Longhorns secure decisive victory
The Texas Longhorns defeated the South Dakota State Jackrabbits 93-63 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Moody Center in Austin. The home team improved its record to 3-0, while the visiting Jackrabbits fell to 1-2. The game was a showcase of dominant home-court advantage, with Texas establishing a significant lead early and maintaining control through the final buzzer.
Attendance at the venue reached 9,700 fans who witnessed a comprehensive performance by the Longhorns.
Early lead sets the tone
Texas jumped out to a quick start, leading 26-15 after the first quarter. The second quarter saw the lead expand further as the Longhorns outscored the Jackrabbits 16-6 in that stanza, taking a 42-21 lead into the halftime break. South Dakota State managed to keep the deficit manageable in the third quarter, outscoring Texas 18-29, but the damage was already done.
The Jackrabbits closed the game with a 14-19 fourth quarter, unable to overcome the substantial hole they dug themselves in the first half.
Individual performances
Jayda Clark was the offensive engine for Texas, finishing with 24 points. Her scoring was supported by a balanced team effort, including contributions from Bryanna Preston, who dished out five assists to keep the offense flowing. Breya Cunningham anchored the frontcourt with six rebounds.
For South Dakota State, Claire Sheppard led the scoring with 12 points. Mahli Abdouch provided playmaking with five assists, while Brooklyn Meyer grabbed eight rebounds for the Jackrabbits. Despite their individual efforts, the team could not match the overall execution of the Longhorns.
Game wrap-up
The final score of 93-63 reflects the disparity in performance between the two teams. Texas’s ability to score in all four quarters, particularly their 29-point third quarter, proved too much for South Dakota State to handle. The Longhorns leave the game with a perfect 3-0 record, while the Jackrabbits continue their season at 1-2.
The decisive nature of the win underscores Texas’s strong start to the campaign at Moody Center.
Sources
ESPN
