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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

All content by Payton Blalock
Teagan Kavan pitches the ball at the Texas softball game against Southeastern Louisiana at Charline & Red McCombs Field on Wednesday, Feb, 25.

Texas seeks solidified relief at pitcher

Payton Blalock, Senior Sports Reporter March 31, 2026

At the beginning of March, No. 1 Texas softball head coach Mike White addressed his team’s need to be able to reach deeper into its pitching staff. The month of March has come and gone, and with April...

What to know about the Big Ticket

What to know about the Big Ticket

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter August 19, 2025

The Texas Longhorns football team claimed the No. 1 spot on the preseason Coaches Poll, and after reaching the College Football Playoff semifinal for two consecutive years, heightened expectations and...

Texas swimmers ready to jump in the pool at the Texas Invitational on Nov. 22, 2024.

Texas looks to take down SEC’s Goliath

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter February 14, 2025

When it comes to swimming and diving, the Southeastern Conference and the University of Florida have always worked in tandem. Both the men’s and women’s teams have dominated the conference, with the...

Junior forward Trinity Byars jumps as she kicks the ball away from an opponent on October 8, 2023.

Trinity Byars signs with the San Diego Wave FC

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter November 11, 2024

Despite a sidelining injury in the fifth game of the season, senior forward Trinity Byars announced on Nov. 8 that she has signed a professional contract to play for the San Diego Wave FC. The announcement...

Goalie Mia Justus warms up prior to the match against Texas A&M on Sept. 29, 2024.

Texas soccer prepares for SEC tournament

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter October 27, 2024

With the conclusion of conference play in the rearview mirror, Texas soccer is set to navigate a challenge they have yet to face: the SEC Tournament. The team has an overall record of 13-3-2, but it...

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo breaks free from her opponents on Oct. 8, 2023 during Texas' game against Iowa State.

Texas soccer approaches first SEC conference match

Payton Blalock, General Sports Reporter September 19, 2024

After officially emerging from non-conference play undefeated, Texas soccer is set to be the first team on campus to play in an SEC conference matchup on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at Mike A. Myers Stadium. Texas...

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