Overview
- Texas forced 23 turnovers and converted them into 18 points while owning a 44-22 edge in paint scoring.
- Freshman Jordan Lee led with 17 points and four steals as the Longhorns limited the Jackrabbits to 36% shooting.
- Madison Booker finished with 14 points and nine rebounds, and Rori Harmon added 11 points with seven assists.
- Backup guard Bryanna Preston returned from a sprained ankle to supply nine points and four assists in 11 minutes, while Justice Carlton remained out.
- Brooklyn Meyer scored 20 for South Dakota State as Texas managed foul trouble inside, and the Longhorns next host Southeastern Louisiana on Dec. 28 before opening SEC play Jan. 1 at Missouri.