Women’s Basketball Triumphs Over Oregon, 100-58, Advances to Sweet 16

AUSTIN, Texas — No. 3 Texas routed Oregon 100-58 Sunday at the Moody Center. The Longhorns’ women’s basketball program triumphed against the Ducks. Texas won by a 100-58 margin and now advances to the Sweet 16.

Booker sets new NCAA Tournament mark for Texas

Madison Booker scored a career-high 40 points. Her total established a new single-game NCAA Tournament scoring record for the Longhorns.

Booker topped Heather Schreiber’s 32 points from 2003 and Clarissa Davis’ 32 from 1986. Her previous high this season was 31 points.

Supporting cast and game flow

Rori Harmon played her final home game for Texas. She posted nine points, five steals and six rebounds.

Jordan Lee added 17 points, while Teya Sidberry scored 11. Aaliyah Crump drilled a three in the first half.

Team defense and shooting

Texas forced 15 turnovers and scored 23 points off them. The Longhorns outscored Oregon 55-24 after intermission.

The team shot 56 percent from the field, making 37 of 66 attempts. Texas held a 22-8 advantage in assists.

Key runs and momentum

Texas opened the second quarter on a 6-0 run while Oregon failed to make a field goal for over three minutes. The Longhorns posted a 28-8 third quarter.

Booker finished the third with 13 points. Texas began the fourth with a 7-0 spurt to close the game.

Notes and program marks

• Booker recorded her 15th game this season with 20-plus points.
• She logged her 43rd career game with at least 20 points.
• Texas improved to 33-3 overall and has won 10 straight games.
• The Longhorns are now 20-0 at home this season.
• Texas has a 44-game home winning streak at Moody Center, a program record.
• The program is 55-35 all-time in the NCAA Tournament and 19-5 as a No. 1 seed.
• Texas is 32-10 in NCAA tournament games played at home.
• The Longhorns hold a 79-7 mark when Booker and Harmon both play.
• Jordan Lee reached her 29th double-figure scoring game this year.
• Teya Sidberry scored her most points since Nov. 30.

What comes next

Texas will face the winner of Kentucky and West Virginia in the Sweet 16. That matchup is scheduled for Saturday, March 28.

Tip-off time remains to be determined. Filmogaz.com will provide further coverage and updates.