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Texas volleyball recruiting: Austin High MB commits to Longhorns

1 week ago | statesman.com | Zoe Collins Rath

Texas volleyball recruiting: Austin High MB commits to LonghornsZoe Collins Rath, Austin American-StatesmanTexas volleyball added to its 2027 roster Thursday with a commitment from Austin High School's Camille Presley. "I am incredibly excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career as a Longhorn at the University of Texas," she said via Instagram. The rising junior is a 6-foot-3 middle blocker that had 128 blocks and 118 kills for the Maroons this past season.
Missouri pitcher Taylor Pannell commits to Aggies

1 week ago | statesman.com | Zoe Collins Rath

Former Missouri Tiger and left-hander Taylor Pannell announced Tuesday on X her commitment to the 12th Man. The rising senior was 5-9 in the circle and made seven starts in 33 appearances. She had 69 strikeouts and allowed 72 hits through 73⅔ innings. Pannell is a familiar face for the Aggies. Then No.1-ranked A&M team traveled to Columbia, Mo., for a series the road team took 2-1.
Reese Atwood, ex-coach deny report connecting them to Texas Tech, NIL

1 week ago | statesman.com | Zoe Collins Rath

An article published Thursday afternoon by Softball on SI reported the rising senior was contacted by Texas Tech's NIL collective the Matador Club or her former travel softball coach, Nathan Nelson, about transferring to Lubbock. "Reese never got a phone call," Nelson, coach of Texas-based Hotshots Fastpitch, told the Austin American-Statesman on Friday afternoon. Atwood, in a text message to the American-Statesman, denied that there was any tampering with her former coach.
Texas A&M softball: Amari Harper enters transfer portal after two years in College Station

2 weeks ago | statesman.com | Zoe Collins Rath

After a disappointing end to the 2025 Texas A&M softball season, the opening weeks of the summer is not helping matters. Utility player Amari Harper is in the transfer portal. The junior had a career high three hits against Liberty in the College Station Regional and was an integral part of the infield defense after replacing fellow Corona, Calif. native, Mya Perez at first base. Harper was tied for the second-best batting average (.421) on the team with senior, Koko Wooley.
Texas softball WCWS title celebration Saturday set for McCombs Field

2 weeks ago | statesman.com | Zoe Collins Rath

The first-time NCAA softball champions are traveling back to Austin and a celebration will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday at McCombs Field, according to the Longhorns' social media accounts. GOLDEN: Mike White finally gets WCWS title as Texas ascends to topGates at McCombs Field are expected to open at 5 p.m. with the event scheduled for 6 p.m., ending an hour later. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Athletes can be paid after historic House v. NCAA settlement approved

3 weeks ago | statesman.com | Zoe Collins Rath

There is a new dawn in college sports. After months of deliberation, judge Claudia Wilken approved the House v. NCAA settlement, requiring universities to pay athletes. The ruling means players will get a portion of the billions of dollars in broadcast revenue they help generate and will be exempt from being official university employees.
College Softball World Series: Texas fans react to upsetting Oklahoma in OKC

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Zoe Collins Rath

Sooner magic ran out against Texas softball Saturday afternoon. After being swept by Oklahoma in the regular season, the two squared off in the College Softball World Series, and the Longhorns beat the four-time champions 4-2. It's the first time Texas beat the Sooners in the state of Oklahoma since 2011, and until today, it never won against OU in the Women's College World Series.
NCAA baseball: Who does Texas play next in the Austin Regional? Another familiar face

4 weeks ago | statesman.com | Zoe Collins Rath

Texas' runs came via seven hits, four walks and three Houston Christian errors. There were no home runs in the game, but a five-run fifth inning put the Longhorns in position to win thanks to relief efforts from Hudson Hamilton. Now the Longhorns (43-12) wait to see who they play next and it will assuredly be someone fans should be familiar with.
NCAA Baseball Tournament: TV schedule, score updates for Austin Regional

4 weeks ago | statesman.com | Zoe Collins Rath

NCAA Baseball Tournament: TV schedule, score updates for Austin Regional Zoe Collins RathAustin American-StatesmanThe Texas Longhorns (42-12) were on an extended rest after being bounced in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, a 7-5 12-inning loss to Tennessee. The defeat in the tournament continued a wild month of May for the Longhorns, who were swept by Arkansas, lost two of three to Florida and squeezed out a series win against Oklahoma.
Texas women's basketball: Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda finds a new home in transfer portal

4 weeks ago | statesman.com | Zoe Collins Rath

In April, the rising senior shocked some when she entered after playing a big role for the Longhorns in their 2025 Final Four run. According to On3.com, Mwenentanda will play at Vanderbilt. The news comes a day after head coach Vic Schaefer said during the SEC spring meetings that he was unsure why Mwenentanda decided to transfer but believed she wanted a bigger role. More: Texas women's basketball: It's been a busy offseason so far. Are the Longhorns better off?