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Gisella Maul to enroll early at Texas, skip her final year with Cedar Park

Gisella Maul to enroll early at Texas, skip final year with Cedar Park

Cedar Park girls’ basketball guard Gisella Maul will not play her senior year with the Timberwolves and will enroll early at Texas. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 9/26/22

Texas middle blocker BELLA BERGMARK (5) and Texas opposite side hitter MOLLY PHILLIPS (15) wait for a serve during an NCAA volleyball match on September 15, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Texas won, 3-1.

No. 1 Texas Volleyball coming together with Big 12 play set to begin

Despite 11 new faces on the roster, it hasn’t taken Texas volleyball very long to mesh together. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 9/21/22

Quinn Ewers and Texas beat Louisiana-Monroe 52-10 to open the season last Saturday. Top-ranked Alabama comes to DKR on Saturday.

Texas blocking out the noise ahead of showdown with No. 1 Alabama

There’s a lot of noise around the Texas football program heading into week two. Head coach Steve Sarkisian is trying to block it all out. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 9/8/22

Emma Regan scored a goal in Texas' 3-2 win over Florida on Sunday afternoon. She has started 61 straight matches for the Longhorns.

Fifth-year senior Emma Regan playing key role in Texas soccer's success

Emma Regan might not be the flashiest on the Texas soccer roster, but there might not be a more important player to the Longhorns’ success. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 8/29/22

Texas Longhorns senior outside hitter Logan Eggleston (33) during an NCAA volleyball match between Texas and Texas State on September 7, 2021 in Austin, Texas.

Logan Eggleston and No. 2 Longhorns ready to push for National Championship

Texas senior Logan Eggleston has received just about every individual award possible in her collegiate volleyball career. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 8/24/22

Bijan Robinson and Texas football scrimmaged for the first time this fall. The Longhorns begin the season against Louisiana-Monroe on Sept. 3.

Sarkisian, Longhorns lose two players after first scrimmage

The football season hasn’t started yet, but Texas is already down two important players. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 8/15/22

Texas infielder Ivan Melendez (17) runs to second base during an NCAA playoff baseball game against Louisiana Tech on June 4, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Ivan Melendez leads group of Longhorns picked on first two days of MLB Draft

Texas first baseman Ivan Melendez was selected 43rd overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the MLB Draft on Sunday night. more

Staff Reports | 7/18/22

Steve Sarkisian and Texas are on a recruiting hot streak at the moment, headlined by the commitment of Arch Manning on Thursday.

Sarkisian, Longhorns riding wave of momentum in recruiting world

Steve Sarkisian has had a pretty good week so far. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 7/1/22

Texas Longhorns senior outside hitter Logan Eggleston (33) celebrates a point during an NCAA volleyball match between Texas and UTSA on August 29, 2021 in Austin, Texas.

Eggleston named preseason Player of the Year as Longhorns top preseason poll

Logan Eggleston has already cemented herself as one of the best volleyball players in Texas history. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/24/22

Texas designated hitter Austin Todd (44) runs to first base during an NCAA baseball game against Baylor on April 24, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Texas drops two straight to bow out of College World Series

Texas has been to Omaha more than any other baseball team in the nation, but couldn’t grab any momentum this time around. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/21/22

Texas pitcher TRISTAN STEVENS (35) on the mound during an NCAA baseball game against Rice on Feb. 19, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Texas beats East Carolina in Super Regional to advance to College World Series for 38th time

There was a time on Saturday afternoon when it looked like the Texas baseball season was about to end. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/13/22

Texas infielder Murphy Stehly (14) heads to first base during an NCAA baseball game against TCU on April 10, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Texas won, 7-3, taking the series two games to one.

Texas offense shows up, but pitching dooms No. 9 Longhorns in Game 1 loss to No. 8 ECU

The Texas pitching staff was consistent and reliable in the regional tournament last week. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/10/22

Texas softball dropped game two to No. 1 Oklahoma, 10-5, at the WCWS on Thursday to complete the 2022 season with the program’s best-ever finish as the national runner-up.

Texas softball falls to top-ranked Oklahoma in WCWS Championship

There were times this season when Texas softball coach Mike White didn’t know what to do. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/10/22

Texas lost to Oklahoma 16-1 in the first game of the Women's College World Series Wednesday night in Oklahoma City.

Texas blown out by No. 1 Oklahoma in WCWS Championship opener

The Oklahoma offense is no joke. Texas gave up five runs in the first inning, while Oklahoma hit a WCWS-record six home runs as the Longhorns lost 16-1 to the top-ranked Sooners Wednesday night in … more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/8/22

Texas redshirt sophomore Jared Southard struck out a career-high six batters and earned the win as the Longhorns beat Air Force 10-1 on Sunday night to clinch the Austin Regional.

Texas reliever Jared Southard returns to Rouse to help rejuvenate season

Jared Southard turned around his season thanks in part to a frost blue Gatorade. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/8/22

Hailey Dolcini and Texas will face No. 1 Oklahoma in a best-of-three Women's College World Series Championship Series beginning Wednesday in Oklahoma City.

Unseeded Longhorns advance to first-ever WCWS championship series

Texas softball brought some of the ‘Keep Austin Weird’ vibes to Oklahoma City. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/7/22

Texas infielder Dylan Campbell (8) at bat during an NCAA playoff baseball game against Louisiana Tech on June 4, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

No. 9 Texas dominates Air Force to advance to Super Regionals for second-straight season

Life is a little easier when you’re playing with a lead. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/5/22

Texas pitcher Tristan Stevens (35) on the mound in relief during an NCAA playoff baseball game against Louisiana Tech on June 4, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Stevens embraces relief role to help No. 9 Texas down Louisiana Tech

Tristan Stevens could’ve finished his college career just about anywhere after a solid season in the Texas rotation last year. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/4/22

Justin Moore was recruited to play infield at Stanford but has transitioned into a full-time pitcher. He has 13 strikeouts in 14 appearances for the Cardinal.

Vandegrift alum Justin Moore growing into pitching role at Stanford

Justin Moore has never stopped believing in himself. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/4/22

Texas infielder Skyler Messinger (5) at bat during an NCAA baseball game on April 10, 2022 in Austin, Texas. Texas won, 7-3, taking the series two games to one.

No. 9 Texas baseball blows out Air Force in first game of NCAA Tournament

Texas head coach David Pierce couldn’t have scripted a better opening game to the NCAA Tournament. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/3/22

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