Texas Longhorns Dominate Mississippi State Bulldogs
In a commanding performance at home, the fourth-ranked Texas Longhorns triumphed over the Mississippi State Bulldogs with a stunning score of 92-42 on Sunday. With this victory, Texas improved its impressive record to 26 wins and 3 losses, while also securing an extraordinary 41 consecutive wins at their home arena – a streak unmatched nationwide.
Key Performers
Leading the charge for Texas was Madison Booker, who notched an impressive 23 points, hitting 8 of her 12 attempts from the field, including a flawless 3-for-3 from three-point range. Jordan Lee also had a standout performance, contributing 17 points with a remarkable shooting performance, making 6 out of 10 shots and tying her season high by sinking five three-pointers.
The Longhorns showcased their strength beyond the arc, knocking down 11 of 22 three-point attempts, setting a new season high for the second consecutive game. Just days prior, they achieved 10 of 28 in a victory against Arkansas, which ended with a sizable 93-62 margin.
Other significant contributors for Texas included Aaliyah Crump, who added 12 points, and Ashton Judd, who chipped in 11. In terms of defensive contributions, Breya Cunningham excelled on the boards with 12 rebounds, while Rori Harmon facilitated the offense with 11 assists.
Mississippi State’s Struggles
On the opposing side, Mississippi State’s struggle was highlighted by Favour Nwaedozi, who led her team with 9 points. The Bulldogs faced challenges throughout the game, shooting at only 38% accuracy and committing a staggering 28 turnovers – their highest of the season. Remarkably, they had already accrued 17 turnovers by halftime, allowing Texas to capitalize and convert those mistakes into 24 points, which led to a dominant 50-18 halftime score.
Upcoming Matches
Next up, Mississippi State will look to bounce back as they face Texas A&M this Thursday, while Texas prepares to host the No. 24 ranked Georgia in their upcoming matchup.
