Texas Women’s Basketball - Relentless Defense is Special…

[Kevin C]

That was an awesome win over a very good Michigan team last night. The Lady Longhorns are playing their best basketball of the season at exactly the right time.

This season is also a great example of why the SEC matters. Back in January and February, Texas lost 3 of 8 games, including that 16-point loss to Vanderbilt on February 10.  I remember Coach Vic challenging this team in that stretch, and it feels like that moment galvanized them. Since then, they’ve taken their defensive intensity to another level and they haven’t lost since. 🤘🏼🧡

That SEC gauntlet is paying off now. Add in a strong non-conference schedule, and Texas was built for this March run, even when the threes aren’t dropping. 

Think about the Lady Longhorn résumé this season:

Beat #3 UCLA by 11 in November.

Also beat #11 North Carolina, #13 Baylor, and #24 Richmond out of conference.

In SEC play, beat #2 South Carolina twice, including a 17-point win in the SEC title game,  plus wins over #10 Oklahoma, #5 LSU, #22 Tennessee, #24 Alabama, #24 Ole Miss, and #18 Kentucky twice, including a 22-point Sweet 16 win.

And last night was more proof. Texas couldn’t buy a three in the first half but absolutely smothered Michigan defensively. Holding the Wolverines to 21 first-half points and winning by 36 was no fluke. This defense is relentless, and Rori Harmon sets the tone.

That SEC Championship game against South Carolina still stands out. I honestly can’t remember seeing Texas come out with that kind of intensity against a top team. Five minutes in, it was obvious South Carolina was in trouble. Texas led 27-12 after the first quarter and never let up. SEC champs in Year 2 in the conference. Incredible.

Way to go Coach Vic, Madison Booker, Rori Harmon, Lee, Oldacre, Carlton, and the whole team. Keep it rolling in the rematch with UCLA on Friday.

 

Hook ’em. 🧡🤘🏼🐂

Edited 1 hour ago by Kevin C

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