Texas Longhorns Blown Out by Vanderbilt on the Road

The Longhorns struggled to contain Vanderbilt's star guard Mikayla Blakes in the 86-70 loss.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team suffered a 16-point defeat against the No. 5 Vanderbilt Commodores on the road. The Longhorns fell behind early and were unable to slow down Vanderbilt's star guard Mikayla Blakes, who scored 34 points in the game. Texas forward Madison Booker led the Longhorns with 20 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.

Why it matters

This loss highlights the challenges the Longhorns have faced in winning tough road games against ranked opponents in the highly competitive SEC conference, which features five of the top 10 teams in the country. The Longhorns will need to rebound quickly as they prepare to take on another ranked SEC foe, the No. 22 Tennessee Volunteers, on Sunday.

The details

The Longhorns fell behind early, trailing by 12 points after the first quarter. They struggled to contain Vanderbilt's offense, allowing the Commodores to shoot 75% from the field in the opening period. Texas forced 17 turnovers but was unable to slow down Blakes, who had a dominant 34-point performance. Forward Madison Booker led the Longhorns with 20 points, while forward Breya Cunningham added 14.

  • The game took place on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • The Longhorns will face the No. 22 Tennessee Volunteers on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Mikayla Blakes

A star guard for the Vanderbilt Commodores who scored 34 points against the Longhorns.

Madison Booker

A forward for the Texas Longhorns who led the team with 20 points in the loss.

Breya Cunningham

A forward for the Texas Longhorns who scored 14 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“Toughness was the most critical issue for his team.”

— Vic Schaefer, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns (si.com)

What’s next

The Longhorns will have a chance to rebound against the No. 22 Tennessee Volunteers on Sunday, February 16, 2026 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

The takeaway

This loss highlights the challenges the Longhorns face in winning tough road games against ranked opponents in the highly competitive SEC conference. The team will need to quickly regroup and demonstrate their ability to win on the road as they prepare to take on another ranked SEC foe, the Tennessee Volunteers, on Sunday.