Texas Women’s Basketball Earns First No. 1 Ranking in 21 Years, Defeats Georgia 57-26

The Longhorns relied on a dominant second-half defense to secure their 11th consecutive win in Athens, Georgia.

• Texas claimed the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 rankings for the first time since February 2004, marking a significant milestone for the program.
• The Longhorns overcame a slow start, leading Georgia by just four points at halftime before outscoring them 37-10 in the second half.
• Taylor Jones led Texas with 17 points, a career-high 16 rebounds, and five blocks, playing a pivotal role in the victory.
• Georgia struggled offensively in the second half, shooting only 26.3% from the field and committing 13 turnovers.
• Texas extended its winning streak to 11 games and will next face Mississippi State on Thursday as part of its strong season in the Southeastern Conference.

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