No. 4 Texas Defeats No. 5 LSU, 77-64

Longhorns extend home win streak to 39 games, solidifying their status as national title contenders

Feb. 6, 2026 at 9:23am

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The No. 4 Texas Longhorns defeated the No. 5 LSU Tigers 77-64 on Thursday night, extending their home win streak to 39 games. The victory, fueled by 18 points from Madison Booker and 16 from Aaliyah Crump, signals a potential shift in the landscape of women's college basketball.

Why it matters

Texas's commanding performance underscores the significance of home-court advantage. A 39-game home win streak isn't built on luck; it's a testament to a program's consistency, fan support, and ability to perform under pressure within familiar surroundings. This win over a formidable LSU team solidifies Texas as a serious contender for the national championship.

The details

The game was a back-and-forth affair initially, with LSU taking a 17-13 lead at the end of the first quarter. However, Texas responded in the second, outscoring the Tigers 15-8 to accept a 40-36 lead into halftime. Texas extended their lead in the fourth quarter with a quick 4-0 run, ultimately securing the 77-64 victory.

  • The game was played on Thursday night.
  • LSU's last loss was on January 4th.

The players

Madison Booker

A Texas player who scored 18 points in the game.

Aaliyah Crump

A Texas player who scored 16 points in the game.

Mikaylah Williams

A junior guard for LSU who led the team with 20 points.

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What’s next

Both teams will continue to battle for supremacy in the Southeastern Conference, with LSU's next game against Auburn on Sunday.

The takeaway

Texas's 39-game home win streak is one of the longest active streaks in women's college basketball, demonstrating their dominance in front of their home crowd. This win over a top-5 LSU team solidifies the Longhorns as a serious national title contender.