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 receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) gets into a verbal argument with Texas A&M defensive back Will Lee III (26) during the Lone Star Showdown at Kyle Field on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 in College Station, Texas.

Texas's Reese Atwood (14) steals second as Oklahoma's Gabbie Garcia (42) tries to place the tag in the fourth inning during the college softball game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Friday, April, 25, 2025.

Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns linebacker David Gbenda (33) in action during the game between the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dec 21, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Jake Majors (65) against the Clemson Tigers during the CFP National playoff first round at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas wideout Isaiah Bond (WO05) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Football

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond decided to forgo his senior season to enter the NFL Draft.

Texas outfielder Ashton Maloney (7) catches the ball for an out in the sixth inning of an NCAA softball game between the University of Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Texas Longhorns in Stillwater, Okla., Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Texas won 1-0.

Softball

The Texas Longhorns are heading to Norman for a rematch of the 2024 Women's College World Series.

Mandarin's Jaime Ffrench (2) makes a one-handed touchdown reception against Bolles' Santana Starks (12) during the first quarter of a high school football matchup Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Fla. Mandarin defeated Bolles 35-14.

Football

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian spoke on the four high-ranked freshmen receivers continuing to evolve in spring practice.

Texas Longhorns utility player Mia Scott (10) throws the ball to first during the game against Tennessee at Red & Charline McCombs Field on Friday, April 11, 2025 in Austin.

The Texas Longhorns are facing a familiar side in this non-conference matchup in the Sooner State.

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

Football

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning reminds head coach Steve Sarkisian of his grandfather Archie.

Apr 4, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda (32) reacts during the first half in a semifinal of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

News

Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda might be leaving the Texas Longhorns after a career-best season.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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