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Texas outside hitter Madisen Skinner (6) at the net during an NCAA women’s volleyball match between Texas and Stanford on September 3, 2020 in Austin.

Texas volleyball sweeps Rice, prepares for big matchups this week

No. 6 Texas Volleyball picked up its second-straight sweep, taking down Rice, 25-16, 25-21, 25-15, on Monday night at Gregory Gym. The Longhorns (4-2) have a big week at home and will turn their … more

Staff Reports | 9/13/23

Texas goalkeeper Mia Justus (1) leaps to make a save during an NCAA women’s soccer match between Texas and LSU on August 24, 2023 in Austin. LSU won, 3-1.

No. 17 Texas secures draw against No. 23 Gonzaga

Coming into Sunday afternoon's women's soccer match, No. 17 Texas and No. 23 Gonzaga were ranked number one and three, respectively, in scoring offense in all of NCAA Division I women's soccer. But … more

Staff Reports | 9/11/23

Fans in a sold-out Gregory Gymnasium cheer on the 7th-ranked defending national champion Texas Longhorns against No. 2 Stanford in an NCAA women’s volleyball match on September 3, 2023 in Austin.

Texas falls in top-10 showdown against Stanford

The No. 7 Texas Longhorns opened the home season with a top-10 matchup against No. 2 Stanford in front of a sold-out Gregory Gymnasium on Sunday, but fell in straight sets, marking the … more

Staff Reports | 9/4/23

Texas forward Liz Worden (12) celebrates with midfielder Olivia Ahern (4) after a goal during an NCAA women’s soccer match between Texas and SMU on September 3, 2020 in Austin. Texas won, 6-0.

Longhorns run clean sheet streak to 3 consecutive matches

The 18th ranked Texas women’s soccer program gave its goalkeeper Mia Justus a birthday present she’ll remember as the Longhorn defense fenced in SMU to take Sunday’s contest … more

STAFF REPORTS | 9/3/23

Texas midfielder Lexi Missimo (10) heads the ball during an NCAA women’s soccer match between Texas and LSU on August 24, 2023 in Austin. LSU won, 3-1.

Missimo notches hat trick in first 30 minutes to down Iona on Sunday

Lexi Missimo turned in her first career collegiate hat trick during Texas’ 6-0 victory over Iona on Sunday night, helping the Longhorns rebound from a 3-1 loss to LSU on Thursday … more

Staff Reports | 8/28/23

Texas forward Trinity Byars scored three times in the first half of Sunday's 6-0 win over Rice, notching a school record for the most hat tricks (3) as the No. 15 Longhorns prepare to host LSU on Thursday.

Byars sparks home-opening win over Rice with first-half hat trick

Texas standout Trinity Byars added another milestone to her resume on Sunday, scoring a first-half hat trick in a 6-0 win over Rice, tying the school's record for career hat tricks in the process. … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 8/23/23

New Texas Longhorns assistant softball coach Pattie Ruth Taylor spent the last two seasons serving as an assistant coach at Lehigh University.

Longhorns announces as new assistant softball coach

The University of Texas softball head coach Mike White announced on Monday morning the addition of Pattie Ruth Taylor to the Longhorn coaching staff as the program’s third assistant coach. … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 8/16/23

Texas outside hitter LOGAN EGGLESTON (33) waits for a serve during an NCAA volleyball match on September 15, 2022 in Austin, Texas.

Texas Volleyball’s Eggleston named as Big 12’s NCAA Woman of the Year nominee

The Big 12 Conference has nominated Texas Volleyball’s Logan Eggleston for the prestigious 2023 NCAA Woman of the Year award, the league office announced Tuesday. The NCAA Woman of the Year … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 8/3/23

The Texas Longhorns conduct a practice at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium with the Austin skyline in the background, October 27, 2022.

Longhorn sports moves from The Horn to iHeartMedia and KVET for upcoming broadcast season

Ending more than a week of speculation after local radio station The Horn made a series of social media posts related to layoffs and the upcoming Texas Longhorns sports broadcasts, the University of … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/16/23

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

Longhorns Campbell and Gordon selected on day two of the MLB Draft

Texas Baseball had two players selected on day two of the 2023 Major League Baseball Draft on Monday, with outfielder Dylan Campbell picked in the fourth round by the Los Angeles Dodgers and LHP … more

sports@hillcountrynews.com | 7/11/23

Texas outside hitter MADISEN SKINNER (6) celebrates a point during the NCAA Women’s Volleyball Tournament regional final between Texas and Ohio State on Dec. 10, 2022, in Austin. Texas won, 3-1, advancing to the Final Four.

Skinner named Preseason Big 12 Volleyball Player of the Year

Texas volleyball's Madisen Skinner has been selected as the Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year and Ella Swindle was selected the Co-Preseason Freshmen of the Year, the league office announced … more

7/10/23

Sports editor Zach Smith interviews Lake Travis head coach Hank Carter during a high school football playoff game between the Lake Travis Cavaliers and the Judson Rockets at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, on November 25, 2017.

Smith: Thank you to a passionate community for letting me tell your stories

I was standing on the floor of the AT&T Center in San Antonio last April when Greg Brown came over, hugged me and asked how I was doing. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/23/23

Texas second baseman Mitchell Daly (19) throws to first after fielding a short chopper 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 baseball infielder Mitchell Daly enters transfer portal

Texas infielder Mitchell Daly is entering the transfer portal after three seasons with the Longhorns. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/20/23

Texas third baseman Jalin Flores (1) tosses the ball to pitcher Lebarron Johnson Jr. (57) during an NCAA college baseball game between Texas and LSU on Feb. 28, 2023, in Austin.

Texas Baseball loses to Stanford in Super Regional, falls one game short of College World Series

The Texas Baseball season came to a heartbreaking end Monday night in California. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/14/23

Texas shortstop Mitchell Daly (19) during an NCAA college baseball game between Texas and LSU on Feb. 28, 2023, in Austin.

Texas baseball wins Coral Gables Regional, advances to play Stanford in Super Regionals

Texas is one step away from Omaha. more

By Zach Smith, HCN Sports Editor | 6/6/23

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