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University of Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian surprised walk-on player Rett Andersen with a full scholarship in front of his teammates. The moment captures the reward that comes from dedication and perseverance in college athletics.
The 11th-seeded Texas Longhorns pulled off March Madness magic, defeating powerhouse Gonzaga 74-68 to advance to the Sweet 16. A clutch corner three-pointer with 14 seconds left sealed one of the tournament's biggest upsets.
The Texas Longhorns just made March Madness history, becoming only the sixth team ever to reach the Sweet 16 after starting in the First Four play-in games. A team that entered the tournament on a three-game losing streak is now one of college basketball's best Cinderella stories.
Sixth-year senior Tramon Mark sank a clutch jumper with 1.1 seconds left to send Texas past NC State 68-66 in a nail-biting First Four game. The Longhorns survived their toughest test of the season and earned a shot at continuing their NCAA tournament run.
The No. 4 Texas Longhorns dominated defending champion South Carolina 78-61 to capture their first SEC Tournament championship since joining the conference. Three players scored double digits as the team extended their winning streak to eight games.
The Texas Longhorns stunned three-time defending champion South Carolina 78-61 to claim their first SEC women's basketball tournament title. The dominant victory proved Texas belongs among college basketball's elite.
The Texas Longhorns dominated top-ranked South Carolina 78-61 to claim their first SEC tournament championship, ending the Gamecocks' three-year winning streak. Tournament MVP Madison Booker led the charge as Texas proved they belong among college basketball's elite.
The University of Texas men's tennis team swept South Florida 4-0 to claim the ITA Regional championship, earning their eighth consecutive trip to the national indoor championships. Three freshmen helped seal the dominant victory in front of their home crowd.
Jordan Shipley, former Texas Longhorns standout and NFL receiver, has been released from the hospital just weeks after sustaining severe burns in a ranch fire. Doctors are calling his recovery "nothing short of a miracle."
Former Texas Longhorns star Jordan Shipley walked out of the hospital less than two weeks after suffering severe burns in a ranch fire. Doctors say they've never seen someone recover so quickly from such serious injuries.