No. 7 Texas Longhorns Clinch Tie for Third in Big 12 With Dominant Win Over TCU Horned Frogs

It was a show of strength from the No. 7 Texas Longhorns as they bulldozed their way to a decisive 65-43 victory over TCU Horned Frogs in Saturday's Big 12 women's basketball clash. After a closely contested first half, Texas took control in the third quarter, blowing the game wide open. The Longhorns' sizzling shooting lifted them into a tie for third place in the conference standings, an impressive feat this deep into the season.

Highlights from the game reflected Texas's second-half dominance, where they outscored TCU 26-12. Shay Holle came alive post-intermission, sinking 12 of her 14 points, including critical shots from the 3-point line according to KXAN. Despite the close 23-20 halftime score, the Longhorns' fierce offense and stout defense propelled them past an injury-riddled TCU squad that had trouble finding the basket, especially in the waning moments when they failed to score in the final 3:21 of play.

Madison Booker's pivotal contributions, including a jumper that set off a commanding 18-1 run by the Longhorns, were highlighted as Texas stretched their lead according to WTOP. TCU, despite playing without their top three players because of injuries, had managed to keep the score tight until Texas' explosive third quarter. Texas capitalized on TCU's 19 turnovers, scoring 20 points off these mistakes.

The win sets Texas (22-3, 9-3 Big 12) up for an intriguing schedule ahead, with a looming match against Houston followed by a home encounter with Iowa State. On the other side, the setback deepens TCU's struggles in the conference. The Horned Frogs, shooting more than half of their field goals from 3-point range, failed to register a point after the three-minute mark in their fourth quarter, ultimately shooting 14 for 48 overall and 8 for 29 from long distance. Texas not only excelled on the offensive end but also held a 19-8 advantage in bench points, demonstrating their depth and all-around prowess on the court.

Looking beyond the win, Texas is now gearing up for another battle midweek, set to keep their momentum going as they solidify their position among the Big 12's elite. The Longhorns are proving to be a force to be reckoned with, imposing their will on the court, and are certainly not to be underestimated as postseason play inches closer KXAN reports.