Dominant First Half Sets Tone
The Texas Longhorns established control early on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, overwhelming the visiting Fairleigh Dickinson Knights with a 30-point first quarter. The home crowd of 9,688 at the Moody Center watched as Texas built an insurmountable lead before halftime, outscoring FDU 44-27 in the opening two periods.
Madison Booker was the catalyst for the Longhorns’ offensive explosion. Booker finished with a game-high 24 points and added five assists, orchestrating the attack with efficiency. Breya Cunningham contributed significantly on the glass, grabbing 13 rebounds to anchor Texas’s interior presence.
FDU Struggles to Keep Pace
Fairleigh Dickinson (0-2) managed only eight points in the opening quarter before finding some rhythm later in the game. Reese Downey led the Knights with 17 points, while Ophir Weintraub provided five assists and Ane Valle secured seven rebounds. Despite their efforts, FDU could not sustain offensive production against a Texas defense that held them to just 14 points in the second quarter.
The third quarter saw both teams trade baskets, with Texas extending its lead further. The Longhorns scored 22 points in the period while limiting FDU to 15. By the start of the fourth quarter, Texas had built a comfortable margin that allowed them to manage the clock and preserve their advantage.
