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Round Rock Hairy Men cancel season after COVID outbreak

The Round Rock Hairy Men abruptly canceled the final two games of the regular season and won’t participate in the playoffs after announcing multiple players tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 8/2/20

River Town and the Round Rock Hairy Men closed out a sweep of the Brazos Valley Bombers with a 3-2 win on Thursday night to move into the top spot in the TCL South Division.

Round Rock moves into first place after sweeping Brazos Valley

Especially this season, the Texas Collegiate League could be seen as a way to get some reps in and make some new friends after the global coronavirus pandemic cut the college baseball season short. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/30/20

Zach Heaton has 14 strikeouts, has allowed just four earned runs and has three wins in his last 16 innings.

Heaton, Hairy Men down Bombers to move into playoff position

Zach Heaton’s first-inning line on Tuesday night: Five pitches, five strikes, three outs. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/28/20

The Rond Rock Hairy Men bought a gladiator helmet on their first road trip of the season. The last player to hit a home run presents it to the player that just went yard.

Home run helmet helping to bring Round Rock Hairy Men together

Ryan Hernandez has turned into a gladiator six times this season. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/28/20

Jacob Ashkinos and the Round Rock Hairy Men lost to the Acadiana Cane Cutters 8-5 at Dell Diamond on Wednesday night.

Round Rock Hairy Men come up short against Acadiana Cane Cutters

A late-game comeback wasn’t in the cards for the Round Rock Hairy Men on back-to-back nights. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/16/20

Trent Baker finished with six strikeouts in four innings, and Round Rock combined for a no-hitter in a 3-0 win over the Acadiana Cane Cutters on Thursday night.

Baker, Smith and Poulson combine for no-hitter as Hairy Men shut out Cane Cutters

When the history book is written about the 2020 Round Rock Hairy Men season, Trent Baker, Austin Smith and Carter Poulson will undoubtedly be the opening chapter. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/16/20

Ethan Ruiz hit a solo home run, and the Round Rock Hairy Men beat the Victoria Generals 4-2 on Wednesday night for their second win in a row.

Hairy Men hit trio of home runs in win against Generals

The home runs keep coming for the Hairy Men. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/8/20

In their first game at Dell Diamond of the 2020 Texas Collegiate League season, the Round Rock Hairy Men beat the Victoria Generals 18-2.

Round Rock downs Victoria to open 2020 home schedule

The runs started early, and they came in bunches for the Round Rock Hairy Men on Tuesday night. more

By ZACH SMITH, HCN Sports Editor | 7/7/20

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