Longhorns to Battle Mountaineers at Austin's Moody Center

As the Texas Longhorns prepare to welcome the West Virginia Mountaineers to the Moody Center in Austin, fans are anticipating a thrilling Women's Basketball encounter. The game is set against the backdrop of recent performances that suggest an intense matchup.

The Longhorns have been showcasing a strong offensive game, as evidenced by their past three games. In their most recent outing against Iowa State Cyclones, despite a valiant effort and securing 43 rebounds, they fell short with 61 points against the Cyclones' 66. However, this loss was preceded by two impressive victories: a dominant 70-50 win over TCU Horned Frogs and an assertive performance resulting in an 80-71 triumph over Texas Tech Lady Raiders.

Statistically speaking, Texas has demonstrated resilience on both ends of the court. Their victory over TCU highlighted their defensive prowess with six blocks and eleven steals while maintaining offensive efficiency with a field goal percentage of approximately 46 percent. Against Texas Tech, they excelled at capitalizing on turnovers and second-chance points which contributed significantly to their win.

The venue itself may play into Texas's hands; playing at home at the Moody Center has proven advantageous for them so far. With fan support likely to be robust and energizing for the team, it could provide that extra push needed when facing off against tough opponents like West Virginia.

As we look ahead to this matchup, fans can expect Texas Longhorns to continue leveraging their rebounding strength and ability to score from turnovers. The key will be maintaining shooting efficiency while tightening up any defensive lapses that have cost them in close games.

The upcoming game is scheduled for February 19th at 21:00 (UTC) at Moody Center in Austin, TX. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ESPNU channel number 208 for live coverage of what promises to be an engaging contest between these two competitive teams.