Rori Harmon Eyes NCAA History as No. 4 Texas Hosts No. 16 Kentucky in High-Stakes SEC Showdown
The Moody Center is going to be rocking Monday night-and not just because it’s sold out. No.
4 Texas is set to host No. 16 Kentucky in a nationally televised SEC clash that has all the ingredients of a marquee matchup: two ranked teams, postseason implications, and one player chasing NCAA history.
That player? Rori Harmon.
The Longhorns’ star point guard has already carved her name into Texas lore. Harmon recently became the program’s all-time leader in steals with 351 and already holds the school record in assists with 894.
But now, she’s closing in on something even bigger-an NCAA milestone that would make her the only Division I player to reach elite thresholds in points, assists, steals, and rebounds. That’s not just a career résumé-it’s a legacy in the making.
Texas comes into the game at 22-2 overall and 7-2 in SEC play, thanks in large part to a roster that combines veteran leadership with young firepower. At the center of it all is All-American Madison Booker, who’s been nothing short of dominant in conference action.
She’s putting up 19.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.3 steals per game against SEC opponents while shooting over 46 percent from the field. Booker doesn’t just score-she dictates tempo, defends at a high level, and makes the right play more often than not.
Her two-way presence has made Texas one of the most complete teams in the country.
And the Longhorns aren’t just leaning on their stars. Freshman Aaliyah Crump has stepped up in a big way since returning from injury, adding a serious scoring threat from beyond the arc.
Crump has hit double digits in four straight games and is shooting a blistering 57.1 percent from the field and 53.8 percent from three in SEC play. That kind of efficiency stretches defenses and opens up the floor for Harmon and Booker to operate.
But don’t count out Kentucky. The Wildcats enter the game at 18-6 and are looking to get back above .500 in SEC play.
They’ve shown flashes of high-level basketball this season and have the talent to compete with anyone. Still, walking into the Moody Center is no easy task.
Texas owns a 64-5 record in the building and currently holds the nation’s longest active home winning streak at 39 games. That’s not just a stat-it’s a statement.
The Longhorns protect their home court with intensity, and they feed off the energy of the crowd. Monday night’s atmosphere will be electric, and with the game doubling as Texas’ annual Pink Game to raise breast cancer awareness, expect fans to show up in full force-and in full pink.
With a ranked opponent in the building, a national audience tuning in, and Rori Harmon chasing history, this isn’t just another regular-season game. It’s a moment. And if the Longhorns continue to play the way they have, it could be another step toward something special in Austin.