Is South Carolina women unstoppable after beating Duke again?

On December 7, 2024, the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team faced off against James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, shaking off their earlier loss this season. The match saw impressive performances from Texas, particularly from Madison Booker, who scored 21 points, and Jordan Lee, contributing 20 points. This game marked the Longhorns' highest score as a visitor at the Atlantic Union Bank Center, with a total of 93 points, surpassing the previous record for away teams at the venue. Meanwhile, James Madison struggled to maintain possession, committing multiple turnovers throughout the game. Ro Scott led JMU with 22 points but turned the ball over numerous times, contributing to their defeat as they failed to match Texas's intensity early in the game. Texas bounced back impressively after their first loss of the season to No. 10 Notre Dame. The game began with a commanding performance from Texas, who opened with an 11-0 run, forcing JMU to call a timeout just two and a half minutes in. Texas's defensive strategies, combined with their size and athleticism, allowed them to dominate both ends of the floor. They racked up 24 takeaways during the game, causing the Dukes to finish with a significantly high turnover tally. The first quarter was particularly challenging for JMU, as they allowed 31 points, a record for the most they had surrendered in a single quarter this season. The Longhorns demonstrated their depth and versatility throughout the matchup, with Rori Harmon contributing significantly with 19 points, five assists, and four rebounds. Jordan Lee's stellar performance further fueled Texas, who took the challenge head-on after a disappointing loss to Notre Dame. James Madison, coming off a tough defeat to Notre Dame as well, struggled to find rhythm against the higher-ranked team in front of a spirited crowd of 3,361 spectators, the fourth-largest for women's games at their home venue. The combination of an aggressive Texas offense and JMU's inability to find their footing led to an uneven competition, ending in a decisive 31-point victory for Texas. Looking ahead, Texas prepared to host Southern University, hoping to continue their momentum and improve their season record, while JMU aimed to recover in their next match against Villanova next Sunday. This game served as a reminder of the disparities in competition levels, showcasing the prowess of Texas as a national contender while James Madison aimed to build on the experience after facing one of the top programs in women’s college basketball.