LSU
Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (02/05/2026) — In a battle of top-five SEC titans, the No. 4 Texas Longhorns defended their home court, pulling away in the fourth quarter to defeat the No. 5 LSU Tigers 77-64 in front of a roaring crowd of 10,406 at the Moody Center.
How It Happened
The game was a back-and-forth affair early on, with LSU jumping out to a 17-13 lead after the first quarter. The Tigers controlled the pace for much of the second period, but the Longhorns surged late to take a 40-36 advantage into halftime.
The third quarter saw both teams trade baskets, with Texas maintaining a slim 57-53 lead heading into the final frame. That's when the Longhorns took decisive control. A dominant run to start the fourth quarter, keyed by tough defense and timely scoring, stretched the lead and put the game out of reach for the Tigers, who struggled offensively in the second half.
Turning Point
The game's pivotal moment came at the start of the fourth quarter. The Texas Longhorns unleashed a suffocating 10-0 run that turned a tight four-point contest into a commanding double-digit lead. A layup by Kyla Oldacre with just over five minutes remaining capped the run, pushing the Texas lead to 15 and effectively sealing the victory. LSU, which committed 19 turnovers in the game, couldn't find an answer to the defensive pressure and offensive execution of the Longhorns in the final period.
Star of the Game
Madison Booker was the engine for the Texas Longhorns, leading her team with 18 points. The versatile forward was a consistent offensive threat throughout the contest, scoring 12 of her points in a frenetic first half. Aaliyah Crump also had a standout performance for Texas, adding 16 crucial points. For the LSU Tigers, guard Mikaylah Williams was the high-point performer, scoring 20 points on efficient 7-of-11 shooting. Flau'jae Johnson also contributed 11 points for LSU.
What It Means
For the Texas Longhorns, the victory extends their impressive home winning streak to 39 games and improves their record to 22-2 on the season. The win keeps them within a game of first place in the highly competitive SEC standings. The Longhorns have now defeated eight ranked opponents this season.
The loss snaps a seven-game winning streak for the LSU Tigers, who fall to 21-3. While a tough road defeat, the Tigers remain a top contender in the conference. LSU was held significantly below its nation-leading scoring average, a credit to the tenacious Texas defense. The Tigers will look to bounce back when they travel to face Auburn on Sunday.