Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

All content by Lindsey Plotkin
Running back Jonathon Brooks scores a touchdown during Texas game against Kansas on Sept. 30, 2023. Texas won 40-14 in DKR-TMS, 2 years after the Jayhawks beat the Longhorns in Austin.

Jonathon Brooks shines in No. 3 Texas’ 40-14 win over No. 23 Kansas

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 30, 2023

Jonathon Brooks refused to be tackled. When sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers and the rest of the Texas offense struggled in the first half, Brooks rolled through the Kansas defense.  In the first half,...

Texas Jahdae Barron celebrates after receiving an interception and scoring a touchdown against the University of Texas at San Antonio on Sept. 17, 2022. Texas defeated UTSA 41-20.

Texas wasn’t his initial plan, but Jahdae Barron is fitting in perfectly

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 29, 2023

Senior defensive back Jahdae Barron might not always be the one making the big tackle or a flashy interception, but he holds the Texas defense together. The player from Pflugerville has nine solo tackles...

Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian in Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 9, 2023. Before he was hired as Texas coach, he served as Alabama footballs offensive coordinator.

Steve Sarkisian is thankful for his 2021 loss to Kansas

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 25, 2023

Two years ago, Texas football lost at home to a 1-8 Kansas team in overtime on a two-point conversion. This year the teams will meet for the last time as Big 12 opponents in Austin. But, the matchup looks...

Tight end JaTavion Sanders blocks a tackle and makes room for quarterback Quinn Ewers to score a touchdown during Texas game against Baylor on September 23, 2023. The Longhorns defeated the Bears 38-6 in their first Big 12 conference game of the season.

Tight end JT Sanders is key for Ewers’ offensive success

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 24, 2023

Sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers looked like he was going to be forced out of bounds for a short gain on third down and nine. Instead, he turned the corner, beat his defender and tiptoed down the sideline...

Texas tight end Gunnar Helm runs to make a touchdown during the Longhorns game against the Wyoming Cowboys on September 26, 2023.

Texas football is finally a fourth-quarter team

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 21, 2023

In his third year as Texas football’s head coach, Steve Sarkisian has finally figured out how to stop his team’s kryptonite of finishing close games. Last season, Texas had five losses, all by one...

El No. 4 Texas se recupera de las dificultades en la primera mitad para vencer a Wyoming por 31-10

El No. 4 Texas se recupera de las dificultades en la primera mitad para vencer a Wyoming por 31-10

Lindsey Plotkin and Nicolas Siman September 18, 2023

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 17 de septiembre del 2023 por Lindsey Plotkin y fue traducido al español por Nicolas Siman. Texas finalizó el tercer cuarto empatando...

No. 4 Texas shakes off first half woes to beat Wyoming, 31-10

No. 4 Texas shakes off first half woes to beat Wyoming, 31-10

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 17, 2023

Texas ended the third quarter tied 10-10 with Wyoming and no momentum on either side of the ball. Just like last week, Texas played lights out in the fourth quarter, scoring three touchdowns to win the...

Junior Adonai Mitchell is tackled during the game against Rice on Sept. 2, 2023.

Week 3: Big 12 power rankings

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 14, 2023

1. No. 4 Texas Longhorns Fresh off of handing Alabama its first nonconference regular season loss in six years and winning its first AP top three game in 15 years, Texas comes into the rankings at No....

Masters, U.S. Open champion Jordan Spieth named to the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor

Masters, U.S. Open champion Jordan Spieth named to the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 13, 2023

Jordan Spieth only needed one year at Texas to lead the men’s golf program to its third national title in 2012. Eleven years later, Spieth will be inducted into the Texas Athletics Hall of Honor.  Just...

Linebacker Jaylan Ford tackles an opposing player during Texas game versus Alabama on September 9, 2023.

No. 4 Texas football still looking to improve after defeating Alabama

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 11, 2023

Steve Sarkisian may have completed the almost impossible task of defeating Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Alabama, but he won’t let this one win define Texas’ season. No. 4 Texas will return home...

Linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. celebrates a tackle during Texas game against Alabama on September 9, 2023.

Texas defense key to stifling Alabama in signature road win

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 10, 2023

Alabama is one of the toughest places to play in college football, now with a home record of 103-9 under head coach Nick Saban. The loud and hostile environment of Bryant-Denny Stadium makes it hard for...

Texas offense needs to erase simple mistakes to beat Alabama

Texas offense needs to erase simple mistakes to beat Alabama

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 7, 2023

While sophomore quarterback Quinn Ewers’ performance against Rice was by no means bad, his first half struggles and problems connecting on long balls left fans wondering how he’ll fare against Alabama...

Redshirt freshman quarterback, Quinn Ewers, attempts a pass during the Orange and White spring football game on April 23, 2022. The game showcased the talents of Ewers and sophomore quarterback Hudson Card as they competed for the starting position this fall.

Texas defeats Rice 37-10, with strong defensive showing in season opener

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor September 2, 2023

On a sweltering September afternoon at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, No. 11 Texas defeated Rice 37-10 in its first game of the season.  Texas struggled offensively in the first half, going...

Longhorns in the NFL

Longhorns in the NFL

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor August 31, 2023

As college football begins, NFL preseason comes to an end. Take a look at these former Longhorns and their performances throughout their respective preseasons and careers.  Bijan Robinson, RB Atlanta...

Texas football ready to ‘embrace the hate’ ahead of final Big 12 season

Texas football ready to ‘embrace the hate’ ahead of final Big 12 season

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor August 31, 2023

With Texas football’s Big 12 farewell tour starting on Saturday, head coach Steve Sarkisian is preparing his team to face any team.  Coming in ranked at No. 11 in the preseason AP poll of the season,...

Steve Sarkisian is just happy it’s football season

Steve Sarkisian is just happy it’s football season

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor August 28, 2023

Just five days out from the first football game, head coach Steve Sarkisian walked into a press conference with a huge smile on his face. Why?  “I love football,” Sarkisian said. “It’s the...

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Texas extends athletic director Chris Del Conte’s contract through 2030

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Desk Editor August 25, 2023

Since he was hired in December 2017 as the athletic director, Chris Del Conte’s impact on Texas athletics has been undeniable. Del Conte has been part of 11 national championships, 58 Big 12 championships...

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Two former Texas soccer stars take field at Women’s World Cup

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter July 27, 2023

Former Longhorns Chelsea Surpris and Julia Grosso are on soccer’s biggest stage as they represent their respective countries of Haiti and Canada in the FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted in Australia and...

Texas rowing caps off season with trip to Henley Royal Regatta

Texas rowing caps off season with trip to Henley Royal Regatta

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter July 13, 2023

Texas rowing traveled across the pond to participate in the Henley Royal Regatta in Henley-on-Thames, England. The reigning Big 12 Champions competed in several of the regatta’s challenge cups, bringing...

Julien Alfred becomes first Longhorn to sweep USTFCCCA Track Athlete of the Year awards

Julien Alfred becomes first Longhorn to sweep USTFCCCA Track Athlete of the Year awards

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter July 3, 2023

Despite being the first Texas Longhorn in history to sweep the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Track Athlete of the Year awards, Julien Alfred is still not satisfied....

SEC announces football opponents for 2024 season

SEC announces football opponents for 2024 season

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter June 19, 2023

As Texas and Oklahoma prepare to move to the Southeastern Conference in 2024, the SEC released football opponents for the upcoming season. Many current SEC opponents are former Big 12 rivals, making Texas’...

Women’s basketball signee Madison Booker shows talents as McDonald’s All-American

Women’s basketball signee Madison Booker shows talents as McDonald’s All-American

Lindsey Plotkin, Senior Sports Reporter June 5, 2023

While the Texas women’s basketball signee has not yet made her way to the Forty Acres, Madison Booker has proved herself as a force to be reckoned with against other incoming freshmen. The No. 12-ranked...

No. 4-seed Texas falls to No. 5-seed Louisville 73-51 in second round of NCAA tournament

No. 4-seed Texas falls to No. 5-seed Louisville 73-51 in second round of NCAA tournament

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter March 21, 2023

No. 4-seed Texas women’s basketball took the court in the Moody Center one final time this season against No. 5-seed Louisville in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. After its first round win, ...

Texas women’s basketball cuts down the nets to celebrate Big 12 regular season title

Texas women’s basketball cuts down the nets to celebrate Big 12 regular season title

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter March 7, 2023

Texas women’s basketball took the court at the Moody Center one last time on Monday before the Big 12 Tournament to cut down the nets in celebration of the team’s first conference championship since...

No. 19 Texas sweeps No. 13 Oklahoma 67-45 in Norman

No. 19 Texas sweeps No. 13 Oklahoma 67-45 in Norman

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter February 25, 2023

The Texas women’s basketball team dominated Oklahoma on the road Saturday, defeating the Sooners 67-45 to take control of the Big 12 standings.  Texas’ stifling defense proved to be too much for...

Notes from the Opponent: Breaking down Oklahoma women’s basketball with OU Daily’s Louis Raser

Notes from the Opponent: Breaking down Oklahoma women’s basketball with OU Daily’s Louis Raser

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter February 24, 2023

Before the Texas women’s basketball game against Oklahoma on Saturday, the Daily Texan sat down with OU Daily sports reporter Louis Raser.  The Daily Texan: The last time these two teams faced each...

Texas bounces back from road loss, beating West Virginia 74–48

Texas bounces back from road loss, beating West Virginia 74–48

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter February 19, 2023

No. 17 Texas moves back into the win column with a dominant 74–48 win over West Virginia, avenging its road loss to Iowa State last Monday. Texas has now won 12 straight games at the Moody Center.  Texas...

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

Five Texas women’s basketball players named to national award watchlists

Lindsey Plotkin, General News Reporter February 14, 2023

The storied Texas women’s basketball program is the only Division I team to have a player nominated for each of the women’s Naismith Starting Five Awards. The Naismith Starting Five Awards were created...

UT’s athletic training program will be discontinued in 2025

UT’s athletic training program will be discontinued in 2025

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter February 3, 2023

When Brian Farr arrived at the UT in 1999, there was no athletic training major, only an internship and apprenticeship program. He built the major from the ground up, and the program is now widely regarded...

Guard Shaylee Gonzales runs downcourt during Texas game against Wayland on Nov. 4, 2022.

No. 24 Texas women’s basketball records fourth-straight win, beats West Virginia 69-56

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter February 1, 2023

While classes in Austin were canceled because of icy conditions, No. 24 Texas women’s basketball traveled to West Virginia to take on the Mountaineers Wednesday night. Texas moved back into the rankings...

Texas fights through shot clock, scoreboard problems to beat Oklahoma State 78-69

Texas fights through shot clock, scoreboard problems to beat Oklahoma State 78-69

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter January 29, 2023

Junior forward Taylor Jones had a near-perfect night, scoring 19 points in Texas’ 78-69 win over Oklahoma State on Saturday. Fresh off two ranked wins over No. 24 Baylor and No. 14 Oklahoma, Texas...

‘It becomes your life’: Athletic training students’ arduous work often goes unappreciated

‘It becomes your life’: Athletic training students’ arduous work often goes unappreciated

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter January 26, 2023

Students in the athletic training major spend more time at practices and games than the student athletes, but see little recognition for their hard work.  UT’s athletic training major currently works...

Texas women’s basketball falls 64-68 to Texas Tech

Texas women’s basketball falls 64-68 to Texas Tech

Lindsey Plotkin, General Sports Reporter January 19, 2023

Texas women’s basketball traveled to Lubbock to take on Texas Tech on Wednesday night. After taking the lead in the first quarter, Tech stormed back, defeating Texas 68-64. Texas moved into the rankings...

Texas bounces back with dominant 72-59 win over No. 23 Kansas

Texas bounces back with dominant 72-59 win over No. 23 Kansas

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Reporter January 11, 2023

Texas found its way back into the win column with a dominant 72-59 win over No. 23 Kansas Tuesday night. With the win, Texas advances to 12–5 and 3–1 in the Big 12. Graduate student guard Shaylee...

Texas falls to Oklahoma State in Stillwater, ending undefeated Big 12 record

Texas falls to Oklahoma State in Stillwater, ending undefeated Big 12 record

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Reporter January 8, 2023

Texas’ eight-game win streak came to an end with an 86-82 loss to Oklahoma State at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater on Saturday night. With the loss, Texas moves to 11–5 on the season and 2–1...

Former Longhorn tennis star Peyton Stearns wins pro tournament in her UT homecoming

Former Longhorn tennis star Peyton Stearns wins pro tournament in her UT homecoming

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Reporter October 4, 2022

In her first return to Austin since turning professional in the spring, former Longhorn and NCAA singles national champion Peyton Stearns won the H-E-B Women’s Pro Tennis Open hosted at the Texas Tennis...

Maneuvering around the court, freshman Sabina Zeynalova faces off against NC State’s senior Nell Miller. Zeynalova won her singles match in two sets with scores of 6-0 and 6-1.

Women’s tennis season preview: Longhorns look to continue success following back-to-back national championships

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports reporter September 28, 2022

Following a national championship-winning season for Texas women’s tennis, the Longhorns look to continue their success this fall and improve their skills before Big 12 and NCAA play in the spring. Over...

Vivian Ovrootsky reconnects with love for tennis at Maccabiah games

Vivian Ovrootsky reconnects with love for tennis at Maccabiah games

Lindsey Plotkin, Women’s tennis reporter September 23, 2022

After helping Texas women’s tennis capture its fourth team national championship in 2022, sophomore Vivian Ovrootsky didn’t take much time off to rest over the summer. In July, Ovrootsky traveled...

No. 6 Texas golf finishes third in Big 12 Championship tournament

No. 6 Texas golf finishes third in Big 12 Championship tournament

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Reporter April 27, 2022

Having won their last two golf tournaments, the No. 6 Texas men hoped to carry that momentum into this week’s Big 12 Championship tournament. After three days of play, the Longhorns failed to extend...

Bohyun Park leads Texas women’s golf to Big 12 Championship

Bohyun Park leads Texas women’s golf to Big 12 Championship

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Reporter April 25, 2022

Freshman Bohyun Park’s five birdies on day two of the Big 12 Championship tournament proved instrumental to Texas women’s golf capturing the Big 12 Championship this weekend.  No. 14 Texas traveled...

No. 9 Texas men’s golf claims 2nd consecutive victory at Western Intercollegiate

No. 9 Texas men’s golf claims 2nd consecutive victory at Western Intercollegiate

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Reporter April 14, 2022

The No. 9 Texas men’s golf team traveled to Santa Cruz, California, where it won the 75th annual Western Intercollegiate.  The tournament was held at Pasatiempo Golf Club, a course that features...

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Bentley Cotton’s strong play leads Longhorn golf to third-place finish at The Bruzzy

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Reporter April 12, 2022

Sophomore Bentley Cotton’s ability to recover after a slow start led the Longhorns to a tie for third place finish at The Bruzzy.  No. 13 Texas women’s golf traveled to Fort Worth to compete in...

Former Longhorns Jordan Spieth, Scottie Scheffler compete in WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play tournament

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Reporter April 5, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April 1, 2022 flipbook. Former Longhorn Scottie Scheffler reached a major milestone in his return to Austin this weekend, becoming the top-ranked golfer...

Pierceson Coody leads Texas to victory at Augusta Haskins Award Invitational

Pierceson Coody leads Texas to victory at Augusta Haskins Award Invitational

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Reporter April 3, 2022

This weekend, senior Pierceson Coody returned to the golf course for Texas in his first match since breaking his arm in December. However, it didn’t take Coody long to get back in the swing of things,...

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No. 11 Texas women’s golf places 11th at Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Reporter March 27, 2022

The No. 11 Texas women’s golf team traveled to Athens, Georgia, to compete in the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic at the University of Georgia Golf Course, where a field of ranked teams proved to be a...

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Hammer’s strong play leads No. 16 Texas to third-place finish at Southern Highlands Collegiate

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Reporter March 2, 2022

After a slow start scoring a 71 and finishing the day tied for 35th place on day one, senior Cole Hammer returned with two strong days of play to lead the Longhorns to a third place finish.  The Texas...

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Cotton leads No. 11 Texas women’s golf to fifth at Lamkin Invitational

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Reporter February 16, 2022
The Longhorns’ next tournament, the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate, begins Feb. 28 in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
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No. 9 Texas men’s golf places 10th at Amer Ari Invitational

Lindsey Plotkin, Sports Reporter February 7, 2022
Senior Cole Hammer led the Longhorns to a 10th place finish at the Amer Ari Invitational this weekend
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