A highly anticipated matchup is set for Thursday, February 12, 2026, as No. 4 Texas (23-2, 8-2) travels to Nashville to face No. 5 Vanderbilt (22-2, 8-2) at Memorial Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Central Time.
Top Teams Clash in Nashville
This contest marks the 12th game of the season for Texas against a ranked opponent. The Longhorns have a 9-2 record in those games, including four victories over top-10 teams: No. 2 South Carolina, No. 3 UCLA, No. 5 LSU, and No. 10 Oklahoma.
The game will be streamed on SEC Network+ with Alex Gould and Shan Foster providing commentary. Fans can similarly listen to the broadcast on AM 1300 The Zone and TexasSports.Com, with Roger Wallace and Kathy Harston calling the action.
Harmon’s Historic Season
Texas point guard Rori Harmon has had a record-breaking season. In addition to surpassing Linda Waggoner’s steals record of 346, set in 1980, Harmon also broke the 40-year-classic assist record previously held by Kamie Ethridge. She currently has 897 career assists and is nearing a milestone that would make her the first player in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history to reach 1,500+ points, 900+ assists, 350+ steals, and 600+ rebounds.
All-American candidate Madison Booker is averaging 18.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.3 steals per game in SEC play, while shooting 45.1 percent from the field.
Looking Ahead
If Texas continues its strong performance against ranked opponents, they could solidify their position as a top contender in the SEC. A win against Vanderbilt could also improve their seeding in the upcoming SEC Tournament and NCAA Tournament. Conversely, a loss could create a more competitive race for the regular season title. Vanderbilt’s performance will likely influence their SEC Tournament and NCAA Tournament seeding as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ranked opponents has Texas played this season?
Texas has played 12 games against ranked opponents this season.
Who currently holds the Texas Longhorns’ all-time steals record?
Rori Harmon currently holds the Texas Longhorns’ all-time steals record with 353 career steals.
How can fans watch the game between Texas and Vanderbilt?
The game will be streamed on SEC Network+ with Alex Gould and Shan Foster on the call.
What impact will this game have on the SEC standings and tournament seeding?
