At a Glance
- Texas wins 67-64 over Ole Miss in a tight SEC game
- Ole Miss rallied 24-12 in the final quarter
- Texas stays undefeated (17-0)
- Why it matters: It shows Texas can withstand late pressure from a ranked opponent
In a dramatic SEC showdown at the Moody Center, No. 2 Texas held off a furious fourth-quarter surge from No. 15 Ole Miss to secure a 67-64 victory, preserving its undefeated record.
Game Highlights
Texas opened the game with a 15-point advantage and never trailed. Ole Miss cut the lead to one possession three times in the fourth quarter, but Texas responded each time. Cotie McMahon finished with 19 points, 12 of which came in the final frame.
- Jordan Lee – 17 points, 6-for-12 shooting, all 40 minutes
- Madison Booker – 15 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds
- Breya Cunningham – 10 points
- Rori Harmon – 10 assists
- Latasha Lattimore – 17 points (Texas)
- Sira Thienou – 14 points (Ole Miss)
Longhorns head coach Vic Schaefer stated:
> “It’s a learning experience. I’m really proud of our kids for finding their way through a really difficult fourth quarter. You have to give Ole Miss credit. Those kids didn’t quit.”
Longhorns head coach Vic Schaefer added:
> “Y’all can pick it apart all you want, it’s a win in the SEC against a ranked team, but there’s a lot of learning to get from this. We’ll watch the film, the film don’t lie, and we’ll have to look at ourselves in the mirror.”
Turnover Battle
| Metric | Texas | Ole Miss |
|---|---|---|
| Turnovers per game | 9.8 | 14 |
| Turnover margin | 15 | – |
Texas committed 9.8 turnovers per game, tying for the best in the country, while Ole Miss forced 14 miscues. Texas’s 15-point turnover margin remains the national leader.
Key Takeaways
- Texas won 67-64, keeping its 17-0 record intact.
- Ole Miss staged a 24-12 fourth-quarter rally but fell short.
- Turnover margin advantage (15) was a decisive factor.
The Longhorns’ resilience in the final minutes underscores their ability to close out games against top-tier opponents.
