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The Daily Texan

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Senior Kimble Schuessler throws horns up in the dugout, as Ethan Mendoza cheers him on, after hitting a solo home run against Auburn on April 17, 2025.

No. 1 Texas bullpen is tested, takes 3-2 victory over No. 8 Auburn

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter April 18, 2025

Matching his season high, pitching four innings, junior pitcher Max Grubbs allowed only three hits against one of the Southeastern Conference premier hitting units. Holding the No. 8 Auburn Tigers...

The Longhorn Baseball dugout celebrates after a home run by first baseman Kimble Schuessler during the game against HCU at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on April 8, 2025. The game ended after seven innings with a final score of 12-2 and a victory for the Longhorns.

El No. 2 Texas sobrevive ante Kentucky y consigue otra victoria en serie de la SEC

Nicholas Kingman and Daniela Oseguera April 17, 2025

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 13 de abril de 2025 por Nicholas Kingman y fue traducido al español por Daniela Oseguera. Si no ha quedado lo suficientemente claro,...

The Texas change-up: Getting the Plainsman perspective on upcoming series

The Texas change-up: Getting the Plainsman perspective on upcoming series

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter April 16, 2025

Assuming the role on top of the hill, Texas baseball jumped up to the No. 1 ranking as Arkansas dropped its rubber game against Georgia this past weekend. Boasting the best conference record of 13-2...

The Longhorn Baseball dugout celebrates after a home run by first baseman Kimble Schuessler during the game against HCU at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on April 8, 2025. The game ended after seven innings with a final score of 12-2 and a victory for the Longhorns.

No. 2 Texas survives Kentucky, takes another SEC series victory

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter April 13, 2025

If it has not been apparent enough, there are no easy games in the Southeastern Conference. Traveling to Lexington, Kentucky for the first time in program history to face off against the Kentucky...

The Texas changeup: Getting the Kentucky Kernel’s perspective on upcoming series

The Texas changeup: Getting the Kentucky Kernel’s perspective on upcoming series

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter April 10, 2025

The No. 2 Texas Longhorns have their eyes set on another road trip east, travelling to Lexington, Kentucky to face the Kentucky, Wildcats this weekend. Texas has fared well on the road this season,...

No. 1 Texas keeps rolling, run rules Texas State, 10–1

No. 1 Texas keeps rolling, run rules Texas State, 10–1

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter April 9, 2025

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns continued its tirade across the college softball world, capturing its 17th run-rule game of the season and improving its home streak to 16 consecutive games in a 10–1 victory...

Sophomore infielder Jaquae Stewart throws up a Hook 'Em after hitting a homerun during Texas' game against Georgia at UFCU Disch-Falk Field April 5, 2025.

No. 5 Texas storms back, takes series in 7–4 decision over No. 3 Georgia

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter April 6, 2025

Dominating on the mound and at the plate, scoring four runs early and holding No. 5 Texas baseball hitless into the fifth inning, the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs were on cruising easy street Saturday afternoon. Early...

Senior pitcher Jared Spencer during Texas' opening series game against Georgia on April 4, 2025.

Spencer shutters No. 3 Georgia as No. 5 Texas takes game 1 5–1

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter April 6, 2025

  Senior pitcher Jared Spencer has become one of the brightest spots this season for No. 5 Texas baseball. Making the jump from Indiana State, where he was mostly a bullpen arm, Spencer converted...

The Texas changeup: Georgia’s perspective on upcoming baseball series

The Texas changeup: Georgia’s perspective on upcoming baseball series

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter April 4, 2025

No. 5 Texas baseball just eclipsed its halfway point of their inaugural season in the stiff Southeastern Conference. The Longhorns have certainly made a formidable impression within the conference and...

Will Gasparino hits a pitch at Disch-Falk Field, Feb. 23, 2025.

Texas bats pop off as No. 7 Texas dominates Missouri series

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter March 30, 2025

Travelling to Taylor Stadium for the first time in over a decade, No. 7 Texas baseball easily took its second road series sweep of the year, out-scoring the Missouri Tigers by a 20-run differential this...

The Texas changeup: Getting Missouri’s perspective on upcoming series

The Texas changeup: Getting Missouri’s perspective on upcoming series

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter March 27, 2025

On any given night, a team desperate enough can sneak up against the stiffest competition, and Texas knows that pain already this season. To keep them grounded night in and night out, the Longhorns play...

Junior Max Belyeu swings at a pitch, earning a single against LSU on March 21, 2025.

El No. 8 Texas domina 6-2 en el tercer juego y se lleva la serie sobre el No. 2 LSU

Nicholas Kingman and Héctor Yunta Rico March 25, 2025

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 23 de marzo de 2025 por Nicholas Kingman y fue traducido al español por Héctor Yunta Rico. Enfrentándose al posiblemente partido...

Junior Max Belyeu swings at a pitch, earning a single against LSU on March 21, 2025.

No. 8 Texas dominates 6–2 in game 3, takes series over No. 2 LSU

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter March 23, 2025

Facing arguably its toughest three games of the season and possible preview to the road to Omaha, No. 8 Texas baseball flexed its muscle in the final two games of the series, with its best day coming...

Jalin Flores hits the ball during Texas' game against Louisiana in the NCAA Baseball Regional Tournament in College Station, Texas on May 31, 2024.

Flores comes up big late, as No. 8 Texas tops No. 2 LSU 11-7

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter March 23, 2025

No. 8 Texas baseball had to make a stand at the plate and on the mound against No. 2 LSU to avoid taking its first series loss of the season. In a back-and-forth affair, trading runs in almost every...

Junior Rylan Galvan celebrates hitting a one run home run against LSU on March 21, 2025.

Hitting onslaught leads No. 2 LSU 8-2 past No. 8 Texas baseball

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter March 22, 2025

  Welcoming its first Southeastern Conference opponent to UFCU Disch-Falk Field, No. 8 Texas baseball faced its biggest challenge of the season —  No. 2 LSU baseball. The Tigers established...

UTSA catcher Andrew Stucky misses a ball thrown to home plate as Texas catcher Ryan Galvan scores a run on March 18, 2025. The Roadrunners came back to defeat the Longhorns 8-7, ending Texas' 17 game win streak.

UTSA pulls out the upset, shocks No. 8 Texas 8–7 in extra innings

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter March 19, 2025

Something was in the air Tuesday night in the world of college baseball. Earlier in the evening, two top-10 teams were stunned by mid-major programs, with the third and final domino falling in Austin.  For...

Junior outfielder Max Belyeu high fives Coach Jim Schlossnagle after hitting a multi-run homer during Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025. The faceoff is the only time this season the two teams are scheduled to play each other.

No. 11 Texas Baseball sweeps Mississippi State in opening SEC series

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter March 18, 2025

Traveling to the largest ballpark in the Southeastern Conference for its opening weekend, No. 11 Texas baseball was not intimidated by the environment. Sweeping Mississippi State, the Longhorns extended...

Infielder Jalin Flores throws the ball to third base to get an out during Texas' game against Dartmouth on Feb. 22, 2025.

The Texas changeup: Getting Mississippi State’s perspective on upcoming baseball series

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter March 12, 2025

Riding a 14-game win streak, No. 11 Texas baseball will cross the Mississippi River for the first time this season as they open their introductory Southeastern Conference series against Mississippi State.  The...

Freshman starting pitcher Dylan Volantis fires a pitch to home plate during a game against Santa Clara University at UFCU Disch-Falk Field on March 9, 2025. Volantis exited the game in the fifth inning allowing one run and striking out three batters.

Volantis earns first win as starter, No. 12 Texas Baseball takes 6–1 victory over Santa Clara

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter March 9, 2025

Taking Friday and Saturday’s games, No. 12 Texas Baseball had already claimed a series victory against Santa Clara. With one game remaining Texas aimed to complete its series sweep. Extending its...

Max Belyeu hits a pitch during Texas' game against Santa Clara at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, March 8, 2025.

Early runs coast No. 12 Texas to 8-3 victory over Santa Clara

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter March 8, 2025

It has proved to be an early season battle between No.12 Texas baseball and mother nature. The Longhorns second game against the Santa Clara Broncos started out nice and sunny accompanied by light...

Ethan mendoza celebrates after scoring his first home run of the season at UFCU Disch-Falk Feild, Feb. 23, 2025.

Breakthrough in fifth inning ends pitcher duel, Texas claims 4-2 victory over Santa Clara

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter March 8, 2025

It took until the bottom of the fifth inning for No. 12 Texas Longhorns to end the fierce pitching duel between senior pitcher Jared Spencer and Santa Clara senior pitcher Brandon Gomez. Testing Gomez,...

Junior outfielder Max Belyeu dives for home plate during Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

Getting up to speed with No. 12 Texas Baseball

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter March 4, 2025

Texas baseball started out the year at No. 19 in the preseason polls and has begun its ascent up the rankings. After getting their opening day jitters versus Louisville out of the way, the Longhorns are...

Infielder Ethan Mendoza gets a homerun at Texas' game against University of the Incarnate Word on Feb. 25, 2025.

No. 15 Texas baseball hits the jackpot, sweeps competition in Las Vegas College Baseball Classic

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter March 2, 2025

No. 15 Texas baseball held the honor of being the only ranked team in the field of four that were invited to the annual Las Vegas College Baseball Classic. The Longhorns displayed they were the best team...

Kade Bing throws a pitch at Disch-Falk Field, Feb. 23, 2025.

Youth movement gives No. 16 Texas the series sweep over Dartmouth

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter February 23, 2025

Texas baseball sophomore infielder Ethan Mendoza dominated in the box, going 3–4 for a pair of RBIs and his first home run of the season, aiding the No. 16 Longhorns as they claimed a 4–1 victory...

Outfielder Easton Winfield safe at first base during Texas' game against Dartmouth on Feb. 22, 2025.

Grubbs saves Longhorns, eking out 3–2 victory over Dartmouth

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter February 22, 2025

The Texas Longhorns found themselves in a very uncomfortable place in the top of the eighth inning, after taking its first lead of the afternoon over Dartmouth.  With Dartmouth loading the bases...

Sophomore infielder Ethan Mendoza throws the ball to first to make a double out during Texas' game against Oklahoma State Feb. 16, 2025.

El equipo de béisbol de Texas se coronó campeón del torneo tras derrotar 14-8 a Oklahoma State

Nicholas Kingman and Citlali Martinez Hernandez February 18, 2025

Nota del Editor: Este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 17 de febrero de 2025 por Nicholas Kingman y fue traducido al español por Citlali Martinez Hernandez.  Ocho carreras en la quinta...

Sophomore infielder Ethan Mendoza throws the ball to first to make a double out during Texas' game against Oklahoma State Feb. 16, 2025.

Texas baseball crowned tournament champion in 14–8 rout of Oklahoma State

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter February 17, 2025

Eight runs in the fifth inning provided a nice cushion for No. 19 Texas baseball to its former Big 12 foe No. 17 Oklahoma State 14–8 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. “We learned...

Junior outfielder Max Belyeu dives for home plate during Texas' game against Ole Miss Feb. 15, 2025.

Longhorns thrash Rebels shutting them out 10–0, closing the game in 7

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter February 16, 2025

The first pitch came nearly 30 minutes late, but the Longhorns packed things up early in the seventh thanks to a dominant fourth inning scoring seven runs. Sprinkling three more runs in the final inning...

Freshman outfielder Will Gasparino attempts to bunt the ball during Texas' game against TCU on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

Valentine’s Day heartbreak for No. 19 Texas, upset by Louisville in extra innings

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter February 15, 2025

All good things must come to an end, apparently leads do too. The Longhorns could not seal the victory to open the Jim Schlossnagle era, falling to the Louisville Cardinals 4–3 in extra innings Friday...

Freshman pitcher Dylan Volantis during Texas' annual alumni game on Feb. 1, 2025.

Fans pack “Disch” for first glimpse of Schlossnagle era in annual alumni game

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter February 2, 2025

It was hard to believe it was an exhibition game with the number of fans that turned out on a beautiful Saturday afternoon as No. 19 Texas held its annual alumni game at UFCU Disch-Falk Field.  With...

Forward Brayden Stevenson skates down the rink during Texas' game against A&M on January 24, 2025.

Texas Ice Hockey Club sweeps Texas A&M in series, claims top conference spot

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter January 27, 2025

Students and hockey-crazed locals alike stuffed Chaparral Ice Arena, sitting in heated bleachers and lining the sides of the rink. The Texas Ice Hockey Club skated onto the ice to the beat of fans banging...

The student section during Texas' game against Kentucky on Nov. 23, 2024.

Como solía ser: la antigua experiencia del student ticket

Nicholas Kingman and María Guerra December 5, 2024

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 3 de diciembre de 2024 por Nicholas Kingman y fue traducido al español por María Guerra.  Para los Longhorns de una generación...

The student section during Texas' game against Kentucky on Nov. 23, 2024.

What once was: The old student ticket experience

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter December 3, 2024

For Longhorns of a previous generation, having difficulty getting into Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium for Texas football home games seems foreign, as the former ticketing system, the Longhorns...

Golfer Tommy Morrison holds up the 2023-2024 Learfield Directors Cup trophy during halftime of the football game against Colorado State on Saturday.

Morrison’s fiery opening round cruises United States to podium finish

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter November 22, 2024

Texas junior Tommy Morrison and North Carolina senior David Ford, dawning the stars and stripes, finished fourth in the ​​2024 Spirit International Amateur Golf Championship with a 22-under-par and...

Money's no object for revival of Lone Star Showdown

Money’s no object for revival of Lone Star Showdown

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter November 21, 2024

The animosity between the Texas A&M Aggies and Texas Longhorns has never truly fizzled out of the hearts and minds of the two Texas schools. Ending its 13-year hiatus, the state’s premier college...

Work never stops even in the offseason for No. 7 Texas men’s golf

Work never stops even in the offseason for No. 7 Texas men’s golf

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter October 30, 2024

The fall season for college golf usually consists of four to five tournaments and is meant for coaches and players to get back into the swing of competition. By late October, most competitive team tournaments...

Golfer Tommy Morrison holds up the 2023-2024 Learfield Directors Cup trophy during halftime of the football game against Colorado State on Saturday.

Trio of golfers bonded by sport become college roommates

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

For Texas men’s golf juniors Tommy Morrison, Christiaan Maas and Luke Potter, the game of golf has not only bonded them as teammates but into college roommates.  Before arriving on the Forty Acres,...

Solid fall play creates highly anticipated spring for No.11 Texas men’s golf

Solid fall play creates highly anticipated spring for No.11 Texas men’s golf

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter October 18, 2024

The Texas Longhorns men’s golf program has much to look forward to as they prime for their inaugural spring season in the competitive Southeastern Conference.  The Longhorns finished all four of...

No. 11 Texas men’s golf finishes second place to close the fall slate

No. 11 Texas men’s golf finishes second place to close the fall slate

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter October 10, 2024

Dominant performances by Texas men’s golf junior duo Christiaan Maas and Luke Potter during the final round of Wednesday evening’s NB3 matchplay fell short of victory as the No. 11 Longhorns came in...

Bennett’s stellar debut leads No. 11 Texas to runner-up finish in Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational

Bennett’s stellar debut leads No. 11 Texas to runner-up finish in Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter October 2, 2024

Freshman Daniel Bennett’s impressive college debut led the No. 11 Texas Longhorns to a second-place finish in Tuesday afternoon’s Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational in Fort Worth.  All five Longhorn...

Course remains same for Texas men’s golf as new era begins

Course remains same for Texas men’s golf as new era begins

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter September 23, 2024

Continuity has become a rarity in the current state of college athletics, especially with Texas Athletics’ transition into the SEC. Despite all the changes, Texas Hall of Honor inductee and long-time...

Morrison, Maas guide No. 8 Texas to third place in Folds of Honor Collegiate Tournament

Morrison, Maas guide No. 8 Texas to third place in Folds of Honor Collegiate Tournament

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter September 13, 2024

Texas men's golf finished third in its first action of the season shooting a three-over-par in the Folds of Honor Collegiate tournament at American Dunes Golf Club in Grand Haven, Michigan this week.  For...

No. 8 Texas men’s golf enters Folds of Honor Collegiate tournament with hopes of comeback season

No. 8 Texas men’s golf enters Folds of Honor Collegiate tournament with hopes of comeback season

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter September 8, 2024

The past two seasons for the Texas Longhorns men’s golf team have ended in disappointing fashion in the NCAA Golf Tournament. The team hopes to change that this season.  The Longhorns are set to...

Blood flows crimson and orange in Alabama

Blood flows crimson and orange in Alabama

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

In Alabama, football could be considered a religion when armies of crimson and orange meet for the final game of the season on a cool November night. Whether both squads had mediocre seasons or are playing...

Sweet tigers from the loveliest village in the plain

Sweet tigers from the loveliest village in the plain

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

Nestled along Interstate 85, Auburn University, located in Auburn, Alabama, is home to 33,015 students and is one of the 13 founding charter members of the Southeastern Conference. The story of “War...

Ryan Crouser during the Spring 2013 Texas Relays.

Longhorns rack up medals at 2024 Paris Olympics

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter August 13, 2024

The motto of “What Starts Here, Changes The World” is plastered all around the Forty Acres. Whether it be in academia or athletics, Longhorns will excel in their respective fields.  Thirty former...

Longhorn legend Steve McMichael elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Longhorn legend Steve McMichael elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter August 8, 2024

Former Texas Longhorn and Chicago Bears legend, Steve McMichael, was welcomed into the Pro Football Hall of Fame surrounded by his family and former Bears teammates in his home in Chicago this past Saturday.  Due...

Texas' Lebarron Johnson Jr. pitches against A&M-Corpus Christi on Feb. 21, 2022. Texas defeated A&M-Corpus Christi 12-2.

Los Longhorns continúan la racha del draft de la MLB con jugadores seleccionados en 2024

Nicholas Kingman and Amy DonJuan July 24, 2024

Nota del editor: este artículo se publicó por primera vez el 19 de julio por Nicholas Kingman y fue traducido al español por Amy DonJuan. En 20 rondas durante tres días, el draft de la MLB requiere...

Texas' Lebarron Johnson Jr. pitches against A&M-Corpus Christi on Feb. 21, 2022. Texas defeated A&M-Corpus Christi 12-2.

Longhorns continue MLB draft streak with players, signees drafted in 2024

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter July 19, 2024

In 20 rounds over three days, the MLB draft takes more than enough time for at least one Longhorn to be drafted. Dating back to the first MLB draft in 1965, the Longhorns have produced at least one...

Texas vs. UTSA football preview: Possible heartbreak or keeping with status quo

Texas vs. UTSA football preview: Possible heartbreak or keeping with status quo

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter July 2, 2024

Week three of the 2024 college football season will mark the second time the Texas Longhorns face the UTSA Roadrunners, with their only meeting being in 2022. The Longhorns won the inaugural matchup 41-20....

Longhorns and the SEC: A complicated, 30-year relationship between Texas, its rivals, college football’s best conference

Longhorns and the SEC: A complicated, 30-year relationship between Texas, its rivals, college football’s best conference

Nicholas Kingman, General Sports Reporter June 25, 2024

Longtime Texas head coach and three-time national champion Darrell K Royal said many quotes during his coaching career. But, one of his most notable is “football doesn’t build character, it eliminates...

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