Texas women’s basketball welcomes Aaliyah Crump back as Longhorns rout Texas A&M 80-35

A dominant rivalry result at Moody Center

Texas women’s basketball delivered an 80-35 win over Texas A&M on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at Moody Center in Austin, producing one of the most lopsided scores in the rivalry’s recent history. The game was part of the Cotton Holdings Lone Star Showdown and moved Texas to 19-2 overall and 4-2 in SEC play, while Texas A&M fell to 8-6 and 1-4 in conference.

The result was shaped less by shooting variance than by sustained defensive disruption and rebounding control. Texas forced 25 turnovers, converted them into a 25-6 edge in points off turnovers, and finished with 14 steals and nine blocks. On the glass, Texas won the rebounding battle 58-38, limiting second chances while generating 19 second-chance points of its own.

Crump’s return adds depth to a defense-first performance

Freshman guard Aaliyah Crump returned to the rotation after missing time with a foot injury and led Texas with 12 points in 21 minutes off the bench. She added six rebounds, four assists and two steals, helping Texas maintain ball pressure and tempo while building separation in the second half.

Texas had three other double-figure scorers: Madison Booker (10 points, six assists, four steals), Rori Harmon (10 points) and Kyla Oldacre (10 points, 18 rebounds, five blocks). Oldacre’s 18 rebounds were a career high and anchored a frontcourt effort that tilted the game’s physical margins.

The third quarter breakaway

The teams reached halftime with Texas ahead 34-24, a manageable margin that reflected Texas A&M’s ability to stay within range despite early turnovers. The game turned decisively after the break. Texas outscored the Aggies 23-3 in the third quarter, extending the lead to 57-27 and effectively ending competitive tension. Texas A&M went cold during that stretch, making only one field goal in the period.

Over the full game, Texas A&M shot 10-of-58 (17.2%) from the field and 2-of-12 from three, while Texas finished 33-of-77 (42.9%) and 1-of-18 from beyond the arc. Despite the low three-point conversion rate, Texas repeatedly generated interior scoring and transition chances, finishing with a 48-10 advantage in points in the paint.

Key statistical takeaways

• Points in the paint: Texas 48, Texas A&M 10
• Bench scoring: Texas 43, Texas A&M 5
• Turnovers forced: Texas 25; steals by Texas: 14
• Rebounds: Texas 58, Texas A&M 38

What’s next

Texas’ schedule continues on the road with a trip to Fayetteville to face Arkansas on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2026. For Texas A&M, the immediate priority is stabilizing offensive efficiency after a second-half collapse that produced 11 total points over the final 20 minutes.

Final score: Texas 80, Texas A&M 35 (Jan. 18, 2026, Austin).