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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

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor

Matthew is a Public Relations major from Houston, TX. He is currently an Associate Sports Editor and beat writer for Texas men’s basketball. He spends most of his time watching any sport that’s on.

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Self-proclaimed sports addict retiring from the game

Self-proclaimed sports addict retiring from the game

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor April 20, 2023

Throughout my first couple of years at UT, I was constantly looking for something worthwhile to spend my time doing. Before joining the Texan, I would go to class, head back to my apartment and watch sports....

Texas makes history, advances to Elite 8 with comprehensive 83-71 win over Xavier

Texas makes history, advances to Elite 8 with comprehensive 83-71 win over Xavier

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor March 25, 2023

With a trip to the Elite 8 against Miami on the line, No. 2-seed Texas took down No. 3-seed Xavier on Friday night in Kansas City. “I’m proud of my guys and how they came out and really put their...

Previewing Texas’ Sweet Sixteen matchup against Xavier

Previewing Texas’ Sweet Sixteen matchup against Xavier

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor March 23, 2023

With No. 2-seed Texas’ win over Penn State last weekend, the Longhorns made it to their first Sweet 16 since 2008. However, there is still more to be desired for interim head coach Rodney Terry and his...

Previewing Texas men’s basketball’s NCAA tournament first and second round matchups

Previewing Texas men’s basketball’s NCAA tournament first and second round matchups

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor March 13, 2023

Texas, after winning the Big 12 Tournament championship, landed as a No. 2 seed in the Midwest region, despite some thinking a No. 1 seed was possible. The Longhorns will head to Des Moines, Iowa for the...

Texas ousts TCU, 66-60, with big games from Dylan Disu, Christian Bishop

Texas ousts TCU, 66-60, with big games from Dylan Disu, Christian Bishop

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor March 11, 2023

With a trip to the Big 12 tournament championship on the line, No. 2-seed Texas edged out No. 6-seed TCU in Kansas City. On Thursday, the Longhorns cruised to a victory over Oklahoma State without senior...

These guys never stop working: Texas seniors leave their mark

‘These guys never stop working’: Texas’ seniors leave their mark

Matthew Caldwell and Payne Williams March 10, 2023

Marcus Carr (G) In his two seasons at Texas, graduate student Marcus Carr has proven himself as one of the program’s top performers. Carr, along with Timmy Allen, is one of four Longhorns to reach...

No. 9 Texas handles No. 3 Kansas in 75-59 senior night win

No. 9 Texas handles No. 3 Kansas in 75-59 senior night win

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor March 4, 2023

In its final game at the Moody Center this season, No. 9 Texas took on No. 3 Kansas. Before the top 10 matchup got underway, Dylan Disu, Marcus Carr, Timmy Allen, Sir’Jabari Rice and Christian Bishop...

Baylor rallies behind ‘unlimited energy’ to beat Texas in Waco, 81-72

Baylor rallies behind ‘unlimited energy’ to beat Texas in Waco, 81-72

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor February 25, 2023

No. 8 Texas traveled to Waco to take on No. 9 Baylor in a top 10 Big 12 showdown on Saturday afternoon. The Longhorns are vying for their first Big 12 regular season championship since the 2007-08 season...

Graduate student Brock Cunningham makes a layup during a game against Louisiana on Dec. 21, 2022. The Longhorns won 100 to 72.

Texas forward Brock Cunningham to return for sixth year

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor February 24, 2023

Graduate student forward Brock Cunningham confirmed that he will return to play for Texas in the 2023-24 season on Feb. 16, making use of his extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19. Cunningham, born...

Texas uses early runs to build lead, never looks back, throttles Iowa State 72-54

Texas uses early runs to build lead, never looks back, throttles Iowa State 72-54

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor February 22, 2023

As No. 8 Texas nears the end of the regular season, each game becomes more and more important. Kansas, Baylor and Texas are all vying for the Big 12 Championship with just three games remaining. The Longhorns’...

No. 6 Texas falls short to Texas Tech in Lubbock, 74-67

No. 6 Texas falls short to Texas Tech in Lubbock, 74-67

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor February 14, 2023

No. 6 Texas fell short to its Big 12 rival Texas Tech 74-67 on Monday night at the United Supermarkets Arena. The two teams have some history, which was surely a driving factor in the raucous environment...

Dillon Mitchell could benefit from another year at Texas

Dillon Mitchell could benefit from another year at Texas

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor February 10, 2023

Over the years, Texas has had its fair share of one-and-dones in college basketball and arguably the greatest, not only for Texas but all of college basketball, Kevin Durant. More recently, former Longhorns...

No. 5 Texas can’t complete second half comeback, falls to No. 9 Kansas, 88-80

No. 5 Texas can’t complete second half comeback, falls to No. 9 Kansas, 88-80

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor February 7, 2023

No. 9 Kansas was on an unprecedented stretch, losing four of its last six games. This doesn’t make No. 5 Texas’ job any easier, however. The defending national champions are known for their raucous...

Texas men’s basketball is leaning on experience

Texas men’s basketball is leaning on experience

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor February 1, 2023

No. 10 Texas men’s basketball is having one of the program’s best seasons in recent memory. Although the Longhorns have made it to the NCAA Tournament the past two years as a three-seed and a six-seed,...

No. 10 Texas falls to No. 4 Tennessee 82-71 in matchup between Texas’ past and present

No. 10 Texas falls to No. 4 Tennessee 82-71 in matchup between Texas’ past and present

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor January 28, 2023

Texas interim head coach Rodney Terry’s first top-10 matchup came Saturday night against No. 4 Tennessee in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge. The two sides squared up last year in Austin, with the Longhorns...

Cunningham’s career high, Carr’s 21 points lead Texas to win over Oklahoma State, 89-75

Cunningham’s career high, Carr’s 21 points lead Texas to win over Oklahoma State, 89-75

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor January 25, 2023

After a brief road trip which the Longhorns split, No. 10 Texas faced Oklahoma State at home on Tuesday night. A little over two weeks ago, the Longhorns used a late run to pull away from the Cowboys...

Texas gets back on track against West Virginia with 69-61 win

Texas gets back on track against West Virginia with 69-61 win

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor January 21, 2023

After a loss to No. 12 Iowa State in Ames, Iowa, No. 7 Texas traveled to Morgantown, West Virginia to take on Bob Huggins and the Mountaineers Saturday night. West Virginia is struggling, coming into...

Texas falls to Iowa State in Hunter’s return to Ames

Texas falls to Iowa State in Hunter’s return to Ames

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor January 18, 2023

No. 7 Texas took on No. 12 Iowa State in Ames, Iowa Tuesday night in transfer sophomore guard Tyrese Hunter’s first time back at Hilton Coliseum. It was yet to be determined if the Cyclone faithful...

Interim head coach Rodney Terry yells at his basketball players on Jan. 11, 2023 at the Moody Center.

Rodney Terry has the expertise to lead Texas through the season

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor January 16, 2023

Interim head coach Rodney Terry will remain in his role for the remainder of the season after Chris Beard was officially fired on Jan. 5.   Terry has the experience and roots needed to lead a team...

No. 10 Texas still has the same championship goals under Rodney Terry

No. 10 Texas still has the same championship goals under Rodney Terry

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor January 12, 2023

Since the firing of now-former head coach Chris Beard, there has been a big question mark surrounding the program. Questions about whether the team can reach its original expectations without Beard have...

No. 6 Texas opens Big 12 play with a thrilling 70-69 win at Oklahoma

No. 6 Texas opens Big 12 play with a thrilling 70-69 win at Oklahoma

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor January 1, 2023

No. 6 Texas started Big 12 play in Norman on Saturday against Oklahoma, who entered the game with a 9–3 record. The Longhorns, under the leadership of interim head coach Rodney Terry, have strung together...

No. 2 men’s basketball takes down No. 7 Creighton in Top-10 non-conference showdown

No. 2 men’s basketball takes down No. 7 Creighton in Top-10 non-conference showdown

Matthew Caldwell, Sports desk editor December 2, 2022

In the first Top-10 matchup at the new Moody Center, No. 2 Texas took down No. 7 Creighton 72-67 on Thursday.  The Longhorns have quickly climbed the AP Poll after an undefeated start to the season and...

No. 2 Texas prepares for Thursday’s top-10 showdown with No. 7 Creighton in Moody

No. 2 Texas prepares for Thursday’s top-10 showdown with No. 7 Creighton in Moody

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Desk Editor December 1, 2022

Texas men’s basketball has reached its highest ranking since 2010, coming in at No. 2 in the latest AP rankings, right behind Houston. The Longhorns are still undefeated after taking down then-No....

5 takeaways from No. 4 Texas’ 91-54 win over UTRGV in annual Gregory Gym game

5 takeaways from No. 4 Texas’ 91-54 win over UTRGV in annual Gregory Gym game

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Desk Editor November 26, 2022

After taking down Northern Arizona 73-48 in the first leg of the Leon Black Classic on Monday behind graduate guard Marcus Carr’s 17-point performance, No. 4 Texas took on UTRGV in Gregory Gym on Saturday....

Games to Watch – Week 12

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor November 18, 2022

No. 10 Utah @ No. 12 Oregon Both Utah and Oregon head into Week 12 with the same overall and conference records, 8-2 and 6-1 respectively. With just two regular season games left, the winner of...

Star forward Drew Timme, No. 2 Gonzaga set to face off with No. 11 Texas in Austin

Star forward Drew Timme, No. 2 Gonzaga set to face off with No. 11 Texas in Austin

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Desk Editor November 16, 2022

No. 11 Texas men’s basketball will take on No. 2 Gonzaga in a highly-anticipated early season matchup for both squads on Wednesday at the Moody Center. As the second leg of a home-and-home series...

5 takeaways from No. 12 Texas’ big win over Houston Christian

5 takeaways from No. 12 Texas’ big win over Houston Christian

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Desk Editor November 11, 2022

No. 12 Texas men’s basketball took down Houston Christian 82-31 on Thursday night. The win put the Longhorns at 2–0 on the season. Here are five takeaways from the game: Tyrese Hunter has picked...

Opponents to Watch - TCU

Opponents to Watch – TCU

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor November 10, 2022

The Horned Frogs’ success stems from the experience of their top playmakers on both offense and defense. Here are four players that will have a large impact on the outcome of the game this Saturday:   Kendre...

Texas head basketball coach Chris Beard leaves the court for halftime during a game against UTRGV on Dec. 3, 2021.

Chris Beard confident about tough men’s basketball non-conference schedule

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Desk Editor November 4, 2022

No. 12 Texas men’s basketball beat No. 10 Arkansas in a charity exhibition game Saturday, and the team officially kicks off its season Nov. 7 against UTEP. Although the Longhorns start their season...

Longhorns in the NFL - Week 10

Longhorns in the NFL – Week 10

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor November 4, 2022

D’Onta Foreman Former Texas running back D’Onta Foreman has bounced from team to team after initially being drafted by the Houston Texans in 2017. After landing with the Carolina Panthers, it seemed...

Oklahoma State defensive end Tyler Lacy

Opponents to Watch – Oklahoma State

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Desk Editor October 21, 2022

Both the offense and defense of the Cowboys got off to hot starts, but they slowed down quite a bit in the second half. The team went into halftime holding a 24-13 lead, but the offense only managed to...

Men’s basketball uses Texas-OU trip to build culture, bond as team

Men’s basketball uses Texas-OU trip to build culture, bond as team

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Desk Editor October 18, 2022

If it wasn’t already clear that men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard is all about culture, look no further than the team’s apparel, emblazoned with the word across the front. Beard’s Longhorns...

Opponents to Watch: Iowa State

Opponents to Watch: Iowa State

Matthew Caldwell, Associate Sports Editor October 14, 2022

After losing star players in quarterback Brock Purdy, running back Breece Hall and tight end Charlie Kolar, Iowa State is relying on its returning experience this season. Since starting the year...

Keys to the Game: Oklahoma

Keys to the Game: Oklahoma

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Desk Editor October 7, 2022

This year’s Red River Rivalry is a rare one. Texas and Oklahoma have underperformed so far this season and need wins to stay alive in the race for a Big 12 championship. Both teams also have question...

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Big 12 Power Rankings

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Desk Editor September 30, 2022

1. Oklahoma State Cowboys The Cowboys currently sit at No. 9 in the AP rankings with a 3-0 record. Averaging 51.6 points per game, the Cowboys offense, led by redshirt senior Spencer Sanders, clicks on...

Chris Beard utilizes star-studded Alabama weekend to host pair of top-25 recruits

Chris Beard utilizes star-studded Alabama weekend to host pair of top-25 recruits

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Desk Editor September 28, 2022

Shaka Smart’s presence is coming to a close for the Texas men’s basketball team, with graduate student Brock Cunningham the only remaining Longhorn who was recruited by the former head coach. A...

Longhorns in the NFL

Longhorns in the NFL

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Desk Editor September 23, 2022

Devin Duvernay After a two-touchdown performance in Week 1, Devin Duvernay picked right back up where he left off. The Miami Dolphins won the coin toss and elected to defer to the second half, with...

Opponents to Watch

Opponents to Watch

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Desk Editor September 15, 2022

Texas will have its third consecutive home game this Saturday, facing off against UTSA. This will be the first time the two teams have faced each other, and it couldn’t come at a better time for the...

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Keys to the game: Alabama edition

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Desk Editor September 9, 2022

Texas’ upcoming game against No. 1 Alabama will be an early test for the Longhorns. Head coach Steve Sarkisian and his players will need to be on their A-game in order to pull off the upset. Here are...

Former coach of the year ready to lead Warhawks through tough schedule

Former coach of the year ready to lead Warhawks through tough schedule

Matthew Caldwell, Sports desk editor September 2, 2022

The University of Louisiana-Monroe hasn’t had a head coach with a winning record since 1989. The Warhawks’ football program hoped to change that when they hired head coach Terry Bowden in 2020. Previous...

Former Longhorn Peyton Stearns makes US open debut

Former Longhorn Peyton Stearns makes US open debut

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Desk Editor September 2, 2022

Peyton Stearns, former Longhorn and 2022 NCAA singles champion, made her US Open debut on Tuesday. Because of her efforts in winning the 2022 NCAA individual singles title, she earned a wild card spot...

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History of ‘Horns Down’

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Reporter August 3, 2022

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the August 2, 2022 flipbook. Texas’ iconic “Hook ‘em, Horns” hand gesture has been a symbol of the University since Henry Pitts first did it in...

The Arch Effect: how Manning’s commitment spurred a run of several top recruits picking Texas

The Arch Effect: how Manning’s commitment spurred a run of several top recruits picking Texas

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Reporter July 18, 2022

The commitment of Arch Manning — top recruit in the 2023 class — to Texas on June 23 was a huge victory for the Longhorns, but the wave of recruits that quickly followed could arguably be just as big. Wherever...

Directors’ Cup stays in Austin

Directors’ Cup stays in Austin

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Reporter July 7, 2022

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the July 6, 2022 flipbook. The 2020-21 athletics season came to a close with the completion of the College World Series, making Texas’ second straight...

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Longhorns in the pros: Checking in on Texas’ 2021 NBA draft picks

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Reporter June 26, 2022

The 2022 NBA draft took place Thursday with zero Longhorns being drafted. A little over a year ago, however, three Longhorns were taken in the 2021 NBA draft, tying the record for most Texas players chosen...

Evaluating transfer Tyrese Hunter with former Iowa State Daily reporter Matt Belinson

Evaluating transfer Tyrese Hunter with former Iowa State Daily reporter Matt Belinson

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Reporter June 16, 2022

The Texas men’s basketball team recently landed Tyrese Hunter, the top-ranked transfer in the country according to 247Sports. Hunter averaged 11 points and 4.9 assists per game for Iowa State last season...

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...

No. 3 Texas upsets No. 1 North Carolina, heads back to NCAA championship

No. 3 Texas upsets No. 1 North Carolina, heads back to NCAA championship

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Reporter May 21, 2022

Heading into the national semifinals, No. 3 Texas was on a 10-match win streak that included wins over No. 18 Michigan and No. 14 Auburn in the second and third rounds respectively. Then, the Longhorns...

Inside Texas’ quarterback battle

Inside Texas’ quarterback battle

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Reporter April 19, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April 15, 2022 flipbook. Several weeks into spring practices, the Texas coaching staff has gotten a chance to look at most of the players. While there...

No. 11 Texas men’s tennis wins doubles point, drops 4 straight in singles to loss to No. 1 TCU

No. 11 Texas men’s tennis wins doubles point, drops 4 straight in singles to loss to No. 1 TCU

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Reporter April 10, 2022
The two sides have split their last four meetings, but the Horned Frogs notched a 4-0 sweep over Texas in the second round of the ITA Indoor Championships in their only meeting this season. 
Men’s tennis coach Bruce Berque discusses 2022 season

Men’s tennis coach Bruce Berque discusses 2022 season

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Reporter April 9, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April 5, 2022 flipbook. Through extremely tough competition and injuries, the 2022 season has been anything but easy for Texas men’s tennis. With...

No. 4 Baylor crushes No. 11 Texas, 6-0

No. 4 Baylor crushes No. 11 Texas, 6-0

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Reporter April 2, 2022

Following a 5-2 win over No. 30 Oklahoma this past Sunday, No. 11 Texas looked to add on to its three-game win streak over ranked opponents with a match against No. 4 Baylor. The last time the two faced...

No. 15 Texas men’s tennis takes advantage of strong singles play, beats No. 28 Texas A&M 4-3

No. 15 Texas men’s tennis takes advantage of strong singles play, beats No. 28 Texas A&M 4-3

Matthew Caldwell, General Sports Reporter March 10, 2022

No. 15 Texas men’s tennis traveled over to College Station to face No. 28 Texas A&M Wednesday night. With the Longhorns coming off a close loss to No. 8 Georgia and the Aggies being 3–5 in their...

No. 9 Texas women’s basketball routes Oklahoma State in Erwin Center’s final game, 65-50

No. 9 Texas women’s basketball routes Oklahoma State in Erwin Center’s final game, 65-50

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Reporter March 5, 2022

After 45 years of playing in the Frank Erwin Center, No. 9 Texas put on one final show, defeating Oklahoma State 65–50 on Saturday.  The 12,506 fans beckoned by head coach Vic Schaefer, who wanted...

On Sunday, February 13th Micah Braswell makes a run for the ball at the UCF vs UT men’s tennis match.

No. 12 Texas falls short in Athens after strong comeback

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Reporter March 2, 2022

After a little over a week-long break, Texas was back in action in Athens, Georgia, on Tuesday, falling just short of a victory, losing 4–3, to No. 15 Georgia. No. 12 Texas faces four top-20 teams...

On Sunday, February 13th Micah Braswell makes a run for the ball at the UCF vs UT men’s tennis match.

No. 14 Texas sweeps UCF, gains momentum heading into ITA tournament

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Reporter February 14, 2022

Coming off a sweep versus Rice last Friday night, No. 14 Texas looked to secure another win heading into the ITA National Men’s Team Indoor Championship next weekend. After being ranked No. 11 on Jan....

No. 9 Texas men’s tennis falls to No. 2 Baylor, 6-1, in first matchup since conference championship

No. 9 Texas men’s tennis falls to No. 2 Baylor, 6-1, in first matchup since conference championship

Matthew Caldwell, Sports Reporter February 10, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the Feb. 8, 2022 flipbook. No. 9 Texas kicked off Big 12 play Monday night in a top-10 matchup with No. 2 Baylor. While the Longhorns hoped to bounce back...

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