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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...

Rori Harmon attempts to score against Texas Tech on Feb 8. 2022. Texas defeated Texas Tech 80 - 71.

‘Very high standards’ for Rori Harmon, Texas women’s basketball

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter October 2, 2023

Named the “focal point on both ends of the floor” by The Athletic, junior guard Rori Harmon heads into her third season at Texas ready to bounce back from the Longhorns’ March Madness heartbreak.  “There...

The Texas football team runs onto the field ahead of their game against Baylor on September 23, 2023 in Waco, TX.

Big 12 Power Rankings: Week 5

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter September 29, 2023

1- Texas Longhorns Texas heads into week five in the top spot after taking down unranked Baylor 38-6 and stands at its highest national ranking since 2009. One of the three undefeated teams in the conference,...

The last dance: women’s basketball conference season preview

The last dance: women’s basketball conference season preview

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter September 26, 2023

No. 15 Texas women’s basketball's final Big 12 season begins on Dec. 30, facing off against Baylor at Moody Center. Here are five games to look forward to in the 18-game journey to the Big 12 Championship...

Games to Watch: Week 4

Games to Watch: Week 4

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter September 21, 2023

No. 3 Texas @ Baylor Saturday, Sept. 23, 6:30 p.m. CT, ABC The Longhorns travel to Waco for their last Big 12 opener in the team’s highest AP Poll ranking since being No. 2 in 2009. The Bears will...

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Former Texas guard Sug Sutton makes history in the WNBA

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter September 18, 2023

Texas women’s basketball alumna Sug Sutton became the first player in Phoenix Mercury history to earn a triple-double in the team’s final regular season game against the Las Vegas Aces. Sutton posted...

Class of 2004 Soccer Alumni Dr. Kelly McDonald returns to UT for the 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction on Sep. 15, 2023. McDonald was a United Soccer Coaches all-American who led the Longhorns to their first ever NCAA tournament appearance in 2001.

2023 Texas Athletics Hall of Honor class reflects on induction

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter September 17, 2023

Every year the University of Texas announces the induction of new former athletes to the prestigious Hall of Honor. In 2023, 11 new names were added. On Friday, the newest class of inductees gathered with...

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Head-to-Head History

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter September 14, 2023

In each program’s history, Texas and Wyoming football have only met five times. In these few encounters, the Longhorns have defeated the Cowboys every game, averaging 32.6 points per game against their...

Former Texas backstroker, Olympic medalist Beth Barr to be inducted into Hall of Honor

Former Texas backstroker, Olympic medalist Beth Barr to be inducted into Hall of Honor

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter September 13, 2023

National champion and 1988 Olympic silver medalist Beth Barr is one of the 11 athletes being inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor on Friday, Sept. 15.  The backstroke specialist helped lead...

Former Texas soccer All-American Kelly McDonald Freeman to be inducted into Hall of Honor

Former Texas soccer All-American Kelly McDonald Freeman to be inducted into Hall of Honor

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter September 12, 2023

Nineteen years after leading Texas soccer to its first postseason win, Kelly McDonald Freeman will become the third soccer player to be inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor on Friday, Sept....

Getting to know Alabama with The Crimson White’s Abby McCreary

Getting to know Alabama with The Crimson White’s Abby McCreary

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter September 7, 2023

The Daily Texan spoke with Abby McCreary, sports editor for the Crimson White, about expectations for the upcoming Alabama matchup, fan energy and players to watch in Tuscaloosa on Saturday. Daily Texan:...

Meet the newest Longhorns

Meet the newest Longhorns

Isa Almeida, Sports General Reporter August 31, 2023

Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian’s 2023 recruiting class was named No. 3 overall in the country, with multiple five-star recruits on their way to the Forty Acres this season and the ones yet...

Rori Harmon attempts to score against Texas Tech on Feb 8. 2022. Texas defeated Texas Tech 80 - 71.

Previewing Texas women’s basketball players to watch

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter August 30, 2023

Texas women’s basketball’s 2023 season kicks off at Moody Center on Nov. 8 against Southern University. Here are some of the top names to be on the lookout for as the reigning Big 12 regular season...

Senior Khadija Faye wins gold at Francophone Games

Senior Khadija Faye wins gold at Francophone Games

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter August 28, 2023

Senior forward Khadija Faye won a gold medal in the ninth edition of the Francophone Games with her home country Senegal.  The Francophone Games have united French-speaking nations and former colonies...

Texas Soccer alum signs professional contract with Houston Dash

Texas Soccer alum signs professional contract with Houston Dash

Isa Almeida, General News Reporter April 13, 2023

Months after her last game for Texas, goalkeeper Savannah Madden signed her first professional contract with the Houston Dash in the National Women’s Soccer League.  Unlike college recruiting, coaches...

Texas Soccer draws with Oklahoma in spring season matchup

Texas Soccer draws with Oklahoma in spring season matchup

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter March 26, 2023

With a last-second miss by Oklahoma, Texas soccer’s first home game in the 2023 spring season ended in a tie. The two teams had met in Austin during the regular season, where Texas took the three...

Four Texas soccer players called up to the U.S. U-23 national team

Four Texas soccer players called up to the U.S. U-23 national team

Isa Almeida, General Sports Reporter March 6, 2023

Four Texas players were named to the U-23 Women’s Youth National Team roster for the Portland Thorns FC preseason tournament from Monday to March 18.  The tournament features three matches against National...

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