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The crowd cheers at the Texas volleyball game against Washington State on Sept. 15, 2023.

A spike in numbers: college volleyball is becoming more popular, it’s about time

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 18, 2024

Texas volleyball’s history of success has now spanned decades under the steady leadership of head coach Jerritt Elliott.  Since joining the program 24 years ago, Elliott has brought back a positive...

Madisen Skinner spikes the ball during a home game against Georgia on Oct. 20, 2024.

Texas remains undefeated on road in SEC with win against Alabama

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 17, 2024

It was only two weeks ago that Texas volleyball found itself in its worst losing streak of the season, dropping three consecutive matches. Before that three-game stretch, the Longhorns had sat atop the...

Reagan Rutherford and Ayden Ames block the ball, scoring the 13 point in Texas' third set against Houston on Wednesday Sept. 11, 2024. The Longhorns won the set 25-20 and the match 3-0.

Texas volleyball sweeps Auburn 3-0

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 15, 2024

Under head coach Jerrit Elliott, Texas volleyball has been defined by greatness for well more than a decade and is known to dominate competition. In the Big 12 they often sat atop the standings. When it...

Offensive lineman Jake Majors lifts wide receiver Isaiah Bond after he scored a touchdown during Texas' game against Florida on Nov. 9, 2024.

Keys to the game: Week 12

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 14, 2024

Coming off a dominant win over Florida, No. 3 Texas looks to keep its momentum going against Arkansas as the season nears its end and the College Football Playoff inches ever closer.   Arkansas sits...

Longhorn en las alturas: Cómo surgió el espectáculo de drones de UT

Longhorn en las alturas: Cómo surgió el espectáculo de drones de UT

Henry Hipschman and Maria Gomez November 9, 2024

Nota de editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 7 de noviembre de 2024 por Henry Hipschman y fue traducido por Maria Gomez. Football games are often a highlight of school cultures,...

Longhorn in the sky: How UT drone shows came to be

Longhorn in the sky: How UT drone shows came to be

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

Football games are often a highlight of school cultures, especially for the SEC. More than just the game on the field, the atmosphere that envelops gameday is unlike anything in sports. For Texas,...

Wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. celebrates a play with deep snapper Lance St. Louis and defensive back Warren Roberson during Texas' game atVanderbilt on Oct. 26, 2024.

Week 11: SEC power rankings

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

College football is now well into the back half of the season and the College Football Playoff picture is starting to take form. With no clear favorite this season and a constantly changing top 10, uncertainty...

Opponents to watch: Vanderbilt

Opponents to watch: Vanderbilt

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

Texas suffered its first loss of the year this past weekend in a match against long-time conference powerhouse Georgia. Suffering this loss as the No. 1 team in the country dropped the Longhorns four spots...

Outside hitter, Madisen Skinner spikes home a point during the Longhorns five set loss to the Texas A&M Aggies on Oct. 23, 2024.

Texas A&M pone fin al récord invicto de Texas en el SEC en un emocionante Lone Star Showdown

Henry Hipschman and Priscilla Durling October 24, 2024

Nota del editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 24 de octubre de 2024 por Henry Hipschman y fue traducido al español por Priscilla Durling. Siempre hay algo en los enfrentamientos...

Outside hitter, Madisen Skinner spikes home a point during the Longhorns five set loss to the Texas A&M Aggies on Oct. 23, 2024.

Texas A&M ends Texas’ undefeated SEC record in thrilling Lone Star Showdown

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 23, 2024

There’s always something about rivalry matchups that makes the stakes feel higher and the victories sweeter. The feeling engulfed Gregory Gymnasium on Wednesday when Texas A&M played in Texas’...

Madisen Skinner spikes the ball during a home game against Georgia on Oct. 20, 2024.

Texas volleyball defeats Georgia, extends unbeaten SEC streak

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 20, 2024

Since entering the SEC, Texas volleyball has been unmatched and unbeatable. The defending national champions have made themselves at home in their new conference, slicing through opponents and extending...

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

SEC Power Rankings

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

The SEC has seen a hectic few weeks with powerhouse teams experiencing unexpected grudge matches, crazy upsets and major changes in the SEC rankings. No. 1 Texas (6–0)  Texas, one of the newest...

Reagan Rutherford spikes the ball while Lily Barron (left) and Barakat Rahmon (right) attempt to block the ball during the UT vs. Houston match on Sept. 11, 2024.

No. 7 Texas stays undefeated in SEC after win against No. 12 Kentucky

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 13, 2024

It was only a season ago redshirt senior Reagan Rutherford was wearing Kentucky blue and taking the court in Lexington as a Wildcat. Now she returns to a familiar floorboard, this time donning burnt orange...

Red River Rivalry quarterback comparison

Red River Rivalry quarterback comparison

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Rivalry week ensues as the Texas Longhorns prepare to head to Dallas to meet the Oklahoma Sooners once more for the Red River Rivalry. As Saturday inches closer, it's time to take a look at both teams,...

Madisen Skinner high-fives teammates Ella Swindle and Reagan Rutherford after the team earned their first point in the match against Houston on Sept. 11, 2024. The Longhorns won 25-20.

Texas defeats Florida volleyball to remain undefeated in SEC

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 6, 2024

No. 7 Texas took on No. 18 Florida in an away matchup on Sunday in their fourth SEC game. The Longhorns triumphed, sweeping the Gators in three sets, extending their win streak to six games and maintaining...

Longhorns volleyball against Washington State on Sep. 15, 2023.

Texas wins against Texas A&M in first SEC match

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter September 27, 2024

No. 8 Texas volleyball enters the SEC in style, facing off against rival Texas A&M in College Station on Friday. In their first SEC match of the year, the Longhorns pulled off the victory, overcoming...

SEC introduces Conference Championship in 2025

SEC introduces Conference Championship in 2025

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

Texas volleyball officially kicks off SEC play Friday against none other than rival Texas A&M.  The SEC, a conference offering plenty of opportunities for success, is the newest frontier for the...

Sophomore linebacker Liona Lefau celebrates a safety with his teammates during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

SEC stat leaders heading into week 5 of college football

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

Four weeks into the season the SEC is dominating college football. Nine teams in the AP Top 25 are in the SEC, with four in the top five. As in-conference rivalries begin heating up with the start of conference...

Madisen Skinner prepares to hit the ball during the first round of the NCAA tournament against A&M on Nov. 30, 2023.

Texas volleyball loses to No. 2 Stanford in Palo Alto

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter September 15, 2024

Texas volleyball traveled to California this past weekend to face No. 2 Stanford University. The Longhorns fell to the second ranked team in the country in three sets, losing 0-3. Texas headed into...

Notes on the coach: Jeff Traylor

Notes on the coach: Jeff Traylor

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter September 12, 2024

UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor will make his way back to Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium this weekend, hoping that his Roadrunners can pull off an upset.  Traylor has been coaching for over 30...

Fans wait outside of DKR-TMS before Texas' game against Texas Tech on Nov. 24, 2023.

Darrell K Royal- Texas Memorial Stadium enters its 100th year

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter September 12, 2024

As football kicks off its 2024 season, all eyes fall upon the Texas Longhorns. Maintaining one of the most storied collegiate histories in college football, Texas has been a staple of athletic life every...

Reagan Rutherford and Ayden Ames block the ball, scoring the 13 point in Texas' third set against Houston on Wednesday Sept. 11, 2024. The Longhorns won the set 25-20 and the match 3-0.

Texas Volleyball completes second sweep this season against Houston

Meaghan English and Henry Hipschman September 12, 2024

Coming off a major upset loss at home against Miami, Texas rebounded on Wednesday when they beat the Houston Cougars in three for three sets, improving its record to 3-2. Texas began its year on a rocky...

Madisen Skinner prepares to hit the ball during the first round of the NCAA tournament against A&M on Nov. 30, 2023.

Texas sweeps Indiana in first home match of the season

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

Gregory Gym filled with fans Thursday night as the Texas women’s volleyball team once again took to the court to face off against opponent Indiana University. The defending national champions dominated,...

A wild band of hogs: How the University of Arkansas became the Razorbacks

A wild band of hogs: How the University of Arkansas became the Razorbacks

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

The University of Arkansas has been a symbol of Southern education since its founding more than 150 years ago. It is a university with many time-honored traditions, including its infamous Hog Call, but...

Calling Hogs: A dive into Arkansas’ culture, history

Calling Hogs: A dive into Arkansas’ culture, history

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

In 1871, the first state-assisted college in Arkansas was established. This college was named the Arkansas Industrial University. After a name change in 1899, the school became what it is now known as:...

American professional golfer Scottie Scheffler reads the green at Dell Match Play on March 25, 2023.

Scottie Scheffler’s Olympic victory brings emotions to world’s best golfer

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter August 12, 2024

World No. 1 and Texas alumnus Scottie Scheffler added yet another accolade to his already overflowing trophy case after winning the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.  Scheffler is currently having...

Some of Texas football’s most impactful players make All-SEC preseason first, second teams

Some of Texas football’s most impactful players make All-SEC preseason first, second teams

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter August 1, 2024

The 2024 preseason media poll has been announced for the NCAA Football All-SEC first and second teams and some of Texas’ most impactful players made the cut.  Coming off their best season in over...

El equipo de baloncesto de Sudán del Sur obtiene la primera victoria olímpica liderada por un ex alumno de Texas

El equipo de baloncesto de Sudán del Sur obtiene la primera victoria olímpica liderada por un ex alumno de Texas

Henry Hipschman and Daniela Capistran July 31, 2024

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 30 de julio por Henry Hipschman y fue traducido al español por Daniela Capistran. Hace trece años, Sudán del Sur declaró su independencia...

South Sudan basketball earns first-ever Olympic victory led by Texas alumnus

South Sudan basketball earns first-ever Olympic victory led by Texas alumnus

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter July 30, 2024

Thirteen years ago, South Sudan declared independence and established itself as its own nation. As the youngest country in the world, South Sudan has no indoor basketball facilities, yet they made...

A Texas swimmer competes in the 200m butterfly on Feb. 2, 2024 at a meet against TCU.

Texas’ Matt Scoggin joins Olympic coaching staff for fifth time

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter July 15, 2024

In 1994, 31-year-old Matt Scoggin accepted the position of head dive coach for Texas swimming and diving. As an experienced swimmer, a former Longhorn and a former Olympian, he was the perfect man for...

No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler prepares for Paris

No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler prepares for Paris

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter July 14, 2024

In a year like no other, one golfer has proven himself truly exceptional in his profession.  Texas alumnus Scottie Scheffler has dominated the PGA Tour and continues to establish himself as the best...

What athletes being paid may mean for Texas Athletics

What athletes being paid may mean for Texas Athletics

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter July 1, 2024

On May 23, the NCAA and the Power Five conferences came to a historic settlement, allowing students to be paid by their universities for the first time in college sports history.  This settlement came...

Texas Football coach Steve Sarkisian and players during The Eyes of Texas after a 31-24 win against Houston on Oct. 21, 2023.

Texas vs. Michigan football preview: an early season test for the Longhorns

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter June 27, 2024

On Sept. 7, only two weeks into the 2024 football season, the Longhorns will be traveling deep into enemy territory to take on their most difficult out-of-conference opponent this season: the Michigan...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers holds up the 2023 Football Big 12 Championship trophy during the postgame celebration after the Longhorns won the game against Oklahoma State on Dec. 1, 2023.

Leaving Big 12: A Longhorn history of success in the conference

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter June 10, 2024

Since 1996, the University of Texas has called the Big 12 Conference its home for everything and all things related to athletics. For nearly 28 years, the Longhorns have proven themselves a staple of the...

Texas falls to UCLA in women’s tennis tournament Sweet 16

Texas falls to UCLA in women’s tennis tournament Sweet 16

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter May 13, 2024

Texas women’s tennis traveled to California on Friday to face No. 8 UCLA in the women’s NCAA tennis tournament Sweet 16. The Longhorns' impressive season came to an end when they fell to the Bruins...

Senior Charlotte Chavatipon serves the ball during singles play against Oklahoma on March 3, 2024.

Women’s tennis 2020 recruiting class: legacy in the making

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter April 24, 2024

Four years ago, Texas women’s tennis brought in the highest ranked recruiting class in the nation. Composed of standouts and now-seniors Malaika Rapolu and Charlotte Chavatipon, and current tennis professional...

Senior Charlotte Chavatipon hits the ball during singles play against Oklahoma State on March 22, 2024.

Texas women’s tennis falls to Oklahoma State in Big 12 Championship

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter April 22, 2024

After what has thus far been a season of triumph and victory, the Longhorns were dealt a rare taste of defeat in yesterday’s match against Oklahoma State in the Big 12 Championship final, losing 4-0....

Senior Taisiya Pachkaleva pumps her fist after scoring a point during singles play against Oklahoma on March 3, 2024.

Texas women’s tennis prepares for Big 12 tournament after end of regular season

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter April 15, 2024

Texas women’s tennis regular season has come to an end and the Big 12 tournament will take place Wednesday through Saturday. With yesterday’s sweep of in-state opponent Baylor, the Longhorns finished...

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

Women’s tennis secures No. 2 seed after victory over TCU

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter April 13, 2024

Texas women’s tennis traveled to Fort Worth on Friday to take on in-state rival TCU in the second to last regular season game of the year. Decisively once again, Texas emerged from the match victorious,...

Redshirt sophomore Vivian Ovrootsky lunges to hit the ball on March 3, 2024.

Texas women’s tennis welcomes No. 1 recruiting class in nation

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter April 5, 2024

Texas women’s tennis has found itself rolling through competition, defeating various Big 12 opponents throughout the last couple of weeks. Currently, Texas stands in second place in the Big 12,  trailing...

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

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

Anna Ambrose and Henry Hipschman March 31, 2024

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

Junior Sabina Zeynalova pumps her fist in celebration after scoring a point against Oklahoma on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Zeynalova's singles match vs. Dana Guzman, which she won 7-5, 6-1, was the deciding match that clinched the overall win for the Longhorns.

No. 7 Texas Women’s Tennis sweeps Kansas State 4-0

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter March 24, 2024

On a windy Sunday morning, Texas Women's Tennis once again took to the court and once again walked away victorious. Overcoming their opponent Kansas State 4-0, the Longhorns completed their eighth sweep...

Senior Malaika Rapolu hits the ball during singles play against Ava Catanzarite of Oklahoma on Sunday. Rapolu earned Texas' first win of the match with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Catanzarite.

Texas dominates West Virginia in second consecutive conference win

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter March 8, 2024

In dominant fashion, No. 7 Texas swept West Virginia on Friday, shutting out their opponent with a 7-0 victory. This marks Texas’ second consecutive win since Big 12 play started, making them undefeated...

Graduate student Tanya Sasnouskaya leans to hit the ball during doubles play against Oklahoma on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Sasnouskaya and partner Malaika Rapolu fell to Oklahoma's Julia Garcia Ruiz and Zdena Safarova 2-6.

Las estudiantes-atletas internacionales, Tanya Sasnouskaya y Taisiya Pachkaleva, superan las barreras culturales al navegar la vida en un nuevo país

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 05 de marzo del 2024 por Henry Hipschman y fue traducido al español por Citlali Martinez Hernandez. La estudiante de posgrado Tanya...

Graduate student Tanya Sasnouskaya leans to hit the ball during doubles play against Oklahoma on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Sasnouskaya and partner Malaika Rapolu fell to Oklahoma's Julia Garcia Ruiz and Zdena Safarova 2-6.

International student athletes Tanya Sasnouskaya, Taisiya Pachkaleva overcome cultural barriers navigating life in new country

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

Graduate student Tanya Sasnouskaya and senior Taisiya Pachkaleva are two international women’s tennis players who remember what it was like first coming to a new country and adapting to a different...

A look inside Longhorn Racing: UT’s very own race car club

A look inside Longhorn Racing: UT’s very own race car club

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter March 5, 2024

For many when it comes to athletics, people immediately think of traditional sports like football, baseball and basketball. Professionally and collegiately, these are the types of competitions that receive...

Junior Sabina Zeynalova pumps her fist in celebration after scoring a point against Oklahoma on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Zeynalova's singles match vs. Dana Guzman, which she won 7-5, 6-1, was the deciding match that clinched the overall win for the Longhorns.

No. 6 Texas rallies to defeat No. 15 OU to begin Big 12 Play

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter March 3, 2024

No. 6 Texas conquered Red River Rival Oklahoma 4-3 in what turned out to be a suspenseful first Big 12 match. Various storylines took over in today’s matchup between Texas and Oklahoma including two...

Senior Charlotte Chavatipon stares at the ball while preparing to hit on January 26, 2024 against Baylor. Chavatipon defeated her opponent in singles play 6-1, 6-1.

Women’s Tennis loses in quarterfinal to Oklahoma State in ITA National Indoor Championship

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter February 12, 2024

Lately, Texas women’s tennis has found constant success on the court, defeating multiple ranked opponents and carrying on a five-game win streak. This win streak recently came to an end when the Longhorns...

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Former men’s tennis coach and Texas letterwinner Dave Snyder passes away at 88

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 28, 2023

For almost 30 years, UT legend Dave Snyder coached the men’s tennis team to new heights. Snyder dominated the world of tennis and established himself as one of the most impactful coaches in Texas history....

Freshman Caroline Kupka dives off the 10-meter platform and into the pool on Nov. 3, 2023. Kupka placed first with a score of 295.35 points.

Texas Diving Invitational: women’s recap

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter November 7, 2023

The Texas Diving Invitational took place Nov. 1-3 and the women’s diving team finished with a clean sweep of the three-day competition.  The invitational comprises three events: the three-meter,...

Swimmers compete in the Big 12 Swimming and Diving Championship at the Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center on Feb. 25, 2022. The University of Texas was named Big 12 Champions for men’s and women’s events.

Women’s swim and dive set for rematch against reigning national champion Virginia

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 27, 2023

Texas women’s swimming and diving’s season is underway and thus far they have dominated. Beginning their year with a 2-0 start, the Longhorns are maintaining their journey towards their ultimate goal...

Texas' forward Trinity Byars readies to kick the ball as WVU's midfielder May McCutcheon (left) and Nyema Ingleton (right) catches up to her.

Despite solid defense, Texas soccer continues to struggle against ranked opponents

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter October 3, 2023

Since 2019, the Texas soccer team has held a winning record in each regular season and has made consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament (except during the pandemic in 2020). The team has found themselves...

Senior Olivia Bray swims in a meet against Texas A&M on Oct. 21, 2022.

17-time All-American Olivia Bray Prepares for Final Season at Texas

Henry Hipschman, General Sports Reporter September 25, 2023

It’s been 192 days since the University of Texas women’s swim and dive team earned themselves national runner-up in the NCAA championships, the team’s second consecutive year claiming the second...

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