Rori Harmon sets Texas record for career steals in win over LSU

Texas point guard's defensive dominance leads No. 4 Longhorns to 77-64 victory over No. 5 Tigers

Feb. 6, 2026 at 12:55am

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Texas senior point guard Rori Harmon set the school record for most steals in a career, grabbing six in the Longhorns' 77-64 win over LSU. Harmon's stifling defense helped hold the Tigers to just 11 points in the fourth quarter as Texas avenged an earlier loss to LSU.

Why it matters

Harmon's record-setting performance underscores her status as one of the top defensive players in women's college basketball. The win also keeps Texas in contention for the SEC title and a potential No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Harmon's six steals, including three in a row in the fourth quarter, sparked a stifling Texas defense that held LSU to just 11 points in the final period. The Longhorns' bench also provided a big boost, scoring 34 points, with Aaliyah Crump and Teya Sidberry making key contributions.

  • Harmon broke the Texas career steals record of 351 on Thursday night.
  • Texas improved to 22-2 overall and 7-2 in SEC play with the win.

The players

Rori Harmon

A fifth-year senior point guard for the Texas Longhorns, Harmon is the school's all-time leader in career steals and assists.

Vic Schaefer

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team, who praised Harmon's defensive dominance.

Kim Mulkey

The head coach of the LSU Tigers women's basketball team, who acknowledged Harmon's quickness and mid-range shooting ability.

Aaliyah Crump

A freshman guard for the Texas Longhorns who is emerging as a key contributor, hitting two 3-pointers and grabbing five rebounds against LSU.

Teya Sidberry

A senior forward transfer for the Texas Longhorns who scored 10 points in 16 minutes off the bench.

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What they’re saying

“There's not another one like her in the history of women's basketball.”

— Vic Schaefer, Texas Longhorns head coach (Houston Chronicle)

“She's kind of small in stature so she can get down in her stance. She has enough quickness not to let you get by her. She's got a good mid-range jumper. She's their little general out there.”

— Kim Mulkey, LSU Tigers head coach (Houston Chronicle)

“I've worked really hard. I can't thank my teammates enough for helping me. This is the most confident I've been in my career because of the amazing people around me.”

— Aaliyah Crump, Texas Longhorns freshman guard (Houston Chronicle)

What’s next

The Texas Longhorns will look to continue their strong SEC play and push for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Their next game is against the South Carolina Gamecocks, another top-5 team, on February 12.

The takeaway

Rori Harmon's record-setting defensive performance and the contributions from the Texas bench highlight the Longhorns' depth and versatility, making them a formidable contender for the national championship this season.