3-0 winning streak.  After tackling the Virginia Cavaliers in their first dual meet, the...

Texas volleyball shows up to show down at Red River Rivalry, wins 3-0 on Saturday with double sweep over Oklahoma

Texas volleyball shows up to show down at Red River Rivalry, wins 3-0 on Saturday with double sweep over Oklahoma

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter November 13, 2021
In their second match against unranked Oklahoma, the Longhorns wiped out the Sooners with a 3-0 flush, courtesy of strong performances by juniors Skylar Fields, Asjia O’Neal and Logan Eggleston.
Men’s swim and dive shatter pool records in Charlottesville

Men’s swim and dive shatter pool records in Charlottesville

Emma Hutchinson November 7, 2021

Continuing their undefeated season, the No. 1 Texas men’s swim and dive team shattered records in an exceptional performance against No. 9 Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, this past Friday and...

Men’s swim & dive upset Texas A&M, clench No. 1 spot in division

Men’s swim & dive upset Texas A&M, clench No. 1 spot in division

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter October 16, 2021
The Longhorns did not disappoint in their first away meet, with a final score of 185 to the Aggies’ 107.
Texas men’s swim & dive takes charge against Incarnate Word Cardinals at first home meet

Texas men’s swim & dive takes charge against Incarnate Word Cardinals at first home meet

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter October 10, 2021

The reign of the Texas men’s swim and dive team continued Friday afternoon at the Lee and Joe Jamail Swimming Center as the Longhorns competed in their first meet of the season against the University...

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Meet the 2021-22 Men’s Swim and Dive Team: familiar faces reunite, continue to build winning chemistry

Emma Hutchinson, Sports Reporter October 6, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 21 flipbook.  Fresh off another NCAA championship, the Texas men’s swim and dive team made waves with their 42nd conference win...

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