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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

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Texas drops Big 12 Championship quarterfinal game in staggering 65-60 loss to TCU

Texas drops Big 12 Championship quarterfinal game in staggering 65-60 loss to TCU

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter March 10, 2022
hursday’s game was the third straight loss for Texas, all of which have been marred by poor shooting. This time, Beard highlighted his team’s attitude during the second half as a factor in the loss.
Andrew Jones glides through the air for a dunk.

No. 21 Texas men’s basketball falls short in overtime thriller against No. 6 Kansas, 70-63

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter March 5, 2022

In its final regular season game before an imminent NCAA Tournament bid, No. 21 Texas fell just short of a monumental upset of No. 6 Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse. Despite pushing the Jayhawks into overtime...

Forward Christian Bishop dribbles toward the basket on February 28, 2022 at the Frank Erwin Center.

Loss to Baylor shows difference between proven champions, contenders

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter March 3, 2022
The Bears rose to the No. 3 spot in the rankings on Monday after beating Kansas on the road in a reaffirmation of their title as the reigning champions of NCAA D1 basketball. They marched into the Erwin Center just two days later and beat No. 20 Texas, bumping them to No. 21, in front of a raucous sellout crowd.
Timmy Allen stops to pass the ball during a game against Iowa State. Texas won 63-41 on February 5, 2022.

Timmy Allen takes reins, leads No. 20 Texas to comeback win with electric 2nd half play

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter February 26, 2022
Timmy Allen dominated the court from start to finish Saturday as the senior forward led No. 20 Texas to a last-second 82-81 win against West Virginia on the road.
Texas stars Jones, Allen push No. 20 Texas past Oklahoma in 80-78 overtime win

Texas stars Jones, Allen push No. 20 Texas past Oklahoma in 80-78 overtime win

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter February 16, 2022
Without junior forward Tre Mitchell, who missed the game for personal reasons, Texas’ starters put on an offensive clinic on the road. 
Timmy Allen stops to pass the ball during a game against Iowa State. Texas won 63-41 on February 5, 2022.

Texas looks to carry momentum into road matchup against Baylor

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter February 13, 2022
No. 20 Texas prepares to face No. 10 Baylor for the first time this season Feb. 12 in Waco. Here’s a preview of everything you need to know.
Texas falls to Texas Tech 77-64 in bitter reunion

Texas falls to Texas Tech 77-64 in bitter reunion

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter February 2, 2022

Texas Tech head coach Mark Adams had to take a minute to congratulate the fans as he began his postgame press conference. “They were maybe better than our players,” Adams said. “It was such an...

Chris Beard returns to Lubbock with ire of fans, city upon him

Chris Beard returns to Lubbock with ire of fans, city upon him

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter February 2, 2022

On Jan. 18, the Texas Tech home crowd was on their feet as the Red Raiders held a commanding lead over Iowa State. The atmosphere in the sellout stadium was electric, growing more intense by the minute....

As evidenced against Oklahoma State, key to victory lie with Texas’ defense

As evidenced against Oklahoma State, key to victory lie with Texas’ defense

Nick Pannes, Basketball Sports Reporter January 28, 2022

Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Jan. 25, 2022 flipbook. In half a season, Chris Beard’s Texas squad is already one of the best defensive teams in the country. The head coach has...

Texas beats TCU on the road with tough play from Brock Cunningham

Texas beats TCU on the road with tough play from Brock Cunningham

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter January 26, 2022

Texas played one of its best games of the season Tuesday night in a 73-50 win on the road against TCU.  The victory was a product of near-perfect execution on both sides of the ball for Texas, thanks...

No. 21 Texas basketball loses to Kansas State in nail-biter upset

No. 21 Texas basketball loses to Kansas State in nail-biter upset

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter January 19, 2022
Despite coming into Thursday’s game as 11-point favorites to the team they defeated on the road just 14 days ago, Texas fell to Kansas State 66-65 at home.
Texas basketball’s difficulties against ranked teams continue with loss to No. 15 Iowa State

Texas basketball’s difficulties against ranked teams continue with loss to No. 15 Iowa State

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter January 15, 2022

For the third time this season, No. 21 Texas fell to a ranked opponent on the road. While the Longhorns cut a 15-point deficit to five with just over four minutes to go, Texas couldn’t recover from their...

Texas men’s basketball opens conference play with beatdown victory

Texas men’s basketball opens conference play with beatdown victory

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter January 1, 2022

No. 17 Texas kicked off its arduous conference schedule on New Year’s Day with a 74-59 rout of the West Virginia Mountaineers. The Longhorns came into the game leading the nation in scoring defense...

Dylan Disu emerges as true leader for Longhorns in 68-48 win over Alabama State

Dylan Disu emerges as true leader for Longhorns in 68-48 win over Alabama State

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter December 22, 2021

After having a breakout game last week in Las Vegas to secure a close win against Stanford, junior forward Dylan Disu played even better Wednesday as he saved his team from what would have been a devastating...

Beard continues to be vocal about community engagement, championship aspirations

Beard continues to be vocal about community engagement, championship aspirations

Nick Pannes, Sports Reporter September 15, 2021
As the new Texas men’s basketball head coach, Beard has done all he can to keep the conversation surrounding his program going.
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