No.4 Texas dominates Texas A&M 80–35 in SEC rivalry rout

In the rivalry of all rivalries across college athletics, No. 4 Texas squared off against Texas A&M in a gritty SEC showdown. It wasn’t always pretty on either side, but that was the beauty of it. From the opening tip, the game had a physical, grind-it-out feel—and Texas embraced it fully. When the dust settled, the Longhorns walked away with an emphatic 80–35 victory that spoke louder than any rivalry hype ever could.

Player of the game

Madison Booker earns Player of the Game honors after delivering a balanced, do-it-all performance. Booker finished with 10 points, six assists, three rebounds, four steals, and two blocks, impacting the game on both ends of the floor. She shot 40 percent from the field and was perfect from the free-throw line. While her scoring was important, it was her defensive activity, playmaking, and leadership that truly set the tone for Texas throughout the night.

By the numbers

If there was ever a game that defined how physically demanding SEC basketball can be, this was it. Texas shot 42.9 percent from the field compared to just 17.2 percent for Texas A&M. From beyond the arc, the Longhorns finished at 5.6 percent, while the Aggies connected on 16.7 percent. At the free-throw line, Texas continued to hold the edge, shooting 72.2 percent compared to Texas A&M’s 65 percent.

The rest of the stat sheet leaned heavily in favor of Texas. The Longhorns dominated the glass 53–25, including 34 defensive rebounds, and moved the ball with purpose, recording 23 assists compared to just two for the Aggies. Defensively, Texas was relentless, finishing with nine blocks and 14 steals. In the paint, the Longhorns imposed their will, outscoring Texas A&M 48–10, a margin that reflected the physical and mental control Texas maintained throughout the rivalry matchup.

Next game

Texas returns to action on Sunday, January 25, when the Longhorns take on the Arkansas Razorbacks.