Texas Women's Basketball Articles - Page 2

No. 5 Texas women’s basketball emerged victorious from the Gulf Coast Showcase, capping a grueling three-day tournament with a hard-fought 78-73 win over West Virginia on Sunday night. The Longhorns secured the championship behind standout performances from multiple players, but head coach Vic Schaefer made it clear that senior forward Aaliyah Moore could be the […]

Fran Harris has accomplished no shortage of impressive feats throughout her time in the sports world. Harris led The University of Texas at Austin to its first national championship in 1986, played for the Houston Comets in the WNBA’s inaugural season in 1997 and won a championship, has worked as both an executive and an […]

The Texas women’s basketball team, bolstered by the return of standout point guard Rori Harmon, opened their season with an eye-popping 119-47 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Sunday. After a 319-day recovery from a torn ACL, Harmon started for the Longhorns, contributing 10 points and seven assists in her first game back. Harmon, a […]

The University of Texas women’s basketball team has secured a significant transfer with the addition of former Michigan standout Laila Phelia. Announced by the Longhorns on Monday, Phelia’s arrival adds a seasoned scorer to a squad already positioned as a preseason top-five team. Phelia, a 6-foot guard, broke out in her junior year at Michigan, […]

On Sunday, those who tuned in to the Elite Eight clash between NC State women’s basketball and Texas women’s basketball witnessed a game that was played on a court with uneven measurements. In a statement released by the NCAA, it was made known that the three-point lines at the Moda Center in Portland were not […]

The Women’s March Madness Tournament is nearing its conclusion as the Elite 8 is finalizing who will play in the Final Four. However, the game between Texas and NC State women’s basketball teams caused a stir due to the three-point lines on the court. One side of the court does not meet the distance regulations […]

While Kevin Durant is gearing up for some postseason action with the Phoenix Suns, a new star is emerging from the Texas basketball program. Coach Vic Schaefer has molded and stayed patient when it came to developing Aaliyah Moore. Finally, this season has seen her pop off and blossom into a star who’s likely going […]

The Texas women’s basketball team clinched the Big 12 women’s title with a dominating 70-53 victory over Iowa State, marking the end to an era as they prepare to transition to the SEC next season. Coach Vic Schaefer emphasized the achievement’s in light of a fiercely competitive league. “To go win a championship in this […]

The month of March brings with it the fever pitch of college basketball. The NCAAW conference tournaments, a precursor to the national championship, promise edge-of-your-seat action and heart-stopping moments. This year, a blend of powerhouse programs and rising stars are set to clash, making some matchups unmissable for any college basketball fan. NCAAW conference tournament […]

As we approach the final stretches of the college basketball season, this week’s AP Top 25 women’s poll provides another snapshot of the shifting dynamics and powerhouses that have marked this season. With only a few weeks remaining before conference tournaments and the subsequent march to the NCAAW tournament, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Here […]

The No. 10 Texas women’s basketball team faced a disappointing loss against unranked Oklahoma on Wednesday, ending the game with a 91-87 loss. Texas coach Vic Schaefer didn’t mince words about his the Longhorns’ performance following the game. “We didn’t play very hard tonight,” Schafer said, as reported by Mike Rosner of the Associated Press. […]

Coming off a loss to No. 7 Kansas State, Texas women’s basketball, led by junior forward Aaliyah Moore, dominated the Kansas Jayhawks with a 91-56 victory on Tuesday. Texas displayed exceptional skills, with Moore’s perfect 7-7 from the field. Early in the match, Texas struggled to find their rhythm, but Moore’s layup 90 seconds into […]

In an unfortunate turn of events for the Texas women’s basketball team, point guard Rori Harmon is out for the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a torn ACL. A personal letter from Harmon released by the school details how the point guard is “heartbroken” for not being able to play with her […]

In a decisive game on Wednesday night, the fifth-ranked Texas women’s basketball team achieved a significant 104-51 win against UT Rio Grande Valley. The spotlight was on Rori Harmon, who not only scored 12 points but also marked a milestone by becoming the fastest Texas player to accumulate 500 assists. The Longhorns showcased a balanced […]

Texas women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer has boldly proclaimed his current squad as the best he’s coached since his tenure began in 2020. The statement comes on the heels of Texas’ historic undefeated start this season, marking a pivotal moment in the program’s resurgence on the national stage. Currently unbeaten and holding the fifth spot […]

Texas women’s basketball star junior Rori Harmon stepped up huge for the Longhorns on Sunday against No. 11 UConn Huskies and earned further respect of head coach Geno Auriemma. “I think she’s the best player we’ve played against so far this year, by far. Defensively, I thought she was really instrumental in keeping Paige from […]

In the world of college basketball, transformation and grit often mark the journey of young athletes, and Rori Harmon of the Texas Longhorns is no exception. Harmon, a 5-foot, 6-inch point guard, entered the University of Texas in 2021 with high expectations and a nickname that highlighted her youth and size: “Fetus.” Despite her petite […]

The University of Texas Women’s Basketball program announced through a press release that Tiffany Jackson, a three-time All-American and nine-year WNBA veteran, died after battling breast cancer since 2015. She was 37 years old. Jackson’s decorated career at Texas remains one of the program’s brightest in its history. She’s the only player in Texas’ history to […]