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The Daily Texan

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The Daily Texan

Official newspaper of The University of Texas at Austin

The Daily Texan

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Sophomore Katie Stewart celebrates as she rounds the bases after hitting a walk-off three run home run against the Auburn Tigers on March 22, 2025.

No. 1 Texas softball stays in rhythm with midweek victory against Stephen F. Austin

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter March 25, 2025

Earlier in the day, Texas jumped to No. 1 in all four of the nationally recognized ranking polls, and later that evening, the new consensus top team in the country proved why it climbed back atop the softball...

Reese Atwood scores a run during the third inning against the University of South Florida on Feb. 28, 2025.

No. 2 Texas softball wins its opening conference series 2–1 against No. 3 Florida

Sophia Sandoval and Ylver Deleon-Rios March 18, 2025

Any doubts about how No. 2 Texas softball would fare in the Southeastern Conference were shut down after the Longhorns picked up their first SEC series win against the No. 3 Florida Gators. The Longhorns...

Right-handed pitcher Teagan Kavan pitches the ball to a batter during Texas' game against the University of Louisiana on Feb. 23, 2024. The game was the Longhorn's first in the Long Star State Invitational tournament this weekend.

Texas softball wraps up non-conference play with 5 more wins in Ohio State Tournament

Sophia Sandoval and Ylver Deleon-Rios March 11, 2025

After a grueling pre-conference schedule with non-stop games and traveling, Texas softball wraps up its first month of the season with dominant wins against Ohio State, Dayton, Kent State, Oakland and...

Right-handed pitcher Teagan Kavan pitches the ball to a batter during Texas' game against the University of Louisiana on Feb. 23, 2024. The game was the Longhorn's first in the Long Star State Invitational tournament this weekend.

Sophomore pitcher Teagan Kavan continues to shine in No. 1/2 Texas softball win against Baylor

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter March 5, 2025

After sweeping through its five games over the weekend, No. 1/2 Texas softball faced a visit from its former Big 12 rival Baylor. With a 4-0 win against their longstanding rivals, the Longhorns added...

No. 1/2 Texas softball opens Longhorn Invitational with a pair of wins

No. 1/2 Texas softball opens Longhorn Invitational with a pair of wins

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter March 1, 2025

No. 1/2 Texas softball opened up the first day of the Longhorn Invitational with a come-from-behind victory against the South Florida Bulls and a mercy-rule win against the Abilene Christian Wildcats....

Infielder Joley Mitchell hits the ball on March 1, 2024 during Texas’ game against Northwestern State.

Graduate infielder Joley Mitchell’s transformation from transfer to leader

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter February 25, 2025

Today, graduate infielder Joley Mitchell is a foundational piece for top-ranked Texas softball, a key contributor on the field and in the locker room. But about a year ago, Mitchell was a fresh face...

The Texas Softball team celebrates infielder Katie Stewart after a home run on March 1, 2024.

No. 1 Texas Softball bounces back with two big wins on second day of Hillenbrand Invitational

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter February 22, 2025

Following a split on the opening day of the Hillenbrand Invitational, Texas concluded the night with one win and its first loss on the season. On the second day No. 1 Texas softball returned to its dominant...

Head coach Mike White talks to his team during Texas’ game against Northwestern State University on March 1, 2024.

No. 1 Texas softball stays perfect following Day 2 of Bevo Classic

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter February 16, 2025

Day two of the Bevo Classic marked two more wins for the Longhorns as they improve to 10–0 — the fourth time they start a season with 10 consecutive victories during head coach Mike White’s six years...

Right-handed pitcher Teagan Kavan pitches the ball to a batter during Texas' game against the University of Louisiana on Feb. 23, 2024. The game was the Longhorn's first in the Long Star State Invitational tournament this weekend.

No. 1 Texas softball remains undefeated after opening day of Bevo Classic

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter February 15, 2025

It was a chilly night in Austin but No. 1 Texas softball remained on its hot streak, winning a doubleheader in front of fans at home for the first time this season. Earlier in the day, the Longhorns...

Catcher Reese Atwood hits the ball during Texas' game against Houston Christian University on Feb. 21, 2024.

No.1 Texas softball goes undefeated in weekend season opener 

Sophia Sandoval and Ylver Deleon-Rios February 11, 2025

Three cities, three days, six games, six wins.  No. 1 Texas softball opened up its 2025 season campaign with pure dominance in a road trip that tested its depth and consistency. The Longhorns went...

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo runs towards the ball on Sept. 28, 2023, during Texas' game against West Virginia.

Texas soccer superstar Lexi Missimo returns home, signs with Dallas Trinity FC

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter February 5, 2025

Following a legendary four years at Texas, midfielder Lexi Missimo trades in her burnt orange and white jersey for the maroon and gold of Dallas Trinity FC. Founded a little more than a year ago, Dallas...

Freshman infielder Victoria Hunter high fives head coach Mike White as she runs past third base after hitting a home run on Feb. 21, 2024 against Houston Christian University. Hunter's home run allowed her fellow freshman Kayden Henry to score a point for the Longhorns.

Battling an onslaught of SEC opponents: Key games to watch in Texas softball’s 2025 season

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter January 29, 2025

As No. 1 Texas softball looks to repeat its success at the conference level and return to the Women's College World Series final for the third time in the past four years, it will have plenty of challenges...

Sophomore catcher Reese Atwood is surrounded by her celebrating teammates after hitting a home run on Feb. 21, 2024.

Key players to watch throughout Texas softball’s 2025 season

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter January 15, 2025

The 2024 softball season was eventful for the Longhorns. The team found success, winning the Big 12 Conference championship, beating No. 1 Oklahoma and making a run to the Women's College World Series...

Offensive Lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. prevents Arch Manning from a sack during Texas' game against Georgia on Oct. 19, 2024.

Offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. declares for the NFL draft

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter January 13, 2025

Junior offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. has officially declared for the 2025 NFL draft forgoing his final year of eligibility. Banks leaves as the best offensive lineman in Texas history, carving out...

Texas vs Texas A&M head to head history: rehashing a storied rivalry

Texas vs Texas A&M head to head history: rehashing a storied rivalry

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter November 23, 2024

The Lone Star Showdown is the biggest and longest running in-state rivalry game in Texas. The clash between the Longhorns and Aggies has been played a total of 118 times and the Texas Longhorns control...

Senior forward Holly Ward during Texas’ game against Boston University on Nov. 15, 2024. Ward scored four goals to secure the Longhorn’s 4-1 win over the Terriers.

Texas takes down Boston University 4-1 in first round of NCAA championship

Alistair Manliguez and Ylver Deleon-Rios November 16, 2024

A week after winning the SEC tournament, the Texas Longhorns eased past the Boston University Terriers in the first round of the NCAA tournament with a 4-1 victory. The matchup consisted of not only a...

Texas Longhorns capture SEC title with late goal against South Carolina

Texas Longhorns capture SEC title with late goal against South Carolina

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter November 10, 2024

As rain poured down on Pensacola, confetti poured down on the Texas Longhorns. Texas captured the SEC championship title after another close game, with the Longhorns winning 1-0 over the South Carolina...

Lauren Lapomarda dribbles the ball up the field against Louisiana State University on August 24, 2023.

Last minute goal books Texas’ ticket to the SEC championship game after Texas upsets Arkansas in gritty performance

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter November 8, 2024

Texas Soccer earned their spot in the SEC championship after a draining yet resilient 90 minutes plus overtime, to beat the No. 3 seed and No. 5 ranked team in the country, Arkansas Razorbacks, by scoring...

The Texas soccer team huddles ahead of their game against A&M on Sept. 29, 2024.

Longhorns set sight on historic SEC tournament debut against LSU

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter November 5, 2024

  For the first time in program history, Texas will play in the Southeastern Conference tournament. The reigning Big 12 tournament champions are the third-seeded team in the conference and will...

Senior defender Lauren Lapomarda blocks Iowa State forward Alex Campana from the ball on October 8, 2023.

Defending with passion: Lauren Lapomarda’s impact after five years with Texas soccer

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter October 24, 2024

Graduate student defender Lauren Lapomarda has been a staple of Texas soccer since she came to Texas in 2020.  After Texas’ 1-0 victory over Oklahoma earlier in the season, Lapomarda set a program...

Sophomore Ashlyn Miller prepares for a corner kick during a game on Oct. 09, 2022.

Ashlyn Miller grows into a leader for Texas soccer on and off the field

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter October 16, 2024

Pivotal to Texas soccer this season has been a senior midfielder with consistent game time from the start. Now in her fourth year with the program, Ashlyn Miller has matured into a leader the team needs...

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo chases the ball on Oct. 10, 2024. Texas beat OU 1-0.

Goalkeeping heroics, school record-tying goal sees Texas soccer defeating Oklahoma

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter October 11, 2024

Round one of this week's pair of Red River Rivalry games slide in favor of the Longhorns as Texas soccer was able to hang onto its lone first-half goal to win the first ever soccer Red River Rivalry as...

Junior Breana Thompson (22) lined up with her teammates ahead of the Texas' soccer game against A&M on Sept. 29, 2024.

Rising to challenges: Breana Thompson’s transformative season on Texas defense

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter October 8, 2024

Texas soccer’s junior defender Breana Thompson has transformed from a rotational player to a pivotal playmaker for the Longhorns. Her journey has been filled with growth both on and off the field as...

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo dribbles the ball down the field on Sept. 19, 2024. This was the first SEC game for Texas Women’s Soccer against Alabama, a final score 2-2.

Texas SEC debut with a draw at home against Alabama

Ylver Deleon-Rios, Sports General Reporter September 20, 2024

A late-game chance from the Crimson Tide and misfires from the Texas offense allowed the Crimson Tide to recover a point in the waning moments of Longhorn’s first-ever SEC game drawing at 2-2. Scoring...

Junior goalkeeper Mia Justus kicks the ball to a teammate on Sept. 3, 2023. The Longhorns defeated the SMU mustangs 6-0.

Texas prevails 3-0 against Houston Christian, solidifying an undefeated non-conference record

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter September 13, 2024

A triplet of goals, smothering pressure, relentless attacking and suffocating defense sees Texas seal a 3-0 victory against Houston Christian University on Thursday, completing its non-conference play....

Senior tight end Gunnar Helm makes a play during Texas' game against CSU on Aug. 31, 2024.

Senior tight end Gunnar Helm emerges as a key playmaker and leader

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter September 13, 2024

For the first time in his collegiate career, senior tight end Gunnar Helm can look at the roster and see himself sitting at the top of the depth chart for his position.  As a part of head coach Steve...

Senior midfielder Lexi Missimo runs towards the ball on Sept. 28, 2023 during Texas' game against West Virginia.

Freshman dazzles, star players continue to shine as Texas wins to remain unbeaten this season

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter September 8, 2024

The No. 16 team in the country, Texas Longhorns women’s soccer played hosts to Long Beach State in their seventh game of the season. The Longhorns came out with a feeling of confidence and introduced...

Ole Miss’ Track and Field prestige, Collegiate and Olympic

Ole Miss’ Track and Field prestige, Collegiate and Olympic

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

A bit of an unknown program to the wider world of college athletics is the sheer dominance and powerhouse that is Ole Miss track and field. The team has churned out multiple Olympians and several Southeastern...

Ole Miss football vs LSU on Friday, Sept. 30, 2023, at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, MS.
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Ole Miss Unveiled: Traditions and the Heartbeats of Rebel Pride

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter August 23, 2024

Two and a half hours north of Jackson, Mississippi, sits the University of Mississippi. Known better as Ole Miss, the school is located in the heavily forested hills of the city of Oxford. Founded in 1844...

Breaking barriers: Amelia Abbott’s trailblazing journey

Breaking barriers: Amelia Abbott’s trailblazing journey

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter August 6, 2024

Senior midfielder Amelia Abbott is a veteran in the Longhorns soccer locker room. Despite seeing conference success as a part of the 2023 Big 12 Conference winning team, the beginning of Abbott’s competitive...

On the field for Texas, in the field of law: Texas javelin thrower Cooper Tyler talks balancing act between athletics, law school

On the field for Texas, in the field of law: Texas javelin thrower Cooper Tyler talks balancing act between athletics, law school

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter July 19, 2024

Graduate student Cooper Tyler finds himself in a peculiar situation that not many UT athletes are in. He is a part of the University's track and field team, competing in the javelin event. The difference...

Texas, Georgia to battle in big heavyweight matchup

Texas, Georgia to battle in big heavyweight matchup

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter July 16, 2024

A clash of powerhouses will occur Oct. 19, as the Texas Longhorns will play hosts to the Georgia Bulldogs. Both teams will meet for the first time since the 2019 Sugar Bowl, where Texas came out victorious. Both...

Freshman defensive-midfielder Carly Montgomery runs with the ball on September 3, 2023. The Longhorns defeated SMU 6-0.

Texas soccer freshman Carly Montgomery reflects on impactful first year

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter April 3, 2024

In freshman defender Carly Montgomery’s first year on the Forty Acres, she quickly assimilated herself into a starting role, was part of a championship team and earned honors. After a whirlwind of a...

Mia Justus discusses her first year with Texas, ambitions for next season

Mia Justus discusses her first year with Texas, ambitions for next season

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General News Reporter March 8, 2024

Before defending the burnt orange and white, junior goalkeeper Mia Justus captured NCAA glory as a freshman at Florida State University.  After finishing her sophomore season Justus decided to transfer...

Parker Illingworth’s triumphs with Texas and Canada in the Collegiate and International World

Parker Illingworth’s triumphs with Texas and Canada in the Collegiate and International World

Ylver DeLeon-Rios, General Sports Reporter November 17, 2023

After winning back-to-back national titles for Texas in 2021 and 2022 and earning gold and bronze for Team Canada at the 2023 Pan American Games, senior Parker Illingworth’s rowing career is rife with...

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Amber Harwood’s journey from Great Britain to Texas

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter October 27, 2023

After sparking an interest in the sport at age 12, senior Amber Harwood has grown a deep connection with rowing.  Harwood gravitated to the sport following the 2012 Olympic Games. Seeing the success...

Running back Jonathon Brooks stiff arms Wyoming defender on September 16th, 2023.

Early season star: Jonathon Brooks

Ylver Deleon-Rios, General Sports Reporter October 4, 2023

Texas’s third-year running back Jonathon Brooks has had an early explosion in the first five games of the season. Coming off a stellar performance against No. 24 Kansas totaling a combined 285 yards...

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