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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 pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) greets catcher Reese Atwood (14) at the start of 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. 2 Texas Softball Preview: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks

Texas takes on non-conference opponents Stephen F. Austin after a series sweep over Auburn.

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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

Texas Softball Sweeps Auburn In First SEC Home Series

The Texas Longhorns continue to roll through their SEC schedule.

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Mar 7, 2025; Greenville, SC, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Madison Booker (35) drives to the basket against the Ole Miss Rebels during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Basketball

No. 1 Texas Women's Basketball Dominate William & Mary to Advance to Second Round

The top-seeded Texas Longhorns will take on eighth-seeded Illinois on Monday.

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Texas utility Leighann Goode (43) passes infield as the Longhorns play Texas State at McCombs Field on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.
Softball

No. 2 Texas Softball Pulls Off Clutch Win vs. Auburn Tigers

Texas Longhorns softball's second SEC series is tied at 1-1.

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Texas Longhorns catcher Reese Atwood (14) beats the ball home for a score during the game against South Florida on the first day of the Longhorn Invitational on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 in Austin.
Softball

No. 2 Texas Softball Takes Down Auburn in Five Innings

Texas Longhorns junior catcher Reese Atwood takes on new program RBI record in ranked conference win over the Auburn Tigers.

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Texas Longhorns catcher Reese Atwood (14) listens to head coach Mike White during the game against Baylor at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Friday, May 5, 2023 in Austin.
Softball

No. 2 Texas Softball Preview: No. 23 Auburn Tigers

The high-ranked Texas Longhorns will take on No. 23 Auburn in their first home Southeastern Conference matchup.

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Texas A&M Aggies guard Manny Obaseki (35) guards while Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson (20) goes up for a layup during their second round game of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Basketball

Texas vs. Xavier First Four: Live In Game Updates

The Texas Longhorns men's basketball team take on its first opponent in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

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March 9, 2025; Greenville, SC, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Madison Booker (35) brings the ball up court against South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Basketball

Three Texas Longhorns Named Women's Basketball AP All-Americans

The Associated Press announced a Texas women's basketball star as a member of their All-American first team.

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Texas guard Chendall Weaver (2) nearly grabs the rebound against Tennessee forward Igor Milicic Jr. (7) during the second half of their quarterfinal game of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 14, 2025.
Basketball

Texas Longhorns vs. Xavier NCAA Tournament: Betting Odds, How to Watch

Texas men's basketball is set to face the Xavier Musketeers in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament.

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Texas Longhorns pitcher Teagan Kavan (17), short stop Viviana Martinez (23) and Reese Atwood (14) celebrate the 6-5 win over Texas A&M in the game three NCAA Super Regional at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Sunday, May 26, 2024 in Austin.
Softball

Texas Softball Claims First SEC Series Win Against Florida

No. 2 Texas softball started its Southeastern Conference career with a top-3 series win.

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Texas guard Tre Johnson (20) drives past Vanderbilt guard Chris Manon (30) and forward Devin McGlockton (99) during the first half at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Basketball

Texas Men's Basketball Moves Up in Latest Bracketology Update

The Texas Longhorns are expected to be the last team in, per ESPN's latest update.

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Texas guard Chendall Weaver (2) hangs on the rim after basket by a teammate against Vanderbilt during a NCAA college basketball first round game at the men’s Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
Basketball

Texas vs Texas A&M SEC Tournament Live In-Game Updates

The Texas Longhorns are set to face in-state rivals Texas A&M for the second round of the SEC Championship.

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