Texas Women’s Basketball Defeats UCLA, Advances to Players Era Championship Game
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The University of Texas Women’s Basketball team secured a dominant victory over UCLA 78-68, improving to 6-0 on the season and advancing to the championship game of the Players Era Tournament. Key performances from Kyla Oldacre and Rori Harmon propelled the Longhorns to their second ranked win of the season. They will face No. 2 South Carolina tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. CT for the tournament title.
Game Recap
texas overcame a competitive UCLA squad wiht a strong second-half performance.Late in the fourth quarter, Kyla Oldacre hit crucial free throws to put Texas ahead 70-64, ultimately contributing to the Longhorns’ double-digit win.
Texas Head Coach Vic Schaefer achieved a critically importent milestone with his 150th win at Texas. His record with the Longhorns now stands at 150-36.
Key Stats and Performances
* Kyla Oldacre: Clutch free-throw shooting helped seal the victory.
* Rori Harmon: The longhorn guard dished out five assists, bringing her career total to 37 assists and only 5 turnovers this season. She is now just nine assists away from breaking the University of Texas career assist record. https://texassports.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/rori-harmon
* Turnovers: Texas forced 20 turnovers from UCLA, capitalizing with 18 points off those possessions.
* Rebounding: The Longhorns demonstrated dominance on the boards, securing 12 offensive rebounds and scoring 16 second-chance points.
* Three-Point Shooting: Texas shot 6-for-14 from beyond the arc,while limiting UCLA to just 4 three-pointers.
Looking Ahead: Championship Matchup
The Longhorns will face a tough challenge in the championship game against No. 2 South Carolina. The game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT. This will be a key test for the undefeated Texas team as they aim for a statement win early in the season.
Key Takeaways:
* Texas remains undefeated at 6-0.
* Vic Schaefer reached his 150th win at Texas.
* Rori Harmon is nearing the UT career assist record.
* Texas’s strong defense and rebounding were crucial to their victory.