Texas women's basketball recently defeated LSU 65-58 in a competitive clash. Texas entered the contest ranked No. 2 overall, while LSU was No. 7. The victory was certainly a statement win, and Texas accomplished an impressive feat as a result. According to the SEC Network, Texas is now ranked No. 1 overall in the AP poll for the first time since the 2003-04 campaign.
Stars such as JuJu Watkins and Paige Bueckers have received no shortage of attention this season. However, although their teams are playing well, it is Texas that is now on top. The Longhorns moved to 27-2 with their victory against LSU. As long as they finish the regular season on a high note, Texas may enter March ranked No. 1 overall.
How is Texas women's basketball finding success?
Madison Booker leading Texas women's basketball
Madison Booker, a forward, leads Texas with 16.6 points per outing. She is also recording 6.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6 steals per contest. Booker is turning in 46.9 percent field goal, 43.5 percent three-point and 86.5 percent free throw shooting marks.
Booker may not receive as much attention as other stars in the sport, but her impact on Texas women's basketball has been undeniable.
Taylor Jones is also playing well. Her 12.5 points per game ranks second on the team. She leads the Longhorns with 6.8 rebounds per outing as well. Meanwhile, Rori Harmon and Kyla Oldacre are both recording per game averages of 9.5 points per contest. Harmon's 6.1 assists per game leads Texas.
Texas utilizes a team brand of basketball. They try to get every player on the floor involved while also crashing the boards and playing hard on the defensive end of the floor. In a lot of ways, Texas women's basketball has been underrated and overlooked throughout the 2024-25 campaign. With their No. 1 ranking, however, the Longhorns are finally receiving the respect that they deserve.
What's next for Texas?
Texas women's basketball has three games remaining on the schedule in the regular season. They will play Georgia on Monday night before taking on Mississippi State on Thursday. The Longhorns' final game is scheduled for Sunday against Florida.
Although none of Texas' upcoming opponents are ranked, the Longhorns still cannot afford to overlook any of the teams. Upsets occur all of the time and each of their opponents would love to take down the No. 1 overall team.
With all of that being said, this Texas women's basketball team is certainly trending in a promising direction.