No. 4 Texas Women’s Basketball Dominates No. 23 Georgia, Finishes Perfect 18-0 at Home in Regular Season
For fans inside the Moody Center and across Austin, Thursday night felt bigger than just another win.
The No. 4 Texas women’s basketball team didn’t simply defeat No. 23 Georgia 79-50 — they completed a flawless 18-0 regular season at home, extending their Moody Center winning streak to 42 games and reinforcing Austin as one of the most formidable home-court environments in NCAA women’s basketball.
For Longhorn supporters, students, alumni and families who fill the arena each game, this season has become part of the city’s identity. Winning at home isn’t just a stat — it’s a statement about consistency, culture and championship expectations.
Longhorns Set the Tone Early Against Ranked Georgia
Texas (27-3, 12-3 SEC) wasted no time establishing control.
Justice Carlton opened the scoring, and Rori Harmon’s early steal ignited an 11-0 run that set the pace. The Longhorns forced three turnovers in the first two minutes alone and followed with another 9-0 surge while shooting a perfect 5-for-5 during that stretch.
By the end of the first quarter, Texas had built a commanding 28-11 lead, shooting 76 percent (13-for-17) and forcing eight Georgia turnovers. The 17-point first-quarter advantage marked the Longhorns’ second-largest lead after one quarter in SEC play this season, trailing only their 22-point opening cushion against Auburn on Jan. 8.
The defensive pressure never let up.
In the second quarter, Texas held Georgia scoreless from the field for five minutes during a 10-0 run. The Longhorns entered halftime ahead 49-18 after shooting 71 percent as a team and forcing 12 first-half turnovers.
The 49 first-half points were the second-most Texas has scored against a conference opponent this season, just behind the 50 they posted against Mississippi State on Feb. 22.
Madison Booker Leads Balanced Offensive Effort
Madison Booker once again anchored the Longhorns’ offense, finishing with 18 points, five rebounds and four assists. It marked her 28th double-digit scoring performance this season. Booker shot 5-of-12 from the field and did not attempt a three-pointer.
Breya Cunningham and Kyla Oldacre added 14 points apiece, while Texas continued to showcase its depth with a 25-7 advantage in bench points.
By the end of the third quarter, the Longhorns had extended their lead to 67-34 after a 6-0 run midway through the period. Ashton Judd’s steal late in the quarter highlighted a defensive effort that produced five steals in the third quarter alone.
Texas forced 24 turnovers — a season high for Georgia — and turned those mistakes into a 27-4 advantage in points off turnovers. The Longhorns also led 34-20 in points in the paint and outrebounded the Bulldogs 30-28, including 26 offensive rebounds.
The final score: 79-50.
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Moody Center Becomes a Fortress for Texas Women’s Basketball
With the win, Texas improved to 67-5 all-time at the Moody Center and extended its home winning streak to 42 consecutive games.
The Longhorns are now 11-3 this season against ranked opponents, including four wins over top-10 teams — a résumé that keeps Texas firmly in the national championship conversation as March approaches.
They have also been remarkably consistent when their backcourt duo is healthy: Texas is now 73-7 in games when Madison Booker and Rori Harmon both play.
Speaking of Harmon, she continues climbing the NCAA record books. Harmon now has 927 career assists, ranking 12th all-time in Division I women’s basketball history. She also moved into 18th place on Texas’ all-time career scoring list.
Defensively, Texas held Georgia to single digits in the second quarter — the 21st time this season the Longhorns have limited an opponent to fewer than 10 points in a quarter.
The Longhorns shot 52.8 percent from the field (28-of-53), marking the 13th time this season they’ve shot better than 50 percent.
What’s Next for No. 4 Texas?
Texas will close out the regular season on the road against No. 24 Alabama.
The Longhorns travel to Tuscaloosa to face the Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum on Sunday, March 1 at 11:00 a.m. CT. The matchup will be televised on SEC Network.
With postseason seeding on the line and momentum firmly on their side, Texas enters the final stretch of SEC play playing some of its most complete basketball of the season.
For Austin and the Longhorn faithful, an undefeated home record is more than a milestone — it’s a foundation. As March basketball approaches, the Moody Center has proven to be a decisive advantage, and this Texas women’s basketball team continues to show why it remains one of the nation’s elite programs.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.