The opening day of the women’s basketball season was a historic one, as defending champions suffered an unexpected loss and freshman players shined.
The defending champions, the University of Texas Longhorns, were stunned by the University of Oklahoma Sooners in a thrilling game. The Sooners, led by freshman guard Taylor Robertson, scored the winning basket with just seconds left on the clock. Robertson had an impressive performance, scoring 28 points and making 6 three-pointers.
The Longhorns were led by their star senior guard, Kayla McBride, who scored a game-high 32 points. Despite her efforts, the Longhorns were unable to overcome the Sooners’ late surge.
The game was a showcase for freshman talent. In addition to Robertson, Oklahoma freshman forward Maddie Manning had a strong performance with 12 points and 8 rebounds. For Texas, freshman guard Ariel Atkins had a solid debut with 14 points and 4 assists.
The loss was a historic one for the Longhorns, as it marked the first time in their program’s history that they have lost an opening day game. It was also the first time in seven years that the Sooners have beaten the Longhorns.
The game was a reminder that no team is invincible and that freshmen can make a big impact in college basketball. It will be interesting to see how both teams fare throughout the season and if the freshmen can continue to make an impact.
