AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team opened the 2026-27 season with a victory over the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights on Wednesday night, but the performance highlighted that the squad remains a work in progress after significant offseason roster turnover.
Madison Booker, thrust into a leading role following the departure of several key players, paced the Longhorns with 24 points in the season-opening win at home. The junior guard/forward shouldered the offensive load as Texas navigated a game that served as an early test for a revamped lineup.
Head coach Vic Schaefer's team showed flashes of potential but also inconsistency typical of a group still developing chemistry. The Longhorns will look to build on the win as they prepare for a challenging non-conference schedule.
The game was covered by Kirk Bohls of the Houston Chronicle.
