No. 4 Texas beats No. 10 Oklahoma 78-70 in Austin behind Booker and Carlton

Texas extends home streak as ranked rivals collide in Austin

No. 4 Texas defeated No. 10 Oklahoma 78-70 on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Austin, delivering the Longhorns another high-profile win in the Red River rivalry. Texas improved to 21-2 overall and 6-2 in SEC play, while Oklahoma fell to 17-5 and 5-4 in conference action.

Texas set the tone early and controlled the game for long stretches, building a lead that reached as many as 21 points. Oklahoma’s late push narrowed the margin but did not overturn Texas’ advantage.

Key performers and scoring balance

Texas received a steady, balanced offensive performance. Madison Booker and Justice Carlton each scored 16 points, providing the primary scoring punch. Jordan Lee added 14 points, and freshman Aaliyah Crump supplied 12 points off the bench, helping Texas sustain its lead through multiple lineup combinations.

Carlton also contributed eight rebounds and two steals, while Booker finished with five rebounds and five assists, reflecting Texas’ ability to pair scoring with playmaking and defensive activity.

Oklahoma’s response led by Verhulst and Vann

Oklahoma was paced by Payton Verhulst with 18 points. Zya Vann scored 15 and produced a significant portion of that total in the fourth quarter as the Sooners attempted to erase a sizable deficit.

The Sooners outscored Texas 23-18 in the final period, but the earlier hole proved too deep to fully close. Oklahoma’s rally emphasized its ability to generate offense late, even when trailing by double digits.

Game flow and team indicators

Texas led 40-24 at halftime and maintained separation through the third quarter before Oklahoma’s late surge. The Longhorns’ efficiency edge was reflected in overall shooting: Texas made 30 of 59 shots (51%), compared with Oklahoma’s 26 of 58 (45%).

Both teams attempted to create pressure through pace and defensive disruption. Oklahoma recorded 21 turnovers, while Texas committed 17. At the foul line, Oklahoma went 12 of 20 (60%) and Texas 13 of 22 (59%). Texas held a 36-32 rebounding advantage.

• Final score: Texas 78, Oklahoma 70
• Location/date: Austin, Texas — Feb. 1, 2026
• Records after game: Texas 21-2 (6-2 SEC); Oklahoma 17-5 (5-4 SEC)

Texas’ multi-scorer approach and early control ultimately held up against Oklahoma’s fourth-quarter rally.

The result strengthens Texas’ standing in SEC play and adds another ranked win to its résumé, while Oklahoma leaves Austin with a conference loss despite a late competitive finish.