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Vanderbilt Upsets No. 4 Texas 86-70
Mikayla Blakes scores 34 points to lead the Commodores to their third straight win over a Top 25 team.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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In a matchup of top-5 women's college basketball teams, No. 5 Vanderbilt defeated No. 4 Texas 86-70 behind a dominant 34-point performance from NCAA scoring leader Mikayla Blakes. The Commodores, who have now won 14 straight home games this season, took control of the game in the first quarter and led by as many as 26 points before Texas made a late push.
Why it matters
This win over a highly ranked opponent continues Vanderbilt's strong season and solidifies their status as one of the top teams in the country. The Commodores have now defeated four ranked teams, including three in a row, showcasing their ability to compete with the best programs in women's college basketball.
The details
Blakes, who raised her season scoring average to 26.2 points per game, reached 30 or more points for the fourth straight game and ninth time this season. Aubrey Galvan added 18 points and 8 rebounds for Vanderbilt, who led 47-30 at halftime. Texas was led by Madison Booker's 20 points and 8 rebounds, while Breya Cunningham had 14 points before fouling out late in the third quarter.
- Vanderbilt trailed 7-4 early in the first quarter before going on a 14-0 run to take a 27-15 lead by the end of the opening frame.
- The Commodores led 47-30 at halftime.
- Vanderbilt led by as many as 26 points midway through the third quarter before Texas closed the gap to 11 points with 2:15 left in the fourth quarter.
The players
Mikayla Blakes
The NCAA scoring leader, who raised her season average to 26.2 points per game with her 34-point performance.
Aubrey Galvan
Vanderbilt forward who scored 18 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in the win.
Madison Booker
Texas guard who led the Longhorns with 20 points and 8 rebounds.
Breya Cunningham
Texas forward who scored 14 points before fouling out late in the third quarter.
What’s next
Texas will look to bounce back when they travel to face No. 22 Tennessee on Sunday, while Vanderbilt will visit Georgia on the same day.
The takeaway
Vanderbilt's dominant performance against a top-5 opponent showcases their ability to compete with the best teams in women's college basketball. The Commodores' balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for Texas to handle, further cementing Vanderbilt's status as a legitimate national title contender.
