I like very few things in this world. I like a nice glass of Scotch, a Crunchwrap Supreme and the Green Bay Packers, preferably all in one sitting. I also like to brood.
Fittingly, my year...
It may be time to start calling the Longhorns the “comeback kids.”
After erasing a four-run deficit in the ninth inning to beat Texas State on Tuesday, the Longhorns have now notched...
At 5-foot-10 and 175 pounds, sophomore David Hamilton is a bit undersized compared to your traditional five-hole hitter. But since being moved to that spot in the batting order, Hamilton has come up big.
The...
In the preseason, Big 12 coaches projected Texas would finish third in the conference, easily outdistanced by stalwarts TCU and Texas Tech.
But as the season winds down, the No. 19 Longhorns (29–15,...
Freshman Zach Zubia bustled his way down the first base line, determined to outrace the throw.
The designated hitter found himself in a mad dash after sending a soft grounder to shortstop in the eighth...
Texas did its best impersonation of a “Three Stooges” bit Sunday afternoon against New Orleans.
In the top of the sixth inning, center fielder Tate Shaw collided with right fielder Duke...
In a game deadlocked 6-6 in the bottom of the eighth inning, freshman Zach Zubia drove a fastball to center field. Without even looking to see the ball go over the fence, the designated hitter dropped...
Make no mistake — junior infielder Kody Clemens has arrived.
Coming into the season, the strength of the Longhorns was supposed to lie with their defense. That much has come into fruition as Texas...
For the Longhorns, it appeared their road woes had traveled with them to Norman, Oklahoma. In Friday’s series opener against the Sooners, the Longhorns trailed by two runs heading into the ninth...
Rivalry week continues for Texas. After falling 6-5 to former Big 12 foe Texas A&M on Tuesday, the Longhorns prepare for a conference clash this weekend with No. 16 Oklahoma.
Last year, Texas (22–13,...
When Texas takes on Texas A&M in College Station Tuesday night, there will be no conference implications at stake. Now, almost six years after the Aggies left the Big 12 for the SEC, you would think...
After a frustrating series against Kansas State last weekend, head coach David Pierce “laid the gauntlet out,” challenging his group of starting pitchers to raise their level of play.
Pitching...
In the second game of the season, junior outfielder Tate Shaw put on a defensive show, frustrating Louisiana-Lafayette hitters with several diving grabs in left field.
After the Feb. 17 contest, when...
After a hot start Monday night, the Longhorns appeared ready to cruise to an easy home victory over McNeese State. But after nearly blowing a five-run lead, Texas was just able to hold on to a narrow 5-4...
On Friday night, the Longhorns used a seven-run inning to stage a big ninth-inning comeback against Kansas State, only to see their efforts fall short, 11-10. On Saturday, Texas had another seven-run frame,...
Almost midway through the season, sophomore pitcher Blair Henley has been a sure bet on Texas’ pitching staff. Going into Thursday’s matchup with Kansas State, Henley had five quality...
SAN MARCOS, Texas — The Longhorns were up against two opponents Tuesday night — Texas State and the elements. But neither gusting winds, a lengthy rain delay nor the Bobcats could come between...
After losing 6-1 to Oklahoma State on Friday night, Texas head coach David Pierce didn’t hide his dissatisfaction, calling his team mentally “sloppy.”
The Longhorns definitely looked...
It’s hard to win baseball games when your pitcher has an off-night on the mound. It’s even harder when your team manages only four hits. Texas found this out Friday night at UFCU Disch-Falk...
Texas’ final matchup with Kansas came down to a matter of inches.
In the top of the eighth inning Sunday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Texas clung to a 5-3 advantage over Kansas. The Jayhawks...
In a four-game tilt that began with promise, Texas lost the series finale to No. 7 Stanford in embarrassing fashion on Sunday afternoon at UFCU Disch-Falk Field. The Longhorns got pummeled, 11-1.
After...
With two outs in the top of the first on Saturday at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, Stanford plopped an innocent fly ball to center field.
What looked like a routine fly ball dropped in between three Longhorn...
After the Longhorns’ 6-2 loss to Northwestern on Friday night, Texas head coach David Pierce was blunt when assessing his team’s performance.
“We just got our butts kicked,”...
Texas and Northwestern were practically equals in the hitting department Friday night, and the Longhorns walked twice as often. But the Wildcats took advantage of runners on the bags — something...
For Texas, the first two weekends of the season have been a tale of two teams.
In their season-opening series against Louisiana-Lafayette, the Longhorns (4–3) rode the strength of their pitching...
A single, a walk and a hit-by-pitch — to most batters, the sequence is a satisfactory end-of-game stat line.
For freshman pitcher Nico O’Donnell, making his first start for the Longhorns...
Masen Hibbeler received only one offer coming out of high school — a chance to play junior college baseball at Odessa College. Two years later, the junior infielder is hitting in the No. 2 spot for...
Louisiana-Lafayette might want to think again about pitching to Austin Todd.
In a 3-3 contest in the bottom of the ninth inning, the Ragin’ Cajuns intentionally walked junior third baseman Kody...
After a dominant sophomore campaign in 2017, junior pitcher Nolan Kingham came into this season surrounded by a cloud of hype and high expectations.
The preseason All-American more than lived up to...
A dreary, overcast afternoon couldn’t keep the Longhorn faithful away from UFCU Disch-Falk Field on Saturday as fans gathered for the annual Alumni Game, a part of Texas baseball’s fan appreciation...
The TYR Pro Swim Series came to Austin this past weekend, captivating swimming fans with a star-studded field, unconventional events and plenty of interactive opportunities.
The meet featured a number...
According to ESPN’s John Goodman, freshman Andrew Jones will follow teammate Jarrett Allen and enter the NBA draft. Like Allen, Jones will not hire an agent, keeping the possibility of a Texas return...
Freshman forward Jarrett Allen will enter the NBA draft but will not hire an agent, according to a report from CBS Sports. Without an agent, Allen keeps his collegiate eligibility intact and will still...
Texas gave its fans a glimmer of hope, knocking off Texas Tech in the opening round of the Big 12 tournament and keeping the possibility of a magical run into March Madness alive.
But all hope...
History is not on the Longhorns’ side.
If Texas is to win the Big 12 tournament and clinch an NCAA tournament bid, it’ll be the first time a 10 seed accomplishes the feat.
Since the conference...
On Saturday’s Senior Night, the two will play their final home game at the Frank Erwin Center when Texas takes on No. 11 Baylor.
In spite of a season filled with letdowns and losses, head coach...
With two games remaining in the regular season, Texas sits at second-to-last in the Big 12 standings, poised to finish with its worst record in over 30 years.
The NIT, much less the NCAA tournament,...
Texas and Kansas sit at opposite ends of the Big 12 hierarchy this season, with the Jayhawks hovering in the rafters and the Longhorns dwelling in the cellar.
Kansas clinched its 13th consecutive...
The Longhorns have no reason to speculate about an NCAA tournament appearance. Barring an incredible run in the Big 12 tournament, Texas will be watching March Madness from home after a disappointing season.
But...
After Tuesday night’s loss against Oklahoma, senior forward Shaquille Cleare refused to believe that Texas had reached its full potential.
“This team is not even close to peaking,”...
Nobody knows struggles away from home quite like Texas does.
The Longhorns have more losses outside of Austin than total wins all season.
Head coach Shaka Smart’s team heads to Norman,...
Texas played its 11th game away from the Frank Erwin Center on Saturday.
It ended the same way as the previous 10 — another tally in the loss column.
Oklahoma State torched Texas 84-71...
After a promising start to his collegiate career, Eric Davis Jr. came into this season with high expectations.
The sophomore guard enjoyed a solid rookie campaign, averaging more than seven points a...
Iowa State has caught the nation’s attention just in time for its showdown with Texas.
Iowa State pulled off a stunning 92-89 victory over No. 3 Kansas in overtime on Feb. 4, snapping a...
Things fared no better for Texas the second time around against TCU.
After dropping a tightly-contested game to the Horned Frogs earlier in the season, the Longhorns were thoroughly outclassed in the...
Texas’ matchup with Texas Tech on Wednesday features two teams performing on the opposite side of expectations.
The Longhorns (8–13, 2–6 Big 12) entered the year as...
Jarrett Allen personifies the rare breed of a humble hero.
The freshman forward rarely displays much emotion, even after rim-destroying dunks. He simply puts his head down and gets back on...
The Longhorns sunk Oklahoma in shocking fashion Monday night, erasing a five-point deficit with 17 seconds remaining to stun the Sooners 84-83.
Freshman guard Andrew Jones hit a game winning triple...
The Longhorns are almost out of a grueling stretch of their schedule, but perhaps their toughest test awaits them this weekend. After dropping games to No. 7 West Virginia and No. 6 Baylor, Texas (7–11,...
Texas’ 74-64 loss to No. 6 Baylor on Tuesday night was a showcase of two teams going in opposite directions. The Longhorns were unable to break out of their conference play slump, while the Bears...
The Longhorns may have landed the floor general they’ve been looking for.
Matt Coleman, a four-star point guard prospect out of Oak Hill Academy, announced his commitment to Texas Monday...
Texas fell to 7-9 overall and 1-3 in the Big 12 after a 64-61 loss to TCU at the Frank Erwin Center on Tuesday. Here are five thoughts from the game.
Historic win for TCU
The Horned Frogs’...
The Longhorns were unable to overcome their mistakes Saturday night, falling to Iowa State 79-70 in Ames, Iowa. Texas gave the ball away a season-high 19 times.
The Longhorns jumped out to a quick 4-0...
Texas knocked off Oklahoma State 82-79 for its first conference win of the season Wednesday night at the Frank Erwin Center. After trailing 39-37 at the break, the Longhorns put forth arguably their most...
The Longhorns started Big 12 play on a sour note, falling 65-62 to Kansas State in Manhattan, Kansas, on Friday night. Texas hadn’t lost to Kansas State since 2014.
The Longhorns couldn’t...
Texas learned just how hard it is to overcome the combination of poor shooting and turnovers Tuesday night against Kent State. In the Longhorn’s final tune-up before conference play, the team put...
The Longhorns have been hampered by inconsistent play all season. But the team finally made things look easy Wednesday night.
Texas (6–5) responded from a tough loss to Arkansas by blowing out...
It was starting to look like the same old story for the Longhorns on Friday night against Alabama.
Like their previous three games — all losses — Texas played victim to a sluggish...
Texas got off to an explosive start Tuesday against UT-Arlington, scoring the game’s first bucket on a breakaway dunk by sophomore guard Kerwin Roach Jr.
But any momentum from the Longhorns’...
The bright lights of Brooklyn’s Barclays Center may have been a bit blinding for the Longhorns Monday night. Texas lost 58-77 to Northwestern in the semifinals of the Legends Classic after shooting...
1. Oklahoma (9-2, 8-0)
The Sooners flexed their muscles in harsh conditions in Morgantown, routing West Virginia 56-28. Now the only thing standing behind Oklahoma and another Big 12 title is Oklahoma...
Texas Wins If
The Longhorns will take on TCU Friday in a battle for bowl-eligibility. Both teams are coming off losses and have seen their fair share of struggles over the month.
TCU is 1-3 over...
Texas rode a wave of early hot shooting from behind the arc to cruise to a 85-52 win over Eastern Washington on Thursday night. The Longhorns sprung out to a commanding 27-15 lead thanks to five three-pointers...
Texas Wins If
There are numerous scenarios in which Texas wins this weekend. Kansas, who is yet to win a conference game this year, struggles in just about every facet of the game.
The Jayhawks rank...
1. Oklahoma (8-2, 7-0)
The Sooners continue to ride their explosive offense through conference play, breezing past Baylor in a 45-24 victory.
Don’t look now, but after a chaotic week in college...
Texas' prized recruiting class didn't disappoint in its collegiate debut Friday.
The Longhorn freshmen accounted for 38 of the team's points, helping Texas capture a 78-73 season-opening win over Incarnate...
Texas Wins If
West Virginia has been the surprise of the Big 12 this season. The squad has lost only one game, and has performed like one of the more well-rounded teams in the conference. The one-loss...
1. Oklahoma (7-2, 6-0)
The Sooners held off Iowa State on Saturday to capture their sixth straight conference victory. After a defensive implosion against Texas Tech two weeks ago, Oklahoma...
Shaquille Cleare brings some serious size to the table.
The 6–foot–8 senior center checks in at 275 pounds and boasts a build reminiscent of a football player.
Cleare is also big...
Baylor struggles again
Two weeks ago, Baylor was undefeated and appeared to be a contender to win the Big 12. Since then, however, the Bears have lost two straight and shown major flaws, which were on...
Texas Wins If
At first glance, it might seem like the key to a Texas victory is obvious: slow down the most prolific passer in the nation. Texas Tech’s junior quarterback Patrick Mahomes II has...
1. Oklahoma (6-2, 5-0)
After their defensive breakdown against Texas Tech last week, the Sooners responded by suffocating the Jayhawks in a 56-3 win. The defense held Kansas to 170 yards of total offense...
1. Oklahoma (6-2, 5-0)
After their defensive breakdown against Texas Tech last week, the Sooners responded by suffocating the Jayhawks in a 56-3 win. The defense held Kansas to 170 yards of total offense...
Freshman guard Andrew Jones craftily pickpocketed an Angelo State ball-handler, raced up the court, and threw down a ferocious two-handed slam.
A possession later, freshman big-man Jarrett Allen...
Sophomore guards Kerwin Roach Jr. and Tevin Mack will sit out Wednesday’s exhibition game against Angelo State in the wake of a suspension for violating team rules.
Head coach Shaka Smart, who...
Big 12 takes playoff hit as undefeated teams fall
Both No. 13 Baylor and No. 14 West Virginia suffered losses for the first time this season this weekend. With no undefeated teams left, the Big 12’s...
Texas Wins If:
Baylor ranks near the top of the Big 12 in scoring offense, scoring defense and turnover differential — all indicators that point to why the Bears are undefeated halfway...
1. West Virginia (6-0, 3-0)
The Mountaineers continued to make their case Saturday that they are the most complete team in the Big 12. Their defense stymied TCU’s high-scoring offense, and the offense...
Sparks fly in Lubbock
The record books were rewritten Saturday night in Lubbock.
In a 66-59 Oklahoma victory over Texas Tech, the two teams combined for an NCAA record 1,708 yards.
Junior...
Fans clad in burnt orange lined up outside of Gregory Gymnasium hours before tip-off, eager to watch their beloved Longhorns in action.
Inside, the Texas band blared “Texas Fight”...
Texas Wins If
In last weekend’s win over Iowa State, the Longhorns finally proved that they could win a game while relying on their defense. The unit held the Cyclones to under 300 yards, and...
The Big 12 announced Monday evening it has decided against expanding from 10 teams. The announcement comes after months of speculation and presentations from interested schools.
Big 12 Commissioner...
Texas Wins If
Iowa State has been much more competitive in Big 12 play than most people would have thought. In their past two contests, the Cyclones have almost pulled off major upsets against then...
1.) Baylor (5-0, 2-0)
The Bears are coming off of a bye week. They will look to remain undefeated when the Jayhawks come into town this weekend.
2.) West Virginia (4-0, 2-0)
Like Baylor, the Mountaineers...
The Longhorns held their first practice of 2016-17 Monday, consisting of a team meeting and a two-hour workout on the Frank Erwin Center court.
Texas is coming off a successful 2015-16 campaign that...
Texas Wins If
The Longhorns were gashed by an opposing quarterback once again this past Saturday. Oklahoma State junior quarterback Mason Rudolph threw for 392 yards and three touchdowns while completing...
Baylor (5-0)
The Bears rallied to beat Iowa State 45-42 on Saturday, scoring 17 unanswered points in the fourth quarter. Senior running back Shock Linwood had a monster game, rushing for 237 yards...
1: Baylor (4-0)
The Baylor defense stepped up and forced four turnovers against Oklahoma State, helping the Bears pull out a 35-24 victory. Senior quarterback Seth Russell had another impressive outing,...
Texas Wins If:
Oklahoma State has been gashed defensively this year. The team is coming off of a performance where they were dismantled by Baylor senior quarterback Seth Russell, who threw for 387 yards...
Texas Wins If:
Last season the Longhorns were torched by current Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff and the California offense. This year, when Texas travels to Berkeley to take on the Golden Bears,...
Texas (2-0), Last Week 2
The Longhorns convincingly handled UTEP, defeating the Miners 41-7. Freshman quarterback Shane Buechele turned in another impressive performance, throwing four touchdowns on...
The Longhorns settled for a third place finish at the Minnesota Invitational in Minneapolis on Tuesday.
Texas led the tournament by one stroke after Monday, but its lead slipped away after shooting...
How Texas Wins
If past history is any indication of this weekend’s outcome, the Miners are in a lot of trouble. In the previous two matchups between the teams, Texas has outscored UTEP 106-20....
Oklahoma State (1-0), Last Week: 3
The Cowboys decimated FCS opponent Southeastern Louisiana, winning their opener 61-7. Oklahoma State definitely maximized their roster during the contest—nine different...
TCU escapes devastating upset
No. 15 TCU avoided a major upset in its first game of the season, pulling away from FCS foe South Dakota State in the fourth quarter to win 59-41. The game was tied...
TEXAS WINS IF...
they put on a dominant rushing performance. With uncertainty at the quarterback position, the Longhorns will have to heavily lean on their running game. Lucky for Texas, they...
Oklahoma
This one is easy. After a trip to last year’s College Football Playoff, Oklahoma returns plenty of offensive firepower including a Heisman frontrunner in junior quarterback...
The Longhorns faced a grueling non-conference schedule in 2015.
The team topped UNC — who went on to appear in the NCAA title game — and faced four other eventual NCAA Tournament...
Texas has built up a large resume in swimming and diving over the past few years.
The Longhorn men enter the 2016–17 season with two consecutive national titles, while the women will try...
Former Longhorns made a lot of noise during the 2015–16 NBA season.
Of the nine Texas standouts playing in the NBA, four were named to an All-NBA team and seven were involved in the NBA’s...
