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No. 4 Texas Blows Out No. 23 Georgia to Extend Home Streak to 42

Texas showcased smothering defense with balanced scoring to sharpen its NCAA seeding case.

Overview

  • The Longhorns won 79-50, led by Madison Booker's 18 points on 8-of-9 free throws with five rebounds, four assists and three steals.
  • Rori Harmon keyed the defense, holding Georgia’s leading scorer Dani Carnegie to three points as the Lady Bulldogs committed a season-high 24 turnovers.
  • Texas opened 11-0, led 28-11 after one quarter and 49-18 at halftime while shooting 71.4% before cooling after the break.
  • Justice Carlton and Kyla Oldacre added 14 points each as Texas posted a 19-0 edge in points off turnovers and controlled the paint early.
  • Texas improved to 27-3 overall and 12-3 in the SEC, tied for second place, with a visit to No. 24 Alabama on Sunday; attendance was 10,136 with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey present.