Texas vs Vanderbilt: A Top-Five SEC Showdown You Won’t Want to Miss

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 5/5-ranked Vanderbilt women’s basketball team is set to host No. 4/4-ranked Texas in a highly anticipated top-five matchup at Memorial Gymnasium this Thursday. Tipoff against the Longhorns is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT and will be streamed live on SEC Network+.

A Battle of SEC Powerhouses

This game promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the SEC’s elite teams. Vanderbilt (23-2, 9-2 SEC) enters the game on a three-game winning streak, fresh off a dominant 102-86 victory over No. 10/11 Oklahoma. Texas (23-2, 8-2 SEC) has also been impressive, winning five straight games after a pair of tough losses on the road.

Key Players to Watch

Sophomore Mikayla Blakes and freshman Aubrey Galvan have been leading the charge for Vanderbilt. Both players recently scored 30 points in a single game against Oklahoma, becoming the first Vanderbilt teammates to achieve this feat this century. Blakes has eight 30-point performances this season, while Galvan is quickly establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with.

For Texas, junior Madison Booker (18.6 ppg) leads the team in scoring, supported by Jordan Lee (13.4 ppg), Aaliyah Crump (12.0 ppg), and Kyla Oldacre (11.1 ppg), who also leads the Longhorns in rebounding (6.8 rpg).

Vanderbilt’s Impressive Run

• Record-Breaking Start: Vanderbilt’s 23-2 record ties the 1992-93 Final Four team for the best start in school history through 25 games.
• Home Court Advantage: The Commodores boast a remarkable 13-straight home game winning streak this season, and 14 consecutive wins at Memorial Gym dating back to last season.
• SEC Standings: Vanderbilt currently sits in second place in the SEC standings with a 9-2 record, just one game behind South Carolina.

Series History

Vanderbilt leads the all-time series against Texas 4-2, but the Longhorns won the last meeting 87-67 in Austin on February 6, 2025. Vandy is undefeated (2-0) against Texas at Memorial Gym and looks to continue that dominance on Thursday.

Game Coverage

Catch the action live on SEC Network+ inside the ESPN app with Alex Gould and Shan Foster providing commentary. Fans can also listen to Jake Lyman on 94.9 The Fan and the Vanderbilt Commodores app. ESPN Women’s Basketball provides comprehensive coverage of the SEC and NCAA women’s basketball.

National Rankings & NET Ranking

Vanderbilt is currently ranked No. 5 in both the Associated Press and USA Today/WBCA Coaches polls. Their NET ranking is seven, reflecting their strong performance and quality wins. The NET ranking is a crucial metric used by the NCAA Selection Committee for tournament seeding.

Looking Ahead

This game is part of a challenging stretch for Vanderbilt, facing top-25 opponents in five of their last six games. The Commodores are 4-2 against ranked teams this season and are aiming for their fifth top-25 victory.

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