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Fayetteville Today
By the People, for the People
No. 4 Texas Defeats Arkansas 93-62 Behind Booker's 21 Points
Five Longhorns players score in double figures in the road win.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Madison Booker scored 21 points to lead five Texas players in double figures as the No. 4 Longhorns defeated Arkansas 93-62 on Thursday night. Booker scored 16 points by halftime to help Texas take a 20-point lead into the break.
Why it matters
This victory for the fourth-ranked Texas Longhorns men's basketball team extends their strong start to the season and showcases the team's depth, with five players scoring in double figures.
The details
Madison Booker led the way for Texas, scoring 21 points on the night. The Longhorns had a balanced offensive attack, with four other players also reaching double digits in scoring: Aaliyah Matharu (16 points), Rori Harmon (14 points), DeYona Gaston (12 points), and Shay Holle (10 points). Texas took control of the game early, building a 20-point halftime lead that they would not relinquish.
- The game was played on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
The players
Madison Booker
A standout player for the Texas Longhorns, Booker led the team with 21 points in the victory.
Aaliyah Matharu
A key contributor for Texas, Matharu scored 16 points in the win over Arkansas.
Rori Harmon
The Longhorns' point guard, Harmon scored 14 points in the road victory.
DeYona Gaston
Gaston added 12 points to the balanced Texas offensive attack.
Shay Holle
Holle rounded out the five Texas players in double figures, scoring 10 points.
What they’re saying
“We came out with a lot of energy and really set the tone early. Our balanced scoring attack was key to getting this big road win.”
— Madison Booker (wn.com)
The takeaway
The fourth-ranked Texas Longhorns demonstrated their depth and offensive firepower in this decisive road victory over Arkansas, with five players scoring in double figures and the team building a comfortable lead early that they would not relinquish.
