No. 4 Texas Defeats No. 18 Kentucky 64-53

Justice Carlton scores 17 points to lead the Longhorns to victory over the Wildcats.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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In a matchup of top-20 women's basketball teams, No. 4 Texas defeated No. 18 Kentucky 64-53 on Monday night. Justice Carlton led the Longhorns with 17 points, while Kentucky's Asia Boone scored 16 points in the losing effort. Texas overcame a poor second-half shooting performance to secure the victory at home, extending their winning streak at the Frank Erwin Center to 40 games.

Why it matters

This win over a ranked opponent boosts Texas' NCAA Tournament resume and keeps them in contention for a high seed. For Kentucky, the loss is their sixth in conference play and drops them further down the SEC standings.

The details

Texas jumped out to a 14-point lead in the third quarter, but Kentucky battled back to make it a one-point game late in the fourth. However, the Longhorns responded with a 3-pointer by Carlton and some clutch free throw shooting down the stretch to seal the victory. Texas shot 46% from the field for the game, 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 active streak in the nation.

The players

Justice Carlton

A key player for the No. 4 Texas Longhorns, scoring a team-high 17 points in the victory.

Asia Boone

The leading scorer for Kentucky with 16 points, including four made 3-pointers.

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What’s next

Texas will visit No. 7 Vanderbilt on Thursday, while Kentucky hosts Texas A&M on the same day.

The takeaway

Texas proved its mettle as a top-5 team by grinding out a tough victory over a ranked Kentucky squad, showcasing their defensive intensity and ability to make winning plays down the stretch.