Texas Women’s Basketball Rolls to SEC-Opening Win at Missouri

The No. 2 Texas women’s basketball team opened SEC play with authority on Thursday night, delivering an 89–71 win on the road against Missouri. The Longhorns turned a tight first half into a statement victory, continuing a dominant stretch that has energized fans across Texas, including right here in Houston.

Texas leaned on depth, tempo, and defensive pressure to pull away after halftime. Fresh legs and aggressive rotations frustrated Missouri’s shooters, while the Longhorns’ offense hit stride behind balanced scoring across the lineup. By the fourth quarter, Texas had complete control of the pace.

The win keeps Texas among the strongest teams in the nation as the program looks to navigate its inaugural SEC season. For Houston fans, the momentum is especially exciting—several roster ties and a strong alumni base in the city have helped build a big following for this year’s squad.

Why it Matters

Texas enters SEC competition as a top national contender, and opening conference play with a road win sets the tone for the months ahead. With more high-stakes matchups coming, including ones that Houston fans will follow closely, maintaining confidence early in the SEC schedule is crucial.

What’s Next

The Longhorns return home for the next stretch of SEC games and will look to keep building on their fast start. If they continue to blend defensive toughness with explosive offense, Texas could be on track for another deep postseason run.

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