Texas Women's Basketball Dominates Oregon with Record-Breaking Performance
In a dazzling display of basketball prowess, the No. 3 Texas Women's Basketball team overwhelmed Oregon with a commanding 100-58 victory at the Moody Center. The spotlight shone brightly on Madison Booker, who etched her name into the NCAA Tournament record books by scoring 40 points, surpassing the previous Texas single-game records set by Heather Schreiber and Clarissa Davis.
Rori Harmon, in her final home game, contributed with nine points, five steals, and six rebounds, showcasing her all-around game. Jordan Lee added 17 points, while Teya Sidberry chipped in with 11. The Longhorns' depth was on full display with a 28-14 advantage in bench points and a 22-8 edge in assists.
The game kicked off with Booker hitting a smooth mid-range jumper, setting the tone for the quarter. She finished the first with 14 points, shooting an impressive 6-for-8. Harmon's defensive prowess was evident as she recorded four steals, helping Texas force six turnovers from Oregon.
The second quarter saw Texas go on a 6-0 run, stifling Oregon's offense for over three minutes. Aaliyah Crump's three-pointer extended the lead, and the Longhorns wrapped up the half with 45 points, shooting a remarkable 67 percent from beyond the arc. Booker had 19 points by halftime, while Harmon dished out nine assists.
Texas's defense remained relentless in the third quarter, limiting the Ducks to just two free throws in the first four and a half minutes. An 8-0 run further widened the gap, with the Longhorns outscoring Oregon 28-8. Booker added 13 more points to her tally.
In the final quarter, Texas continued their dominance with a 7-0 run. Lee and Booker each scored eight points, while Sarah Graves added four late in the game, sealing the emphatic win.
Looking ahead, Texas will face the winner of the Kentucky vs. West Virginia matchup in the Sweet 16. The Longhorns are riding a wave of momentum, having won 10 straight games and boasting a stellar 33-3 record this season.
Postgame Highlights:
- Madison Booker's 40-point explosion set a new Texas NCAA Tournament record.
- Booker surpassed her previous career-high of 31 points from the SEC Tournament.
- This was Booker's 15th game this season scoring 20 or more points.
- Texas improved to 55-35 all-time in the NCAA Tournament, with a 19-5 record as a No. 1 seed.
- The Longhorns are now 20-0 at home this season, extending their home win streak to 44 games, a new program record.
- Texas forced 15 turnovers, converting them into 23 points.
- The team shot 56 percent from the field, their 17th game shooting 50 percent or better this season.
The Longhorns are proving to be a formidable force, blending stellar defense with offensive firepower. As they advance deeper into the tournament, Texas fans have every reason to be optimistic about their team's championship aspirations.