Texas vs Oklahoma: 2025 stars Aaliyah Chavez, Aaliyah Crump ready for Red River Rivalry

Freshmen guards will make their debut in the storied college basketball matchup on Sunday

Jan. 31, 2026 at 2:55pm

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Texas freshman Aaliyah Crump and Oklahoma freshman Aaliyah Chavez will play in their first Red River Rivalry game on Sunday when the Longhorns host the Sooners at Moody Center. Crump signed with Texas in 2024, while Chavez chose to play for Oklahoma after being recruited by both schools. The two talented freshmen guards are expected to be the future stars of the longstanding rivalry between the two programs.

Why it matters

The Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma is one of the most storied college basketball matchups, with the two programs meeting regularly since 1979. The emergence of Aaliyah Crump and Aaliyah Chavez as freshmen stars for their respective teams sets the stage for the next generation of players to carry on the tradition of this heated rivalry.

The details

Crump missed 15 games this season due to a foot injury, but has started 5 times and scored 92 points over 7 appearances. Chavez has won the SEC's Freshman of the Week award 6 times this season, and is leading the Sooners in scoring (18.9 ppg) and assists (4.3 apg). Both players were highly touted recruits, ranked as top-5 prospects in the 2025 class.

  • Crump committed to Texas in July 2024.
  • Chavez listed Texas among her finalists and attended a Longhorns game in March 2025, but ultimately chose to play for Oklahoma.
  • Sunday, February 2, 2026 will be the first Red River Rivalry game for Crump and Chavez.

The players

Aaliyah Crump

A freshman guard for the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team, ranked as the 5th best prospect in the 2025 recruiting class.

Aaliyah Chavez

A freshman guard for the Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball team, ranked as the 3rd best prospect in the 2025 recruiting class.

Rori Harmon

The veteran starting point guard for the Texas Longhorns, who is the all-time leader in assists at the school and is on pace to set the steals record soon.

Madison Booker

A two-time All-American forward for the Texas Longhorns.

Raegan Beers

An All-American center for the Oklahoma Sooners, previously played at Oregon State.

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What they’re saying

“She's a great person, she's a great player. I'm just excited to play in this game, play against a great Oklahoma team. It's a big rivalry, so I think we're all excited.”

— Aaliyah Crump (statesman.com)

“People make decisions for the best of their career and for themselves, like just do what you've got to do for you. There's nothing personal for me. She obviously thought that was the best for her, and I'm really happy for her that she made that decision.”

— Rori Harmon, Texas veteran point guard (statesman.com)

“I think they're both obviously really good freshmen, and it's been fun to kind of figure out who the next names in the sports are going to be and really watch them grow in the space. I'm excited to watch them out there on Sunday.”

— Christine Williamson, ESPN host (statesman.com)

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