No. 3 Texas defeats No. 8 Kentucky, extends winning streak to nine games

No. 3 Texas women's basketball team continued its impressive form by defeating No. 8 Kentucky 67-49 in Lexington, marking their ninth consecutive win. Kyla Oldacre and Madison Booker each scored 19 points, contributing significantly to Texas's dominance in the paint where they outscored Kentucky 42-24. The Longhorns also excelled defensively, limiting Kentucky to its lowest scoring output of the season, as the Wildcats struggled with shooting just 35% from the field. Texas turned a slim halftime lead into a commanding advantage by outscoring Kentucky 24-10 in the third quarter. The victory solidifies Texas's position at the top of the Southeastern Conference, improving their overall record to 25-2. Kentucky, now with a record of 19-4, has dropped two straight games after entering the top 10 rankings this week.