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Texas names Terry as full-time coach after Elite Eight run
Read full article: Texas names Terry as full-time coach after Elite Eight runTexas on Monday named Rodney Terry as full-time head basketball coach, removing the interim tag after he led the Longhorns to the Elite Eight following the midseason firing of Chris Beard.
Texas reserve guard plays amid misdemeanor domestic violence case
Read full article: Texas reserve guard plays amid misdemeanor domestic violence caseIn a season that saw Texas fire head coach Chris Beard after a felony domestic violence arrest, it has allowed Longhorns freshman reserve guard Arterio Morris to play while awaiting trial on a misdemeanor charge of assaulting an ex-girlfriend.
Beard declines to discuss Texas exit at Ole Miss intro
Read full article: Beard declines to discuss Texas exit at Ole Miss introMississippi on Tuesday introduced new basketball coach Chris Beard, who repeatedly declined to discuss specifics regarding his December domestic violence arrest that led to his eventual firing at Texas.
Why did DA drop felony charge against ex-Texas coach Beard?
Read full article: Why did DA drop felony charge against ex-Texas coach Beard?Texas basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested and charged with choking his fiancee and fired less than a month later when the university said he was “unfit” to lead the program.
Travis County DA drops domestic violence case against fired UT-Austin basketball coach
Read full article: Travis County DA drops domestic violence case against fired UT-Austin basketball coachChris Beard was arrested in December for allegedly strangling his fiancée. The university fired him last month.
Texas prosecutor drops domestic violence case against Beard
Read full article: Texas prosecutor drops domestic violence case against BeardA Texas prosecutor said Wednesday he will dismiss a felony domestic violence case against former Texas basketball coach Chris Beard, in part because of the alleged victim’s wishes not to prosecute.
Texas gives interim basketball coach Rodney Terry raise to $1.2M
Read full article: Texas gives interim basketball coach Rodney Terry raise to $1.2MTexas officials raised interim basketball coach Rodney Terry’s salary to more than $800,000 this season as he leads the Longhorns after the midseason firing of Chris Beard.
Texas players say Beard firing won’t derail their season
Read full article: Texas players say Beard firing won’t derail their seasonTexas basketball players say they won’t let their season be derailed after the mid-season firing of coach Chris Beard following his arrest on a felony domestic violence charge.
UT fires head basketball coach Chris Beard after domestic violence arrest
Read full article: UT fires head basketball coach Chris Beard after domestic violence arrestBeard was hired by UT in 2021. The university paid $4 million to buy out his contract at Texas Tech University. He was one of UT’s highest-paid employees.
Texas coach Beard’s fiancée says he didn’t strangle her
Read full article: Texas coach Beard’s fiancée says he didn’t strangle herThe woman who called police to report a family violence assault by Texas basketball coach Chris Beard said Friday that Beard did not strangle her and she never wanted him arrested or prosecuted.
UT head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard arrested for choking woman, records show
Read full article: UT head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard arrested for choking woman, records showThe University of Texas head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested on Monday morning on a domestic assault charge, according to records with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.
Texas beats Hokies 81-73 for 1st NCAA tourney win since 2014
Read full article: Texas beats Hokies 81-73 for 1st NCAA tourney win since 2014Andrew Jones scored 21 points, Marcus Carr beat the halftime buzzer with a shot from well beyond halfcourt to put Texas ahead for good, and the Longhorns beat Virginia Tech 81-73 for their first NCAA Tournament victory since 2014.
Texas NAACP files federal complaint over "The Eyes of Texas"
Read full article: Texas NAACP files federal complaint over "The Eyes of Texas"The Texas chapter of the NAACP and a group of students have filed a federal civil rights complaint against the University of Texas for its continued use of school song “The Eyes of Texas.”.
SEC move on horizon, Texas and Oklahoma coaches focus on '21
Read full article: SEC move on horizon, Texas and Oklahoma coaches focus on '21Steve Sarkisian has yet to make his debut in the Big 12, but the new Texas coach was asked on Thursday to ponder life in his next league, the Southeastern Conference.
No. 2 Baylor up to 12-0 after 68-60 win at No. 15 Texas Tech
Read full article: No. 2 Baylor up to 12-0 after 68-60 win at No. 15 Texas TechBaylor head coach Scott Drew watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. 15 Texas Tech 68-60 on Saturday in their closest game this season. Mac McClung had 24 points for Texas Tech, while Kevin McCullar had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Texas Tech led 45-44 after Marcus Santos-Silva made a free throw with 7:14 left. Texas Tech missed a chance for its highest ranking this season (that was 13th last month).
McClung lifts No. 15 Texas Tech past No. 4 Texas, 79-77
Read full article: McClung lifts No. 15 Texas Tech past No. 4 Texas, 79-77Texas Tech won 79-77. 15 Texas Tech rallied to beat No. “I've got a lot of confidence in Mac,” Texas Tech coach Chris Beard said. Texas Tech has roughed up the Longhorns in recent years with six wins in seven matchups, including three in a row in Austin. After drawing an offensive foul on Texas Tech with 45 seconds left, Texas had the ball and the lead.
No. 5 Kansas wins 30th straight league opener at Texas Tech
Read full article: No. 5 Kansas wins 30th straight league opener at Texas Tech14 Texas Tech 58-57 on Thursday night, giving the Jayhawks a win in their conference opener for the 30th season in a row. Texas Tech (6-2, 0-1) had one more opportunity, with coach Chris Beard calling a timeout with 6.2 seconds left to set up a final play. Mac McClung led Texas Tech with a season-high 21 points, the third 20-point game this season for the transfer from Georgetown. Texas Tech: The Red Raiders had only seven turnovers and forced 16 Kansas turnovers, and had 16 second-chance points off 13 offensive rebounds. Texas Tech plays at Oklahoma on Tuesday night.
Michigan's Juwan Howard lands top-rated recruiting class
Read full article: Michigan's Juwan Howard lands top-rated recruiting classJuwan Howard's coaching acumen was never in doubt when he took over as Michigan's coach in 2019. Howard's 2021 class, rated No. The first day of the early signing period was Wednesday, but Michigan won't officially announce its 2021 recruiting class until the last player in it has signed on Friday. 4 overall recruiting class, topped by Trey Patterson, a 6-7 forward from Somerset, New Jersey, rated No. Coach Leonard Hamilton and the Seminoles still have three more commits expected to sign soon, including five-star players Matthew Cleveland and Jalen Warley, in a class rated No.