What was the final score and key moments from the Texas vs. South Carolina game on January 15, 2026?

South Carolina secured a narrow 68-65 win over Texas on Thursday, January 15, 2026, avenging their earlier loss to the Longhorns this season.

📈 Head-to-Head Results (2025-26 Season)

Here is a summary of the two matchups between these teams this season.

Texas vs. South Carolina (2025-26)

· First Meeting (Nov. 29, Las Vegas)

  · Winner: Texas

  · Score: 66-64

  · Context: Championship game of the Players Era tournament (non-conference)

· Second Meeting (Jan. 15, South Carolina)

  · Winner: South Carolina

  · Score: 68-65

  · Context: SEC regular-season game

📊 Game Analysis & Key Players

The recent rematch was a closely fought battle characterized by momentum shifts and key individual performances.

Top Performers

· South Carolina Gamecocks

  · Raven Johnson: Made crucial late-game plays to seal the win.

  · Tessa Johnson: Hit key three-pointers, scoring 14 points on 4-of-5 shooting from deep.

  · Madina Okot: Hit a pivotal three-pointer late in the fourth quarter.

· Texas Longhorns

  · Madison Booker: Led all scorers with 24 points.

  · Rori Harmon: Scored 16 points and was effective early in the game.

Game Breakdown

· First Half: Texas built an early lead, but South Carolina fought back to tie the game at halftime.

· Turning Point: A fourth-quarter three-pointer by Madina Okot gave South Carolina a five-point lead, shifting momentum decisively.

· Deciding Factor: South Carolina's ability to limit turnovers in the fourth quarter (only 2) after committing 20 earlier in the game was critical. In contrast, Texas's 22 turnovers proved costly.

📝 Team & Season Overview

The result impacts the landscape of both the SEC and the national championship race.

South Carolina Gamecocks

· Current Record: 18-1 overall, 5-0 in the SEC.

· Team Profile: Known for its stifling defense, ranking among the nation's best in points allowed and field goal percentage defense.

· Key Strength: Balanced scoring attack led by Joyce Edwards (team-high 20.7 PPG) and efficient guard play from Ta'Niya Latson.

· National Projection: Solidified as a projected No. 1 seed for the NCAA tournament.

Texas Longhorns

· Current Record: 18-2 overall, 3-2 in the SEC.

· Team Profile: A high-powered offense that averages over 90 points per game.

· Key Strength: Dynamic duo of Madison Booker and playmaker Rori Harmon, who leads the country in assist-to-turnover ratio.

· National Projection: Still projected as a No. 1 seed for the NCAA tournament despite the back-to-back losses.

🏆 What’s Next?

· Immediate: South Carolina faces Coppin State on January 18. Texas plays Texas A&M the same day.

· Long-term: Both teams remain top contenders for the SEC title and the NCAA championship. This season series has set the stage for a potential third, high-stakes meeting in the SEC or NCAA tournaments.