No. 4 Texas women’s basketball team defeated No. 10 Oklahoma 78-70 in a key Southeastern Conference matchup on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Moody Center in Austin, extending their home winning streak to 38 games. The victory highlighted Texas’s defensive intensity and balanced scoring, with Rori Harmon’s pivotal hustle play and lockdown defense on Oklahoma’s star freshman Aaliyah Chavez being standout moments.
Madison Booker and Justice Carlton led Texas with 16 points each, while Jordan Lee added 14 and freshman Aaliyah Crump contributed 12 off the bench. Texas improved to 21-2 overall and 6-2 in the SEC, showcasing their depth against ranked opponents. Oklahoma, now 17-5 and 5-4 in conference play, was led by Payton Verhulst’s 18 points and Zya Vann’s 15, but struggled offensively, finishing 18 points below their season average.
Rori Harmon’s performance was instrumental beyond the box score, as she limited Chavez to 11 points on 3-for-13 shooting, well below her average, and added 10 points of her own. Her relentless energy, including a notable hustle play in the second half, exemplified Texas’s aggressive approach and helped stifle Oklahoma’s comeback attempts. This defensive effort was key in maintaining Texas’s lead despite Oklahoma’s resilience.
Texas built a commanding 21-point lead late in the first half, fueled by Crump’s 10-point outburst in the second quarter. Oklahoma rallied in the third quarter with four three-pointers, two from Verhulst, to narrow the gap, but Texas responded consistently. In the fourth quarter, after Vann’s basket cut the deficit to seven with 7:15 remaining, Texas quickly answered with a jump shot from Booker and layups from Harmon and Carlton within 37 seconds to secure the win.
Statistically, Texas shot 51% from the field, the highest percentage allowed by Oklahoma’s defense this season, while Oklahoma managed 45%. The Longhorns also edged the Sooners in rebounds 36-32 and capitalized on 21 Oklahoma turnovers. For Oklahoma, Raegan Beers recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Texas’s offensive efficiency.
The loss snapped Oklahoma’s three-game winning streak and highlighted their challenges against top-10 foes, with all five losses this season coming to ranked teams. Texas, meanwhile, reinforced its status as a national contender, with the win keeping them competitive in the crowded SEC race. The game sets up important future matchups for both teams in the conference schedule.
Looking ahead, Texas will host No. 6 LSU on Thursday, while Oklahoma travels to face No. 5 Vanderbilt on February 9. This result could impact seeding for the postseason and underscores the high stakes of SEC women’s basketball, where every game carries significant implications for national rankings and tournament positioning.
