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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.

Nov 2, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Sam Pittman during the fourth quarter against the Ole Miss Rebels at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mississippi won 63-31. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
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Texas Longhorns vs. Arkansas Razorbacks: Updated Injury Report

The Texas Longhorns have released an updated injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Arkansas Razorbacks.

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Nov 12, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Rodney Terry signals to players during the second half against the Chicago State Cougars at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Texas Longhorns Men's Basketball Signs 4-Star Top-50 2025 Recruit

John Clark is the first signing for the Longhorn class of 2025 recruits.

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Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Sedrick Alexander (28) tackles Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) after the interception during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Michael Taaffe Raves About Texas Longhorns Secondary: 'Best in the Country!'

Michael Taaffe thinks the Texas Longhorns secondary is special, and not a one-man team.

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Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) looks to pass the ball during the Longhorns' game against the Florida Gators, Nov. 9, 2024 at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
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Quinn Ewers Earns Multiple Weekly Honors After Florida Trashing

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers received his weekly honors for his performance against Florida.

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Sep 28, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns place kicker Bert Auburn (45) looks up before kicking in the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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Texas Longhorns 'Capitalized On Special Teams' vs. Florida Gators

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is proud of how the team excelled in all three phases.

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Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond (7) advances the ball as Florida Gators defensive back Trikweze Bridges (7) attempts to guard him during the Longhorns' game against the Florida Gators, Nov. 9, 2024 at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.
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Isaiah Bond & Andrew Mukuba Critical To Win in Texas Longhorns Return

Isaiah Bond and Andrew Mukuba, two key players for the Horns, returned to the field after missing the Vanderbilt game due to injury.

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Nov 9, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden (2) runs in to the end zone for a touchdown during the first half against the Florida Gators at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Longhorns Dominate Gators 49-17: Live In-Game Updates

The Texas Longhorns are back at home with eyes set on the Florida Gators.

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Sep 28, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers forward Jordyn Wilson (11) and Texas Longhorns defender Lauren Lapomarda (25) battle for the ball during the match at Mike A. Myers Stadium and Soccer Field in Austin, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Texas Soccer Advances to SEC Championship Final With Golden Goal

Texas fifth-year defender Lauren Lapomarda won the game in double overtime.

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Texas Longhorns midfielder Lexi Missimo (10) dribbles through Alabama defense in the second half of the Longhorns' game against the Alabama Crimson Tide in their first SEC Conference match-up of the season at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin, Sept. 19, 2024. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
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Texas Soccer Advances to SEC Tournament Semifinals

The Longhorns will rematch No. 5 Arkansas on Thursday

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Aug 31, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond (7) and lineman Jake Majors (65) celebrate after a touchdown against the Colorado State Rams in the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Meullion-Imagn Images
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Jake Majors, Kelvin Banks Jr. Won't 'Try Too Much' Ahead of Florida Matchup

Amidst critiques, the Texas offensive line looks to go back to its roots on Saturday.

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Oct 26, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Texas Longhorns place kicker Bert Auburn (45) kicks what is to become the game winning field goal against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Report: Texas Longhorns Scheduling Home-and-Home vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Texas Longhorns will continue to play tough opponents in their non-conference schedule.

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Texas setter Averi Carlson bumps the ball during the Longhorns' match-up with the Missouri Tigers at the Gregory Gym in Austin, Nov. 1, 2024.
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Texas Volleyball Suffers Upset Loss vs. Oklahoma Sooners

It was a strong SEC start for Texas volleyball, but the Longhorns have lost the momentum.

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