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No. 4 Texas defeats No. 18 Kentucky 64-53
Longhorns win 40th straight home game, the longest streak in the nation
Feb. 9, 2026 at 11:55pm
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The No. 4 Texas Longhorns defeated the No. 18 Kentucky Wildcats 64-53 in a women's college basketball matchup on Monday night. Justice Carlton scored 17 points to lead the Longhorns, who improved to 9-2 against AP Top 25 teams and extended their home winning streak to 40 games, the longest in the nation.
Why it matters
This win over a ranked opponent continues Texas' strong season and solidifies their position as one of the top teams in women's college basketball. Kentucky's loss drops them to 5-6 in SEC play, making it more difficult for them to earn a high seed in the NCAA Tournament.
The details
Texas led by as many as 14 points in the third quarter, but Kentucky rallied to cut the deficit to just one point with 6:23 remaining. The Longhorns responded with a 10-0 run, including a key 3-pointer by Carlton, to pull away for the victory. Texas shot 46% from the field, while Kentucky struggled at 39% and committed a season-high 23 turnovers.
- The game was played on Monday, February 10, 2026.
- Texas extended their home winning streak to 40 games, the longest in the nation.
The players
Justice Carlton
A player for the Texas Longhorns who scored a team-high 17 points in the win.
Asia Boone
A player for the Kentucky Wildcats who led her team with 16 points.
Clara Strack
A player for the Kentucky Wildcats who scored 14 points in the loss.
Kyla Oldacre
A player for the Texas Longhorns who made four free throws in the final minutes to help secure the win.
Jordan Lee
A player for the Texas Longhorns who scored 13 points in the game.
What’s next
Texas will visit No. 7 Vanderbilt on Thursday, while Kentucky will host Texas A&M on the same day.
The takeaway
The Longhorns' dominant home record and ability to win against top-ranked opponents demonstrates their status as an elite women's college basketball program, while Kentucky's loss highlights the challenges they face in a competitive SEC conference.
