No. 4 Texas women hold off No. 2 Tennessee for SEC road win

Madison Booker scores 14 points as Longhorns defeat Lady Volunteers 65-63

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The No. 4 Texas Longhorns women's basketball team defeated the No. 22 Tennessee Lady Volunteers 65-63 in a close SEC matchup on Sunday. Madison Booker led the Longhorns with 14 points, while Jordan Lee and Rori Harmon each added 12 points. Tennessee's Talaysia Cooper scored a game-high 29 points in the loss.

Why it matters

This was an important SEC road win for the fourth-ranked Longhorns, who are looking to solidify their position in the conference standings and make a push for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament. Tennessee, ranked 22nd, was hoping to defend its home court and pick up a marquee win over a top-5 opponent.

The details

Texas led by as many as 10 points in the fourth quarter, but Tennessee rallied late with a trio of 3-pointers to cut the deficit to one. The Longhorns were able to hold on, with Booker hitting two free throws in the final seconds to seal the victory. The game was tied 34-34 at halftime after Texas had built an 18-2 lead earlier in the second quarter.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Madison Booker

A Texas guard who scored a team-high 14 points in the win.

Jordan Lee

A Texas guard who scored 12 points for the Longhorns.

Rori Harmon

A Texas guard who also scored 12 points in the game.

Talaysia Cooper

A Tennessee guard who led all scorers with 29 points in the loss.

Janiah Barker

A Tennessee forward who scored 12 points for the Lady Volunteers.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This was an important SEC road win for the fourth-ranked Texas Longhorns, who were able to hold off a late rally by the 22nd-ranked Tennessee Lady Volunteers. The game featured strong performances from several key players on both sides, and showcased the competitiveness of the SEC women's basketball landscape.