In a dominant display at the Moody Center, the No. 4 Texas women's basketball team wrapped up an impeccable home season with an 18-0 record, extending their home win streak to an impressive 42 games.
The Longhorns cruised past No. 23 Georgia, 79-50, showcasing their prowess on both ends of the court.
Leading the charge for Texas (27-3, 12-3) was Madison Booker, who filled the stat sheet with 18 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Breya Cunningham and Kyla Oldacre chipped in with 14 points each, adding to the team's offensive firepower.
The Longhorns set the tone early, with Justice Carlton scoring the opening basket and Rori Harmon adding a steal to ignite an 11-0 run. Texas's defense was relentless, forcing three turnovers in just two minutes and shooting a perfect 5-for-5 during a 9-0 spurt. By the end of the first quarter, Texas had shot a scorching 76 percent, leading 28-11 while forcing eight turnovers from the Bulldogs.
The second quarter saw a defensive tussle, but Texas found another gear, launching a 10-0 run and stifling Georgia's offense for five minutes. At halftime, the Longhorns had surged ahead 49-18, with Booker leading the way with 13 points and four rebounds, closely followed by Carlton's 12 points. The team shot a remarkable 71 percent and forced 12 turnovers in the half.
Maintaining their momentum in the third quarter, Texas went on a 6-0 run midway through, with Ashton Judd contributing a key steal. The Longhorns ended the quarter comfortably ahead, 67-34, having notched five steals in that period alone.
Despite Georgia's attempts to claw back in the final quarter, Texas remained in control, sealing the game at 79-50. The Longhorns forced a season-high 24 turnovers from Georgia and dominated in points off turnovers (27-4), bench points (25-7), and steals (14-5).
Next, Texas hits the road to face No. 24 Alabama at Coleman Coliseum, with the game set for Sunday, March 1, at 11:00 a.m. CT on SEC Network.
Postgame Highlights:
- Texas celebrated its 42nd consecutive win at the Moody Center, boasting a 67-5 all-time record at home.
- The Longhorns are 11-3 against ranked opponents this season, including four victories over top-10 teams.
- Their 28-point first quarter was the highest against a conference rival this season, topping the 27 points against Auburn in January.
- Madison Booker's 18-point effort marked her 28th double-digit game this season, shooting 5-of-12 from the field.
- Texas outperformed Georgia in the paint, holding a 34-20 advantage, and won the rebound battle 30-28, with 26 offensive boards.
- The Longhorns shot over 50 percent from the field for the 13th time this season, finishing at 52.8 percent.