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Texas Longhorns head coach Shaka After winning five of six games to end the regular season and going from the periphery of the NCAA Tournament to a firm bubble team, Smart will begin next season on the sideline.

Shaka Smart to coach Texas in 2020-21

Texas is sticking with Shaka Smart. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/29/20

Texas Longhorns mascot Hook 'em during an NCAA volleyball tournament second-round match between Texas and UC Santa Barbara at Gregory Gymnasium in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2019. Texas came back from a 2-1 deficit to win the match 3-2.

Texas athletics closing sporting events from fans amid growing concerns over COVID-19

Texas announced Wednesday night that all home sporting events would be contested without fans in attendance through March 22 due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/11/20

Kolby Kubichek went four innings, giving up one hit and striking out two to win his second game of the season as texas beat Abilene Christian on Wednesday night.

Texas builds early lead in blow out win over Abilene Christian

Wednesday night was a weird night at Disch-Falk Field. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/11/20

Texas Longhorns guard Andrew Jones (1) dunks the ball during an NCAA men's basketball game between Texas and Texas A&M at Dickie's Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 8, 2019. Texas won, 60-50.

Texas hopes to improve NCAA case at Big 12 Tournament

Texas really hit its stride as the regular season wound down. The Longhorns can't afford to miss a beat if they want to get off the bubble and into the NCAA Tournament. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/10/20

Texas Longhorns guard Andrew Jones (1) goes to the basket during an NCAA men's basketball game between Texas and Texas A&M at Dickie's Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 8, 2019. Texas won, 60-50.

Texas fighting for tournament bid entering final week

A four-game winning streak has put Texas back on the NCAA Tournament bubble, and two tricky games will go a long way to determining whether the Longhorns will be dancing or watching from home. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 3/2/20

Texas Longhorns guard Andrew Jones scored a career-high 22 points on Monday, and the Longhorns beat No. 20 West Virginia to pick up their third straight win.

Texas downs No. 20 West Virginia to win third straight game

Maybe, just maybe, Texas basketball is starting to get back on track. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/24/20

Javan Felix has been a key contributor for the South Bay Lakers, averaging more than 8.5 points and a little less than 20 minutes per game in 21 appearances in the G League this season.

Texas alum Javan Felix embracing role with South Bay Lakers

Javan Felix said things were looking rough when he got a call from the Lakers in December. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/20/20

Texas Longhorns center Will Baker (50) goes to the basket during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game between Texas and High Point in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 30, 2019.

Will Baker and Andrew Jones shine as Texas snaps losing streak with win over TCU

Will Baker picked a good time to step up with a few key members of the Texas basketball team on the shelf. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/19/20

Texas Longhorns forward Jericho Sims will more than likely miss the rest oft he regular season, head coach Shaka Smart confirmed Monday. Texas hosts TCU on Wednesday night.

Injury-plagued Longhorns ready for TCU test

Much of the Texas basketball roster is just as likely to be in the infirmary than on the sideline at the Frank Erwin Center. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/18/20

Jax McCauley, a two-time all-state linebacker from Vandegrift, officially committed to play football with the Mountaineers on Wednesday morning.

Vandegrift linebacker Jax McCaluey carrying on family tradition at West Virginia

Jax McCauley is carrying on the family tradition at West Virginia. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/6/20

Olivia Meyer, center, signed to play volleyball at Temple College on Wednesday morning. She overcame a pair of knee injuries during her time in Cedar Park.

Cedar Park's Olivia Meyer overcomes two injuries to reach college goal

Two significant knee injuries weren't going to get in the way of Olivia Meyer's college dream. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/6/20

Texas Longhorns guard Courtney Ramey (3) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game between Texas and High Point in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 30, 2019.

Ramey's big second half lifts Longhorns over Cyclones

Courtney Ramey will see you now. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 2/1/20

Texas Longhorns head coach Shaka Smart during an NCAA men's basketball game between Texas and Texas A&M at Dickie's Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 8, 2019. Texas won, 60-50.

Texas' Smart, Pierce reflect on Kobe Bryant and others lost in helicopter crash

Texas head coach Shaka Smart is always trying to invoke on-court emotion and passion from his team. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/27/20

Texas' 38-point loss to West Virginia on Monday was the most lopsided loss of the Shaka Smart era. The previous record was 35 points after an 86-51 loss to the Mountaineers in Morgantown on Jan. 20, 2018.

Texas suffers worst lost of Smart era against No. 14 West Virginia

Texas hasn’t had some up-and-down performances in Morgantown, but Monday night took things to a whole other level. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/20/20

Texas Longhorns guard Matt Coleman III (2) goes to the basket as High Point Panthers guard Denny Slay II (2) overcommits on the defense during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game between Texas and High Point in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 30, 2019.

Texas continue Big 12 play with difficult week

Texas has had to do some soul searching since the Big 12 season started. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 1/12/20

Texas Longhorns forward Kamaka Hepa (33) moves the ball during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game between Texas and High Point in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 30, 2019.

Texas dominates High Point in final game before Big 12 play

Kamaka Hepa has kept the same mindset since he got to Texas: stay ready. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/30/19

Texas Longhorns guard Lashann Higgs (10) celebrates after beating No. 1 ranked Stanford 69-64 in an NCAA women's basketball game at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 22, 2019.

Texas turns a corner in win over No. 1 Stanford

It might just be one non-conference win, but it was a big one. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/23/19

Texas Longhorns guard Celeste Taylor (0) protects the ball against Arizona Wildcats guard Amari Carter (0) during an NCAA women's basketball game between Texas and Arizona at Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, on Nov. 17, 2019.

Celeste Taylor has career day as Longhorns outlast Bobcats

Joyner Holmes and Charli Collier have been a constant source of double-doubles for Texas this season. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/18/19

Texas Longhorns outside hitter MICAYA WHITE (1) digs the ball during an NCAA volleyball tournament second-round match between Texas and UC Santa Barbara at Gregory Gymnasium in Austin, Texas, on Dec. 6, 2019. Texas came back from a 2-1 deficit to win the match 3-2.

No. 2 Texas falls to Louisville in Sweet 16

Texas has been out of whack over the last month. The talent-rich Longhorns can overcome that early in the regular season or the first few rounds of the NCAA Tournament, but at this stage, consistency is key. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/13/19

Texas Longhorns guard Jase Febres (13) goes to the basket during an NCAA men's basketball game between Texas and Texas A&M at Dickie's Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 8, 2019. Texas won, 60-50.

Texas dismantles Texas A&M in renewal of rivalry

FORT WORTH - Shaka Smart hadn't seen the rivalry between Texas and Texas A&M firsthand in his tenure with the Longhorns, but he's watched plenty of old games between the Longhorns and Aggies. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 12/8/19

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