The Texas Longhorns, ranked 15th, delivered a commanding performance against the East Carolina Pirates at the Moody Center, ending the game with a decisive 79-40 victory. The Longhorns' record now stands impressively at 1-0 while the Pirates fall to 0-1.

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

From the opening quarter, the Texas Longhorns set a relentless pace with a score of 23 points compared to the Pirates' 15. The home team's dominance continued throughout each quarter with scores of 22, 21, and finally closing out with 13 points in the fourth. The visitors struggled to keep up after their initial effort and concluded their quarters with scores of nine twice and seven in their final period.

The Texas squad showcased superior shooting accuracy across all fronts. They achieved an impressive field goal percentage of fifty-four percent on fifty attempts and were particularly effective from two-point range where they shot an outstanding fifty-five percent on forty attempts. Their prowess extended beyond shooting as they made five out of ten three-point attempts, translating to an exceptional fifty percent success rate from beyond the arc.

Defensively, Texas was just as formidable; they amassed twelve blocks and ten steals over four quarters. This defensive strength contributed significantly to their twenty-one points off turnovers compared to only eight by East Carolina. Additionally, Texas excelled in rebounding with forty-four total rebounds—twelve offensive and thirty-two defensive—demonstrating their control over both ends of the court.

On offense, teamwork was evident as evidenced by twenty assists which reflected efficient ball movement against East Carolina's five assists. This helped maintain a high assist-to-turnover ratio for Texas at approximately one point two-five compared to zero point three-one for East Carolina.

East Carolina's efforts were led by free throws where they made twenty out of twenty-six attempts resulting in seventy-seven percent accuracy but failed to make any impact from three-point range with zero successes from five attempts. They also managed thirty total rebounds but fell short defensively with only three blocks throughout the game.

Looking ahead for fans of The Texas Longhorns is another exciting matchup scheduled for March 20th against Louisville Cardinals at Austin's Moody Center. Fans can catch this upcoming game live on ESPN channel two hundred six starting at six PM Central Time.

NCAAWB - Recap

Longhorns Dominate Sooners at Moody Center in Conference Showdown

Texas Longhorns Dominate East Carolina Pirates at Moody Center in First Round Game

Texas Longhorns Edge Out Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse in Close Contest

Texas Longhorns Narrowly Edged Out at United Supermarkets Arena by Lady Raiders

Texas Longhorns Dominate at Moody Center Against Oklahoma State Cowgirls

Texas Longhorns Dominate at Moody Center Against West Virginia Mountaineers

Texas Longhorns Dominate at WVU Coliseum Against West Virginia Mountaineers

Texas Longhorns Narrowly Outscored at James H. Hilton Coliseum by Iowa State Cyclones

North Carolina Tar Heels Overcome Demon Deacons at Carmichael Arena

North Carolina Tar Heels Face Setback at KFC Yum! Center Against Louisville Cardinals

North Carolina Tar Heels Secure Victory at Littlejohn Coliseum Against Clemson Tigers

North Carolina Tar Heels Face Kansas State Wildcats at Hertz Arena in Semifinals Game 1

North Carolina Tar Heels Face Setback at Reynolds Coliseum Against North Carolina State Wolfpack

Houston Cougars Overwhelmed by Sharpshooting Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum

North Carolina Tar Heels Triumph at Carmichael Arena Over Virginia Cavaliers

North Carolina Tar Heels Dominate at Carmichael Arena Against Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs

North Carolina Tar Heels Face Setback at JMA Wireless Dome Against Syracuse Orange

North Carolina Tar Heels Dominate at Carmichael Arena Against Boston College Eagles

Can the UAB Blazers' Precision from Beyond the Arc Overcome Memphis Tigers' Rebounding Dominance?

Cowgirls Corral Aggies in Defensive Showdown at Dee Glen Smith Spectrum

Missouri Tigers Face Setback at Mizzou Arena Against Illinois Fighting Illini