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Texas baseball’s returning starters look to set the standard in 2023

Texas baseball’s returning starters look to set the standard in 2023

Nick Hargroue, General Sports Reporter February 24, 2023

Texas baseball entered the season unranked after losing to Texas A&M in the College World Series last year. Despite entering 2023 with a young, unproven starting roster, returners like junior outfielder...

Vanderbilt strikes early, sends Texas baseball home with a 12–2 loss

Vanderbilt strikes early, sends Texas baseball home with a 12–2 loss

Nick Hargroue, General Sports Reporter February 20, 2023

Texas baseball lost its third straight game to open the season, as Vanderbilt asserted its dominance early in an explosive second inning and never looked back in its 12–2 victory to end the College Baseball...

Sloppy play, miscommunication handicap Texas baseball as Missouri wins in walk-off fashion 6-5

Sloppy play, miscommunication handicap Texas baseball as Missouri wins in walk-off fashion 6-5

Nick Hargroue, General Sports Reporter February 18, 2023

Despite a gritty performance out of Texas baseball’s bullpen, Missouri proved to be the better team on Saturday, winning 6-5 with a walk-off double in the bottom of the ninth inning. Fielding mistakes...

Texas baseball non-conference preview

Texas baseball non-conference preview

Nick Hargroue, General Sports Reporter February 15, 2023

Texas baseball is two days away from facing its first opponents of the season, tasked with developing a young roster into a championship contender by season’s end. The 2023 schedule wastes no time...

No. 20 Texas cranks up the heat, runs TCU out of gym in 20-point victory

No. 20 Texas cranks up the heat, runs TCU out of gym in 20-point victory

Nick Hargroue, General Sports Reporter February 12, 2023

In a classic Vic Schaefer-coached performance, Texas put TCU into a pressure cooker from the tip, forcing 27 turnovers in a convincing 70-50 victory. Sophomore guard Rori Harmon sprung the Longhorns...

Texas soccer falls to No. 8 Duke, historic season ends on late-game goal

Texas soccer falls to No. 8 Duke, historic season ends on late-game goal

Nick Hargroue, Sports reporter November 18, 2022

In what was a back-and-forth game until the very end, No. 16 Texas came up just short against Duke, losing 1-0 in the second round of the NCAA Championship tournament off of an 88th minute header by junior...

Sophomore Ashlyn Miller prepares for a corner kick during a game on Oct. 09, 2022.

Texas soccer sends Texas A&M home, advances in NCAA Tournament

Nick Hargroue, General Sports Reporter November 12, 2022

On a chilly Friday night in Austin, Texas, soccer fought tooth and nail in front of 1,645 supporters against storied rival Texas A&M. The Longhorns prevailed in a hard-fought match, winning 3-1 to...

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Sam Ehlinger named QB1 for NFL’s Indianapolis Colts

Nick Hargroue, General Sports Reporter November 4, 2022

Former Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger made his first regular season start as an NFL quarterback Sunday, taking over from former NFL MVP Matt Ryan on the Indianapolis Colts. The move by head coach Frank...

Goalie Savannah Midden kicks the ball downfield during the Texas vs. Oklahoma soccer game on Oct. 27, 2022. Texas beat Oklahoma 3-1.

Soccer off to hot start, defeats Kansas State 4-0 in Big 12 tournament opener

Nick Hargroue, General Sports Reporter October 31, 2022

The Longhorns didn’t miss a beat on Sunday, defeating Kansas State 4-0 in an impressive opening performance in the Big 12 Soccer Championship at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex.  Texas, much...

Sophomore midfielder Lexi Missimo kicks a ball downfield against Lipscomb University at Mike Myers Stadium on Aug. 18, 2022.

Big 12 Soccer Tournament Preview: Texas enters postseason as favorites

Nick Hargroue, General Sports Reporter October 27, 2022

For the first time in over two decades, Texas soccer won a share of the Big 12 regular season championship. The race for the Big 12 Tournament championship begins Oct. 30, where any team can earn an automatic...

Texas soccer avoids upset against Iowa State in Missimo’s return

Texas soccer avoids upset against Iowa State in Missimo’s return

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter October 21, 2022

On a chilly night in Ames, Iowa, Texas soccer managed to squeak out a 1-1 draw against a feisty Iowa State team in sophomore midfielder Lexi Missimo’s long-awaited return to the lineup. As per usual...

Savannah Madden holds banged-up Texas soccer team together, propels title hopes

Savannah Madden holds banged-up Texas soccer team together, propels title hopes

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter October 21, 2022

Any team is said to be a sum of its parts, yet it takes a certain something to pull together all of the pieces. For Texas soccer, graduate goalkeeper Savannah Madden is that certain something, providing...

Texan Overtime Ep 07: Texas vs. Baylor Soccer

Evan Vieth and Nick Hargroue October 17, 2022

In today's episode of Texan Overtime, Sports Reporters Evan Vieth and Nick Hargroue discuss the Sept. 30 Texas soccer game against Baylor.

Texan Overtime Ep 04: Texas vs. TCU Soccer

Evan Vieth and Nick Hargroue October 17, 2022

In today's episode of Texan Overtime, Sports Reporters Evan Vieth and Nick Hargroue discuss the Sept. 22 Texas soccer game against TCU.

Texan Overtime Ep 03: Texas vs. UCF Soccer

Evan Vieth and Nick Hargroue October 17, 2022

In this episode of Texan Overtime, sports reporters Evan Vieth and Nick Hargroue discuss the Sept. 18 Texas soccer game against UCF.

Sophomore Trinity Byars plays offensively against Kansas on Oct. 9, 2022. Kansas lost to Texas 2-0.

Banged-up Texas soccer defeats Kansas, pushes through to remain undefeated in conference play

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter October 10, 2022

Sunday’s crowd at Mike A. Myers Stadium might have gotten déjà vu if they watched Thursday’s game as Texas once again ambushed its opponent in the second half, defeating Kansas 2-0 in a physical...

Texas soccer explodes in the second half, scoring 4 goals in 14 minutes to win 4-0

Texas soccer explodes in the second half, scoring 4 goals in 14 minutes to win 4-0

Nick Hargroue, Sports reporter October 7, 2022

In what looked like a game where neither team could score, Texas turned up the heat in the waning moments of the second half. The Longhorns scored four goals in a 14-minute span, finding their footing...

Texas soccer stands strong, fends off potential upset against conference foe Baylor

Texas soccer stands strong, fends off potential upset against conference foe Baylor

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter October 1, 2022

Packed with 3,130 fans, Mike A. Myers Stadium was rocking Friday night as Texas scraped out a 1-0 win against Baylor to improve to 2-0-1 in conference play. The Longhorns’ attack sputtered for...

Trinity Byars continues to climb, reaching new heights for Texas soccer

Trinity Byars continues to climb, reaching new heights for Texas soccer

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter September 30, 2022

In just her second year on campus, sophomore forward Trinity Byars has managed to establish herself as one of the best players on campus with her Big 12-leading scoring ability. Byars works hard to be...

Texas battles on road, earns draw with No. 12 TCU in conference opener

Texas battles on road, earns draw with No. 12 TCU in conference opener

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter September 23, 2022

In a physical backyard brawl between two top dogs in the Big 12, No. 25 Texas and No. 12 TCU went blow for blow. After the dust settled, neither team came away with the victory, and Longhorns drew against...

Big 12 soccer preview: a look at the contenders as conference play begins

Big 12 soccer preview: a look at the contenders as conference play begins

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter September 20, 2022

In the aftermath of Sunday’s thrilling draw against Central Florida, No. 25 Texas soccer stares down the barrel of a competitive Big 12 conference schedule in the hopes of capturing its first regular...

Texas soccer breaks school records, lights up scoreboard against Texas Southern

Texas soccer breaks school records, lights up scoreboard against Texas Southern

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter September 16, 2022

In one of the most dominating games that will take place this year, Texas soccer broke two school records and filled up the stat sheet in an 8-0 thumping of Texas Southern on Thursday. Sophomore forward...

Texas soccer’s dynamic Missimo-Byars duo shines in victory over Utah State

Texas soccer’s dynamic Missimo-Byars duo shines in victory over Utah State

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter September 9, 2022

Texas soccer returned home from a two-game road trip Thursday, continuing the team’s momentum in a convincing 2-1 defeat of Utah State at Mike A. Myers Stadium. The Longhorns’ pair of elite sophomore...

Texas soccer falls short of victory, draws with Oregon on the road

Texas soccer falls short of victory, draws with Oregon on the road

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter September 2, 2022

In a game that looked like a blowout from the first whistle, the Longhorns found themselves allowing a late goal to draw with a short-handed Oregon team on the road 1-1 in Eugene on Thursday night. Going...

Texas soccer knocks off rust, opens season strong against Lipscomb

Texas soccer knocks off rust, opens season strong against Lipscomb

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter August 19, 2022

Texas soccer began its season with a bang Thursday, beating Lipscomb 5-0 in its first official game of the new season. The offense clicked on all cylinders, prodding a patient Lipscomb defense all game. Texas’...

Excitement high as Texas football begins year 2 under Sarkisian

Excitement high as Texas football begins year 2 under Sarkisian

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter August 9, 2022

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the August 9, 2022 flip book.  The phrase “Texas is back” has been synonymous with Texas’ football program ever since former starting quarterback...

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Softball coach Mike White already building Texas legacy after 4th year

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter July 21, 2022

Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the July 19, 2022 flipbook. As a man who coaches a female sport, Mike White, Texas softball head coach, might seem a bit out of place to the untrained...

Longhorns drop Women’s College World Series finals to dominant Oklahoma

Longhorns drop Women’s College World Series finals to dominant Oklahoma

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter June 10, 2022

Texas entered Thursday 6–0 when facing elimination in the NCAA Tournament. But win number seven proved to be elusive due to a talented and determined Oklahoma softball squad that simply would not be...

Oklahoma gets to Dolcini early, hands Texas 1st loss of Women’s College World Series

Oklahoma gets to Dolcini early, hands Texas 1st loss of Women’s College World Series

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter June 4, 2022

Taking on 55–2, No. 1 Oklahoma just a 30-minute drive from the Sooners’ campus, Texas softball faced a tough task in its second game of the Women’s College World Series on Saturday. With Sooner...

Texas gets revenge, beats UCLA in Women’s College World Series opener

Texas gets revenge, beats UCLA in Women’s College World Series opener

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter June 3, 2022

On Feb. 19, Texas was in a major slump. Facing then-No. 3 UCLA in Clearwater, Florida, the Longhorns sent out freshman Sophia Simpson to pitch in only her second career start for Texas. While Simpson kept...

Pitcher Sophia Simpson throws the first pitch of the inning. Texas played McNeese State at Red & Charline McCombs Field on February 16, 2022.

Texas takes down Arkansas in Super Regional finale, reaches 6th Women’s College World Series

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter May 28, 2022

With runners on second and third and no outs, freshman Sophia Simpson stared down senior designated player Linnie Malkin from the mound with the season on the line. Chants of “Woo Pig Sooie!” rang...

Dolcini’s gutsy pitching keeps Texas softball alive against Arkansas in Super Regional

Dolcini’s gutsy pitching keeps Texas softball alive against Arkansas in Super Regional

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter May 28, 2022

The weary right arm of graduate transfer pitcher Hailey Dolcini continues to be the deciding factor between a Women’s College World Series berth and a trip home in defeat for Texas softball. Dolcini...

Pitcher Sophia Simpson throws the first pitch of the inning. Texas played McNeese State at Red & Charline McCombs Field on February 16, 2022.

In failure, success, Texas softball sticks together, creates family

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter May 9, 2022

Texas softball entered the season as a group of relative strangers, with new faces and program legends intertwined in the hunt for a common goal: a 2022 Women’s College World Series berth. Early struggles...

Pitcher Sophia Simpson throws the first pitch of the inning. Texas played McNeese State at Red & Charline McCombs Field on February 16, 2022.

Texas offense puts on home run show in Lubbock for softball series sweep

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter May 1, 2022
Six Longhorns hit six home runs in the series as Texas’ bats came alive this weekend, in a promising switch from the Longhorns’ usual path to victory.
Softball’s Hailey Dolcini nominated for national leadership award

Softball’s Hailey Dolcini nominated for national leadership award

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter April 22, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April 19, 2022 flipbook. The cool, calm and collected demeanor that led Dolcini to the seven-inning, two-run performance also earned her an ERA of 2.37...

Texas softball falls short against a dominant pitching performance from Oklahoma’s Bahl

Texas softball falls short against a dominant pitching performance from Oklahoma’s Bahl

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter April 19, 2022

Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April 15, 2022 flipbook. No love is lost in matchups between Texas and Oklahoma, and Thursday’s battle was no exception. In a game that had been sold...

Down go the champs: Texas softball stuns No. 1 Oklahoma in emotional win

Down go the champs: Texas softball stuns No. 1 Oklahoma in emotional win

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter April 16, 2022
Graduate transfer pitcher Hailey Dolcini gave up only two hits, emulating Longhorn great Cat Osterman, who had her jersey retired at Red & Charline McCombs Field Saturday.
Sophomore Physical Culture and Sports major JJ Smith slides into third base, safe. Smith is a Catcher and First baseman and had two hits and two doubles in the game against UT Arlington.

Texas’ strong start not enough, Oklahoma pulls away late to take series

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter April 16, 2022

In what felt like déjà vu of Thursday’s game to start, Oklahoma put a world of hurt on the Longhorns with a fifth inning onslaught, ending all hope of a Texas series win. Oklahoma teed off on sophomore...

Bats come alive, Texas softball feasts against UT-Arlington

Bats come alive, Texas softball feasts against UT-Arlington

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter April 7, 2022

On an otherwise chilly Wednesday night at Red and Charline McCombs Field, the Longhorns’ lineup brought the heat as Texas softball notched 14 hits in a 14–4 run-rule victory over UT-Arlington in five...

Texas baseball dominates in first game back home against UTRGV

Texas baseball dominates in first game back home against UTRGV

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter April 6, 2022

After fighting back from a late deficit against Oklahoma to take this past weekend’s series in dramatic fashion, the Longhorns took care of business as usual on Tuesday with an impressive batting display,...

Texas softball rolls on to 16-game unbeaten streak with weekend sweep of Kansas

Texas softball rolls on to 16-game unbeaten streak with weekend sweep of Kansas

Nick Hargroue, Sports reporter March 28, 2022
The Longhorns swept the Jayhawks this weekend to open up conference play, combining hitting and pitching to outscore Kansas 27–10 across the three-game series.
Texas softball relies on freshmen trio Sophia Simpson, Mia Scott, Katie Cimusz early in season

Texas softball relies on freshmen trio Sophia Simpson, Mia Scott, Katie Cimusz early in season

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter March 10, 2022
Texas will need its star freshmen to continue their impressive seasons if the Longhorns are to sneak back into the top 25 and make a run at the postseason.
Pitcher Sophia Simpson throws the first pitch of the inning. Texas played McNeese State at Red & Charline McCombs Field on February 16, 2022.

Texas softball shows fight, but can’t get over hump in Crimson Classic in 2–2 split

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter March 6, 2022
Despite losing two winnable games against the No. 2 team in the country, the Longhorns showed resilience over the weekend and looked more comfortable on the road.
Hailey Dolcini racks up 14 strikeouts, leads Texas softball to victory against Sam Houston State

Hailey Dolcini racks up 14 strikeouts, leads Texas softball to victory against Sam Houston State

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter March 3, 2022

In an otherwise slow Wednesday night game, senior pitcher Hailey Dolcini brought the heat with an impressive 14 strikeout performance against Sam Houston State, leading the Longhorns to a 2–0 victory...

Pitcher Sophia Simpson throws the first pitch of the inning. Texas played McNeese State at Red & Charline McCombs Field on February 16, 2022.

Sophia Simpson, Mia Scott impress against McNeese St. in softball’s home-opening win

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter February 17, 2022

In Texas softball’s home opener, freshman pitcher Sophia Simpson dazzled with an impressive performance on the mound, and freshman infielder Mia Scott tied a school record for the most triples in a game...

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UNM Classic: Jonathan Jones shines in Albuquerque

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter February 5, 2022

Texas put on a solid showing in New Mexico this weekend, winning 10 total events at the New Mexico Collegiate Classic. Their success was led by senior Jonathan Jones, who blew the field away with his performance...

Texas women’s swim and dive continues domination on road in North Carolina

Texas women’s swim and dive continues domination on road in North Carolina

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter January 29, 2022

Texas women’s swim and dive won 19 of 29 events in back-to-back dual swim meets in North Carolina, breaking even more records this weekend. The Longhorn sophomores were the story of the meets, as Anna...

Key Texas matchups to watch: Football fights to stay alive, women’s basketball looks to continue hot streak

Key Texas matchups to watch: Football fights to stay alive, women’s basketball looks to continue hot streak

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter November 17, 2021

Here are some of the most exciting matchups for the upcoming week in Texas athletics: Thursday, Nov. 18 — Texas Women’s Volleyball: Texas vs. Kansas State, LHN, 7 p.m. This Thursday and Friday’s...

Key Texas matchups to watch this week: Volleyball looks to bounce back, former Horns meet on Thursday Night Football

Key Texas matchups to watch this week: Volleyball looks to bounce back, former Horns meet on Thursday Night Football

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter November 10, 2021

Here are some of the most exciting matchups for the upcoming week in Texas athletics and professional sports: Thursday, Nov. 11 — Texas Women’s Volleyball: Texas vs. Oklahoma, LHN, 7 p.m. Texas...

Recruiting Recap: Learn more about the newest committed Longhorns

Recruiting Recap: Learn more about the newest committed Longhorns

Nick Hargroue November 7, 2021

Here is a recap of Texas’ most notable recruits as of Nov. 7: Texas Baseball: Cutter Coffey, SS/RHP, Liberty HS (CA) Cutter Coffey is a 6-foot-2-inch two-way player that has the potential to...

Key Texas matchups to watch this week: Texas soccer keeps fighting, basketball season kicks off

Key Texas matchups to watch this week: Texas soccer keeps fighting, basketball season kicks off

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter November 3, 2021

Here are some of the most exciting matchups for the upcoming week in Texas athletics and professional sports: Thursday, Nov. 4 — Big 12 Soccer Semifinal: No. 20 Texas vs. West Virginia, Big 12 Now...

Key Texas matchups to watch this week: Texas women’s soccer goes for Big 12 supremacy

Key Texas matchups to watch this week: Texas women’s soccer goes for Big 12 supremacy

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter October 27, 2021

Here are some of the most exciting matchups for the upcoming week in Texas athletics: Thursday, Oct. 28 — Texas Women’s Soccer: Texas @ Kansas, Big 12 Now on ESPN +, 7 p.m. Postseason seeding...

Key Texas matchups to watch this week

Key Texas matchups to watch this week

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter October 20, 2021

Here are some of the most exciting matchups for the upcoming week in Texas athletics: Thursday, Oct. 21 — Texas Women’s Soccer: Texas vs. West Virginia, LHN, 7 p.m. Texas women’s soccer will...

Key Texas matchups to watch this week

Key Texas matchups to watch this week

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter October 15, 2021

Here are some of the most exciting matchups for the upcoming week in Texas athletics that fans won’t want to miss: Friday, Oct. 15 — Texas volleyball: Texas vs. TCU, LHN, 7 p.m. Texas volleyball...

Key matchups to watch: Oct. 6-13, 2021

Key matchups to watch: Oct. 6-13, 2021

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter October 7, 2021

Here are some of the most exciting games in the Texas Longhorns world coming up in the next week: Friday, Oct. 8 — Texas Women’s Soccer: Iowa State vs. Texas, LHN, 7 p.m. Iowa State is in a bit...

Brand-new burnt orange: the fresh recruits joining Texas Athletics.

Brand-new burnt orange: the fresh recruits joining Texas Athletics.

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter October 4, 2021

Good coaching and performance on the playing field are key to a winning program, but an equally important part of that success is getting the right players in the building.  Here is a recap of several...

Key matchups to watch: Sept. 29 - Oct. 6

Key matchups to watch: Sept. 29 – Oct. 6

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter September 29, 2021

Here are the matchups Longhorn fans won’t want to miss for the upcoming week of Texas Athletics and college sports: Thursday Sept. 30 - Texas Women’s Soccer: No. 10 TCU vs. Texas, LHN, 6 p.m. CST Texas...

Texas baseball starts fall ball, sets lofty goals for 2022

Texas baseball starts fall ball, sets lofty goals for 2022

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter September 28, 2021
Pierce expects this team to be even better than last year’s team that made the College World Series and hopes to build off of that team’s success.
What to watch this week in Texas sports: soccer, football begins conference play, 2 rivals meet at Jerry World

What to watch this week in Texas sports: soccer, football begins conference play, 2 rivals meet at Jerry World

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter September 23, 2021

The upcoming slate of games for Longhorn athletics and college sports as a whole is full of intriguing, must-see matchups. Here are the ones UT students should look forward to watching the most: Saturday,...

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Big 12 expansion, future of college athletics: How does it affect Longhorn sports?

Nick Hargroue, Sports Reporter September 17, 2021

The Big 12 officially invited BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF to join its athletic conference last Friday, counteracting the departure of Texas and Oklahoma, which sent a shock wave throughout college...

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