Harmon sets record as No. 4 Texas runs away with 77-64 win over No. 5 LSU

Rori Harmon becomes Longhorns' all-time leader in steals and assists in victory over Tigers

Feb. 5, 2026 at 11:15pm

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Rori Harmon made program history as No. 4 Texas used a big fourth quarter for a 77-64 win over No. 5 Louisiana State in Southeastern Conference women's basketball action Thursday at Moody Center. Harmon collected six steals against the Tigers for 351 in her career, breaking Linda Waggoner's mark of 346 that stood since 1980. She's now the Longhorns' all-time leader in both steals and assists (894).

Why it matters

Harmon's record-breaking performance highlights the star player's impact on the Longhorns' program and the team's ability to pull away from a top-5 opponent in the SEC. Texas' win over LSU also avenges an earlier loss to the Tigers, demonstrating the team's growth and competitiveness in conference play.

The details

Texas outscored LSU 20-11 in the fourth quarter, using a 10-0 run to start the frame, to pull away. The Tigers didn't score until the 5:07 mark of the quarter and shot 3-for-9 from the field. The Longhorns forced 19 turnovers with 12 steals, limiting the Tigers to .865 points per possession with a 25.7% turnover rate. Madison Booker led four Longhorns scoring in double figures with 18 points, although she took 21 shots to do it. Aaliyah Crump scored 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting with five rebounds. Harmon chipped in 11 points on 4-for-14 from the field and Teya Sidberry scored 10.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Rori Harmon

A star guard for the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team who became the program's all-time leader in steals and assists with her performance in this game.

Linda Waggoner

A former Texas Longhorns women's basketball player whose record for career steals (346) was broken by Rori Harmon in this game.

Madison Booker

A Texas Longhorns forward who led the team in scoring with 18 points in the win over LSU.

Aaliyah Crump

A Texas Longhorns guard who scored 16 points on 7-for-10 shooting with five rebounds in the game.

Teya Sidberry

A Texas Longhorns forward who scored 10 points in the victory over LSU.

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The takeaway

Rori Harmon's record-breaking performance and the Longhorns' ability to pull away from a top-5 SEC opponent in the fourth quarter demonstrate the team's depth, defensive intensity, and star power as they continue their push for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament.