Payton Blalock

Payton Blalock

Joined: Apr 30, 2025

Payton Blalock is a staff writer for Texas Longhorns in SI. She attends the University of Texas at Austin, where she is a journalism and plan II honors major. She is also a general sports reporter for the Daily Texan on the swimming beat. You can find Blalock on all major social media channels, including Twitter on @Payton_Blalock9.

Dec 31, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian looks on before a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Mar 28, 2026; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Madison Booker (35) attempts a basket against Kentucky Wildcats forward Kaelyn Carroll (20) during the second half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Mar 30, 2026; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Madison Booker (35) scores a basket against Michigan Wolverines forward Ashley Sofilkanich (15) during the first half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Mar 28, 2026; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Rori Harmon (3) controls the ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard Tonie Morgan (5) during the first half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Mar 28, 2026; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Rori Harmon (3) drives to the basket against Kentucky Wildcats guard Tonie Morgan (5) during the second half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Texas Longhorns now brace for the Elite Eight on Monday in Fort Worth.

Oct 18, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. (0) celebrates after the Kentucky Wildcats fail to score in overtime at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Football

The NFL Draft is just under a month away.

Feb 9, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Kenny Brooks congratulates Texas Longhorns head coach Vic Schaefer on a 64-53 win after the game at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Texas Longhorns defeated the Oregon Ducks on Sunday and now turn their attention to the Sweet 16.

South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) defends Texas Longhorns forward Madison Booker (35) Sunday, March 8, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Basketball

Texas Longhorns junior forward Madison Booker led her team to a dominant victory on Sunday at home.

Texas Longhorns guard Jordan Lee (7) celebrates after scoring Sunday, March 8, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Basketball

The Texas Longhorns will next take the court against the Oregon Ducks on Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Moody Center.

Mar 8, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Madison Booker (35) handles the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the first half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Texas Longhorns will next face the Oregon Ducks on Sunday.

Texas Longhorns head coach Vic Schaefer looks down court Sunday, March 8, 2026, during the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Basketball

The Texas Longhorns have earned a No. 1 seed in the tournament and will open against the Missouri State Bears.

Jan 24, 2007; Lincoln, NE, USA; Texas Longhorns forward Kevin Durant (35) looks to the clock with his head coach Rick Barnes in the background against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at the Bob Devaney Sports Center. Texas led at the half 31-28 and won 62-61. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-Imagn Images Copyright (c) 2007 Bruce Thorson

Basketball

One former Texas Longhorns athlete has provided a new opportunity for current ones to capitalize in the NIL realm.

Mar 8, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Vic Schaefer celebrates winning the SEC Championship over South Carolina Gamecocks at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The NCAA selection show is set for March 15 at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN.

The Texas Longhorns celebrate Sunday, March 8, 2026, after the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament Championship game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Texas Longhorns won 78-61.

The Texas Longhorns beat South Carolina on Sunday to take home the conference title.

Mar 7, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA;Texas Longhorns head coach Vic Schaefer talks with guard Rori Harmon (3) during the second half against the Mississippi Rebels at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The South Carolina Gamecocks will be the other team in the championship.

Mar 6, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Jordan Lee (7) brings the ball up court against Alabama Crimson Tide guard Karly Weathers (22) during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The Texas Longhorns have played the Alabama Crimson Tide twice in the past week, winning both times.