Rori Harmon Makes History: Texas Women's Basketball Team Secures Championship Victory
Rori Harmon made history for the Texas women's basketball team by becoming the program's all-time leader in assists and hitting a game-winning shot against South Carolina. The Longhorns secured a 66-64 victory over the Gamecocks in the championship game at the Players Era event in Las Vegas, following a previous win against UCLA. Texas remains undefeated this season with a 7-0 record.
The matchup between Texas and South Carolina marked their fifth meeting in the 2025 calendar year. South Carolina had a 3-1 advantage over UT in the previous season, including wins in the SEC championship game and the Final Four of the NCAA tournament. The teams faced off in various locations last year, but this time, they competed at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas for the Players Era Championship title and a share of $1 million in NIL funds.
In a closely contested game, Texas took a 23-19 lead after the first quarter, but both teams struggled offensively in the second quarter. The Longhorns fell behind by eight points in the third quarter but mounted a comeback in the final period. Rori Harmon's record-breaking assist to Jordan Lee and game-winning shot sealed the victory for Texas. Harmon's performance, along with contributions from Lee and Madison Booker, propelled the Longhorns to the win.
With Harmon surpassing Kamie Ethridge's career assists record, Texas looks ahead to their upcoming SEC matchup against South Carolina on January 15, 2026. The Longhorns will face Penn at home before the conference clash, while South Carolina prepares for a game against No. 23 Louisville. The thrilling victory in Las Vegas sets the stage for an exciting season for the Texas women's basketball team.