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Isa Almeida

Isa Almeida

Joined: May 20, 2024

Isa Almeida is a writer covering the Texas Longhorns for SI/Fan Nation, having joined the team on June 1, 2024. Raised in Southeast Brazil, Isa is now a third-year Journalism student at the University of Texas at Austin. Fluent in both English and Portuguese, Isa brings a diverse background and a wealth of knowledge to her writing. In addition to her work with SI/Fan Nation, Isa also covers the soccer and women's basketball beats for The Daily Texan. Her journalism journey is firmly rooted in her academic pursuits and her passion for sports.

Texas Longhorns outfielder Ashton Maloney (7) swings at a pitch during the game against Tennessee at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 11, 2025 in Austin.
Softball

No. 3 Texas Softball Makes Program History in Walk-Off Win vs. No. 9 LSU

A clutch Reese Atwood homer saved the day for the Texas Longhorns.

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Texas Longhorns edge rusher Colin Simmons (11) celebrates an interception during the game against Clemson in the first round of the College Football Playoffs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024.
Football

Texas Longhorns' Colin Simmons Explains Decision to Change Jersey Number

Texas Longhorns edge Colin Simmons is retiring his No. 11 jersey ahead of his sophomore season.

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Texas Longhorns infielder Joley Mitchell (9) celebrates a single hit with assistant coach Kristen Zaleski during the game against Tennessee at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 11, 2025 in Austin.
Softball

Texas Longhorns Drop In Softball America Rankings

The Texas Longhorns dropped their first conference series over the weekend.

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Texas Longhorns infielder Leighann Goode (43) throws theball toe first during the game against Tennessee at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 11, 2025 in Austin.
Softball

No. 1 Texas Softball Drops First Conference Series

The Texas Longhorns dropped the two final games of the series against No. 7 Tennessee.

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Mar 23, 2024; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Alaina Rice (25) shoots against Arizona Wildcats forward Breya Cunningham (25) in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
News

Arizona Transfer Forward Commits to Texas Longhorns

Texas head coach Vic Schaefer is making moves in the transfer portal.

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Texas Longhorns outfielder Kayden Henry (21) celebrates a score during the game against Tennessee at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 11, 2025 in Austin.
Softball

No. 1 Texas Softball Makes Program History in Win vs. Tennessee

The Texas Longhorns are now 5-4 over the Lady Vols.

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Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns utility Mia Scott (10) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the first inning against the Oklahoma Sooners during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
Softball

No. 1 Texas Softball Preview: Showdown vs. No. 5 Tennessee

The Texas Longhorns will play their first game of a three-week ranked opponents run.

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Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (5) runs against Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Burke (10) during the first quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Football

Absence of Veterans Creating 'Great Opportunities' For Texas Longhorns Newcomers

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian seeks building depth ahead of a long season.

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Jun 5, 2024; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns outfielder Ashton Maloney (7) reacts after catching a ball at the wall for an out as Texas Longhorns outfielder Kayden Henry (21) looks on in the seventh inning against the Oklahoma Sooners during game one of the Women's College World Series softball championship finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images
Softball

No. 1 Texas Softball Preview: Texas State Bobcats

The Texas Longhorns are looking for their 16th consecutive home win this season.

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Texas Longhorns quarterback, Arch Manning during his first practice of the spring season on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
Football

Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning Signs New Massive NIL Deal

Texas football's new QB1 keeps adding NIL deals to his name.

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Texas Longhorns outfielder Katie Stewart (2) throws the ball to first during the game against Texas Tech on day one of the Bevo Classic at Red and Charline McCombs field on Friday, February. 14, 2025 in Austin.
Softball

No. 1 Texas Softball Squeaks by With Win vs. Missouri

The Texas Longhorns clinched the series win over the Missouri Tigers.

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Texas pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) celebrates after a strikeout during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Longhorns and the Stanford Cardinal at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Thursday, May 30, 2024. Texas won 4-0.
Softball

No. 1 Softball Takes Down Missouri in Game 1

Teagan Kavan recorded her first career no-hitter for the Texas Longhorns.

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