Texas Longhorns Dominate Razorbacks in Fayetteville Showdown
In a decisive showdown held in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the No. 4 Texas Longhorns showcased their strength, overpowering the Razorbacks with a final score of 93-62. Madison Booker stood out as the top scorer of the match, amassing 21 points and demonstrating solid shooting with 9 successful attempts from the field, including 3 from beyond the arc. Remarkably, she managed to compile 16 points by halftime, helping Texas secure a substantial 20-point advantage at the break.
Game Highlights
The Longhorns began the game slowly, managing only 18 points in the opening quarter. However, their defense was impressive, stifling Arkansas’ offense and forcing them to miss their first seven attempts from the floor. The Razorbacks finished the first quarter with a meager nine points, barely outpacing their turnovers with eight. Texas capitalized on their defensive prowess, ending the first half with a notable 14-4 rally, which featured six consecutive successful field goals.
In addition to Booker, the Longhorns saw four other players reach double digits in scoring. Aaliyah Crump contributed 16 points, while both Kyla Oldacre and Ashton Judd added 13 each. Jordan Lee provided further support with 11 points.
Razorbacks’ Struggles
On the opposing side, Taleyah Jones led Arkansas with 16 points, and Bonnie Deas followed closely with 14. However, the Razorbacks struggled significantly, shooting just 29% from the floor and giving up 20 turnovers that allowed Texas to convert those errors into 29 points.
Looking Ahead
With this win, Texas improved to a record of 25-3, 10-3 in the Southeastern Conference, maintaining their position in the SEC standings alongside Vanderbilt, who also sits in second place, both trailing South Carolina. Meanwhile, Arkansas remains winless in conference play at 11-17, and a loss in their last three games would mark the first time since the 2020-21 season that a team has finished without a conference victory.
Looking ahead, Arkansas is set to face Texas A&M on Sunday, while Texas will host Mississippi State on the same day. The ongoing season continues to intensify as the regular season approaches its conclusion, with teams vying for positioning ahead of the postseason.
