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Georgia quarterback Carson Beck during Texas' game against the Bulldogs on Oct. 19, 2024.

Games to Watch: Week 12

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter November 14, 2024

No. 24 Missouri at No. 23 South Carolina, 3:15 p.m. - SEC Network Two teams that have had unexpected seasons will meet this Saturday in Columbia, South Carolina. Coming from Columbia, Missouri, are...

Senior forward Ze’Rick Onyama dunks during Texas' game against Chicago State on Nov. 12, 2024.

Texas men’s basketball lives up to team motto in dominant win over Chicago State

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter November 13, 2024

The clock hadn’t gone past the first two minutes of the game when Texas men’s basketball forced Chicago State to call its first timeout. The Longhorns led 7-0 while the Cougars already had three fouls. The...

Notes on the coach: Billy Napier

Notes on the coach: Billy Napier

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter November 7, 2024

Billy Napier is a controversial name among Florida fans right now.  Since taking over the job in 2022, Napier has yet to lead the Gators into a winning season, with 6–7 and 5–7 records. Currently...

Number 20 Tre Johnson dunks a basketball.

Freshman Tre Johnson breaks Kevin Durant record in Power 5 matchup

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter November 5, 2024

Not many Power 5 programs choose to have a non-conference game against another Power 5 program, let alone on opening night. Oklahoma played Ohio Valley Conference’s Lindenwood Lions, Alabama tipped...

Texas men’s basketball point guard duo brings complementary playstyles to a new-look team

Texas men’s basketball point guard duo brings complementary playstyles to a new-look team

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter November 5, 2024

Texas men’s basketball has a luxury on the team this season: two prominent point guards. Head coach Rodney Terry recruited Oregon State junior transfer Jordan Pope and Indiana State graduate transfer...

Fans wait in line to enter Victory Lap bar on September 16, 2023.

The Corral gets fans excited about basketball season tip-off

Isa Almeida and Zach Davis October 31, 2024

In honor of college basketball season being less than a week away, Texas students filled the West Campus sports bar, Victory Lap, to celebrate ahead of the program’s debut season in the Southeastern...

Head men's basketball coach Rodney Terry motions to his players during Texas' game against Iowa State on Feb. 6, 2024.

Devon Pryor trusts the plans Texas men’s basketball has for him

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter October 23, 2024

Instead of attending senior homecoming or prom, Texas men’s basketball sophomore forward Devon Pryor reclassified academically and joined the program following the end of his junior year in high school.  Pryor,...

Notes on the coach: Kirby Smart

Notes on the coach: Kirby Smart

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter October 17, 2024

The Texas versus Georgia matchup on Saturday will mean more than just a top-five matchup. For the two head coaches, it will be a reunion between close friends. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Texas...

Coach Rodney Terry during Texas' game against HCU on Dec. 9, 2023.

Texas men’s basketball to face former coach Chris Beard

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter October 16, 2024

Early 2023 was a troubled time for Texas men’s basketball. Former head coach Chris Beard was fired and assistant coach Rodney Terry rose to the interim position. What followed was one of Texas’...

Defensive back Warren Roberson ahead of Texas' game against Mississippi State on Sept. 28, 2024.

SEC so far

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Who would have thought formerly top-ranked Alabama’s first loss of the season would come against never-beaten-a-top-five-team Vanderbilt? SEC football left fans’ jaws dropped after an unpredictable...

Number 20 Tre Johnson dunks a basketball.

Texas men’s basketball freshman working on his own identity amidst Kevin Durant comparisons

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 30, 2024

Comparisons to legendary former Longhorn Kevin Durant don’t affect Texas men’s basketball freshman Tre Johnson. A five-star recruit and arguably the biggest star the team has recruited since Mo...

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning passes the ball off during Texas' game against ULM on Sept. 21, 2024.

Keys to the Game

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 26, 2024

Texas will face one of the original members of its new conference on Saturday for its long-awaited SEC kickoff.  Mississippi State won its opening game against Eastern Kentucky, but the team’s performance...

Former Texas quarterback Colt McCoy during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. McCoy was the starting quarterback during Texas' last championship game against Alabama in 2010, but was injured in the first quarter.

2024 Hall of Honor class celebrated in Friday night ceremony

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 25, 2024

Twelve former Longhorn athletes and coaches were inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor on Sept. 20. The inductees were recognized at a ceremony held on Friday night at the LBJ Auditorium and...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe (#4) during pre-game warm-ups before playing against Middle Tennessee on Sep. 2 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Heisman Watch: Week 4

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

Redshirt freshman quarterback Arch Manning went into the UTSA matchup with +10000 odds to win the Heisman Trophy and left the weekend with +1600 odds. Here are names joining Manning and junior quarterback...

Head Coach Rodney Terry after Texas' win against Baylor on Jan. 20, 2024.

Indiana State transfer duo looks to get one more championship together

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 17, 2024

Texas men’s basketball head coach Rodney Terry and the Longhorns made a good impression on a duo of Indiana State prospects during their April visit to campus. After playing together for two years...

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates a win after the Texas vs. Michigan Football game at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 7, 2024.

SEC Power Rankings

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 12, 2024

Conference play started last weekend for a couple of teams as South Carolina defeated Kentucky. Heading into week three, six teams will start their SEC season. No. 1 Georgia: The Bulldogs have been...

Guard Chendall Weaver high fives his teammates on the bench during Texas' game against OSU in the Moody Center on March 2, 2024.

Second year transfer Chendall Weaver ready to lead revamped Texas men’s basketball team

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 11, 2024

Who does junior guard Chendall Weaver think are the best shooters in the Texas men’s basketball team? Freshman guard Tre Johnson, junior guard Jordan Pope and … himself. Despite being one of the...

Head basketball coach Rodney Terry yells at his players during Texas' game against OSU on March 2.

Texas men’s basketball adds 6 players from transfer portal ahead of 2024-25 season

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

After a disappointing end to the 2023-24 season, Texas men’s basketball lost key players such as junior forward Dillon Mitchell and senior guard Tyrese Hunter to the transfer portal. Nonetheless, head...

Quarterback Arch Manning pushes his way into the end zone to score a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against Colorado State on Aug. 31, 2024.

Week 1 takeaways

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 5, 2024

Texas football started the 2024 season with a bang. Despite a slow start, the Longhorns picked up the pace against Colorado State in the second quarter and defeated the Rams 52-0 — Texas’ first...

Guard Rori Harmon tires towards the basket during the game against Oklahoma on Jan. 25, 2023.

Rori Harmon eligible for injury year, medical waiver approved by NCAA

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter September 2, 2024

 The NCAA approved a medical waiver for Texas women’s basketball star Rori Harmon to qualify for an extra injury year on Aug. 29 after Harmon’s junior season was cut short due to a torn ACL back in...

Freshman wide receiver Ryan Wingo celebrates after scoring a touchdown during Texas' annual spring game on April 20, 2024.

Meet the newest Longhorns

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 29, 2024

Texas’ recruiting staff had the tough challenge of replacing NFL draft picks and wide receivers Xavier Worthy, Adonai Mitchell and Jordan Whittington, but the program landed three of the best in the...

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell completes a catch and a touchdown during the Allstate Sugar Bowl game against Washington on Jan. 1, 2024.

Longhorns in the NFL

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 29, 2024

Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts Two-time national champion with Georgia and former Texas wide receiver Adonai Mitchell wrapped up his first NFL preseason by scoring his first touchdown for the Colts....

Coach Steve Sarkisian laughs with other members of the coaching staff during a practice on Dec. 30, 2023 for the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Texas football lands highly-ranked class of 2025 prospect duo

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 28, 2024

Texas football scored its biggest commitment of the 2025 recruiting cycle on Aug. 24 with the announcement of five-star safety Jonah Williams.  Williams’ commitment came only a day after four-star...

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo runs towards the ball on Sept. 28, 2023 during Texas' game against West Virginia. The Longhorns and Mountaineers ended the game with a 0-0 tie.

Seniors Lexi Missimo, Trinity Byars have unfinished business with Texas soccer

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

National Women’s Soccer League experts and fans predicted Texas duo Lexi Missimo and Trinity Byars would be top prospects in the 2024 draft, had they declared for it. But the two stars weren’t done...

LSU’s rivalries go across state lines

LSU’s rivalries go across state lines

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

Alabama has Auburn, Mississippi has Mississippi State, Texas has Texas A&M, LSU has… Unlike most Southeastern Conference teams, LSU has no in-state rivals in any of the Five conferences. That’s...

A live tiger and 52 national championships: Get to know the LSU tigers

A live tiger and 52 national championships: Get to know the LSU tigers

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

Louisiana State University is the flagship university of Louisiana. Located in the state capital of Baton Rouge, LSU is home to over 30,000 students and a very special live mascot. Like Texas has Bevo,...

Across states, across conferences: The Missouri-Kansas border war

Across states, across conferences: The Missouri-Kansas border war

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 22, 2024

Kansas and Missouri know each other like the backs of their hands. The two teams were in the same athletic conference from 1907 to 2012, facing each other every year until Missouri left for the Southeastern...

Missouri athletics: 134 years of history and traditions

Missouri athletics: 134 years of history and traditions

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter August 22, 2024

Until Texas and Oklahoma joined the SEC, Missouri was one of the two programs that was a part of the last conference expansion in 2012, alongside Texas A&M.  Located in the fourth most populous...

Julien Alfred hace historia en Texas y Santa Lucía en los Juegos Olímpicos de París

Julien Alfred hace historia en Texas y Santa Lucía en los Juegos Olímpicos de París

Isa Almeida and Amy DonJuan August 9, 2024

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 5 de agosto por Isa Almeida y fue traducido al español por Amy DonJuan. La nación caribeña de Santa Lucía envió cuatro atletas...

Ryan Crouser during the Spring 2013 Texas Relays.

Ryan Crouser wins unprecedented third consecutive gold medal in shot put

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor August 8, 2024

Former Texas track and field star Ryan Crouser became the first athlete to win three consecutive gold medals in the Olympic shot put, a story that started right after Crouser left Austin. The 2015-2016...

Leo Neugebauer prepares to throw a discus at Mike A. Myers Stadium on March 28, 2024.

Texas track and field wins four medals so far at Olympic Games

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor August 8, 2024

Four medals came out of the Longhorns in the various Olympic track and field events. Out of five past and current athletes sent by the program, three medaled and one still has an opportunity to step onto...

Julien Alfred makes Texas, Saint Lucia history in Paris Olympics

Julien Alfred makes Texas, Saint Lucia history in Paris Olympics

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor August 5, 2024

The Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia sent four athletes to the 2024 Olympic Games. The island, which first appeared in the tournament in Atlanta in 1996, had never won a medal in any sport – but one...

Texas swimmers earn first two medals for Longhorns in Paris

Texas swimmers earn first two medals for Longhorns in Paris

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor July 29, 2024

The Texas swimmers kicked off the Olympic games in great fashion On the first day of the tournament, two Longhorns took on the pool. Incoming transfer Aaron Shackell broke ground in 2024 by becoming...

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Eight former Texas stars to join Austin’s professional volleyball team

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor July 16, 2024

Professional volleyball is coming to Austin in 2025 as League One Volleyball sets off. As the inaugural season approaches, the team has started to share the names of the women athletes who will make...

Texas celebrates their win over Cincinnati on Jan. 27, 2024.

Texas women’s basketball secures top-10 class of 2025 commit Aaliyah Crump

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor July 11, 2024

Texas women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer and his recruiting team got off to a hot start in their class of 2025 recruiting process with five-star guard Aaliyah Crump announcing her commitment...

Texas A&M head coach Jim Schlossnagle speaks at a postgame press conference after Texas A&M’s win against Florida at the NCAA Men’s College World Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska on June 21.

Hero to zero, zero to hero: Schlossnagle’s past relationship with Aggie fans, future with Longhorns

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor July 4, 2024

When the rumors of Jim Schlossnagle moving to Texas started, the Aggies were on the brink of winning a national championship. The mood at Texas A&M was of disbelief — there was no way its head coach...

Texas vs. ULM: Week four football preview

Texas vs. ULM: Week four football preview

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor July 4, 2024

There is not a long history between the Texas Longhorns and the ULM Warhawks. But, it will be the last non-conference game before Texas’ Southeastern Conference debut against Mississippi State. In...

Dylan Disu walks onto the court ahead of Texas' game against West Virginia on Feb. 10, 2024.

Dylan Disu y Max Abmas firman contratos de agentes libres con equipos de la NBA

Isa Almeida and Daniela Capistran July 4, 2024

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 1 de julio por Isa Almeida y fue traducido al español por Daniela Capistran. El draft de la NBA de 2024 no fue uno exitoso para el...

Dylan Disu walks onto the court ahead of Texas' game against West Virginia on Feb. 10, 2024.

Dylan Disu, Max Abmas sign free agent contracts with NBA teams

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor July 1, 2024

The 2024 NBA draft wasn’t successful for Texas men’s basketball. The program ended the ceremony with no drafted players, but for these two graduates, professional basketball dreams are not over.  Though...

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

Texas women’s basketball 2024-25 season preview

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor June 20, 2024

Texas head coach Vic Schaefer’s women’s basketball team is heading into the three-time consecutive national champion conference, the SEC.  The Longhorns’ last season in the Big 12 turned upside...

Texas volleyball sets foundation for class of 2026 recruiting

Texas volleyball sets foundation for class of 2026 recruiting

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor June 17, 2024

Three rising high-school juniors announced their commitment to Texas volleyball over the weekend, continuing the legacy of one of the nation’s best teams. Texas has been seeking its next captain of...

Texas women’s basketball newcomers settled in the Forty Acres, getting ready for fall

Texas women’s basketball newcomers settled in the Forty Acres, getting ready for fall

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor June 16, 2024

All five of the Texas women’s basketball newcomers are already on campus, but freshman guard Jordan Lee won't be there for too long.  Lee will be traveling to Bucaramanga, Colombia, to compete at...

Texas swimmers cheer as their teammates 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.

Texas swimmers looking to join Team USA in Paris after Olympic trials

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor June 13, 2024

After senior breaststroke swimmer Anna Elendt secured her spot on the German Olympic team, it is now time for the American Longhorns to fight for a place on Team USA.  Elendt, who holds German records...

Freshman Yasmin Howe and sophomore Chloe Cooper celebrate after winning the Varsity 8+ race sat the Longhorn Invitational on April 27, 2024.

Texas rowing wins third national championship in 4 years

Isa Almeida, Sports Desk Editor June 10, 2024

No.1 Texas rowing captured its third NCAA National Championship in four years on June 2 with victories in the Four and First Varsity Eight Grand Finals. It was the first time the program won two events...

Texas women’s basketball signs All-Big 10 guard Laila Phelia from Michigan

Texas women’s basketball signs All-Big 10 guard Laila Phelia from Michigan

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter April 23, 2024

Texas women’s basketball added former Michigan guard Laila Phelia to its 2024-25 roster. Announced on April 22, Phelia is head coach Vic Schaefer’s first recruit out of the current transfer portal. “We...

Five-star freshman Ryan Wingo celebrates a touchdown for the orange team during Texas' annual spring game on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Texas football’s 2024 recruiting class show up at Orange-White scrimmage

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter April 20, 2024

Ahead of its debut season at the Southeastern Conference, Texas football hosted its annual Orange-White scrimmage, where fans got the chance to enjoy the Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium energy and watch...

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

Women’s basketball seniors DeYona Gaston, Shay Holle to take separate career paths after 4 years

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter April 15, 2024

At the end of every season, there are lots of changes to every team due to the transfer portal. Texas is no exception to this, and with the current seniors having an extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19,...

Guard Rori Harmon plays against Baylor University on Feb. 6, 2022.

SEC in NCAA Tournament overview: how Texas women’s basketball’s future conference opponents held up

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter April 8, 2024

The 2024 NCAA women’s basketball season came to an end on Sunday as South Carolina was crowned national champion. Texas wrapped up its season in the Elite Eight versus NC State, but the season was nothing...

Sophomore Viviana Martinez and freshman Kayden Henry reach for ball during game against Oklahoma on Friday.

No. 4/5 Texas defeats Oklahoma 2-1, ties series 1-1

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter April 7, 2024

Chants of “Texas Fight” fought those of “Boomer Sooner” as No. 4/5 Texas defeated No. 1 Oklahoma 2-1 at a sold out Red & Charline McCombs Field to even the series. The Texas crowd erupted...

Graduate Student guard Shaylee Gonzales evades opponents as she dribbles the ball across the court on March 24, 2024. Gonzales had three steals and two assists in the second round game against Alabama, to help the Longhorns win 65-54.

Shaylee Gonzales declares for 2024 WNBA draft

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter April 3, 2024

Texas women’s basketball guard Shaylee Gonzales announced her declaration for the 2024 WNBA draft after six years of collegiate basketball. Gonzales announced her next steps through a post shared...

Texas women’s basketball defeats Gonzaga 69-47 to go back to the Elite Eight

Texas women’s basketball defeats Gonzaga 69-47 to go back to the Elite Eight

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter March 30, 2024

The game might have not looked promising in the early minutes, but top-seeded Texas women’s basketball found its pace to dominate Gonzaga for a 69-47 Sweet Sixteen win at the Moda Center in Portland,...

The Texas Hellraisers shout "Texas Fight" during the 4th quarter of Texas' game against Alabama on Sunday. The Longhorns defeated the Crimson Tide 65-54, to advance to the Sweet Sixteen.

Fans, special guests brought life to Moody Center in first 2 rounds of NCAA Tournament

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter March 25, 2024

A mix of special players and fans kept Texas women’s basketball dancing. The top seeded team defeated Drexel and Alabama at home and is now moving on to the Sweet 16 in Portland, where the Longhorns...

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

El equipo #1 de baloncesto femenino de Texas domina a Drexel en la primera ronda del torneo NCAA

Isa Almeida and Sofia Estrada Ferrufino March 23, 2024

Nota del editor: Este artículo fue originalmente publicado el 23 de marzo del 2024 por Isa Almeida y fue traducido al español por Sofia Estrada Ferrufino. Los resultados sólidos por ambos lados...

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

No.1 Texas women’s basketball dominates Drexel in first round of NCAA tournament

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter March 23, 2024

Solid performances on both sides of the court earned the top-seeded Texas women’s basketball a dominating win over the 16th-seeded Drexel Dragons in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. After Texas...

Coach Vic Schaefer watches from the sidelines at the women's basketball game against Bringham Young University on March 2, 2024

El equipo de baloncesto femenino de Texas es el sembrado No. 1 por primera vez desde 2004

Isa Almeida and Angela Garcia March 20, 2024

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 19 de marzo por Isa Almeida y fue traducido al español por Angela Garcia. A medida que llegaba el momento de revelar el primer sembrado...

Coach Vic Schaefer watches from the sidelines at the women's basketball game against Bringham Young University on March 2, 2024

Texas women’s basketball is No.1 seed, first time since 2004

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter March 19, 2024

As it came down to the reveal of the last top seed of the 2024 NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament, the ESPN broadcast showed the Stanford and Texas teams anxiously awaiting their fate...

Shay Holle falls while attempting to steal the ball during Texas' game against Iowa State on Saturday.

Texas women’s basketball clinches spot in conference final after getting through a tough Kansas State

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter March 11, 2024

With a nail-biting ending for a spot in the Big 12 Championship final, No. 2 seeded Texas women’s basketball defeated No. 3 seeded Kansas State 71-64.  A somewhat level game through all 40 minutes...

Guard Shaylee Gonzales during Texas' game against Cincinnati on Jan. 27. The Horns won 67-50.

Texas women’s basketball departing seniors Khadija Faye, Shaylee Gonzales leave a lasting legacy on program

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter March 8, 2024

Teary-eyed after watching tribute videos on the big screen at the Moody Center, senior Khadija Faye and graduate Shaylee Gonzales received a standing ovation as they were honored for their time at Texas. “Definitely...

Junior forward Aaliyah Moore dribbles the ball as she escapes opponents on Feb. 4. Moore scored 30 points to contribute to the 61-54 upset win over Kansas State.

Texas women’s basketball’s Aaliyah Moore showcases off-court life in new podcast

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter March 4, 2024

After she comes home from practice at 7 or 8 p.m., Texas women’s basketball’s Aaliyah Moore opens her laptop, grabs a microphone and records an episode of her newly released podcast “Moore Access.”...

Freshman guard Madison Booker drives to the basket during Texas' game against BYU on March 2, 2024. Booker led the scoreboard for the Longhorns with 20 points.

No. 3 Texas women’s basketball wraps up conference play with win over BYU, celebrates seniors

Isa Almeida, Senior Sport Reporter March 2, 2024

Despite a slow first quarter, No. 3 Texas women’s basketball came out on top with a 71-46 win over BYU to wrap up regular season play in front of a packed Moody Center. Head Coach Vic Schaefer, along...

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

Students to host tailgate before Texas women’s basketball Senior Night, aim for 10,000 fans in the stands

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter March 1, 2024

On March 2, a group of students responsible for the student section The Charge will host a tailgate outside of Moody Center to gather students before the final women’s basketball regular season game. No....

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

No. 5 Texas women’s basketball defeats UCF in the final stretch of the regular season

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter February 24, 2024

In the short history between the two programs, No. 5 Texas women’s basketball has never lost to UCF. On Saturday it was no different as the Longhorns defeated the Knights 85-56 in Orlando. Central...

No. 5 women’s basketball waves goodbye to conference play against Texas Tech with a win

No. 5 women’s basketball waves goodbye to conference play against Texas Tech with a win

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter February 22, 2024

In what would be their last meeting, No. 5 Texas women’s basketball defeated Texas Tech 77-72 in a competitive matchup described as a “lucky win” by head coach Vic Schaefer. “We’re lucky we...

Former Texas women’s basketball star Retha Swindell to be inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame

Former Texas women’s basketball star Retha Swindell to be inducted into the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter February 20, 2024

In 1975, Retha Swindell joined the Texas women’s basketball team to become the first Black woman in program history. Inducted into the Texas women’s athletics in 2001, Swindell will be the fifth former...

Head women's basketball coach Vic Schaefer watches his team play offense during Texas' game against Kansas State on Feb. 4, 2024.

Head coach Vic Schaefer reaches 2 milestones in a week

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter February 20, 2024

Texas women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer reached 400 career wins on Feb. 14 following a victory over Houston. Three days later, Texas defeated Iowa State, giving the coach his 100th win at Texas. “It...

Texas celebrates their win over Cincinnati on Jan. 27, 2024.

No. 5 Texas women’s basketball dominates Houston in road win

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter February 15, 2024

Freshman forward Madison Booker led No. 5 Texas women’s basketball to an 82-66 road win over Houston. The victory marked head coach Vic Schaefer’s 400th career win.  “I’ve had really good players,...

Student managers are Texas women’s basketball behind-the-scenes heroes

Student managers are Texas women’s basketball behind-the-scenes heroes

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter February 9, 2024

From steaming jerseys at 1 a.m. to sharing random pictures on their social media accounts, the Texas women’s basketball student managers are there to do everything necessary to get the team ready for...

Wide receiver Xavier Worthy runs across the endzone after his touchdown during Texas' game against Wyoming on September 16, 2023. Texas beat Wyoming 31-10.

The Daily Texan’s Super Bowl picks

With Super Bowl Sunday just a few days away, the entire country has its eyes on the matchup between Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs against the elite San Francisco 49ers. Being the sports staff...

Texas alumni hug as the buzzer sounds to end the game against Kansas State on Sunday. The Longhorns defeated the #2 ranked Wildcats 61-54.

No. 12 Texas women’s basketball defense shows up, upsets No. 2 Kansas State

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter February 4, 2024

No. 12 Texas women’s basketball defeats No. 2 Kansas State 61-54 in front of a loud Moody Center crowd. 8,325 fans showed up to support the top 25 matchup. “The student section, y’all were lit,”...

Senior guard Shay Holle shoots the ball against the OU Sooners on Jan. 24. The Longhorns fell to the Sooners 91-87.

Texas women’s basketball signees Justice Carlton, Jordan Lee named for 2024 McDonald’s All-American Game

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter February 2, 2024

Texas women’s basketball signees Justice Carlton and Jordan Lee are among the top 24 players in the country selected to compete in the 2024 McDonald’s All-American Game. Carlton and Lee are the No....

Senior guard Shay Holle shoots the ball against the OU Sooners on Jan. 24. The Longhorns fell to the Sooners 91-87.

No. 12 Texas women’s basketball gets 20th win of season on the road

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter February 2, 2024

A month after Baylor ended Texas women’s basketball’s undefeated streak in the Longhorns’ first game without junior guard Rori Harmon, the now No. 12 Texas defeated No. 13 Baylor in Waco 67-55. Junior...

Texas women’s basketball program reaches 1,200 wins after defeating Oklahoma State

Texas women’s basketball program reaches 1,200 wins after defeating Oklahoma State

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter January 20, 2024

In what was likely their last ever conference meeting, No. 11 Texas women’s basketball defeated Oklahoma State 76-66 in Stillwater. The victory marked the 1,200th win for the program. “It’s a...

Sophomore forward Aaliyah Moore shoots the ball during Texas’ game against Kansas on Jan. 16. Texas won 91-56.

Aaliyah Moore is on top of her game after missing part of 2022-2023 season

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter January 18, 2024

It was the first quarter of a non-conference game against Alabama State. In a drive to the basket, Texas forward Aaliyah Moore hit the floor. That would be her final play of the season, as the program...

No. 10 Texas women’s basketball comes out on top in thrilling match against TCU

No. 10 Texas women’s basketball comes out on top in thrilling match against TCU

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter January 11, 2024

A Texas team without Rori Harmon faced a TCU team without Sedona Prince, and, despite missing key players, they put on a show. Texas came out on top with a 72-60 win. “Rori is one of the best players...

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell completes a catch and a touchdown during the Allstate Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024. Mitchell recently declared for the NFL draft.

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell declares for NFL draft after one year at Texas

Isa Almeida, Senior Sports Reporter January 9, 2024

In a heartfelt letter to his two year old daughter Icylinn, wide receiver Adonai Mitchell officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Mitchell transferred to Texas in 2023 after winning back-to-back...

Senior forward Taylor Jones catches a pass during the game against Oral Roberts University on Nov. 29, 2023. Jones scored 27 points for the Longhorns during this game.

Texas women’s basketball eases past West Virginia, starts 2–1 in conference play

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter January 7, 2024

In its third ranked matchup of the season, No. 10 Texas women’s basketball dominated No. 24 West Virginia in a 70-49 win on the road. Texas took control of the game from the start and never looked...

Texas women’s basketball starts final Big 12 run with a loss to Baylor

Texas women’s basketball starts final Big 12 run with a loss to Baylor

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter December 30, 2023

No. 5 Texas women’s basketball fell 85-79 to No. 10 Baylor in its final Big 12 Conference opener. Both teams came into the game undefeated. Ahead of the matchup, junior guard Rori Harmon announced...

Quarterback Quinn Ewers speaks to the press during Texas’ media day on Dec. 30, 2023.

The history of Texas in the National Championship

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter December 30, 2023

Despite being four-time national champions, the 2024 Sugar Bowl marks Texas’ first appearance in the College Football Playoff.  The Longhorns won their first three championships in 1963, 1969 and...

Texas women’s basketball hits the road, defeats Arizona in Tucson

Texas women’s basketball hits the road, defeats Arizona in Tucson

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter December 14, 2023

In its first true road game of the season, Texas women’s basketball defeated Arizona 88-75. Playing in front of her friends and family, graduate guard Shaylee Gonzales scored 12 points. Gonzales grew...

Senior forward Taylor Jones catches a pass during the game against Oral Roberts University on Nov. 29, 2023. Jones scored 27 points for the Longhorns during this game.

DeYona Gaston returns from injury in win over Long Beach State

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter December 7, 2023

Senior forward DeYona Gaston made her comeback to the No. 5 Texas women’s basketball team after suffering an injury in the Orange-White scrimmage on Oct. 24 with a nine-point, five-rebound performance....

Student-run section aims to improve attendance at women’s basketball games

Student-run section aims to improve attendance at women’s basketball games

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 30, 2023

A group of advertising and public relations students started a student section called “The Herd” to help increase attendance and bring excitement to the Texas women’s basketball games.  The Herd...

Senior forward Taylor Jones catches a pass during the game against Oral Roberts University on Nov. 29, 2023. Jones scored 27 points for the Longhorns during this game.

Elementary schoolers cheer on No. 10 women’s basketball in third triple digit game of season

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 29, 2023

Central Texas elementary schoolers brought life to the Moody Center Tuesday as No. 10 Texas women’s basketball beat Oral Roberts 112-74. The 40 Acres Field Trip is an annual event hosted by Texas...

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Texas women’s basketball brings home hardware from the U.S. Virgin Islands

Emmanuel Ramirez and Isa Almeida November 27, 2023

The now 7–0 Texas Longhorns completed the Paradise Jam Tournament in the U.S. Virgin Islands over Thanksgiving week, winning three games in three days.  “(I’m) super proud of our kids,” said...

Longhorns in the NFL

Longhorns in the NFL

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 21, 2023

Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens After graduating from Texas in 2011, Justin Tucker went undrafted in 2012. That same year, Tucker was signed by the Ravens as an undrafted free agent and has been in...

Midfielder Lexi Missimo kicks the ball during the game against Lipscomb University on Aug. 18, 2022.

Texas soccer secures a spot in the Sweet Sixteen after second half comeback against Wisconsin

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 18, 2023

No. 5 seeded Texas soccer defeated No. 4 seeded Wisconsin 2-1 in Tallahassee, Florida, to make it to the NCAA Third Round for the first time since 2017. “It was a tale of two halves,” head coach...

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian during UT's game against TCU on Nov. 13, 2023.

Games to Watch: Iowa State

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 16, 2023

No. 16 Utah @ No. 19 Arizona Saturday, Nov. 18 at 1:30 p.m. on Pac-12 Network This Week 12 matchup of the Pac-12 conference, and Arizona’s last home game, could be unpredictable. The hosts are...

No. 11 Texas women’s basketball gets triple-digit win over UT-Arlington

No. 11 Texas women’s basketball gets triple-digit win over UT-Arlington

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 14, 2023

After struggling offensively against Liberty on Sunday, Texas women’s basketball recorded 61 points in the first half of its 110-64 win over UT-Arlington. Texas’ score at halftime was nearly double...

Midfielder Lexi Missimo plays against West Virginia University on Sept. 28, 2023.

Texas soccer advances to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with 2-0 win over Lamar

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 11, 2023

No. 5 Texas soccer made it to the second round of the NCAA Championship for the second consecutive year after beating Lamar 2-0 in its tournament opener. Junior midfielder Lexi Missimo opened the scoreboard...

Head to Head History: TCU

Head to Head History: TCU

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 9, 2023

The roles seemed to have changed since the last time Texas and TCU met. In last year’s meeting, the Horned Frogs ranked No. 2 while the Longhorns were barely in the running, sitting at No. 25. This year,...

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

Texas women’s basketball defeats Southern in season opener

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 9, 2023

No. 13 Texas women’s basketball started the season on a high with a dominating 80-35 victory over Southern University. “I’m really pleased with our team tonight,” head coach Vic Schaefer said....

With a Big 12 Championship win, Texas soccer gets automatic bid to NCAA Tournament

With a Big 12 Championship win, Texas soccer gets automatic bid to NCAA Tournament

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 6, 2023

“Texas fight” chants echoed across the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex as Texas soccer won the Big 12 tournament title, its first since 2007, beating Brigham Young University 3-1. In a battle between...

Keys to the Game: Kansas State

Keys to the Game: Kansas State

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 2, 2023

The defending Big 12 conference champions head to Austin on Saturday after initially falling off the radar, with losses to Missouri and Oklahoma State putting Kansas State at No. 23 in the polls. Despite...

Texas Soccer defeats Texas Tech, advances to Big 12 finals

Texas Soccer defeats Texas Tech, advances to Big 12 finals

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter November 1, 2023

The last time first-seed Texas Tech played in Austin, a last-second goal gave the Red Raiders the win, but this time, despite last-minute efforts, junior Texas goalkeeper Mia Justus maintained a clean...

Byars, Missimo goals send Texas soccer to Big 12 semifinals with win over West Virginia

Byars, Missimo goals send Texas soccer to Big 12 semifinals with win over West Virginia

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter October 30, 2023

Goals scored by junior forward Trinity Byars and junior midfielder Lexi Missimo secured Texas soccer’s spot in the semifinals of the Big 12 Championships. Fourth-seeded Texas defeated fifth-seeded West...

Opponents to Watch: BYU

Opponents to Watch: BYU

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter October 27, 2023

BYU will head into the eighth game of its maiden Big 12 season with a 5–2 record and 2–2 in the conference. The matchup against No. 7 Texas will undoubtedly be the biggest game of its season so far....

UT Women's basketball head coach Vic Shaefer.

Texas women’s basketball’s Orange-White Scrimmage gives fans a glimpse into the season

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter October 24, 2023

Texas women’s basketball put on a show in front of fans for the first time this season in Tuesday’s Orange-White Scrimmage held at Moody Center. Following an early exit from the NCAA tournament,...

From middle school to college, Madison Booker never left Vic Schaefer’s radar

From middle school to college, Madison Booker never left Vic Schaefer’s radar

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

Texas women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer started recruiting freshman forward Madison Booker long before her decision to come to Texas — as early as eighth grade.  “I’m thinking, 'I...

Notes on the Coach: Dana Holgorsen

Notes on the Coach: Dana Holgorsen

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter October 19, 2023

Houston head coach Dana Holgorsen looks to lead the Cougars to another upset win after his maiden Big 12 win over his former team West Virginia. While Houston is currently 3–3 so far this season, Holgorsen...

UT Women's basketball head coach Vic Shaefer.

Three top recruits commit to Texas women’s basketball

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter October 12, 2023

Three highly-ranked Class of 2024 players have committed to Texas women’s basketball ahead of its move to the SEC. Five-star Justice Carlton, ranked No. 7 by espnW, announced her commitment on Sept....

Texas Football head coach Steve Sarkisian runs into McLane Stadium with the Longhorns on September 23, 2023.

Keys to the Game: OU

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter October 5, 2023

The 119th game between Texas and Oklahoma will mark the first time since 2011 where both teams are undefeated. By the end of Saturday, only one Big 12 team will remain in the position. The last Red...

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