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Football:
Manning Throws 3 TDs as No. 20 Texas Holds Off No. 9 Vanderbilt 34-31 AUSTIN, Texas — Texas quarterback Arch Manning bounced back from a concussion to deliver a stellar performance, throwing for 328 yards and three touchdowns to help the No. 20 Longhorns edge No. 9 Vanderbilt 34-31 on Saturday. Manning opened the game with a 75-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Wingo, setting the tone for Texas. The Longhorns appeared in control, leading 34-10 in the fourth quarter, before Vanderbilt mounted a furious comeback. Quarterback Diego Pavia scored on a run, threw a 67-yard touchdown to Eli Stowers, and later connected with Richie Hoskins for a TD with just 33 seconds remaining. Vanderbilt’s final attempt to recover an onside kick failed when the ball bounced off multiple players and went out of bounds. “Almost a playoff-level game in November,” said Texas coach Steve Sarkisian. “It’s a great win… You have to play a full 60 minutes in this conference.” Manning had missed part of last week’s game against Mississippi State due to a concussion but was cleared to start against the Commodores after completing the team’s injury protocol.
No. 22 Texas Comes Back to Beat Mississippi State 45-38 in Overtime STARKVILLE, Miss. — The No. 22 Texas Longhorns overcame a late deficit and an injury to quarterback Arch Manning, rallying to defeat the Mississippi State Bulldogs 45-38 in overtime on Saturday. Matthew Caldwell threw the game-winning touchdown to Emmett Mosley after Manning left the game with an apparent injury. Texas trailed 31-14 after three quarters but pulled within reach thanks to a 79-yard punt return by Ryan Niblett with 1:47 remaining in regulation. Even after falling behind 38-21 with 12:29 left—highlighted by Davon Booth’s 62-yard touchdown catch and run—the Longhorns kept fighting. Manning connected with Mosley on a 21-yard touchdown with 9:34 left, followed by Mason Shipley’s 26-yard field goal to make it 38-31 and force overtime. “Once a year you get a culture win, and this was ours,” said Texas coach Steve Sarkisian. “I don’t know if I’ve ever been more proud of a group of guys. Our toughness had to be at its peak for this program.” Manning finished 29 of 46 for 346 yards, throwing three touchdowns and one interception, and also added a rushing touchdown before exiting in overtime.
Texas Longhorns Escape with Narrow Win at Kentucky After a big win last week, the Texas Longhorns faced a different kind of challenge on the road against the Kentucky Wildcats. Coming off a high-profile matchup, the Longhorns struggled to find their rhythm, managing a 16-13 victory in a game that fell short of expectations. While Texas came away with the win Saturday night, the offense looked sluggish at times, and the game proved far closer than many anticipated.
Basketball:
Mens:
AUSTIN, Texas — Josh Hubbard poured in a career-tying 38 points, including 10 in overtime, to lead Mississippi State past Texas 101–98 on Saturday in SEC play. Hubbard opened the extra period with the first basket and later converted a three-point play with 2:05 left to give the Bulldogs (9-5) a 96–90 edge. Tramon Mark followed with a steal and a score off a three-pointer in a 6–0 run, but Texas (9-5) answered to tie the game with 51 seconds remaining. Hubbard responded immediately with a go-ahead three-pointer following a Bulldogs timeout and added two free throws with six seconds left, sealing the win as Simeon Wilcher’s buzzer-beating three for Texas fell short. Hubbard had 20 points by halftime to help Mississippi State hold a 48–43 lead. He finished 10 of 31 from the field, hitting six threes and 12 of 15 from the free-throw line. Jayden Epps added 27 points on 9-for-21 shooting with five assists, while Achor Achor came off the bench for a 10-point, 13-rebound double-double as Mississippi State secured its fifth straight victory.
AUSTIN, Texas — Matas Vokietaitis poured in 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds, while Jordan Pope knocked down five three-pointers en route to 21 points, as Texas cruised to a 94–71 win over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Monday. The 7-foot sophomore Vokietaitis, a transfer from Florida Atlantic, was efficient from the field (4-of-5) and matched his career high by making 14 of 21 free throws. Dailyn Swain added 14 points and tied his career best with 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season, and Tramon Mark contributed 17 points to help Texas improve to 9–4. For the Hawks (4–13), Joseph Locandro scored 12 points, hitting three threes before fouling out with about seven minutes remaining. Jaden Cooper added 13 points and seven boards, while Zion Obanla scored 10. Maryland-Eastern Shore has now dropped seven straight games.
Texas drops season opener to No. 6 Duke at Dick Vitale Invitational CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke opened its season with a 75-60 victory over Texas on Tuesday night, overcoming a slow start behind a breakout performance from freshman Cameron Boozer and a strong showing by sophomore guard Isaiah Evans. Evans led all scorers with 23 points, including four three-pointers, while Boozer posted a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds. Duke center Patrick Ngongba added 10 points as the Blue Devils’ defense clamped down in the second half, holding the Longhorns to just 32% shooting and forcing 16 turnovers. For Texas, Dailyn Swain finished with 16 points, and newcomers Jordan Pope and Matas Vokietaitis each chipped in 15 in head coach Sean Miller’s debut with the program. The opening half was a grind for Boozer, who went 0-for-7 from the field before halftime as Duke trailed 33-32 at the break. But the freshman flipped the script after intermission, attacking the rim and hitting 9 of 12 free throws while contributing on both ends with three steals, two assists, and a block. Duke struggled early, missing nine of its first ten shots and falling behind 7-3 before Evans caught fire from beyond the arc to spark a 23-10 run. Texas briefly regained control late in the half, but the Blue Devils’ balance and defensive intensity carried them through the final 20 minutes.
Mark leads balanced Texas attack in first win under Sean Miller AUSTIN, Texas — Graduate guard Tramon Mark scored 16 points to headline six Longhorns in double figures as Texas rolled past Lafayette, 97-60, on Saturday afternoon at Moody Center. The victory marked the first win for new head coach Sean Miller. Mark went 5-of-10 from the floor and knocked down five of six free throws while also recording two assists and two steals in 29 minutes. Sophomore center Matas Vokietaitis added 14 points on 7-of-9 shooting and grabbed a game-high 11 rebounds for his second career double-double, along with three blocked shots. Senior guard Chendall Weaver contributed 15 points and eight rebounds, including four on the offensive glass. Junior guard Simeon Wilcher added 12 points and connected on three of his four shots from beyond the arc. Dailyn Swain flirted with a double-double of his own, finishing with 10 points, nine boards, and six assists, while senior Jordan Pope chipped in 10 points and six assists. After Lafayette tied the game at 2-2 early, Texas went on a 15-4 run to take control at 17-6 and never looked back. The Longhorns continued to build on their lead throughout the first half, capped by a three-pointer from Mark that pushed the margin to 36-14. Texas led 46-28 at halftime. The Longhorns kept their foot on the gas after the break, with Pope’s jumper making it 50-30 less than a minute in. Lafayette briefly cut the deficit to 16, but Texas responded with a string of baskets from Wilcher and Vokietaitis to stretch the advantage past 30. Texas (1-1) dominated on both ends, shooting efficiently while limiting Lafayette (1-2) to sporadic offense down the stretch. The Longhorns return to Moody Center on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to face Fairleigh Dickinson at 7 p.m. CT. The matchup will stream live on SEC Network+.
Women's
LSU women’s basketball delivered a statement win Sunday afternoon, knocking off No. 2 Texas 70–65 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and handing the Longhorns their first loss of the season. The opening quarter was a defensive grind, ending with the teams locked at 11 apiece. LSU struggled to find its shooting touch early, opening the game by hitting just two of its first 12 attempts from the field. Momentum shifted in the second quarter, however, as guard MiKaylah Williams caught fire. The Tigers won the period 19–14 and went into halftime ahead by five after Jada Richard connected on a floater just before the buzzer. LSU carried that energy into the third quarter, opening the half with a 9–4 surge that forced a Texas timeout. The Tigers continued to push the pace, extending their advantage to 46–34 midway through the period. Texas responded with a strong run of its own, trimming the deficit to three, but LSU regrouped and prevented the game from slipping away. Holding a four-point lead late, LSU leaned on Williams once again. Her clutch three-pointer in the final two minutes stretched the margin to seven and provided the cushion the Tigers needed to finish off the upset victory.
AUSTIN, Texas — Ole Miss women’s basketball came up just short on Sunday, dropping a 67–64 decision to second-ranked Texas inside the Moody Center. The Rebels (14-3, 1-1 SEC) made things tense late after erasing most of a sizable deficit. Trailing by as many as 19 points and down 15 entering the fourth quarter, Ole Miss surged back to pull within three before time ran out. Texas (17-0, 2-0 SEC) steadied itself in the closing moments to remain unbeaten. Cotie McMahon sparked the late rally with a dominant final period, scoring 12 of her 19 points in the fourth quarter while also contributing four rebounds and four assists. Her performance nearly pushed the Rebels all the way back into the game. McMahon’s scoring consistency continues to stand out, as she has reached double figures in all 17 games this season. That streak matches the mark set by Nikki Byrd to open the 2011–12 campaign and puts McMahon within reach of Ole Miss history, with Bianca Thomas’ 19-game run from the 2009–10 season next on the list.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Second-ranked Texas opened SEC play with an 89–71 road win over Missouri on Thursday, using relentless defensive pressure to force 30 turnovers. The victory pushed the Longhorns to 16-0, matching their best start since the 2015–16 season. Texas turned Missouri’s mistakes into consistent offense, pulling away after a tight first half. Madison Booker led all scorers with 28 points, while Jordan Lee chipped in 23. Rori Harmon was disruptive throughout, finishing with a career-best eight steals, and Ashton Judd added a season-high 12 points. Missouri jumped out quickly, building a 14–2 advantage early in the first quarter. Texas answered with an 11–2 surge to trim the deficit, capped by a Booker three-pointer that cut the lead to 19–16. The Longhorns’ defense set the tone before halftime, as Booker and Harmon each collected three steals and Texas forced 15 turnovers in the opening half. A Kyla Oldacre putback just before the break sent Texas into the locker room holding a 41–38 edge. Texas took control after halftime, outscoring Missouri 27–18 in the third quarter. An 11–0 run stretched the lead to 64–49 following a pull-up jumper from Lee, and the Longhorns carried a 68–56 advantage into the final period. Booker was efficient in the quarter, scoring seven points while knocking down three of her four attempts.
AUSTIN, Texas — Second-ranked Texas put together a lopsided performance Sunday afternoon, rolling past Southeastern Louisiana 120–38 at the Moody Center as seven Longhorns reached double figures. Madison Booker highlighted the win by surpassing the 1,500-point mark for her career, finishing with 20 points to go along with five rebounds and five assists. Kyla Oldacre turned in a career-best outing with 22 points and six boards, while Jordan Lee added 16 points, including four three-pointers. Breya Cunningham and Bryanna Preston each chipped in 12 points, with Cunningham also grabbing 10 rebounds for a double-double. Justice Carlton and Ashton Judd rounded out the balanced scoring with 10 points apiece, marking Judd’s highest-scoring game in a Texas uniform. Texas set the tone early with suffocating defense, forcing 11 turnovers in the opening quarter and using a massive 30–3 run to build a commanding advantage. Carlton paced the Longhorns in the first period with nine points as Texas jumped out to a 30–6 lead. The momentum carried into the second quarter, when Booker reached the scoring milestone and went into halftime with 11 points. Texas entered the break ahead 70–20, powered by strong inside play from Cunningham and Oldacre, who combined for 23 points, while Rori Harmon directed the offense with four assists. The Longhorns never eased up down the stretch, cruising to their sixth triple-digit scoring effort of the season and improving to 15-0 overall.
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas women’s basketball earned a 79–64 win over 11th-ranked North Carolina on Thursday night at the Moody Center, leaning on a balanced offensive effort and strong guard play. Jordan Lee led the way with a career-best 22 points and pulled down five rebounds. Madison Booker followed with 18 points and six boards, giving the Longhorns multiple scoring options throughout the night. Inside, Justice Carlton and Kyla Oldacre combined to produce 27 points and 10 rebounds to help control the paint. Rori Harmon orchestrated the offense with eight assists, her seventh game this season with at least five. She also made history on the defensive end, collecting three steals to move into fourth place on Texas’ all-time steals list with 304, passing Esoleta Whaley (1980–84).