Texas Women's Basketball Dominates LSU in Revenge Win

The Longhorns rallied in the fourth quarter to take down the Tigers 77-64 at home.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 3:31pm

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The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team avenged an earlier loss to LSU with a dominant 77-64 victory at home. After a close first three quarters, Texas pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring LSU 20-11 to secure the win. The Longhorns' defense was the key, forcing 19 turnovers and holding the high-powered Tigers offense to just 11 points in the final period.

Why it matters

This win is an important bounce-back for Texas after losing to LSU in their previous matchup. It shows the Longhorns' ability to make adjustments and play tough defense against a talented opponent. The victory also keeps Texas in the hunt for a strong conference finish and potential postseason berth.

The details

Texas struggled early on but found its rhythm in the fourth quarter, outscoring LSU 20-11 to pull away for the victory. The Longhorns' defense was the difference, forcing 19 turnovers and limiting the Tigers' high-powered offense. Freshman guard Aaliyah Crump, who was dealing with an injury in the previous matchup, scored 16 points in 24 minutes to provide a big boost for Texas.

  • The Longhorns lost to LSU roughly three weeks ago in Baton Rouge.
  • The rematch took place on February 5, 2026 at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas.

The players

Vic Schaefer

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team.

Rori Harmon

The starting point guard for the Texas Longhorns.

Aaliyah Crump

A freshman guard for the Texas Longhorns who scored 16 points in the win over LSU.

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What they’re saying

“When we're holding people to 11 points, especially a team like that that's averaging 97 points a game, you're playing your guts out.”

— Vic Schaefer, Head Coach (si.com)

“She's going to be a big time player. For her to come back and do what she's been doing the last three, four games, that she's been back is just something that we've needed, and I'm just so happy to see her grow as a person. She's so relentless in practice, and she's willing to learn everything.”

— Rori Harmon, Point Guard (si.com)

What’s next

The Longhorns will look to build on this momentum as they continue their conference schedule, with key matchups against ranked opponents on the horizon.

The takeaway

Texas' dominant defensive performance and ability to rally in the fourth quarter against a talented LSU team shows the Longhorns' potential to be a force in the postseason. The emergence of players like Aaliyah Crump also bodes well for the program's future.