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Texas Longhorns Defeat Oklahoma Sooners in Rivalry Matchup
No. 4 Texas Longhorns hold off late surge from No. 10 Oklahoma Sooners to win at home
Feb. 1, 2026 at 7:31pm
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The No. 4 Texas Longhorns defeated the No. 10 Oklahoma Sooners 72-66 in a hard-fought rivalry game at the Moody Center in Austin. The Longhorns led throughout the game, but the Sooners made a strong second-half push to keep the game close until the final buzzer.
Why it matters
This win helps the Longhorns build momentum as they transition to the SEC conference next season. The rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma is one of the most storied in college basketball, and this matchup showcased the intensity and competitiveness between the two programs.
The details
Texas was led by a standout performance from forward Justice Carlton, who scored 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. The Longhorns held a 16-point lead at halftime, but the Sooners outscored them 46-38 in the second half to make it a close game down the stretch. Oklahoma's relentless effort on the fast break, outscoring Texas 15-8 in that category, kept them within striking distance.
- The game was played on Sunday, February 2, 2026.
- College GameDay was present for the matchup at the Moody Center in Austin.
The players
Justice Carlton
A key forward for the Texas Longhorns who had an impressive 16-point, 8-rebound performance in the win over Oklahoma.
Rori Harmon
The starting point guard for the Texas Longhorns, who praised the impact of teammate Justice Carlton.
Madison Booker
A forward for the Texas Longhorns who emphasized the importance of Justice Carlton's competitive spirit and impact on the team.
Vic Schaefer
The head coach of the Texas Longhorns, who highlighted the relentless effort of the Oklahoma Sooners.
Aaliyah Chavez
A guard for the Oklahoma Sooners who helped lead their second-half surge to keep the game close.
What they’re saying
“Justice is like our difference maker. I've realized over the course of this season, she makes a difference in our team when she does things like she did today.”
— Rori Harmon, Texas Longhorns point guard
“When Justice has that look in her eyes that she's ready to dominate her opponent, protect the rim and get rebounds and be aggressive, I think we're a very hard team to beat. She helps us in so many ways she doesn't know about.”
— Madison Booker, Texas Longhorns forward
“They're just relentless. They just never stop coming at you.”
— Vic Schaefer, Texas Longhorns head coach
What’s next
The Texas Longhorns will look to extend their 39-game home winning streak when they host the LSU Tigers on Thursday.
The takeaway
This hard-fought rivalry win over Oklahoma showcases the Longhorns' ability to withstand a late surge and maintain their composure, an important quality as they prepare to join the SEC conference next season.
