Four years ago, I stepped on to the 40 Acres without a clue in the world. I was 2,000 miles away from my home in Portland, Oregon and I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. In fact, I thought...

The Longhorns sing “The Eyes of Texas” after every home game at the Frank Erwin Center. Many Texas players wrap their arms around teammates and coaches during the song, sometimes even fans....

Destiny Littleton, the leading scorer in the 2017 class, will take an official visit with Texas on Tuesday, according to a source within the program. Littleton became the 2017 Gatorade Player of the...

The Longhorns’ 2016–17 season reflects a program continuously on the rise. The triumph of beating a dominant Baylor team for the first time in seven years, a 19-game winning streak packed...

LEXINGTON, Kentucky — Texas’ season began with a loss to Stanford and it ended the same way Friday night. The Longhorns had a season-long goal of reaching the Final Four in Dallas, just...

LEXINGTON, Kentucky — The Longhorns have a history of success inside Rupp Arena, which sits perched on the University of Kentucky’s campus.  In 1986, Texas capped off a perfect 34–0...

Head coach Karen Aston walked into the Texas locker room following Sunday’s second-round win in the NCAA Tournament and gave high fives to all 13 of her players. “That’s what I’m...

The smallest girl on the court led the Longhorns to a huge victory Sunday at the Frank Erwin Center. Junior guard Brooke McCarty poured in 23 points and shot 3-of-7 from beyond the arc as third-seeded...

Brooke McCarty saw something she liked prior to Texas’ 78-50 victory over Central Arkansas on Friday. The junior guard couldn’t stop staring at the national championship ring on Mack Brown’s...

It’s clear that the Longhorns aren’t playing with the same sense of urgency they showed during their historic 19-game win streak earlier in the season. It was evident when the Longhorns...

You often have to look past the box score to recognize Brianna Taylor’s impact on the hardwood.  The senior’s significance on the court stretches far beyond scoring or rebounding,...

Joyner Holmes grabbed a defensive rebound and soared coast-to-coast to finish on the other end. It took the freshman forward five seconds to secure the board, make her way down court and tack on two...

Two Longhorns will hit the Frank Erwin Center court one last time this regular season as No. 6 Texas hosts Iowa State this Friday for Senior Night. Guard Brianna Taylor and center Kelsey Lang are...

The Longhorns stood sparsely on the court, defending Baylor’s inbounds pass with 6.1 seconds to go Monday night in front of 7,103 fans at the Frank Erwin Center. Down by three points after a ferocious...

Fifty minutes felt like a decade Monday night at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee. It took two overtimes, but the No. 8 Longhorns escaped a first-half slump to take down the No. 4 Seminoles,...

It was a block party on Saturday at the Frank Erwin Center. The No. 11 Longhorns swatted away a season–high 13 blocks as they took down the Jayhawks 75-42 to remain perfect in Big 12 play.  Junior...

Kelsey Lang flipped a simple layup into the basket Saturday in Texas’ 63-58 victory over Kansas State. While that bucket counted for just two points toward her 10-point total, it counted for much...

WACO — Deafening cheers from a boisterous green and gold crowd echoed throughout the Ferrell Center on Monday night.   Baylor fans edged their team on as the No. 2 Bears inched closer and...

Ariel Atkins stole the show Wednesday night. The No. 12 Longhorns escaped Stillwater, Oklahoma, with an 85-71 victory over the Cowgirls, largely behind three-point heroics from Atkins and fellow junior...

Their biggest conference test has yet to come, but the No. 12 Longhorns aren’t getting too ahead of themselves.  Texas defeated No. 22 West Virginia 69-54 on Sunday afternoon to...

The first quarter was quiet, but a slow start didn’t stop the surging Longhorns. No. 12 Texas (16–4, 10–0 Big 12) defeated No. 22 West Virginia (16–6, 4–6 Big 12) 69-54...

Joyner Holmes picked up a basketball when she was four years old. She’s had one in her hand every day since then.   Holmes quickly developed a knack for the game. As a middle schooler...

Texas Tech boasted an undefeated record on its home court entering Saturday’s matchup with No. 12 Texas. But the Longhorns had plans of extending a streak of their own. Texas (14–4, 8–0...

The No. 12 Longhorns look to extend their winning streak to 11 on Tuesday as they host No. 20 Oklahoma.  Texas is coming off a 73-63 road victory over then-No. 18 West Virginia on Saturday. The...

The No. 16 Longhorns extended their winning streak to 10 on Saturday as they took care of business against No. 18 West Virginia, 73-63, in Morgantown. Junior guard Ariel Atkins and freshman forward...

Karen Aston earned her 100th win as Texas’ head coach Tuesday as the No. 16 Longhorns cruised to a 66-35 victory over Oklahoma State at the Frank Erwin Center. With the win, Texas moves to 11–4...

Head coach Karen Aston earned her 200th career win on Saturday as the No. 15 Longhorns took down TCU, 83-54, at the Frank Erwin Center. Aston, who’s in the midst of her fifth season on the 40...

The No. 15 Longhorns cruised to their seventh-straight victory Wednesday as they took down the Jayhawks 66-54 in Lawrence, Kansas. Texas (9–4, 3–0 Big 12), which remains undefeated in conference...

The No. 16 Longhorns started 2017 with their first road win of the season. Texas (8–4, 2–0 Big 12) defeated Iowa State (9–4, 0–2 Big 12) 75-68 Sunday in a game that came down...

No. 16 Texas opened conference play Thursday with a 67-47 win over Texas Tech at the Frank Erwin Center. Three Longhorns recorded double-digit points in the victory as they held their opponent to under-50...

The Longhorns ended their non-conference campaign on a high note. No. 16 Texas (6–4) took down New Orleans (4–5) 80-48 on Tuesday at the Erwin Center in its final game before Big 12 play. A...

The No. 16 Longhorns are back to their winning ways. Texas (5–4) has won three-straight games after defeating the UTSA Roadrunners (3–6) 76-43 Saturday night at the Frank Erwin Center. Both...

Fouls plagued the Longhorns once again Thursday night. The No. 14 Longhorns fought until the very end but ultimately fell to No. 3 South Carolina, 76-67. The loss marks Texas’ third defeat against...

The No. 14 Longhorns have a loaded weekend on deck. Texas hosts No. 3 South Carolina on Thursday as part of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge before hitting the road to take on No. 2 Connecticut in the...

The No. 14 Longhorns look to rebound at home on Wednesday as they take on Northwestern State to kick off a two-game home stretch. Texas hopes to bounce back after falling to then-No. 10 Mississippi...

Secure the ball After Texas’ devastating 24-21 loss to Kansas on Saturday, the tension in Austin is stronger than ever. It’s down to the wire for the Longhorns and they have one last chance...

Two top-15 matchups in one week proved to be a heavy burden for the No. 8 Longhorns. Texas (1–2) fell to No. 10 Mississippi State (4–0) 75-65 on Sunday night in Starkville, Mississippi,...

Capitalize on turnovers Texas is one win away from becoming bowl eligible for the first time since 2014 and has a 1-9 Kansas team on deck. The Jayhawks are also looking to accomplish something...

The No. 8 Longhorns look to bounce back Wednesday following a stagnant defensive performance in their season-opening loss to No. 11 Stanford Monday night. Texas faces a quick turnaround as it hosts...

Baylor loses Russell to season-ending injury  The No. 8 Sooners took care of business Saturday as they defeated Baylor, 45-24, and handed the Bears their third-straight loss.  After starting...

Bodies were flying Monday night in Palo Alto, California, as No. 8 Texas fell to No. 11 Stanford in its season opener. Both teams committed sufficient turnovers and personal fouls throughout the game,...

The Longhorns opened last season with a 16-game winning streak, but there’s no easing in this time around. Two of the nation’s elite programs — both coming off Elite Eight appearances...

Follow Foreman’s lead   Junior running back D’Onta Foreman is leading the nation with an average of 180.75 yards per contest and continues to rise in the ranks after stringing together...

When the Longhorns gather in a pregame huddle on Sunday, the day prior to facing No. 11 Stanford, junior Brooke McCarty will emphasize one word: together. Pump-up speeches are one of many responsibilities...

Gregory Gym erupted as the No. 8 Longhorns opened the second quarter with a 14-0 run. After a sluggish start, Texas turned up the heat in the second period and never looked back in Sunday’s exhibition...

Ride the run Junior running back D’Onta Foreman had no problem running against the Big 12’s top defense last week, accruing a cool 250 yards against the Bears. Foreman, the nation’s...

Take advantage of opportunities Texas went to Manhattan, Kansas, last week looking for its first win in the Little Apple since 2002. Texas had a plethora of opportunities to win the game, but missed...

Keep pounding on defense Texas’ defense was on the verge of a meltdown before head coach Charlie Strong took over the unit’s play-calling duties two weeks ago.  After struggling...

For the first time in her life, Jada Underwood has to wake herself up in the morning. When the freshman guard from Mesquite came to Austin this summer to begin her career as a Longhorn, she acquired...

Capitalize on turnovers Despite three-straight losses, the Longhorn defense showed a spark of progress in the first quarter of their 45–40 loss to the Sooners last weekend. After failing to record...

Take advantage of big stage Head coach Charlie Strong and the Longhorns have a lot on the line as they prepare to face No. 22 Oklahoma in the annual Red River Showdown on Saturday. The Cotton Bowl boasts...

Defense needs to come alive On Saturday against Oklahoma State and for the rest of the season, Texas’ defense needs to deliver. Texas is among a handful of teams that has’t recorded an...

Baylor remains perfect through four weeks After a thrilling victory against Oklahoma State on Saturday, No. 13 Baylor sits atop the Big 12 with a perfect 4-0 record. The Bears are one of two unbeaten...

The Board of Regents approved a contract extension Friday for women’s basketball coach Karen Aston, according to Texas Athletics. Under the terms of the deal, Aston will receive $770,000 in total...

The Board of Regents approved a contract extension Friday for women’s basketball coach Karen Aston, according to Texas Athletics. Under the terms of the deal, Aston will receive $770,000 in total...

Protect the pass Last week, Cal graduate transfer quarterback Davis Webb threw 522 aerial yards and five touchdowns in the team’s 45-40 loss to San Diego State, completing 41 passes on a staggering...

The 2016 women’s golf season is underway. The Longhorns launched their fall campaign Monday at the Minnesota Invitational at the Minikahda Golf Club in Minneapolis. The team finished day...

STOP THE RUN UTEP’s running back Aaron Jones is the nation’s leading rusher after Week 1.  After coming off an ankle injury that kept him out for most of the 2015 season, the junior...

196 miles. For many, 196 miles is simply the distance from Austin to Dallas. For the Longhorns, 196 miles marks the distance standing between them and the Final Four, which will be hosted in Dallas. With...

Stay in the moment Since Texas’ season concluded last December, all eyes in Austin have been on Notre Dame. When Sunday night rolls around and the Longhorns take the field surrounded by a lively...

Cross country is ready to lace up their spikes and hit the trails.  Both the men’s and women’s teams are set to kick off their seasons this weekend in Nacogdoches, Texas, at the Stephen...

The 2016 NCAA football season kicks off this week with an action-packed slate. Three of the 10 teams in the Big 12 — Kansas State, No. 3 Oklahoma and Texas — open their season against ranked...

Coming off a 31-win season and an Elite Eight appearance, the Longhorns are optimistic about their upcoming 2016-17 campaign. But a loaded non-conference schedule stands in the way between Texas and...

After two weeks of relatively calm campaigning, this year's Student Government elections came to a close Thursday night. Or at least, they almost did. How did you feel about Thursday night's results? [View...

At roughly 8:15 this morning, the University experienced a campus-wide power outage that left many in the dark. How did the outage affect students and faculty around campus?   [View the story...