At a Glance
- Texas beats Missouri 89-71 in Columbia.
- Madison Booker scores season-high 28 and grabs 10 rebounds.
- Jordan Lee nets a career-best 23 points.
- Why it matters: Texas remains undefeated and sets up a Sunday showdown with Mississippi.
Texas overcame a slow start to win 89-71 over Missouri in Columbia, with Madison Booker and Jordan Lee delivering standout performances.
Game Highlights
Texas was down early but rallied after Lee’s 3-pointer with 3:50 remaining in the second quarter. The Longhorns led 41-38 at halftime and outscored the Tigers 48-33 in the second half.
- Madison Booker
- Jordan Lee
- Ashton Judd
- Grace Slaughter
- Abbey Schreacke
- Rori Harmon
Statistical Snapshot
| Team | Points | Turnovers | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 89 | – | – |
| Missouri | 71 | 30 | 53% |
Missouri committed 30 turnovers despite shooting 53% from the field; Texas had not allowed a team to shoot better than 50% this season.
Next Games
Texas will host No. 15 Mississippi on Sunday, while Missouri visits No. 11 Kentucky.
Key Takeaways
- Texas remains undefeated at 16-0.
- Madison Booker’s double-double boosts Texas’s offensive strength.
- Missouri struggles without Shannon Dowell’s presence.
The victory cements Texas’s early-season dominance and sets the stage for a challenging SEC schedule.
