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Texas faces tall task with Sweet 16 waiting

Tyler Horka March 21, 2016

Alabama State head coach Freda Freeman-Jackson said if Texas plays the way it did against her team Saturday night in future tournament games, it will end up in the National Championship...

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Texas wakes up in second half, advances to second round with 86-42 win

Tyler Horka March 20, 2016

The Longhorns have been a team of firsts this year. Texas compiled 15 wins in conference play and earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament, accomplishing both feats for the first time since 2003 —...

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Texas earns No. 2 seed, lands in Connecticut’s region

Tyler Horka March 15, 2016

The Longhorns got a dose of both good and bad news in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament bracket release Monday night. The Longhorns earned a No. 2 overall seed in the Bridgeport region and...

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Texas falls to Baylor again, enters tournament on sour note

Tyler Horka March 8, 2016

Texas entered its game against Baylor last Monday with a shot to share a regular season conference title with the Bear but lost decidedly in Waco. Exactly one week later, the stakes were almost exactly...

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Texas hopes that third time is charm against Baylor

Tyler Horka March 7, 2016

Beating a team three times in the same season is a tall task, no matter the sport. Texas accomplished that feat Saturday night in its win over Kansas. The Longhorns accomplished the task yet again Sunday...

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Texas tries to start anew in Big 12 Tournament

Tyler Horka March 4, 2016

The Longhorns let an opportunity slip away from them Monday night. The 13th straight loss to Baylor crushed Texas’ chance to share a regular season Big 12 title with the Bears.  But senior...

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Longhorns face Baylor with Big 12 championship at stake

Tyler Horka February 29, 2016

Head coach Karen Aston said that her seniors would make sure they refocused after losing for the first time all season to Baylor on Jan. 17.  She added that she didn’t want the one loss to...

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Sophomore provides spark in Senior Night victory

Tyler Horka February 28, 2016

Saturday night belonged to the Texas seniors, but it was a sophomore that stole the show on Senior Night at the Frank Erwin Center. Sophomore guard Brooke McCarty tallied 16 points and tied a career...

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Texas reaches 25 wins in 76-55 rout of Texas Tech

Tyler Horka February 25, 2016

The Longhorns entered Lubbock with a confidence boost. Texas dismantled West Virginia — winner of 20 games this season — by 23 points on Sunday. But Texas Tech (11–16, 2–14...

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Sanders content with role during senior season

Tyler Horka February 19, 2016

Senior guard Brady Sanders watches her teammates from the bench for most of every game. She won’t be the first one to substitute in, but she’s not worried about it.  “For me,...

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Longhorns survive sloppy opening against Wildcats

Tyler Horka February 18, 2016

Head coach Karen Aston said her team has lacked the competitive energy lately that drove the Longhorns to a 16–0 record to start the season. That energy didn’t return for the start of Texas’...

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Texas falls apart in fourth quarter, losing 74-56 in Norman

Tyler Horka February 15, 2016

Texas entered the fourth quarter with the lead against a ranked rival, but what looked like a 10th-straight road win for the No. 6 Longhorns quickly turned into their second loss of the season.  No....

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Longhorns overcome slow start to beat Oklahoma State, 70-55

Tyler Horka February 11, 2016

Texas found itself in a tight battle with a team that it dominated earlier in the season.  The Longhorns beat Oklahoma State by 30 points on the road over a month ago, but the team went into halftime...

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Longhorns weather Cyclones on road

Tyler Horka February 7, 2016

The Longhorns looked to be in trouble early in the third quarter.  Iowa State had taken its first lead of the game, senior center Imani Boyette sat on the bench with foul trouble and junior guard...

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Lang makes key contributions off the bench

Tyler Horka February 3, 2016

Junior center Kelsey Lang jumps off the bench for most games — she’s started in only five contests this season for the No. 6 Longhorns. But that doesn’t mean her role isn’t significant.  Lang...

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Texas pushing forward after milestone achievement

Tyler Horka January 29, 2016

It’s not often that a team has to find a way to refocus its efforts after earning the 1,000th victory in school history. Only four other teams have ever had to do it. Texas is now the fifth after...

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Texas reaches 1,000-win milestone in win over Kansas

Tyler Horka January 28, 2016

Confetti rained down onto the Frank Erwin Center court following the Longhorns’ 70-46 win against Kansas on Wednesday night. Several players drowned head coach Karen Aston in paper ornaments before...

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No. 6 Texas downs Oklahoma, one win away from 1000

Tyler Horka January 23, 2016

The crowd at the Frank Erwin Center erupted Saturday after senior center Imani Boyette banked in a lengthy layup, drawing a foul early in the fourth quarter. The old-fashioned 3-point play put the No....

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Women’s basketball looks to get back on track against TCU

Tyler Horka January 20, 2016

Texas finds itself in an unusual position heading into its game at TCU Wednesday night — trying to rebound after a loss. The No. 6 Longhorns travel to Fort Worth after dropping their first game...

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Texas gets handed first loss of season

Tyler Horka January 18, 2016

Senior center Imani Boyette put the ball off the glass and through the basket to cut Baylor’s lead to 70-64 with 2:00 minutes left — Texas’ smallest deficit since early in the second...

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Three things to know about Texas vs. Kansas

Tyler Horka January 13, 2016

Potential trap game The No. 4 Longhorns have not faced a ranked opponent since facing three in a four-game stretch in late November and early December. That won’t change this week as Texas...

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Three things to know about Texas vs. Oklahoma State

Tyler Horka January 9, 2016

Imani Boyette heating up in conference play Senior center Imani Boyette averages 12.8 points and 9.6 rebounds per game this season. She’s averaged 16.7 points and 14.0 rebounds per game...

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Texas races by Iowa State to remain undefeated

Tyler Horka January 7, 2016

No. 4 Texas entered its 14th game of the season in the same fashion it did last year — undefeated and facing Iowa State. But unlike last year, the Longhorns will prepare for their 15th game with...

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Boyette shines as Texas routs Texas Tech

Tyler Horka January 3, 2016

Texas Tech cut the Texas lead to 10 points with 7:47 left in the game — the smallest lead the Longhorns had since the 4:19 mark of the third quarter. Head coach Karen Aston called a timeout to...

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Texas begins Big 12 play on the road

Tyler Horka December 30, 2015

The Longhorns travel to Morgantown to face West Virginia in their Big 12 season opener on Wednesday at 6 p.m. CT. Texas fell to the Mountaineers 76-69 in overtime in its last trip to Morgantown. The...

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Higgs, Texas bench fuel big victory

Tyler Horka December 28, 2015

The No. 5 Longhorns picked up where they left off before the holiday break Sunday, beating Sam Houston State 83-49 at the Frank Erwin Center. Freshman guard Lashann Higgs flirted with a triple-double,...

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Aston sets higher goals for undefeated Longhorns

Tyler Horka December 20, 2015

The Longhorns have taken the court nine times this season. All nine times, they have walked off as winners. Last year, the Longhorns strung together 14 consecutive victories to begin the season. Head...

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Canisius at Texas: three things to know

Tyler Horka December 16, 2015

Wednesday, 7 p.m., Erwin Center, Longhorn Network, 104.9 FM 1. Canisius (6-2) travels to Austin two days removed from a 57-55 victory over Lamar. The Golden Griffins are riding a six-game winning streak...

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Texas to take on No. 14 Stanford

Tyler Horka December 12, 2015

The Frank Erwin Center opens its doors to a pair of ranked visitors this weekend. The Texas men’s basketball team hosts No. 3 North Carolina on Saturday, and the Longhorn women’s basketball...

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After sluggish start, Longhorns finish strong in Little Rock

Tyler Horka December 7, 2015

Texas faced a halftime deficit for the first time all season Sunday afternoon. The No. 6 Longhorns trailed Little Rock 37-35 at the intermission on the road. The third quarter was only worse for...

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Longhorns pride themselves on defense through six-game win streak

Tyler Horka December 4, 2015

Life is good for the Longhorns right now.  Texas enters the seventh game of its season riding a six-game winning streak, including back-to-back victories over top-10 opponents. Now, Texas hits...

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Boyette helps lead Longhorns past Bulldogs

Tyler Horka December 3, 2015

Texas beat its second consecutive top-10 opponent Wednesday night. The No. 6 Longhorns knocked off previously unbeaten No. 9 Mississippi State with a 53-47 win at the Frank Erwin Center. The two teams...

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Boyette hits 1,000 career point mark in win over Hampton

Tyler Horka November 26, 2015

No. 8 Texas downed Hampton 79-52 on Wednesday night to set up a showdown with unbeaten No. 4 Tennessee in Knoxville on Sunday. Four Longhorns finished the game with double-digit scoring numbers. Junior...

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Longhorns fall short at NCAA Championships

Tyler Horka November 22, 2015

Texas’ season-long goal was to qualify for the NCAA championships. Saturday, both teams competed at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Kentucky, with hopes of earning a national...

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Texas hits the road in hopes for 3-0 start

Tyler Horka November 20, 2015

Texas goes on the road for the first time this season to take on Rice in Houston at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Longhorns head east after two convincing home wins to start the season. No. 11 Texas (2-0) dominated...

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Boyette scores early, often in Longhorns’ big win

Tyler Horka November 18, 2015

Texas (2-0) routed Northwestern State (1-2) 86-33 Wednesday in front of thousands of screaming elementary and intermediate school students at the Frank Erwin Center. Children from 48 Central Texas schools...

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Women’s basketball runs away with season opener, 90-53

Tyler Horka November 15, 2015

Texas started the 2015-2016 season with a 90-53 win over UTSA at the Frank Erwin Center on Saturday night.   The No. 12 Longhorns improved head coach Karen Aston’s record in season openers...

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Longhorns earn spots in NCAA championships

Tyler Horka November 14, 2015

The Texas men and women’s cross country teams clinched berths in the NCAA championships with a pair of second-place finishes at the NCAA South Central Regional Championship on Friday morning. Two...

Women’s basketball signs top-5 recruiting class

Tyler Horka November 12, 2015

The Longhorns made national noise by signing a top-5 recruiting class for 2016-2017 on Wednesday. ESPN.com rates the Longhorn’s class No. 3 overall behind Maryland and Baylor. The Bears landed...

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Women’s basketball holds scrimmage against male practice squad

Tyler Horka November 5, 2015

The Texas women’s basketball players broke the huddle with a collective shout of “All in!” before heading to their locker room at the Frank Erwin Center after Wednesday’s scrimmage...

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Craig Lutz sets sights on making 2016 Olympic Trials

Tyler Horka November 3, 2015

Craig Lutz no longer pushes himself to the limit in preparation for the NCAA Championships. Instead, the Texas graduate now adheres to a strict training regimen with different aims — he wants to...

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Men place third, women finish sixth at Big 12 Championships

Tyler Horka October 31, 2015

After falling out of the national rankings two weeks ago, Texas cross country returned to competition in Stillwater, Oklahoma, at the Big 12 Championships on Saturday morning. On the men’s side,...

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Texas athletes support Marathon Kids

Tyler Horka October 19, 2015

Hundreds of energized fans poured through the gates of Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadium early Saturday morning, but instead of cheering on the Longhorns in their home environment, stadium-goers supported...

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Texas falls short against ranked opponents in Pre-National Invitation

Tyler Horka October 17, 2015

The Texas cross country team struggled at the Pre-National Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky, the first meet it faced other ranked opponents all season. The men’s team, ranked No. 30 in the...

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Longhorns set to compete in Pre-National Invitational

Tyler Horka October 16, 2015

The Texas cross country team returns to action this weekend at the Pre-National Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky. The Saturday morning event will take place at E.P. Tom Sawyer Park, the same course...

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Longhorns to compete in Pre-National Invitational

Tyler Horka October 15, 2015

The Texas cross country team returns to action this weekend at the Pre-National Invitational in Louisville, Kentucky. The Saturday morning event will take place at E.P. Tom Sawyer Park, the same course...

Texas takes first, second place in final home meet

Tyler Horka October 3, 2015

Running on only a week’s rest since their last competition, the Texas cross country teams competed in their second and final home meet of the season Friday night. The women’s team rebounded...

Longhorns return to Austin for Longhorn Invitational

Tyler Horka October 2, 2015

The Texas men and women’s cross country teams, both fresh off victories at the Texas A&M Invitational in College Station last Saturday, return to competition in Austin this weekend in the Longhorn...

Men’s, women’s teams finish first at A&M Invitational

Tyler Horka September 26, 2015

For the second meet in succession, both the men’s and women’s cross country teams emerged victorious. This week’s triumphs transpired in College Station at the Texas A&M Invitational...

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Junior transfer Sandie Raines finds her stride on cross country team

Tyler Horka September 23, 2015

Just two seasons ago, junior distance runner Sandie Raines celebrated a conference championship, a South Central Regional Championship and a 15th overall team finish in the Women’s NCAA Cross Country...

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Senior Brady Turnbull ready for more than running in final year

Tyler Horka September 10, 2015

With only one year left to train and compete on the 40 Acres, senior track and cross country runner Brady Turnbull continues to elevate his aspirations both on and off the track. Turnbull came to Texas...

Cross country starts strong with dominant wins

Tyler Horka September 8, 2015

With temperatures hovering in the mid-nineties as the first official cross country meet of the 2015 season commenced, the Texas runners kept it hot on the course en route to dominant victories by both...

Cross country starts strong

Tyler Horka September 5, 2015

With temperatures hovering in the mid-nineties as the first official cross country meet of the 2015 season commenced, the Texas runners kept it hot on the course en route to dominant victories by both...

Cross Country kicks off season against Texas State

Tyler Horka September 4, 2015

The Texas cross country team begins its 2015 season Friday as it hosts the visiting Texas State Bobcats for the Texas Invitational at Balcones-Spicewood Country Course.  The women will open with...

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