Longhorns Stampede Over Lady Raiders in Dominant Display at United Supermarkets Arena
In a display of sheer dominance, the Texas Longhorns, ranked 10th, outplayed the unranked Texas Tech Lady Raiders with a final score of 74-47. The Longhorns now boast an impressive record while the Lady Raiders grapple with their own performance this season.
From the outset, the Texas Longhorns set a vigorous pace at United Supermarkets Arena. The team's opening quarter saw them rack up 23 points to Texas Tech's 11. This early lead was bolstered by an aggressive second quarter where they added another 17 points to their tally. By halftime, it was clear that the Longhorns were in firm control of the game.
The third quarter continued in much the same vein, with Texas adding another 21 points to their scoreline. Their offensive efforts were matched by a solid defense that limited scoring opportunities for the Lady Raiders. The final quarter saw a slight dip in scoring from Texas as they put up only 13 points but maintained their substantial lead over Texas Tech who could only muster eight.
Statistically speaking, it was an all-around superior performance by the Longhorns who shot at a commendable field goal percentage of forty-seven percent and excelled at free throws with an eighty-five percent completion rate. They dominated inside scoring forty points in paint and capitalized on turnovers scoring twenty-nine off them.
The defensive effort from both teams was notable; however, it was here that Texas also shone brighter with twelve steals and four blocks compared to five steals and five blocks from their opponents. Moreover, rebounding proved pivotal for maintaining possession as evidenced by Texas' total rebound count of forty-two against twenty-four from Texas Tech.
A standout statistic for fans is surely how effectively second chances were utilized; twenty second-chance points speak volumes about persistence on offense for the Longhorns. Additionally, despite committing eighteen turnovers themselves—a figure they'll likely look to improve—their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at zero point seventy-six showing some measure of ball control throughout play.
Looking ahead after this commanding victory on foreign hardwoods, fans can anticipate seeing more action when 'the' University of West Virginia Mountaineers host 'the' University of Texas Longhorns at WVU Coliseum on January 6th at noon Central Time (1:00 PM Eastern Time). Followers unable to attend can catch live coverage via ESPN+ internet broadcast network ensuring no one misses out on what promises to be another exciting matchup.