No. 4 Texas Women Defeat No. 24 Alabama 72-65

Madison Booker scores 21 points as Longhorns extend winning streak to five games

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The No. 4 Texas women's basketball team defeated No. 24 Alabama 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 victory.

Why it matters

This win extends Texas' winning streak to 5 games as they head into the SEC Tournament. The Longhorns' defense was key, forcing 19 Alabama turnovers and holding the Crimson Tide to just 20 points in the first half. For Alabama, the loss marks their 5th in the last 6 games to end the regular season.

The details

Texas jumped out to an early lead with a fast break layup from Jordan Lee and never looked back. The Longhorns' defense was stifling, blocking 5 shots and recording 7 steals. Alabama struggled offensively in the first half, scoring just 20 points. The Crimson Tide improved in the second half, shooting 68% from the field, but couldn't overcome the early deficit.

  • Texas jumped out to an early lead in the first half.
  • Alabama cut the deficit to 5 points in the fourth quarter.

The players

Madison Booker

A Texas forward who scored a game-high 21 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.

Jordan Lee

A Texas guard who scored 11 points, including the opening fast break layup.

Kyla Oldacre

A Texas center who also scored 11 points.

Jessica Timmons

An Alabama guard who scored a team-high 24 points in her final home game.

Essence Cody

An Alabama forward who battled for rebounds against Texas.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This game showcased the defensive prowess of the No. 4 Texas Longhorns, who forced 19 turnovers and held Alabama to just 20 first-half points. While the Crimson Tide made a late push, the Longhorns' early lead and strong play on both ends of the floor proved too much to overcome.