Texas Women's Basketball Dominates Georgia in Final Home Game

Longhorns remain undefeated at home with 79-50 victory over ranked Bulldogs

Feb. 27, 2026 at 8:34pm

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The Texas women's basketball team rolled past the 23rd-ranked Georgia Bulldogs 79-50 in their final regular-season home game on Thursday night. The Longhorns jumped out to an early 8-0 lead and never looked back, dominating the Bulldogs with their stifling defense and efficient offense. Texas held Georgia to just 50 points, well below their season average of 75 points per game.

Why it matters

This win marks the second consecutive season the Longhorns have gone undefeated at home during the regular season, showcasing their dominance on their home court. The victory also positions Texas well for a strong postseason run after their recent loss to Vanderbilt.

The details

Texas opened the game on an 8-0 run and never relinquished control, leading by as many as 30 points. The Longhorns' stifling defense forced 24 Georgia turnovers, limiting the Bulldogs' high-powered offense. While Texas was not perfect offensively, their defensive intensity and ball movement in the first half proved to be the difference.

  • The game was played on February 26, 2026.
  • Texas' previous loss came two weeks ago against then-No. 5 Vanderbilt.
  • Three days after that Vanderbilt loss, unranked Georgia upset the Commodores in Athens.

The players

Vic Schaefer

The head coach of the Texas women's basketball team, who praised his team's defensive effort and chemistry in the win.

Rori Harmon

The graduate guard for Texas, who defended her coach's technical foul, saying he was just fighting for his players.

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What they’re saying

“I'm really proud of our kids. I thought we played really well tonight, especially in the first half. … (The) kids were special tonight. No question about it. Played really well, played really hard, and I thought we had great chemistry at times.”

— Vic Schaefer, Head Coach (The Daily Texan)

“What I really love about this team is that they've taken a little bit of ownership with their defense. Rori has really stepped up in the locker room and gone, 'Hey guys, … we need to be focused on holding people to 60 and under.' That's the standard at Texas. … So defensively, they're trying to take a step in getting better.”

— Vic Schaefer, Head Coach (The Daily Texan)

“I mean, he's fighting for his players. That's just what you do. … I'm not mad, not frustrated. Okay, they shot some free throws for a technical. But that's a coach who's just fighting for his players, fighting for something that he believes.”

— Rori Harmon, Graduate Guard (The Daily Texan)

What’s next

The Longhorns will look to carry their strong defensive performance into the postseason as they aim to make a deep run.

The takeaway

Texas' dominant win at home against a ranked opponent showcases their ability to lock down on defense and play cohesive, team-first basketball - a recipe for success in the NCAA Tournament.