No. 3 Texas Defeats No. 8 Kentucky to Extend Winning Streak

Texas secures its ninth consecutive victory with strong defense and balanced scoring in a decisive 67-49 win over Kentucky.

Texas Longhorns, ranked No. 3, defeated No. 8 Kentucky 67-49 in a Southeastern Conference showdown in Lexington, Kentucky.
Madison Booker and Kyla Oldacre led Texas with 19 points each, contributing to a defensive effort that held Kentucky to under 35% shooting.
The Longhorns improved to 25-2 overall and 11-1 in SEC play, marking their ninth straight win and eighth victory against ranked teams this season.
Georgia Amoore led Kentucky with 14 points, but the Wildcats struggled offensively, scoring just 10 points in the third quarter.
Texas' defense was pivotal, limiting Kentucky's scoring to no more than 14 points in any quarter despite shooting struggles from beyond the arc (1-for-12).