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Moody Center Showdown: Texas Longhorns to Face Oklahoma Sooners in Women's Basketball

As the Texas Longhorns prepare to host the Oklahoma Sooners at the Moody Center, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Longhorns, coming off a series of dominant performances, look poised to continue their winning streak against their upcoming rivals.


Dec 3, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Rori Harmon (3) directs teammates during the women s basketball game against the University of Connecticut at the Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron E. Martinez-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game on December 21st against the Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros, the Longhorns showcased an offensive masterclass, putting up an impressive 104 points. Their shooting was nothing short of spectacular – sinking 69 percent from beyond the arc and maintaining a field goal percentage of 55. The team also demonstrated exceptional ball movement with 29 assists and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 35 points off them.


Defensively, TEX was just as formidable. They limited their opponents to a mere 51 points and dominated the boards with a total of 49 rebounds. This kind of defensive prowess will be crucial when they face OKLA.


The Sooners should not be underestimated though; they bring their own set of skills to Austin. However, given TEX's recent form – including another commanding win over Arizona Wildcats on December 14th where they scored an impressive number of fast break points (22) – it seems likely that TEX will control both ends of the court once again.


It's important to note that in their matchup against Long Beach State Beach on December 7th at home, TEX put up an astounding total rebound count (56), which included grabbing more than half as many offensive rebounds (25) as defensive ones (29). If this trend continues, OKLA will have a tough time keeping up with second-chance opportunities.


Looking ahead at this matchup between two competitive teams, it is clear that while OKLA has its strengths and could pose some challenges for TEX, based on recent performances and statistics alone – especially considering how well-rounded TEX has been playing both offensively and defensively – it would not be surprising if Texas Longhorns come out victorious once more.


Fans eager to witness this clash won't have long to wait; tip-off is scheduled for January 24th at midnight Eastern Time at Moody Center in Austin. Those unable to attend can still catch all the action from wherever they are since details about broadcast networks should become available soon.

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