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Madison Booker scores 21 as No. 4 Texas women defeat No. 24 Alabama 72-65
Booker surpasses 1,800 career points in the Longhorns' win over the Crimson Tide.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Madison Booker scored 21 points and grabbed 9 rebounds to lead the No. 4 Texas women's basketball team to a 72-65 victory over No. 24 Alabama on Sunday. Booker became the seventh player in Texas program history to surpass 1,800 career points. Jordan Lee and Kyla Oldacre each added 11 points for the Longhorns, who never trailed in the game. Alabama's Jessica Timmons had 24 points in her final home game, but the Crimson Tide struggled offensively in the first half, scoring just 20 points.
Why it matters
The win keeps Texas in the hunt for a high seed in the upcoming SEC Tournament, while Alabama ends the regular season having lost 5 of its last 6 games. Booker’s milestone performance also highlights her status as one of the top players in the country.
The details
Texas jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, forcing 19 Alabama turnovers and blocking 5 shots on the defensive end. The Longhorns’ stifling defense held the Crimson Tide to just 20 points in the first half, their lowest total of the season. Alabama made a push in the second half, shooting 68% from the field, but couldn’t overcome the early deficit.
- The game was played on Sunday, March 2, 2026.
The players
Madison Booker
A senior guard for the Texas Longhorns who surpassed 1,800 career points in the game, becoming the seventh player in program history to reach that milestone.
Jessica Timmons
A senior guard for the Alabama Crimson Tide who scored a team-high 24 points in her final home game.
Jordan Lee
A junior guard for the Texas Longhorns who scored 11 points in the win.
Kyla Oldacre
A sophomore forward for the Texas Longhorns who also scored 11 points.
What’s next
Both Texas and Alabama will next compete in the SEC Tournament, which begins on March 4.
The takeaway
Madison Booker’s milestone performance and the Longhorns’ stifling defense were the keys to their victory over the Crimson Tide. The win keeps Texas in contention for a high seed in the SEC Tournament, while Alabama ends the regular season struggling to find consistency.
