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Longhorns hopeful to finish strong, earn spot in Big 12 Tournament
May 2, 2013
Three losses against Baylor over the weekend dropped Texas to 5-13 in conference play, good for last place in the Big 12 standings.
Texas uses strong pitching, clutch hit to top PVAMU 1-0
April 30, 2013
Texas has not had much luck in one-run games of late, losing its last three contests coming into Tuesday night’s game.
Longhorns swept by in-state rival Baylor
April 28, 2013
The Longhorns’ season-long conference struggles continued in Sunday’s 5-2 loss to Baylor, allowing the Bears to complete the three game series sweep.
Longhorns shut out Cougars 4-0
April 23, 2013
Longhorns win big against Cougars.
Struggling Longhorns look to avenge loss earlier this season while hosting Houston
April 22, 2013
The Longhorns are hopeful to get back on track Tuesday night when they welcome the Houston Cougars to Austin for a non-conference matchup.
Horns drop series to West Virginia
April 21, 2013
Game One: Starter Parker French set a career high with seven strikeouts and allowed just one run in more than seven innings.
Texas uses walks, timely hitting to top UT-Pan American
April 17, 2013
Head coach Augie Garrido knows that the Longhorns need to win their games against Big 12 opponents in mass in order to have a chance at returning to the postseason.
Texas closer Corey Knebel reinstated after being sent home for rules violation last weekend
April 15, 2013
Junior closer Corey Knebel has been reinstated to the Longhorn roster after being suspended for Texas’ three-game weekend series against Kansas due to a violation of team policies.
Texas baseball looks to rebound from fourth conference series loss Tuesday against UTPA
April 15, 2013
After dropping its fourth conference series in as many tries this weekend in Kansas, Texas returns home Tuesday to kick off a five-game home stand against Texas-Pan American.
Thornhill, Johnson reflect on quarterback careers
April 10, 2013
Recognition in Austin for these players started before they ever put on a burnt orange uniform, exhibiting success in high school football.
Payton, Hall aid in offensive show against Texas State
April 10, 2013
Texas scored two runs in each of the first two innings and added a run in the third for a 5-2 lead.
Horns hope to prey on road woes of Bobcats
April 8, 2013
Two days after suffering a disheartening loss to Oklahoma, the Longhorns will look to rebound with a home game against Texas State.
Longhorns lose series 2-1 with rival Oklahoma
April 7, 2013
The Texas locker room was quiet immediately following Sunday’s heartbreaking 4-2 loss to Oklahoma — the first series Texas has dropped to the Sooners in 14 years.
Texas drops series opener to Oklahoma, 2-1
April 6, 2013
Sooners ace Jonathan Gray holds the Longhorns to just one unearned run in 6 2/3 innings while Parker French fell to 3-2 despite 5 2/3 strong innings.
Longhorns' bats in midst of turn-around
April 3, 2013
After managing just eight runs in five games from March 15-22, the Texas lineup has been on a tear during the last six games.
Baseball fails to capture first Big 12 series win of the season
March 31, 2013
The Longhorns were unable to pick up their first Big 12 series victory of the year this weekend, dropping the decisive third game 5-4 to Oklahoma State on Saturday.
Longhorns top Bobcats in Tuesday night matchup
March 27, 2013
The Longhorns continued their hot play at the plate Tuesday, recording double-digit hits for a third consecutive game in route to defeating Texas State 5-3.
Texas hopes to continue offensive resurgence at home against Texas State
March 25, 2013
Coming off a pair of road wins over the weekend, the Longhorns return to Austin on Tuesday to take on Texas State.
Longhorns take series finale against Big 10 opponent
March 24, 2013
A day after picking up their first road victory of the season, the Longhorns jumped out to an early lead Sunday and held on to win the rubber game of their series against Minnesota.
Small guy, big bat: Mark Payton thriving in move to cleanup spot
March 20, 2013
At 5-foot-8 and 180 pounds, he is the smallest player on the roster. That being said, nobody in the Texas lineup has made a bigger impact this season than the junior right fielder.
Longhorns fall again on road in 4-3 loss to Cougars
March 20, 2013
After scoring just four runs in three games over the weekend, the Texas batting order is still searching for consistency.
Strong pitching aids in win against UTPA
March 5, 2013
Longhorn Baseball vs. UTPA Broncs Breakdown
Texas looks to end four-game skid
March 4, 2013
After getting swept by Stanford over the weekend, the Longhorns will look to end their four-game losing streak Tuesday
Swept by Stanford last year, men’s baseball heads to Palo Alto looking to bounce back from poor showing there in 2012
February 28, 2013
Longhorns will look to right the ship against Stanford this weekend in their first road series of the year.
Garrido stresses learning experience after loss to Sam Houston State
February 27, 2013
The Longhorns fell behind early and failed to record a hit through the first four innings in their final tune-up before the highly anticipated weekend series at Stanford.
Thornhill, Longhorns take series sweep against Cornhuskers
February 25, 2013
A week after failing to make it through the fourth inning in his first start of the season, junior Nathan Thornhill was determined to provide the Longhorns with a quality performance.
C.J. Hinojosa's walk-off single lifts Longhorns past Nebraska, 4-3
February 23, 2013
Freshman shortstop C.J. Hinojosa records two hits and game-winning RBI as Texas aims to sweep former Big 12 foe Nebraska on Sunday.
Hollingsworth and relievers pitch strong game against UTA
February 20, 2013
Texas bullpen stands strong to pull off Tuesday night win against UT-Arlington.
Longhorns battle UT-Arlington after opening series win
February 18, 2013
After kicking off the season with a series win over the weekend, the Longhorns will look to pick up their third victory of the year Tuesday against the UT Arlington Mavericks.
Longhorns opens season up with 2-1 series win over Sacramento State
February 17, 2013
Everything that plagued the Longhorns in Saturday’s loss seemed to go right for them on Sunday.
Longhorns fall to Sacramento State, 5-3, to set up Sunday rubber match
February 16, 2013
Nathan Thornhill struggles in his 2013 debut, giving up four runs in 3.2 innings as Texas falls to 1-1 on the year.
Longhorns position themselves for another shot at Big 12 title
February 12, 2013
With opening day three days away, the Longhorns hope to put aside last year's disappointment. Players expected to take the field this Friday include Jacob Felts, Alex Silver, Brooks Marlow, CJ Hinjosa, Erich Weiss, Taylor Stell, Weston Hall, Mark Payton, and Parker French.
Longhorns, Alumni tie as former stars return to Austin
February 3, 2013
The Longhorns rang in the 2013 season with a 5-5 tie in the annual Alumni Game on Saturday.
Texas offense ready to put up big numbers
February 1, 2013
Coming off a season in which they missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 14 years, the Longhorns are hopeful that an offensive resurgence will lead them back to prominence in 2013.
Knebel poised to stand out in closing role
February 1, 2013
Few players have had as immediate an impact with the Texas Longhorns as closer Corey Knebel did in his first two seasons.
Annual Alumni Game final tune-up for UT baseball
January 31, 2013
The Longhorns baseball team will take the field Saturday against former Texas stars in the annual Alumni Game.
Harlem Globetrotters come to Austin
January 23, 2013
The team will celebrate their 87th anniversary this year, in the midst of their 2013 "You Write the Rules" World Tour.
Games to Watch: Saturday, Dec. 8
December 6, 2012
Be sure to check out these college football games this weekend
Oklahoma snubbed for BCS Bowl game
December 3, 2012
Because of the current BCS format, the Oklahoma Sooners were bumped out of contention for a BCS Bowl game.
Texas vs Kansas State Matchups
November 30, 2012
The Wildcats have benefitted greatly from the emergence of John Hubert in the backfield.
Games to Watch: Saturday, Dec. 1
November 29, 2012
Be sure to watch these match-ups come Saturday.
Games to Watch
November 20, 2012
Notre Dame is the No. 1 team in the BCS standings for the first time in school history.
Matchups
November 20, 2012
The Horned Frogs have gone just 2-4 since Casey Pachall’s DWI arrest, but this is not a reflection of the play of Trevone Boykin.
Jordan Spieth considers options after failing to earn PGA Tour card
November 19, 2012
Sophomore golfer Jordan Spieth’s journey to the PGA Tour hit a roadblock Friday.
Big 12 Notebook: Kansas State vaults to No. 1 in Big 12 rankings
November 12, 2012
For the first time in school history, Kansas State is the top-ranked team in the BCS standings.
Games to Watch
November 8, 2012
The Crimson Tide need to win its last three games to clinch a third BCS Championship berth in four seasons, but this week presents Alabama with its biggest remaining test.
Matchups
November 8, 2012
Kick to the Longhorns at your own risk. They average 24.3 yards on kickoff returns this season.
Joseph Randle quietly turning in big season for Cowboys
November 5, 2012
Oklahoma State running back Joseph Randle does not receive the recognition that many of the quarterbacks in the pass-driven Big 12 do, but that does not mean the junior is not deserving of high praise.
Games to Watch: Saturday, Nov. 2
November 2, 2012
Be sure to also watch these other decisive games this coming Saturday
Tech takes defense, has edge over struggling Longhorns
November 2, 2012
Follow along as we match up the best that Texas and Texas Tech have to offer.
Longhorns beat Stanford in singles match, fall to UCLA overall at event
October 30, 2012
The Texas Longhorns men’s golf team finished the Stanford Classic at Cypress Point with a bang Tuesday.
Texas men's golf begins strong at Stanford Classic tournament
October 29, 2012
The Texas Longhorns men’s golf team got off to a strong start at the Stanford Classic at Cypress Point in Pebble Beach, Calif., winning each of its matchups in the first round against Michigan.
Texas faces Michigan in first round of Stanford Classic
October 28, 2012
The Texas Longhorns begin the Stanford Classic at Cypress Point on Monday in search of its second event victory of 2012.
Games to Watch October 26, 2012
October 25, 2012
Notre Dame has beaten three ranked opponents so far, but Oklahoma presents the Irish with their toughest test.
Longhorns finish fourth in tournament
October 23, 2012
The Longhorn men’s golf team was unable to make a final round jump up the leaderboards Tuesday, as it finished the Isleworth Collegiate Invitational in fourth place.
Golf team currently tied for third
October 22, 2012
The Longhorns men’s golf team fell to a tie for third place after the second round of the Isleworth Collegiate Invitational on Monday.
Texas finishes second in round one at Isleworth Collegiate Invitational
October 22, 2012
Playing in its first tournament in nearly a month, the Texas Longhorns got off to a fast start at the Isleworth Collegiate Invitational on Sunday.
Texas finishes second in round one at Isleworth Collegiate Invitational
October 22, 2012
No. 2 Texas shoots even par 288 in first day of event; Longhorns resume play Monday at 8:40 a.m.
Vegas leads Horns as lone senior
October 19, 2012
Julio Vegas has experienced just about everything during his career with the Texas Longhorns.
Texas vs Baylor, piece by piece
October 18, 2012
Follow along as we match up the best that Texas and Baylor have to offer.
Offensive Matchups
October 9, 2012
Landry Jones has had a strong career with the Sooners and many believe that he projects as an NFL quarterback some day in the near future.
Jones comes back to lead Sooners after disappointing season a year ago
October 9, 2012
At this point last season, Oklahoma was ranked third in the AP Top 25 thanks to a 5-0 record and many were picking the Sooners to win the Big 12 and potentially even the national championship.
Games to Watch
October 9, 2012
The Cardinals could present Notre Dame with its biggest threat of the season to date.
Defensive matchups
October 9, 2012
After being relatively quiet in its first four games, the Texas defensive line made some serious noise in a breakout performance against Geno Smith.
Defensive matchups
October 5, 2012
University of Texas Longhorns hold clear defensive advantage against the West Virginia Mountaineers.
Offensive matchups
October 5, 2012
West Virginia holds offensive advantage over the University of Texas; only Texas' running backs are superior.
Games to Watch
October 5, 2012
The best game of the week pits the two best teams in the SEC East against each other in what will be either squad’s toughest game of the year.
Head to head matchups to watch this weekend
September 27, 2012
Other NCAA football games to watch this weekend.
Sharp leads kicking game for Cowboys
September 27, 2012
We take a look at the defensive teams of Texas and Oklahoma State and see who has the advantage over who.
Longhorns finish tied for third
September 25, 2012
A final round surge Tuesday was not enough to put the Texas men’s golf team over the top at the PING/Golfweek Preview as the Longhorns finished the three-day event in a tie for third.
Longhorns climb to seventh place in PING/Golfweek Preview
September 24, 2012
The Longhorns won their first tournament of the season at the Carpet Capital Collegiate earlier this month.
Longhorns must work to climb leaderboard
September 24, 2012
UT golfers fare better than only three other schools, sit in a three-way tie for tenth place just after their first win of the year.
Game to Watch - Week 3
September 16, 2012
What to watch for (and watch) in the upcoming week.
Offensive Matchups 9-14
September 16, 2012
Who's got the advantage in offensive positions? Ole Miss or Texas?
Defensive Matchups 9-14
September 16, 2012
Who's got the advantage in defensive positions? Ole Miss or Texas?
Cowboys suffer first upset among Big 12 contenders
September 10, 2012
No. 18 Oklahoma State became the first of the ranked Big 12 teams to lose Saturday, falling to Arizona 59-38.
Longhorns start season perfect, best top-ranked Alabama
September 9, 2012
The No. 2 Texas men’s golf team picked up right where it left off last year, beginning its national title defense with a win in its first tournament of the 2012-13 season this weekend at the Carpet Capital Collegiate.
Games to Watch: Week 2
September 7, 2012
Games to watch for week 2.
Offensive Matchups
September 7, 2012
Offensive Matchups for 2012 season.
Golf heads to Georgia
September 6, 2012
Longhorn Golf will begin their title defense this weekend at the Carpet Capital Collegiate in Rocky Face, Ga.
Texas Media Relations reveals staff realignment
August 31, 2012
UT Athletics’ Media Relations office announced its staff and sport assignments for each of the 2012-2013 Longhorn teams.
Pitcher John Curtiss out for 2012 season
August 29, 2012
John Curtiss will miss the entire 2013 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.
Texas falls short at Big 12 Championship
April 29, 2012
The Longhorns made a strong push however allowed the Aggies to claim victory.
No. 1 Longhorns seek Big 12 championship
April 26, 2012
The Texas Longhorns men’s golf team will look to continue its dominance this weekend in Trinity at the 2012 Big 12 Conference Championship.
Win streak ends for Longhorns at Aggie Invitational
April 23, 2012
The Texas Longhorns men’s golf team saw its win streak end on Sunday, as it took a share of second place at the Aggie Invitational in Bryan Texas over the weekend.
No. 1 Texas looks to extend win streak at Aggie Invitational
April 19, 2012
No. 1 Texas will head a field of 10 teams at the two-day event, which begins on Saturday and finishes on Sunday.
Longhorns win another tournament
April 15, 2012
Longhorns look to extend current win streak with Aggie Invitational, the last event before the Big 12 Championship.
No. 1 Frittelli leads the way for Longhorns
April 11, 2012
Domination of his competitors is nothing new for senior golfer Dylan Frittelli.
Golfers win again
April 2, 2012
The event victory marked the second consecutive tournament win and sixth overall this season for No. 1 Texas.
Texas Men's Golf looks to get back in win column in Augusta
March 29, 2012
The Texas Longhorns men’s golf team will look to make it two event victories in a row this weekend in the Augusta State Invitational in Augusta, Ga.
Longhorns in ninth place after two days
February 20, 2012
The four-event win streak that men’s golf team has been riding since mid-September is in serious danger of ending.
Longhorns in fourth place at Puerto Rico Invite
February 20, 2012
Lack of top golfer and new territory lead to a need for Texas to catch up.
Texans anticipate victory in Puerto Rico
February 16, 2012
Coming off a fourth consecutive event victory the Longhorns men’s golf team will look to make it five wins in a row this week.
Longhorns golfers win 4th straight event
February 5, 2012
Texas men's golf team showed no rust coming out of the winter break this weekend.
Spieth sizzles in first year
November 17, 2011
Three events into his Longhorn career, golfer Jordan Spieth has already surpassed his high expectations for this season.
Spieth gets first collegiate win, Longhorns win third straight tournament
October 25, 2011
A series of high scores suggests the Longhorn men's golf team may be in store for their greatest season to date.
Top-ranked Texas heads to Orlando
October 21, 2011
Texas travels to Orlando this weekend looking to win its third consecutive event.
Spieth leads team to second-straight tournament win
October 11, 2011
With the victory, the Longhorns, who also finished in first place last week at the Jerry Pate Intercollegiate, won a tournament in back-to-back weeks for the first time since 2006.
Speith shines in second round of Jack Nickalus Invitiational
October 11, 2011
The men’s golf team is poised to make another finish atop the leaderboards this week in its third tournament of the season.
Mens golf wins first tournament of the season
October 4, 2011
Texas won its first tournament of the season on Tuesday, finishing with a 20-stroke victory.
Texas getting ready for Alabama tourney
October 4, 2011
The Longhorns men’s golf team is headed to Alabama to take part in the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate on Oct. 3-4.
Longhorns kick off season with fifth place finish
September 19, 2011
Texas was impressive in its first tournament of the season this past weekend, finishing fifth overall out of 15 teams at the Olympia Fields Invitational in Chicago.
Golfers head to Illinois for 2011 season debut
September 15, 2011
The Longhorns kick off the 2011 season this weekend at the Olympia Fields Invitational in Chicago with high aspirations for the new year.
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