Dominant Display: No. 6/6 Women’s Basketball Crushes RV South Dakota State 103-57 in a Flawless Performance

AUSTIN, Texas — The No.6/6 Texas women’s basketball squad constrained RV South Dakota State to 15 points beneath their regular scoring average and outscored the Jackrabbits by 39 points compared to what they typically permit opponents this season, finishing with a score of 103-57 at Moody Center on Sunday. 

Texas ended the Jackrabbits’ seven-game winning streak and heads into the holiday intermission with a record of 12-1, approaching one more non-conference game ahead of the commencement of SEC action. 

Freshman Justice Carlton tallied 19 points with 8-of-12 shooting and nine rebounds, marking the second highest scoring total of her career. Senior Taylor Jones achieved her fourth double-double of the season and the 22nd of her career with 15 points and 11 rebounds.  Jordan Lee, a freshman guard, initiated the game, contributing 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting alongside four rebounds, while guard Rori Harmon amassed 13 points, seven assists, and six steals. 

Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, hailing from South Dakota, netted 10 points in just 11 minutes of play. 

The Texas newcomers (Justice Carlton, Jordan Lee, and Bryanna Preston) collectively contributed 41 points, shooting 17-of-27 (63 percent) from the field. 

Texas, which never fell behind during the game, converted 53.9 percent (41-76) from the floor and made 89.5 percent (17-19) of their free throws. 

Lee started the first quarter strong, scoring seven points within the first 3:27 of the match. Texas concluded the opening quarter leading 24-11 following a layup by freshman Bryanna Preston.

To close out the first half, the Longhorns initiated a 10-0 run at 3:59 in the second quarter, expanding the lead to 53-26. Carlton accounted for 17 out of 29 Texas points scored in the second quarter, emerging as the leading scorer for the first half. 

With a layup and a free throw from senior guard Rori Harmon, the Longhorns commenced the second half with a score of 56-26. Texas continued to dominate in the third quarter with a 6-0 run within 1:48 of playing time to build on their lead. In the final quarter, Texas converted their last four shot attempts. 

Next, the Longhorns will face UT-Rio Grande Valley at Moody Center on Sunday, December 29th, with a tip-off scheduled for 3:00 p.m. CT on SEC Network.  

Postgame Observations:

• Texas enhanced their season record to 12-1.
• Four players from Texas scored in double figures.
• Ten Longhorns scored overall, with 46 points coming from the bench.
• Texas dominated inside the paint, 60-30. 
• The Longhorns delivered 25 assists.
• Texas created 21 turnovers from South Dakota State, converting them into 31 points. 
• Texas secured 18 offensive rebounds, resulting in 24 second-chance points. 
• Rori Harmon achieved six steals, marking a season high. 
• Bryanna Preston provided six assists, setting a career-best. 
• Justice Carlton topped the team with 19 points, her second highest score ever.
• Taylor Jones blocked four shots while Shay Holle made three blocks. 
• Rori Harmon’s seven assists elevated her career total to 586. Harmon is 20 assists shy of second place on the Longhorns’ all-time list. 
• The Longhorns surpassed 100 points for the third occasion this season. Texas is averaging 91.5 points per game with an average victory margin of 35.3 points. 
• The Longhorns have kept their rivals under 60 points in nine games this season.