Madison Booker led the Texas Longhorns with 27 points and eight rebounds, helping the No. 2 ranked team stay undefeated with an 89-54 victory over No. 13 Baylor Bears on Sunday.
Texas Dominates Early
The Longhorns (12-0) took control in the first quarter with a 16-0 run, where six different players scored. Baylor struggled with turnovers, committing six in just over 4 1/2 minutes. Texas capitalized, turning Baylor’s mistakes into points, and led the Bears to a season-high 30 turnovers, resulting in 42 points for the Longhorns.
Baylor Loses Key Player
Baylor’s top scorer Taliah Scott was injured midway through the second quarter after twisting her right foot and did not return. Other Baylor contributors included Yuting Deng and Marcayla Johnson, each scoring nine points, while Darianna Littlepage-Buggs grabbed 14 rebounds.
Strong Team Performance for Texas
Alongside Booker, Jordan Lee scored 19 points and Rory Harmon recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 assists. Texas improved to 5-0 this season against AP Top 25 teams.
Key Plays and Momentum
After trailing early by five points, Lee’s steals and free throws helped Texas take the lead. Harmon’s three-point play extended the lead to 23-11, and the Longhorns maintained a double-digit advantage for the rest of the game.
Conference Rivalry History
Texas and Baylor share a long history, having competed together in the Big 12 Conference and previously in the Southwest Conference. Texas moved to the Southeastern Conference last season, continuing their strong basketball performance.
Upcoming Games
- Baylor: Finishes nonconference play at home Thursday against Southern University.
- Texas: Hosts Northwestern State on Wednesday, continuing their 32-game home winning streak.
Conclusion
The Longhorns’ dominant win over Baylor showcased Madison Booker’s scoring ability and the team’s depth. Texas remains undefeated and continues to prove themselves as one of the strongest teams in women’s college basketball this season.
