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Texas outfielder Max Belyeu (12) gets a lead off first base during an NCAA college baseball game between Texas and LSU on Feb. 28, 2023, in Austin.

Texas baseball headed to Miami to start NCAA Tournament

Texas baseball is headed to Miami to start the NCAA Tournament. The Longhorns earned the No. 2 seed in the Coral Gables Regional and will be joined by top-seeded hosts Miami, No. 3 seed Louisiana and … more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/30/23

Citlaly Gutierrez and Texas lost back-to-back games at Tennessee to see their season come to an end in teh Super Regionals.

Texas softball drops two straight at Tennessee as season comes to an end

The Texas softball season came to an end in the Super Regionals on Saturday after the Longhorns dropped their second-straight game to Tennessee. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/28/23

Texas pitcher Lebarron Johnson Jr. (57) during an NCAA college baseball game between Texas and LSU on Feb. 28, 2023, in Austin.

Texas pitcher Lebarron Johnson Jr. named Big 12 Pitcher of the Week

Texas pitcher Lebarron Johnson Jr. was named the Big 12 Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced on Monday. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 5/9/23

The Atlanta Falcons drafted Texas running back Bijan Robinson with the eighth overall pick in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft on Thursday night.

Atlanta Falcons select Texas running back Bijan Robinson with 8th pick

Hopefully they like their mustard extra spicy in Atlanta. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/27/23

Texas pitcher Lebarron Johnson Jr. (57) on the mound during an NCAA college baseball game between Texas and LSU on Feb. 28, 2023, in Austin.

Texas baseball reaches new low after getting swept by Oklahoma

In one weekend, Texas baseball went from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 4/27/23

Rodney Terry was officially introduced as the 26th head coach of the Texas men's basketball program at an introductory press conference on Tuesday. As interim coach, Terry led the Longhorns to the Elite Eight in 2023.

Rodney Terry officially named Texas men's basketball head coach

Rodney Terry has had many titles in his most recent stint with Texas, but how he coaches hasn’t changed. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/28/23

Texas guard Rori Harmon (3) moves the ball during the NCAA Women’s College Basketball Tournament second round game between Texas and Louisville on March 20, 2023 in Austin. Louisville won, 73-51, and advances to the Sweet 16.

Texas season ends with loss to Louisville in NCAA second round

For a Texas team that showed so much potential, the season ended with a whimper. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/20/23

Texas forward Taylor Jones (44) goes to the basket during the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament first round game between Texas and East Carolina on March 18, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Texas won, 79-40.

Texas dominates East Carolina in first round of NCAA Tournament

When Texas’ three-headed monster is firing on all cylinders, the Longhorns are hard to stop. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/19/23

Texas forward Amina Muhammad (14) moves the ball during a BIg 12 womenâ??s college basketball game between Texas and Texas Tech on Feb. 8, 2023, in Austin.

Texas earns No. 4 seed in NCAA Tournament, will host No. 13 East Carolina

Texas head coach Vic Schaefer wasn’t going to have a funeral on Monday. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/16/23

Vandegrfit senior Daemian Wimberly had 83 total tackles along with 14 sacks for the Vipers this season.

Daemian Wimberly carrying big dream from Vandegrift to SMU

Daemian Wimberly used a little extra motivation from Coach Prime to take his senior season to the next level. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/9/23

Texas guard Rori Harmon (3) moves the ball through contact during a Big 12 women’s college basketball game between Texas and Baylor on Feb. 27, 2023, in Austin.

Texas beats Kansas State to clinch first Big 12 title since 2004

Texas women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer walked to the podium on Saturday with his soaking wet hair matted down and a burnt orange Longhorn tie as vibrant as the smile on his face. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 3/5/23

Texas guard Rori Harmon (3) shoots the ball during a Big 12 women’s college basketball game between Texas and Baylor on Feb. 27, 2023, in Austin.

No. 12 Texas misses out on Big 12 title after loss to Baylor in home finale

The conference championship celebration will have to wait. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 2/27/23

Texas guard Shaylee Gonzales (2) moves the ball during a Big 12 women's college basketball game between Texas and Texas Tech on Feb. 8, 2023, in Austin.

No. 17 Texas hoping to stay locked in ahead of showdown with Oklahoma

From the moment the ball was tipped on Sunday, it was evident that Texas was locked in. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 2/19/23

Texas guard Sonya Morris (11) looks to shoot during a Big 12 womenâ??s basketball game on Jan. 28, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Texas won, 78-69.

Sonya Morris emerging as No. 20 Texas continues to flourish

Even though the Texas women’s basketball team is playing its best basketball of the season, head coach Vic Schaefer isn’t comfortable. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 2/7/23

Texas forward Taylor Jones (44) shoots the ball during a Big 12 women’s basketball game on Jan. 28, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Texas won, 78-69.

Big night from Taylor Jones lifts Texas over Oklahoma State

When Taylor Jones is playing like she has been over the last stretch of games, things get a lot easier for Texas. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/28/23

Vandegrift Vipers junior wide receiver Graylan Spring (80) carries the ball after a reception during a high school playoff football game between Vandegrift and San Antonio Roosevelt on December 19, 2020 in Buda, Texas.

Former Vandegrift football player Graylan Spring dies after collision with 18-wheeler

Graylan Spring, who graduated from Vandegrift last year and was a freshman on the Stephen F. Austin football team, died Sunday from injuries sustained during a car accident on Friday in Corrigan. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/24/23

Texas Longhorns head coach Vic Schaefer during an NCAA womenâ??s basketball game on February 6, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Texas women's basketball beats Baylor in Waco for first time since 2017

Preparation has not been an issue for Texas women’s basketball team this year. Execution has. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/23/23

On Jan. 11, 2023, Texas Christian head coach Jamie Dixon reacts to a play duriaction against Texas at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. (Chris Covatta/Getty Images/TNS)

No. 14 TCU blasts No. 2 Kansas for first win at Allen Fieldhouse

For the first-time in program history, the TCU Horned Frogs men’s basketball team defeated Kansas at the iconic Allen Fieldhouse. TCU was 0-11 all time in Lawrence … more

Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TNS) | 1/21/23

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) scores on a 20-yard touchdown reception during a Big 12 football game between Baylor and Kansas State on Nov. 12, 2022 in Waco, Texas. Kansas State won 31-3.

Cedar Ridge, Kansas State star Deuce Vaughn declares for NFL Draft

Former Cedar Ridge and Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn announced Monday via Twitter that he would skip his senior season and enter the NFL Draft. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/3/23

Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire holds the TaxAct Texas Bowl champions trophy after beating Ole Miss 42-25, on Dec. 28, 2022 in Houston.

McGuire, Shough leading rejuvenated Texas Tech football program

Joey McGuire has been around football in Texas for nearly three decades, but one of his favorite nights came on Wednesday. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 1/1/23

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