Past Articles (HIDDEN BLOG)
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Behind the Scenes Peek at Texas Stars
2022-09-27 20:49:00 UTC
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As the Dallas Stars completed the first week of their training camp at the HEB Center, and as the Texas Stars made ready for their own camp, the Texas Stars front office opened the HEB Center to Season Ticket holders.
Invitees received a behind the scenes tour of the HEB…
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Express Opened Final Series with Win
2022-09-26 19:25:00 UTC
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What started as a pitcher’s duel turned into a seven-run seventh inning as the Round Rock Express (78-70) defeated the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (72-74) by a score of 6-4 in the final series of the 2022 Pacific Coast League season.
Express starting pitcher Kolby Allard and Space Cowboy starter…
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Texas State Rolls Over Houston
2022-09-24 14:56:00 UTC
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Something was different about this Texas State football game.
The University President worked the crowd. The Athletic Directory appeared happily engaged. The fans were excited. And the Texas State Bobcats (2-2) decisively defeated the Houston Christian University Huskies (1-2) by a score of 34-to-0.
We shouldn’t get overly excited by…
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Austin FC Clinches Home Playoff Game
2022-09-17 17:45:00 UTC
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Austin FC will play at Q2 Stadium in the first round of the playoffs. The team clinched a Western Conference postseason home game with a 1-to-1 draw with the Nashville SC.
The match saw Sebastian Driussi scored his 21st goal of the season off the 15th assist of the season…
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Mother of all Routs, Texas over Texas Southern
2022-09-15 20:07:00 UTC
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If there was a mercy rule in NCAA soccer, than this was the time to have used it.
The University of Texas Longhorns should have been embarrassed by the lopsidedness of its 8-to-0 win over Texas Southern University (0-7-0). Texas set a program record for shots (54) and shots on-target…
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Match for the Record Books, Austin Over Salt Lake
2022-09-14 18:34:00 UTC
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Records were set. With tonight’s 3-to-0 win, the Austin FC clinched their first, ever, playoff spot. And leading Austin to that victory was Moussa Djitte, who scored the first hat trick in the club’s history.
“To grab three goals in the manner that we did, for it to be Moussa…
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Texas Women Outlast Utah State in Soccer
2022-09-08 19:23:00 UTC
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The #23 University of Texas Longhorns women’s soccer team (4-1-1) defeated the Utah State University Aggies (2-1-3) in a tough fought contest by a final score of 2-to-1. Texas extends its winning streak to four match (3-0-1).
Texas’ Lexi Missimo opened the scoring in the 6th minute, converting a penalty…
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Cowboys Stop Express in Rain Delay
2022-09-07 20:17:00 UTC
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Mother nature and the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (61-68) rained on the Round Rock Express’s parade (72-59), defeating the home team by a final score of 7-to-2. Round Rock entered the game having won 10 of the last 12 games, and hoping to close on the OKC Dodgers for possession…
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Express Blank Sugar Land
2022-09-06 19:02:00 UTC
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The Round Rock Express held the Sugar Space Cowboys scoreless as they took the open game by a final score of 4-to-0. A total of five Round Rock pitchers held Sugar Land to two hits.
Express reliever Daniel Robert (3-3) earned the win, throwing two hitless innings with two strikeouts.…
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Express Welcome Kirk Saarloos to Hall of Fame
2022-09-02 21:07:00 UTC
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The Round Rock Express inducted pitcher Kirk Saarloos to their Hall of Fame on Friday, September 9, 2022, at Dell Diamond in Round Rock Texas.
Although his time with the Round Rock Express was brief, Kirk Saarloos left a lasting legacy on the team’s record books. In 2002, the 22-year-old…
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Sandro Fabian Leads Express Over Dodgers
2022-09-01 19:58:00 UTC
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Sandro Fabian’s two-run homer lifted the Round Rock Express (69-57) over the division leading Oklahoma City Dodgers (72-54) by a final score of 2-to-0. The game was called for rain after 6.2 innings.
Fabian’s 404-foot launch came in the second inning, scoring Sam Huff. Huff reached base on a walk.…
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Luck Follows Portland Past Austin
2022-08-31 21:56:00 UTC
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The Portland Timber escaped with a 2-1 win over the Austin FC on a stormy, rain delayed evening. Luck was on the Timber’s side as they narrowly avoid a half-dozen near goals by Austin.
Portland opened the scoring in the 17th minute on a free kick by Eryk Williamson, setting…
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Carolina Edges Past Austin to Take Gambler Days
2022-08-28 21:42:00 UTC
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The final day of PBR Team Series Gambler Days brough major surprises as the Austin Gamblers dropped their first match in the last nine to finish third in the three-day competition.
The Carolina Cowboys and the Arizona Ridge Riders finished the competition with a perfect 3-0 record. Arizona, despite completing…
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Austin Gambler Win Eighth Consecutive, Second at Gambler Days
2022-08-27 21:07:00 UTC
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The Austin Gamblers’ dominance continued in their inaugural homestand on day two of PBR Team Series Gambler Days in Austin, Texas. The Gamblers won their eighth-straight game and second of the weekend, defeating the Texas Rattlers in the night’s final game, 252.75-to-168.5.
Austin’s victory came in the final game of…
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Austin FC Routs League Leader LAFC
2022-08-26 20:41:00 UTC
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To say Austin FC head coach Josh Wolff was gushing would be an understatement. His team dominated the best team in the league, bringing home a 4-1 victory before a home base bursting with enthusiasm.
The game was easily the biggest game in Austin FC history, and the proudest night…
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Texas Fall to No. 1 North Carolina
2022-08-26 00:13:00 UTC
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The University of Texas Longhorn (1-1-0) women’s soccer team showed a gritty defensive side as they faced an offensive onslaught by the #1 University of North Carolina Tar Heals (3-0-0). North Carolina needed a massive 28 shots to produce a 2-0 win over Texas.
The match was played before a…
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Baylor Squeezes Win over Florida
2022-08-25 23:57:00 UTC
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The Baylor University Bears (1-1-1) eked out a 2-1 victory with goal in the 89th minute against the University of Florida Gators (1-2-0). The meeting was the first between the two clubs, and the first win for new Baylor head coach Michelle Lenard.
“To fight back after giving up the…
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El Paso Sneaks by Round Rock in Extra Innings
2022-08-21 20:02:00 UTC
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The Round Rock Express and the El Paso Chihuahuas played a game of cat-and-mouse for nine innings. But the Chihuahuas proved the more-clever, winning 2-to-1 in ten innings.
Each team played conservatively, neither exposing themselves with a mistake.
El Paso opened the scoring with a first inning solo home run…
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Jung Lead Express Over Chihuahuas
2022-08-16 16:43:00 UTC
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Josh Jung, in his first home appearance this season, led the Round Rock Express (60-52) to a 9-to-4 victory over the El Paso Chihuahuas (61-20). The Express picked-up one game in PCL East as they chase the Chihuahuas for second place.
Jung was explosive, going 3-for-5 with 2 home runs…
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Astonishing Comeback: Austin Over Sporting KC
2022-08-13 19:47:00 UTC
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Sebastian Driussi capped an epic comeback to lead the Austin FC over the Sporting Kansas City. The game-winning goal in the 4th minute of stoppage time to give Austin a 4-3 victory.
Kansas City led 3-1 at the start of second half but fell under the pressure of the home…
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Texas Overwhelms Incarnate Word Women’s Soccer
2022-08-12 21:20:00 UTC
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Expectations are high for the 2022 University of Texas Longhorns Women’s soccer program. And the Longhorns did not disappoint as they routed the University of Incarnate Word Cardinals, 7-0, in an exhibition match.
The Longhorns are returning 10 starters and 21 letter-winners from last year’s squad. Returning are six COVID-era…
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San Jose Scores Late to Draw Against Austin
2022-08-06 19:48:00 UTC
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Two goals by Sebastian Driussi and one by Julio Cascante earned the Austin FC a draw against the San Jose Earthquakes. San Jose came back in the final minutes of the match to earn the draw.
The Verde and Black opened the scoring in the 6th minute of play. Diego…
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Loggerheads Take Premier Rugby Men’s Championship
2022-07-30 20:12:00 UTC
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The Loggerheads defeated the Headliners in the Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s) Men’s Championship finals by a score of 32-to-22. The match was not as close as the score appears, as the Headliners scored their final try in the closing seconds as the Loggerheads began the celebrations.
The Loggerhead dominate the…
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Headliners Take Premier Rugby Sevens Women’s Championship
2022-07-30 09:18:00 UTC
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The Headliners defeated the Loonies in the Premier Rugby Sevens (PR7s) Women’s Championship finals by a score of 33-to-7.
The Headliners were led by former Olympic captain Abby Gustaitis and former netballer Grace Kukutai (netball is like basketball with distinct differences). The Headliners advanced to the finals by defeating the…
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Premier Rugby Sevens Comes to Austin
2022-07-29 19:07:00 UTC
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Rugby in Austin dates to 1967 with the founding of the Austin Blacks Rugby Club, the first club in the southwestern United States. Five years late, the Austin Huns Rugby Football Club spun-off to make Austin a two-team rugby town. But it wasn’t until 2018 when Austin established its first…
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