Booker Powers Texas to Win
Madison Booker anchored the No. 6 Texas Longhorns with 24 points in Wednesday’s 85-65 victory over the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Moody Center. The home team dominated the opening period to establish a decisive lead, finishing the first quarter up 30-8. Booker contributed significantly to that early surge, scoring multiple times to help Texas build a comfortable cushion before halftime.
Early Lead Holds
The Longhorns extended their advantage in the second quarter, taking a 44-24 lead into the halftime break. While Fairleigh Dickinson attempted to rally, Texas’ offensive consistency kept the Knights at bay. The visitors managed only 19 points in the second period, unable to overcome the deficit created in the first frame.
By the end of the half, the game was largely decided, with Texas holding a 20-point lead.
Second Half Consistency
Texas maintained its control in the third quarter, outscoring the Knights 22-15. The Longhorns continued to move the ball effectively, with Booker and teammates capitalizing on open looks. Fairleigh Dickinson managed to keep the game within a manageable range, but the gap remained significant. The fourth quarter saw the final stretch of play, with Texas pulling away further to secure the win.
Key Performances
Beyond Booker’s 24 points and five assists, Breya Cunningham provided a crucial presence on the boards with 13 rebounds. For the Knights, Reese Downey led the scoring with 17 points, while Ophir Weintraub distributed the ball with five assists. Ane Valle added seven rebounds for the visitors.
The Longhorns improved to 1-0 on the season, while the Knights fell to 0-2. The game was played in front of a crowd of 9,688 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas.
Sources
ESPN
