No. 4 Texas women defeat No. 24 Alabama 72-65

Madison Booker scores 21 points and grabs 9 rebounds in the Longhorns' victory.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The No. 4 Texas women's basketball team defeated the No. 24 Alabama Crimson Tide 72-65 on Sunday. Madison Booker led the Longhorns with 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Jordan Lee and Kyla Oldacre each added 11 points. Texas never trailed in the game, though Alabama cut the deficit to 5 points in the fourth quarter before the Longhorns held on for the win.

Why it matters

This was an important SEC matchup between two ranked teams, with Texas solidifying its position as one of the top teams in the country and Alabama struggling to end the regular season on a high note.

The details

Texas jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, though Alabama made a late push to try and close the gap. The Longhorns' defense forced 19 Crimson Tide turnovers and blocked 5 shots. Alabama struggled offensively in the first half, scoring just 20 points, before improving in the second half.

  • The game took place on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • Both teams will next play in the SEC Tournament, which begins on March 4.

The players

Madison Booker

A standout player for the Texas Longhorns, Booker scored 21 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in the win.

Jordan Lee

A key contributor for Texas, Lee scored 11 points in the victory.

Kyla Oldacre

Also scoring 11 points for the Longhorns in the win.

Jessica Timmons

The leading scorer for Alabama with 24 points in her final home game.

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What they’re saying

“Madison Booker had 21 points and nine rebounds, Jordan Lee and Kyla Oldacre each scored 11 and the No. 4 Texas women beat No. 24 Alabama 72-65 on Sunday.”

— AP News (mymotherlode.com)

What’s next

Both teams will next play in the SEC Tournament, which begins on March 4.

The takeaway

This win keeps Texas firmly in the top 5 of the national rankings, while Alabama ends the regular season struggling, losing 5 of its last 6 games. The Longhorns' defense was the key to the victory, forcing turnovers and limiting the Crimson Tide's scoring opportunities.