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Texas Women Rout Defending Champs UCLA 81-64
26 Oct
Summary
- Texas women's basketball defeated defending champion UCLA 81-64 in an exhibition.
- Madison Booker led all scorers with 21 points, seven rebounds, and six assists.
- The Longhorns shot 50.8% from the field and forced 18 turnovers.
No. 6 Texas women's basketball secured a decisive 81-64 victory over the defending national champions, UCLA, in a Sunday exhibition game held at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. The Longhorns established control early and extended their lead throughout the contest, outscoring the Bruins in every quarter and building a 22-point advantage in the final period.
Morgan Booker was the standout performer, tallying 21 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Bryanna Preston contributed significantly with 20 points, including four successful three-pointers. Breya Cunningham added 16 points and six rebounds, while Zya Vann chipped in 12 points. The team demonstrated strong offensive efficiency, shooting 50.8% from the field and 47.4% from beyond the arc, while their defense forced 18 turnovers, leading to 20 points off mistakes.
The Longhorns will play their final exhibition game on Thursday, October 29th, at 7pm Central against Eastern New Mexico at the Moody Center in Austin. This commanding performance against a top-ranked opponent signals a promising start to their season.
