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Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Editor

Matthew is a senior studying journalism and previously covered football, men’s basketball, volleyball and swimming and diving. He is the "undisputed" ping pong champion of the basement.

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Chris Beard arrested, charged with assault on family member

Chris Beard arrested, charged with assault on family member

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Editor December 12, 2022

CW: This article contains mentions of interpersonal violence.  Texas men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard was arrested on Dec. 12 and charged with third-degree felony assault on a family member,...

Sports editor says goodbye after 1 final ‘early’ dinner run, game of basement pingpong

Sports editor says goodbye after 1 final ‘early’ dinner run, game of basement pingpong

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Editor December 2, 2022

I’ve worked at The Texan for three years now, and in that time I’ve heard countless staffers discuss the burnout they eventually experience working at this paper. Throughout my time here, I never really...

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.

Quinn Ewers named Texas’ starting quarterback

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Editor August 19, 2022

Texas Athletics announced Friday that redshirt freshman Quinn Ewers will be the starting quarterback for the Longhorns this fall. John Bianco, senior associate athletics director, announced head coach...

Longhorns land coveted 2023 quarterback after yearslong recruiting battle with Alabama, Georgia

Longhorns land coveted 2023 quarterback after yearslong recruiting battle with Alabama, Georgia

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Editor July 2, 2022

Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the June 27, 2022 flipbook. Arch Manning, quarterback and No. 1 recruit in the 2023 class, broke a long-standing silence last week when he announced that...

Young talent lifts No. 3 Texas to 2nd straight women’s tennis national championship, defeating No. 2 Oklahoma 4-1

Young talent lifts No. 3 Texas to 2nd straight women’s tennis national championship, defeating No. 2 Oklahoma 4-1

Matthew Boncosky and Matthew Caldwell May 23, 2022

The Texas women once again find themselves above the rest as the Longhorns captured their second-straight NCAA title Sunday night with a 4-1 victory over No. 2 Oklahoma. In his sixth year leading the...

Senior day presents one final chance to end losing streak, send seniors off with win

Senior day presents one final chance to end losing streak, send seniors off with win

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter December 18, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the November 23 Double Coverage flipbook. The Longhorns will play one final game this season  Friday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium...

Notes from the opponent: West Virginia

Notes from the opponent: West Virginia

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter December 18, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the November 19 Double Coverage flipbook. The Daily Texan spoke with Charles Montgomery, sports editor of West Virginia’s The Daily Athenaeum,...

After second half collapses, Sarkisian addresses mental struggles with Longhorns

After second half collapses, Sarkisian addresses mental struggles with Longhorns

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter December 17, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the October 19 flipbook.  When Steve Sarkisian took over as head coach of the Texas Longhorns in January, the program he inherited came with plenty of...

Moro Ojomo talks Texas’ culture struggles in light of Bo Davis rant

Moro Ojomo talks Texas’ culture struggles in light of Bo Davis rant

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporters December 17, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the November 12 Double Coverage flipbook. On Monday, Moro Ojomo said he doesn’t want to make headlines for the wrong reasons, but on Tuesday,...

Notes from the Opponent: Iowa State

Notes from the Opponent: Iowa State

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter December 17, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the November 5 Double Coverage flipbook. The Daily Texan spoke with Matt Belinson, sports editor at the Iowa State Daily, ahead of Texas’ trip...

Examining the game plan: Sarkisian hopes to tweak play calling in face of veteran Baylor defense

Examining the game plan: Sarkisian hopes to tweak play calling in face of veteran Baylor defense

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter December 16, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the October 29 Double Coverage flipbook. When media members voted in the preseason Big 12 poll, they predicted Baylor would finish 8th in the conference....

Bijan’s rise to stardom: Almost a year later, Robinson reflects on growth since first Texas start

Bijan’s rise to stardom: Almost a year later, Robinson reflects on growth since first Texas start

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter December 16, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the October 15 Double Coverage flipbook. B​​ijan Robinson ran for just 59 yards on 13 carries against Oklahoma State last year. It was his first-ever...

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Opponents to Watch: Oklahoma

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter December 16, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the October 8 Double Coverage flipbook. Isaiah Thomas Thomas, along with fellow defensive lineman Perrion Winfrey, provides the Sooners with...

Conquering demons, how Texas hopes to get over TCU hump

Conquering demons, how Texas hopes to get over TCU hump

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter December 14, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the October 1 Double Coverage flipbook. Steve Sarkisian did not once mince words when asked about his messaging to the Longhorns ahead of preparing...

Looking back at historic Gregory Gym as it hosts men’s basketball again

Looking back at historic Gregory Gym as it hosts men’s basketball again

Matthew Boncosky November 28, 2021

Gregory Gym has always belonged to the students of the University of Texas. Since its original construction in 1930, the historic gymnasium has served as a centerpiece of campus life on the Forty Acres....

Texas utilizes wildcat formation to beat Wildcats, end regular season on high note

Texas utilizes wildcat formation to beat Wildcats, end regular season on high note

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter November 26, 2021
Texas will go out with a win, and for the time being, the possibility of earning a bowl game bid remains alive if the Longhorns are one of the few five-win teams needed to fill in somewhere.
Injuries stunt Texas during 6-game losing streak

Injuries stunt Texas during 6-game losing streak

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter November 20, 2021
As Texas’ injuries piled up, West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege looked like a Heisman candidate, shredding the Longhorns with 238 yards and two touchdowns on 20-of-28 passing attempts in the first half.
Texas claws back to force OT, but Kansas wins in Austin for first time ever

Texas claws back to force OT, but Kansas wins in Austin for first time ever

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter November 14, 2021

There will be books written about this Texas football season. This horrible, unbelievable, train wreck of a season featuring five straight losses for the first time since 1956. Yes, 1956. But...

Texas’ fourth-straight loss brings program to unimaginable low in Sark’s first year

Texas’ fourth-straight loss brings program to unimaginable low in Sark’s first year

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter November 6, 2021

Winning is hard. It’s the infamous phrase uttered by former head coach Tom Herman that drew unanimous eye rolls from the Texas faithful when he was consistently losing to Maryland, TCU, Oklahoma and...

Deja vu anyone? Texas blows 3rd straight second-half lead in loss to Baylor

Deja vu anyone? Texas blows 3rd straight second-half lead in loss to Baylor

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter October 30, 2021

Another game, another halftime lead for Texas. After taking a 14-10 lead into the locker room at the break, the matchup against No. 16 Baylor  presented the Longhorns with an opportunity to squash...

Notes from the opponent: Texas Tech

Notes from the opponent: Texas Tech

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter October 25, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 24 Double Coverage flipbook. The Daily Texan spoke with Arianna Flores, sports editor at The Daily Toreador, ahead of Texas Tech’s...

Staying the course: How Sarkisian, Longhorns hope to respond to Arkansas loss

Staying the course: How Sarkisian, Longhorns hope to respond to Arkansas loss

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter October 25, 2021

Editor’s Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 17 Double Coverage flipbook. Moro Ojomo was almost at a loss for words Monday when reporters asked him to reflect on what happened...

Introducing Sam Pittman, the coach in charge of bringing Arkansas back to national prominence

Introducing Sam Pittman, the coach in charge of bringing Arkansas back to national prominence

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter October 17, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared as part of the September 10 Double Coverage flipbook. After Chad Morris was fired as the head football coach at Arkansas in 2019, speculations circled about...

Notes from the opponent: What to expect in SEC country

Notes from the opponent: What to expect in SEC country

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter October 17, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 10 Double Coverage flipbook. The Daily Texan spoke with Mason Choate, sports editor of The Arkansas Traveler, ahead of the Longhorns’...

In most important half of the season, Texas’ offense fell apart again

In most important half of the season, Texas’ offense fell apart again

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter October 16, 2021
Last week’s second-half offensive woes continued again Saturday, ultimately leading to a 32-24 defeat to the Cowboys.
Stunning collapse is a reminder of how daunting Texas-OU can be

Stunning collapse is a reminder of how daunting Texas-OU can be

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter October 9, 2021

There are few places on Earth where the seemingly impossible happens with as much stunning regularity as it does at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. Over the course of 117 meetings, odds are that just about...

B.J. Foster’s found new mindset for 2021 season

B.J. Foster’s found new mindset for 2021 season

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter October 6, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 24 flipbook.  The B.J. Foster who met with the media Monday is not the same B.J. Foster who blew up at former Texas head coach Tom...

Sarkisian bests Patterson in first showdown, though missed opportunities loomed large

Sarkisian bests Patterson in first showdown, though missed opportunities loomed large

Matthew Boncosky October 2, 2021

In his first game against TCU and Gary Patterson, Steve Sarkisian got the best of the longtime Horned Frogs head coach with a 32-27 victory, but missed opportunities provided a closer affair than Texas’...

Everything Casey Thompson touches turns to gold

Everything Casey Thompson touches turns to gold

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter September 25, 2021

It seems like every time Casey Thompson touches the football, it turns to gold. It’s a stat that everyone has seen by now but one that continues to become more mind boggling as time goes on — Thompson...

Arkansas loss doesn’t define Texas football

Arkansas loss doesn’t define Texas football

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter September 19, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the September 14 flipbook. The Texas Longhorns went into Fayetteville, Arkansas, on a high note after handily beating a top-25 Louisiana squad in...

Longhorn runners trample over Rice for 58-0 shutout

Longhorn runners trample over Rice for 58-0 shutout

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter September 18, 2021
The Longhorn running backs rushed all over an inferior Rice defense to the tune of 418 total yards and six touchdowns.
Texas, Arkansas set to renew historic football rivalry

Texas, Arkansas set to renew historic football rivalry

Matthew Boncosky September 15, 2021

The Texas Longhorns and Arkansas Razorbacks are set to renew a centuries old Southwest Conference rivalry on Saturday when No. 15 Texas travels to Fayetteville to face off on the gridiron. Texas and...

Texas linemen unprepared for trench battle in hostile SEC territory

Texas linemen unprepared for trench battle in hostile SEC territory

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter September 11, 2021
The Razorbacks, hardly the darlings of the SEC, managed to overpower the Longhorns in the trenches for the length of the contest, and it wasn’t particularly close.
Hudson Card: Austin’s next Longhorn QB1

Hudson Card: Austin’s next Longhorn QB1

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter September 11, 2021

Editor's note: This story first appeared as part of the September 3 Double Coverage flipbook. One of the many reasons former Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger endeared himself so easily to Longhorn fans...

Both Texas QBs to receive time in opener despite Card being named starter

Both Texas QBs to receive time in opener despite Card being named starter

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter September 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the August 31 flipbook.  Steve Sarkisian took plenty of time — needing numerous scrimmages and an entire off-season — before finally announcing Texas’...

Offensive skill players shine as Whittington finally breaks out

Offensive skill players shine as Whittington finally breaks out

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter September 4, 2021
While redshirt freshman Hudson Card certainly looked the part as QB1, totaling 224 yards and two touchdowns, it was sophomores Jordan Whittington and Bijan Robinson who were the real stars of Texas’ 38-18 victory.
4 things to know heading into Texas’ season opener

4 things to know heading into Texas’ season opener

Matthew Boncosky September 2, 2021

Football season in Texas is upon us once again. Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium is about to be packed with 100,000 fans for the first time since November 2019. As No. 21 Texas prepares to face No....

Texas defensive tackle Moro Ojomo finally found his ‘perfect situation’

Texas defensive tackle Moro Ojomo finally found his ‘perfect situation’

Matthew Boncosky August 31, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the August 25 flipbook.  Moro Ojomo’s path to starting on the Longhorns’ defensive line has been anything but straightforward. For starters,...

Hudson Card named Longhorns’ starting quarterback for season opener

Hudson Card named Longhorns’ starting quarterback for season opener

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter August 28, 2021
Head coach Steve Sarkisian has held off on announcing who the starting quarterback would be to begin the season, but rumors in the past weeks have indicated that Card would be the choice.
Previewing Texas’ 2021 defense led by new defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski

Previewing Texas’ 2021 defense led by new defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski

Matthew Boncosky August 26, 2021

New Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski set a lofty goal for his squad heading into his first season in the Big 12: He wants to hold opposing teams under 20 points a game. Last season, in what...

Texan Tuesday Football Talk: What to expect from Texas football as preseason comes to close

Texan Tuesday Football Talk: What to expect from Texas football as preseason comes to close

Matthew Boncosky and Nathan Han August 24, 2021

Welcome to the first edition of the Texan Tuesday Football Talk, where The Daily Texan’s  football beat reporters Matthew Boncosky and Nathan Han discuss, of course, Longhorn football. Nathan Han:...

Implications of Texas, Oklahoma’s interest in moving to Southeastern Conference

Implications of Texas, Oklahoma’s interest in moving to Southeastern Conference

Matthew Boncosky July 23, 2021

The college sports world was sent into a frenzy Wednesday when the Houston Chronicle reported that both Texas and Oklahoma have reached out to the SEC about potentially joining the conference and departing...

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Star Texas divers take unusual paths, realize Olympic dreams at Tokyo Games

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter July 15, 2021

Texas diving will be well represented at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. Star divers Alison Gibson and Jordan Windle, along with their diving coach Matt Scoggin, will travel with Team USA to the games,...

Business of college sports enters new era granting athletes Name Image Likeness privileges

Business of college sports enters new era granting athletes Name Image Likeness privileges

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter July 15, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared as part of the July 6 flipbook. The business of college sports entered uncharted territory, bursting with new opportunities and uncertainty, when the clock...

Five biggest storylines from Texas Football’s star-studded recruiting weekend

Five biggest storylines from Texas Football’s star-studded recruiting weekend

Matthew Boncosky, Sports Reporter June 17, 2021

First-year head coach Steve Sarkisian wielded all of the Longhorn brand and tradition this past weekend as Texas hosted several of its top targets on the recruiting trail. It was the first in-person recruiting...

New Texas men’s basketball staff embraces alternate recruiting style

New Texas men’s basketball staff embraces alternate recruiting style

Matthew Boncosky May 8, 2021

In this day and age of college basketball, it can be hard to keep track of which playmakers are suiting up for which team as athletes transfer left and right. The new Texas men’s basketball coaching...

Matt Coleman’s legacy shows more than just winning

Matt Coleman’s legacy shows more than just winning

Matthew Boncosky April 30, 2021

Numerous high-profile athletes with gaudy single-season performances have come through the Texas men’s basketball program, but few players had the four-year impact of senior guard Matt Coleman. Coleman,...

Chris Beard wastes little time in building competitive roster

Chris Beard wastes little time in building competitive roster

Matthew Boncosky April 16, 2021

Chris Beard made a promise at his introductory press conference to be competitive in year one, and his early work on the recruiting trail suggests he’s making good on that claim. The outlook for next...

Chris Beard, UT commit to growing men’s basketball into national powerhouse

Chris Beard, UT commit to growing men’s basketball into national powerhouse

Matthew Boncosky April 2, 2021

Chris Beard made it abundantly clear in his introductory press conference Friday that he wants to win, and he wants to win now. The new Texas men’s basketball head coach established that his expectation...

Chris Beard hired to replace Shaka Smart as men’s basketball head coach

Chris Beard hired to replace Shaka Smart as men’s basketball head coach

Matthew Boncosky April 1, 2021

Texas is hiring former Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard to replace Shaka Smart as head men’s basketball coach, according to numerous reports from Stadium, CBS Sports, and ESPN. Beard will become...

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Shaka Smart leaving Texas after 6 seasons as head coach

Matthew Boncosky March 26, 2021

Men’s basketball head coach Shaka Smart is leaving Texas after six years as head coach, according to numerous reports from ESPN, the Austin-American Statesman, CBS Sports and others. Smart, who had...

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Shaka Smart’s future with Texas in jeopardy after another NCAA first-round exit

Matthew Boncosky March 25, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the March 23 issue of The Daily Texan. Questions surrounding the future of Shaka Smart, Texas men’s head basketball coach, are swirling once again...

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Longhorns look forward to second chance at Big 12 tournament after year of cancellations

Matthew Boncosky March 24, 2021

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the March 12 issue of The Daily Texan.   For the second consecutive year, the Texas men’s basketball team is gearing up for a postseason run amid...

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Texas wins first-ever Big 12 tournament championship

Matthew Boncosky March 14, 2021

The Texas men’s basketball team was crowned Big 12 tournament champions with a 91-86 victory over No. 12 Oklahoma State in Saturday’s championship game. At the T-Mobile Center in Kansas...

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Jericho Sims heats up as March Madness gets underway

Matthew Boncosky March 9, 2021

For senior forward Jericho Sims, the all-important month of March seems to have brought new life. Prior to this month, Sims averaged 8.2 points per game. Since flipping the calendar, Sims is averaging...

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No. 15 Texas gets their Red River revenge, beats No. 16 Oklahoma off clutch basket

Matthew Boncosky March 6, 2021

After squandering a 13-point lead, senior guard Matt Coleman and freshman forward Greg Brown stepped up in the clutch to give No. 15 Texas a 69-65 win over No. 16 Oklahoma on Thursday night in Norman,...

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Brock Cunningham embraces tough-guy role for Longhorns

Matthew Boncosky March 5, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's March 2 print edition. Redshirt sophomore forward Brock Cunningham does not show up on the stat sheet most nights, but his grit...

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No. 14 Texas completes season sweep of Kansas with comeback victory

Matthew Boncosky February 24, 2021

Texas basketball scored a much-needed 75-72 overtime victory over No. 17 Kansas on Tuesday night at the Frank Erwin Center, earning its first-ever regular-season series sweep of the Jayhawks. It was...

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Longhorns stumble down stretch, drop wild game to West Virginia

Matthew Boncosky February 21, 2021

After enduring a weeklong winter storm which canceled their week of practice, the No. 12 Longhorns blew a comfortable lead Saturday in Austin at an empty Frank Erwin Center. Saturday’s game could’ve...

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Big second-half run lifts No. 13 Texas over TCU

Matthew Boncosky February 14, 2021

The No. 13 Texas men’s basketball team used a big second-half run to separate itself from TCU in its 70-55 win Saturday at the Frank Erwin Center. The 13-1 run, capped off with senior forward...

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Longhorns look to right ship heading into matchup with Kansas State

Matthew Boncosky February 12, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's February 9 print edition. The Texas men’s basketball team of late has not resembled the squad that started 10–1 in any...

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Texas looks to right ship heading into matchup with Kansas State

Matthew Boncosky February 12, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's February 9 print edition. The Texas men’s basketball team of late has not resembled the squad that started 10–1 in any...

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The sky’s the limit for high-flying freshman Greg Brown

Matthew Boncosky February 10, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's February 5 online edition. Freshman forward Greg Brown is no stranger to the spotlight. The five-star recruit out of Vandegrift...

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Texas looks ahead after losses, COVID-19 cancellations

Matthew Boncosky February 10, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's February 5 online edition. The past couple of weeks have been a struggle for the No. 6 Texas men’s basketball team. The...

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Connected through good and bad: The bond shared by two Texas guards

Matthew Boncosky February 3, 2021

In basketball, confident guard play is essential to the success of the team. Serving as the primary ball handlers tasked with directing the offense and executing the game plan, it’s crucial for the...

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‘It wasn’t enough.’ No. 6 Texas not on same level as No. 2 Baylor in double-digit loss

Matthew Boncosky February 3, 2021

The No. 6 Longhorns learned why Baylor is ranked second in the country Tuesday night at the Frank Erwin Center.  The Bears had an answer for every play, every run and every mistake by the Longhorns...

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No. 5 Texas at Kentucky canceled, marking Texas’ third postponed game in two weeks

Matthew Boncosky January 29, 2021

The Texas men’s basketball team’s game against Kentucky Saturday was canceled Friday after Kentucky’s program was put on a 48-hour pause due to COVID-19 protocols, Texas Athletics announced...

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From hot seat to cool throne, what a difference a year makes for Smart

Matthew Boncosky January 22, 2021

At this time last year, the Texas men’s basketball team was flailing through another disappointing year. The Longhorns lost by 38 points on the road in West Virginia, the most lopsided loss of...

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Febres returns, bench shines in dominant win over Kansas State

Matthew Boncosky January 17, 2021

It’s been over 11 months since Jase Febres last played for Texas. The senior guard, who has been recovering from microfracture knee surgery last March, made his return to the court in the No. 4 Longhorns’...

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McClung’s heroics hand No. 4 Texas its first conference loss of the season

Matthew Boncosky January 14, 2021

The No. 4 Texas men’s basketball team suffered its first conference loss of the season as the No.15-ranked Red Raiders defeated the Longhorns 79-77 Wednesday night at the Frank Erwin Center. Texas...

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Big 12 power rankings: Week 15

Matthew Boncosky December 15, 2020

1. Iowa State Iowa State had no trouble beating West Virginia 42-6 last week. The Cyclones easily moved the ball against a Mountaineer defense that had been solid all season. The win concluded Iowa...

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Big 12 power rankings: Week 14

Matthew Boncosky December 6, 2020

1. Iowa State Iowa State has been the biggest story in the Big 12 this year. After losing to Louisiana to begin the season, the Cyclones have won seven of its eight Big 12 games and sit in a firm position...

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Big 12 power rankings: Week 13

Matthew Boncosky November 25, 2020

1. Iowa State Iowa State dominated Kansas State last week 45-0 to improve to 6–1 in Big 12 play. Junior quarterback Brock Purdy threw three touchdowns, and star sophomore running back Breece Hall...

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Big 12 power rankings: Week 12

Matthew Boncosky November 19, 2020

1. Iowa State Iowa State currently sits atop the Big 12 standings with a 5–2 record. The Cyclones are led by one of the nation’s top running backs in sophomore Breece Hall, who has rushed...

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No. 1 Texas volleyball clinches Big 12 title with sweep of No. 13 West Virginia

Matthew Boncosky November 14, 2020

After sharing the Big 12 title with Baylor last season, the No. 1 Texas volleyball team will have it all to itself again after a victory over No. 13 West Virginia on Friday night. The win clinched the...

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Big 12 power rankings: Week 10

Matthew Boncosky November 8, 2020

1. Iowa State Iowa State took the top spot in the power rankings after its 52-22 victory over Kansas last week. The Cyclones are 4–1 in conference play, and their only loss came in a competitive...

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No. 1 Texas volleyball completes thrilling 5-set comeback over No. 3 Baylor

Matthew Boncosky November 6, 2020

The top-ranked Texas volleyball team completed a thrilling five-set victory over No. 3 Baylor on Thursday night to remain undefeated. The Longhorns were on the verge of losing at home to Baylor for...

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Big 12 power rankings: Week 9

Matthew Boncosky November 1, 2020

1. Oklahoma State Oklahoma State survived its first big test of the season last week, beating Iowa State 24-21. The No. 6 Cowboys look every bit like a top-10 team with an offense that is putting up...

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Undefeated Texas volleyball fueled by tight family dynamic off the court

Matthew Boncosky October 30, 2020

The Texas volleyball team spends a lot of time together at practices, workouts and matches, but the bonding doesn’t end there for the players. Between throwing Texas football watch parties, hosting...

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Big 12 power rankings: Week 8

Matthew Boncosky October 25, 2020

1. Oklahoma State The Cowboys remain atop the AP and power rankings as the only Big 12 team without a loss, but a big matchup looms this week against Iowa State at home. The Cowboys, led by redshirt...

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No. 1 Texas volleyball asserts dominance in 3rd straight sweep

Matthew Boncosky October 24, 2020

The Texas volleyball team made quick work of Texas Tech on Friday night, sweeping the Red Raiders again to improve to 10–0 on the season. The Longhorns were dominant throughout, getting out to...

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No. 1 Texas volleyball survives first true test of the season against No. 13 Kansas State

Matthew Boncosky October 17, 2020

The top-ranked Texas volleyball team beat No. 13 Kansas State 3-2 in a five set thriller Friday night to remain undefeated this season. Texas survived its first true test of the season on the road,...

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Big 12 power rankings: Week 6

Matthew Boncosky October 10, 2020

1. Oklahoma State Conferences are often judged by who is at the top. For the Big 12 right now, that’s Oklahoma State. The Cowboys moved to 3–0 after manhandling Kansas and sit alone as the...

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Texas volleyball continues home dominance over Iowa State

Matthew Boncosky October 9, 2020

The Texas volleyball team continued its home dominance over Iowa State on Thursday, sweeping the Cyclones for its fourth sweep in five matches. The Longhorns have never lost to the Cyclones in Austin...

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Big 12 power rankings: Week 5

Matthew Boncosky October 4, 2020

1. Texas Texas needed some late-game heroics but still found a way to survive against Texas Tech last week in an overtime thriller. The Longhorns are 2–0 for the first time under head coach Tom...

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Texas volleyball sweeps Kansas, finds groove in new back-to-back format

Matthew Boncosky October 3, 2020

The Texas volleyball team defeated Kansas on Friday night in a 3-0 set, completing the two-night series sweep. The Longhorns have begun to find a groove in this season’s new back-to-back format,...

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Big 12 power rankings: Week 4

Matthew Boncosky September 27, 2020

1. Oklahoma The Sooners looked like themselves in their season opener against Missouri State. Redshirt freshman quarterback Spencer Rattler threw for 290 yards and four touchdowns in his brief debut....

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Texas volleyball defeats Oklahoma in back-to-back matches

Matthew Boncosky September 26, 2020

The Texas volleyball team picked up its second win of the season Friday, beating Oklahoma 3-1 on its second night in Norman.  The Longhorns completed the two-game sweep with a balanced attack that...

Texas volleyball set to begin play after eventful offseason

Matthew Boncosky September 24, 2020

After an offseason characterized by pandemic uncertainty and calls for social reform from student-athletes, the Texas volleyball team is set to open its 2020 season Thursday. The Longhorns will play...

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Oklahoma tops Daily Texan’s Big 12 preseason power rankings

Matthew Boncosky September 12, 2020

1. Oklahoma Oklahoma has won five straight Big 12 championships. Until the Sooners are dethroned, they’re a lock to sit atop the preseason power rankings. The biggest question mark for the Sooners...

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Soccer announces game day measures, stadium updates

Matthew Boncosky September 11, 2020

Fans hoping to watch Texas soccer in person this season are in luck. Mike A. Myers Stadium will be open to spectators this fall, Texas Athletics said Friday in a statement. Texas Athletics will implement...

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Texas honors swim coach Eddie Reese with new outdoor pool

Matthew Boncosky September 1, 2020

On Wednesday, Texas unveiled the new Eddie Reese Outdoor Pool, named in honor of the longtime head coach of the men’s swimming and diving team. The pool, which provides a space for Longhorn swimmers...

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Texas swimming and diving start strong at Big 12 Championships

Matthew Boncosky February 29, 2020

The Texas men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are well on their way to securing a pair of Big 12 titles after a strong first two days of competition. The top-ranked men’s team...

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