All content by Sara Beth Purdy
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Cowboys enter season stronger than in years past
Sara Beth Purdy
• August 31, 2012
Texas remains perfect in first contest against West Virginia
Sara Beth Purdy
• August 30, 2012
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Hooker and USA Volleyball remain undefeated in London
Sara Beth Purdy
• August 6, 2012
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Longhorn swimmers wrap up their programs in London
Sara Beth Purdy
• August 6, 2012
Penn State kicker transfers to Texas
Sara Beth Purdy
• August 3, 2012
Longhorns claim three medals in two days
Sara Beth Purdy
• July 30, 2012
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Okafor, Vaccaro won’t travel for Media Days
Sara Beth Purdy
• July 23, 2012
![2012-07-12_Sanya_Richards_Ross_Marisa](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-07-12_Sanya_Richards_Ross_Marisa.Vasquez0194.jpg)
Richards-Ross on quest for individual gold
Sara Beth Purdy
• July 13, 2012
Multi-sport Longhorn athlete ready for Olympics
Sara Beth Purdy
• July 12, 2012
More Longhorns realize their Olympic dreams
Sara Beth Purdy
• July 6, 2012
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Dumais travels to London for fourth Olympic Games
Sara Beth Purdy
• June 25, 2012
Feigen one to watch at US Olympic Trials
Sara Beth Purdy
• June 25, 2012
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Outlaws fall to Power as season ends
Sara Beth Purdy
• June 18, 2012
Freshman Spieth earns spot at U.S. Open
Sara Beth Purdy
• June 13, 2012
Softball season ends at Super Regionals
Sara Beth Purdy
• May 29, 2012
![SOFTBALL_DOM_2012-04-30_TexasvsA&M_softball_Andreina_Velazquez3734](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/SOFTBALL_DOM_2012-04-30_TexasvsAM_softball_Andreina_Velazquez3734.jpg)
Longhorns end rivalry with a win
Sara Beth Purdy
• April 30, 2012
![2012-04-05_Softball_Missouri_Rebeca](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-04-05_Softball_Missouri_Rebeca.Rodriguez02260.jpg)
Texas Prepares for Final Series Against Rival Texas A&M
Sara Beth Purdy
• April 24, 2012
Former Longhorns play celebrity softball game
Sara Beth Purdy
• April 23, 2012
![SOFTBALL_2012-04-22_Softball_vs_OK_State_Raveena](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/SOFTBALL_2012-04-22_Softball_vs_OK_State_Raveena.Bhalara6447.jpg)
Longhorns go 2-1 against the Cowgirls
Sara Beth Purdy
• April 23, 2012
![2012-04-02_Womens_softball_game_Andreina_Velazquez15816](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-04-02_Womens_softball_game_Andreina_Velazquez15816.jpg)
Longhorns lose close game against Baylor in extra innings
Sara Beth Purdy
• April 19, 2012
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Raiders extend Longhorn losing streak to three
Sara Beth Purdy
• April 12, 2012
![2012-04-05_Softball_Missouri_Rebeca](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-04-05_Softball_Missouri_Rebeca.Rodriguez02488-596x900.jpg)
Double in fifth helps Longhorns flex Big 12 muscles
Sara Beth Purdy
• April 6, 2012
Texas hopes to make Missouri latest victim
Sara Beth Purdy
• April 5, 2012
![WSOFTBALL_2012-03-31_Women_Softball_Raveena](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/WSOFTBALL_2012-03-31_Women_Softball_Raveena.Bhalara13354.jpg)
Taylor sets record, Longhorns win four more
Sara Beth Purdy
• April 2, 2012
![SOFTBALL_2012-03-04_Softball_vs_Sam_Houston_State_Zachary_Strain3285_0](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/SOFTBALL_2012-03-04_Softball_vs_Sam_Houston_State_Zachary_Strain3285_0.jpg)
The Longhorns are finally coming home.
Sara Beth Purdy
• March 30, 2012
![SOFTBALL_2012-03-04_Softball_vs_Sam_Houston_State_Zachary_Strain3285](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/SOFTBALL_2012-03-04_Softball_vs_Sam_Houston_State_Zachary_Strain3285.jpg)
The Longhorns are finally coming home
Sara Beth Purdy
• March 30, 2012
![2012_03_07_Softball_vs_Tech_Nathan](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012_03_07_Softball_vs_Tech_Nathan.Goldsmith1157.jpg)
Season high four home runs pushes Longhorns past Cougars
Sara Beth Purdy
• March 29, 2012
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Softball defeats Iowa State
Sara Beth Purdy
• March 26, 2012
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Longhorns go 4-1 on trip to Hawaii
Sara Beth Purdy
• March 19, 2012
![2012_03_07_Softball_vs_Tech_Nathan](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012_03_07_Softball_vs_Tech_Nathan.Goldsmith0909.jpg)
Longhorns easily handle first conference test
Sara Beth Purdy
• March 7, 2012
![SOFTBALL_2012-02-29_UTsoftball_vs_TexasState_Zen](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/SOFTBALL_2012-02-29_UTsoftball_vs_TexasState_Zen.Ren1199.jpg)
Washington’s speed important in Longhorns success
Sara Beth Purdy
• March 2, 2012
![2012-02-16_Softball_TAMUCC_Nathan](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-02-16_Softball_TAMUCC_Nathan.Goldsmith911.jpg)
Fox ready to face Bobcats after successful weekend in California
Sara Beth Purdy
• February 29, 2012
A loss to No. 1 Florida doesnt derail Longhorns
Sara Beth Purdy
• February 27, 2012
![2012-02-19-UT_vs_Tennessee_Zen_Ren5167](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-02-19-UT_vs_Tennessee_Zen_Ren5167.jpg)
Luna leads Longhorns
Sara Beth Purdy
• February 23, 2012
UT pitchers start strong, help extend streak to eight
Sara Beth Purdy
• February 20, 2012
Rain washes out game for Longhorns
Sara Beth Purdy
• February 19, 2012
![2012-02-13_UT_vs_Colorado_Softball_Marisa](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-02-13_UT_vs_Colorado_Softball_Marisa.Vasquez3725.jpg)
Bennett leading Longhorns early
Sara Beth Purdy
• February 17, 2012
![2012-02-16_Softball_TAMUCC_Nathan](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2012-02-16_Softball_TAMUCC_Nathan.Goldsmith1826.jpg)
Horns push two across late to squeak past Texas A&M Corpus-Christi
Sara Beth Purdy
• February 16, 2012
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Texas softball sweeps Texas Classic, breaks record
Sara Beth Purdy
• February 13, 2012
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Records broken in landslide victory
Sara Beth Purdy
• February 10, 2012
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Hoagland in line for another productive season
Sara Beth Purdy
• February 9, 2012
Longhorn Network to air 31 softball games
Sara Beth Purdy
• February 9, 2012
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3 Horns make USA watchlist
Sara Beth Purdy
• February 8, 2012
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Band member aims to be on the field
Sara Beth Purdy
• January 26, 2012
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Former Vols coach believes in Texas championship talent
Sara Beth Purdy
• January 20, 2012
Texas’ season ends in NCAA Tournament
Sara Beth Purdy
• November 14, 2011
Cummins leads Texas into first round of NCAA tourney
Sara Beth Purdy
• November 11, 2011
Soccer eliminated from Big 12 tournament
Sara Beth Purdy
• November 7, 2011
Texas heads to San Antonio for Big 12 Tournament
Sara Beth Purdy
• November 2, 2011
Rangers fans react to world series loss
Sara Beth Purdy, Hank South, Christian Corona, and Chris Hummer
• November 1, 2011
Aggies beat Texas, win State Farm Lone Star Showdown
Sara Beth Purdy
• October 31, 2011
Womens soccer prepares for classic A&M match-up
Sara Beth Purdy
• October 28, 2011
Soccer team breaks OSUs win streak, falls to Tech
Sara Beth Purdy
• October 17, 2011
Cowboys, Red Raiders up next for UT
Sara Beth Purdy
• October 14, 2011
Texas tries to pick up two road wins
Sara Beth Purdy
• October 14, 2011
Osterman returns to McCombs Field, but not as a Longhorn
Sara Beth Purdy
• October 14, 2011
Texas, Oklahoma meet on soccer field
Sara Beth Purdy
• October 7, 2011
Texas softball tops St. Marys
Sara Beth Purdy
• October 3, 2011
Softball continues fall schedule against St. Marys
Sara Beth Purdy
• September 30, 2011
Horns hit a milestone
Sara Beth Purdy
• September 28, 2011
Soccers offense finds way to score
Sara Beth Purdy
• September 26, 2011
Gaul holds it down for Longhorns
Sara Beth Purdy
• September 14, 2011
Womens soccer team prevails in overtime
Sara Beth Purdy
• September 12, 2011
Blaine Irby starting Saturday against Rice
Sara Beth Purdy
• September 1, 2011
Harris uses soccer as gateway to reach her goals
Sara Beth Purdy
• August 31, 2011
Longhorns overcome rising temperatures with a win
Sara Beth Purdy
• August 29, 2011
Womens soccer: Horns to face Bulldogs for first time
Sara Beth Purdy
• August 25, 2011
Senior receiver Malcolm Williams elects to leave team
Sara Beth Purdy
• August 8, 2011
Hoaglands hit gives United States championship
Sara Beth Purdy
• August 4, 2011
Sports Briefly: Longhorn Network, Women’s Basketball
Sara Beth Purdy and Christian Corona
• July 21, 2011
Hoagland helping Team USA to quick start
Sara Beth Purdy
• July 14, 2011
Express gain steam under former Horn Spike Owen
Sara Beth Purdy
• July 4, 2011
Former Longhorn diver Dumais still going strong
Sara Beth Purdy
• June 28, 2011
Thompson drafted by ailing Cavaliers
Sara Beth Purdy
• June 27, 2011
Hoagland joins softball USA National team
Sara Beth Purdy
• June 24, 2011
Texas trio latest batch of impressive pro talent
Sara Beth Purdy
• June 23, 2011
Friday Night Fights features three local boxers
Sara Beth Purdy
• June 22, 2011
Local boxers set to appear on ESPN special Friday
Sara Beth Purdy
• June 16, 2011
UT swimmer earns classroom accolades
Sara Beth Purdy
• June 15, 2011
Luna, Hoagland try out for National Team
Sara Beth Purdy
• June 7, 2011
Inexperienced Horns eliminated early once again
Sara Beth Purdy
• June 6, 2011
![2011-04-30_Softball_vs_OU_Corey](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2011-04-30_Softball_vs_OU_Corey.Leamon382.jpg)
Horns bounce back, downs Oklahoma
Sara Beth Purdy
• May 2, 2011
![2011-04-20_Softball_Versus_TWU_Trent](https://thedailytexan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2011-04-20_Softball_Versus_TWU_Trent.Lesikar393.jpg)
Luna leads Longhorns to win over Bears
Sara Beth Purdy
• April 28, 2011