Weekend College Basketball Roundup: LSU Tops Texas, Texas Men Shock Alabama, and Notable Performances Across Division I

Big results and big performances from a packed weekend

College basketball rarely slows down. Between men’s and women’s action, the weekend delivered a mix of statement wins, narrow escapes, and individual performances that stood out even in a sport known for nightly surprises. From a top-two upset in women’s play to a road shocker in the men’s SEC slate, the results reshaped conversations about rankings, résumés, and what might carry forward into conference play.

Here is a detailed look at the weekend’s most notable games and performances, using only what happened on the court: the scores, the statistical leaders, and the context that made each moment matter.

LSU defeats No. 2 Texas, 70-65, in a defining women’s result

LSU’s win over No. 2 Texas, 70-65, added a major data point to the SEC and national picture. LSU entered the matchup with a schedule that had included a long stretch of Quad 4 games and a record-setting run of eight consecutive games scoring at least 100 points. Once conference play began, the Tigers stumbled with back-to-back SEC losses to Vanderbilt and Kentucky, dropping in the rankings from No. 5 to No. 12 after those first two defeats.

That set the stage for Sunday’s test against Texas, a team that had already navigated difficult matchups earlier in the season. Instead of being overwhelmed, LSU not only stayed close but secured the win, a result that kept it relevant near the top of the poll and in discussions about the strongest Division I teams.

Texas junior forward Madison Booker produced a game-high 24 points on 10-for-16 shooting, adding 7 rebounds, 2 steals, and a block. However, Texas did not get much scoring support beyond Booker and senior center Kyla Oldacre. Oldacre posted 16 points and 16 rebounds in 26 minutes, and she and Booker combined for 23 of Texas’ 35 total rebounds. No other Longhorn recorded more than 2 rebounds.

Senior guard Rori Harmon was held to 2 points on 1-for-7 shooting and had only 3 assists. LSU’s ability to limit Harmon was central to the result; the game context suggested that if Harmon had been closer to her season averages of 8.7 points and 7.4 assists per game, the outcome might have changed.

LSU was led by junior guard Mikaylah Williams, who finished with 20 points, 7 rebounds, 5 steals, and 4 assists. LSU matched Texas’ bench scoring 20-20, kept pace in the paint, and outrebounded the Longhorns by 9. The flow of the game was competitive: the teams were tied after the first quarter, LSU built a 13-point lead during strong middle quarters, and Texas made a late push by scoring 26 points in the fourth. Even so, Texas’ defense could not slow LSU enough to complete the comeback, despite LSU shooting 23% from three and 39% overall.

The result suggested that Texas should not be judged too harshly for losing on the road to a team capable of playing at a high level. For LSU, it was a critical win after early SEC setbacks. The teams are scheduled to meet again on Feb. 5, and the rematch will offer Texas a chance to adjust after Harmon’s difficult night.

Texas men upset No. 13 Alabama on the road

While Texas women were edged by LSU, Texas men delivered one of the weekend’s most striking results by upsetting No. 13 Alabama on the road. Alabama entered ranked and Texas entered unranked, sitting 73rd in the NCAA Evaluation Tool (NET). The win provided a significant résumé boost, moving Texas into the top 50.

Senior guard Jordan Pope led Texas with 28 points and six made three-pointers in 30 minutes. Guards Dailyn Swan and Tramon Mark added 18 points apiece. Texas did not rely on one dominant rebounder; instead, multiple players contributed at least 3 rebounds each, producing a 48-38 team rebounding advantage.

Texas also shot well from distance, going 10-for-24 from three. In the end, Texas outscored Alabama by 4 points in the paint and won by 4 on the scoreboard, with rebounding and three-point shooting standing out as decisive factors.

Alabama nearly erased the deficit late after trailing for most of the game and being down 13, but the hole proved too deep. Being outrebounded made the comeback attempt more difficult. The loss also left Alabama at 1-2 in SEC play, tied with Texas.

Wisconsin knocks off Michigan as the Badgers catch fire from three

Michigan had recently survived a close call against Penn State, a win that at the time looked like a strong defensive team grinding through an imperfect offensive night. That context made Saturday’s result stand out: Wisconsin defeated Michigan after scoring 54 second-half points and producing one of its best shooting performances of the season.

Wisconsin shot 50% overall for the game and hit a season-high 15 three-pointers on 33 attempts (45%). Michigan, meanwhile, shot 47% overall and went 8-for-25 from three. The Wolverines stayed close at the line, making 22 of 24 free throws, but Wisconsin’s shot-making created separation that Michigan could not fully erase.

Wisconsin entered unranked, but it was not described as a fringe team. It was 53rd in NET prior to the win and moved into the top 40 afterward. For Michigan, the loss was framed as a single night of being outplayed rather than immediate cause for alarm. The broader point held true: undefeated seasons are rare, and even strong teams can be beaten when an opponent shoots well.

Undefeated teams remain perfect, and Nebraska adds a major Big Ten win

While Michigan took a loss, several other teams fighting to stay undefeated managed to keep their records intact. Miami (OH) defeated conference rival Toledo to move to 17-0 on the season, including 14-0 against Division I opponents. No. 1 Arizona beat TCU 86-73, and No. 3 Iowa State handled Oklahoma State.

Another notable result among high-performing teams came from No. 10 Nebraska, which defeated Indiana 83-77 in a significant Big Ten game. Indiana was unranked but sat 34th in NET, and Nebraska’s season was framed as its best stretch in decades, including being ranked in the top 10 for the first time in 60 years. Nebraska won after rallying from a 16-point deficit, extending its win streak dating back to last season to 20 games, described as the largest such active streak in men’s college basketball. The victory also moved Nebraska to 5-0 in Big Ten play.

Senior guard Jamarques Lawrence delivered a standout performance: despite averaging 10.5 points per game, he scored a team-high 27 against Indiana while adding 5 rebounds, 3 assists, and 3 steals. Indiana senior guard Lamar Wilkerson scored a game-high 32 points with 4 rebounds and 4 assists in 39 minutes. Nebraska’s edge came in ball security and turnover conversion, turning the ball over fewer times and converting turnovers into points by an 11-6 margin. With other factors described as basically equal, that difference proved decisive.

Vanderbilt beats LSU in men’s play, 84-73

No. 11 Vanderbilt continued to add difficulty to its schedule with a matchup against top-50 LSU and won 84-73. The result was included among the weekend’s significant games involving teams trying to maintain strong résumés and positioning.

Texas Tech survives a late scare at Colorado, 73-71

No. 14 Texas Tech nearly let a large lead slip away on the road against Colorado, holding on for a 73-71 win. A central factor was the foul disparity: Colorado committed nine fouls, while Texas Tech committed 20, which allowed Colorado to attempt 22 free throws and make 19.

Despite Texas Tech shooting better and at high volume from three and winning the rebounding battle handily, Colorado’s advantage at the line nearly overcame those gaps. Texas Tech led 58-34 with 13:32 remaining but then missed 8 of its next 9 shots, opening the door for Colorado’s comeback. Colorado outscored Texas Tech 44-30 in the second half, but never took the lead.

Freshman guard Isaiah Johnson scored all 21 of his team-leading points in the second half off the bench, including 13 of Colorado’s made free throws in the final 13 minutes. Colorado’s final chance came after a defensive rebound, but junior guard Barrington Hagress missed a 25-foot three as time expired, allowing Texas Tech to escape with the win.

Richmond’s Maggie Doogan scores 48 in triple overtime

One of the weekend’s most remarkable individual performances came in women’s Atlantic 10 play, where Richmond went to triple overtime against Davidson. Senior forward Maggie Doogan finished with 48 points and 13 rebounds in a 91-84 win.

The 48 points set a Richmond program record, surpassing Karen Elsner’s 39 from 1983. It was also Doogan’s career high, the most points scored by any Division I player this season, and the most points scored in an A-10 matchup, exceeding the 44-point mark set in 1987.

Doogan’s total came in 53 minutes, including 18 points across the three overtime periods. The context also noted that Iowa State junior center Audi Crooks had previously scored 47 points in 33 minutes, but Doogan’s ability to sustain production deep into extended play was a key part of Richmond eventually pulling away.

Beyond the single game, Doogan’s season-long production was highlighted: she leads the A-10 in minutes (35.9), field goal percentage (51.7%), effective field goal percentage (61.3%), assists (4.8), and points (24.2). She is fourth nationally in points per game behind Crooks, Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo, and Vanderbilt’s Mikayla Blakes. She is also third in three-pointers and went 8-for-12 from deep in the Davidson game, while shooting 43.6% from beyond the arc on the season.

Portland State’s Tre-Vaughn Minott posts a dominant 20-rebound game

On the men’s side, Portland State fifth-year center Tre-Vaughn Minott recorded the weekend’s top rebounding total, pulling down 20 boards against Sacramento State. Minott added 23 points on 9-for-11 shooting and 4 blocks in a 96-69 Portland State win. His four blocks were three more than Sacramento State recorded as a team.

Minott is leading the Big Sky in rebounds per game at 9.2, described as a career best; his previous high was 7.6 last season. He is also playing 5.2 more minutes per game this season, which has coincided with increased production in both rebounding and scoring. He is averaging a career-high 11.3 points per game.

Portland State also received major contributions elsewhere. Senior forward Terri Miller Jr. posted his second triple-double of the season with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists, becoming the first Vikings player to record more than one. Senior guard Jaylin Henderson scored 26 points with 5 assists while playing all 40 minutes.

Florida steadies in SEC play after a difficult stretch

Florida’s season has included notable swings. The Gators began as defending champions and were ranked No. 3 in the preseason poll, then slid through multiple ranking positions before falling out of the poll in the new year. Their five losses already exceeded the total from last season’s championship run, and not all defeats came against ranked opponents, with losses also coming to unranked TCU and Missouri.

In conference play, Florida has been more solid. After defeating No. 21 Tennessee 91-67, Florida moved to 2-1 in the SEC and 11-5 overall. Florida’s NET ranking was listed at 15th, tied in part to schedule strength: Florida has played the 10th-toughest schedule in men’s Division I this season.

Against Tennessee, Florida limited shot opportunities. Tennessee shot 43% but attempted only 49 shots due to 18 turnovers and 13 Florida steals. The result positioned Florida as a potential ranked team again rather than continuing a downward trend.

Ohio State women win at No. 8 Maryland behind the Cambridge sisters

Ohio State continued to build its case as a ranked-caliber team with an 89-76 road win over No. 8 Maryland. The Buckeyes were led by another strong showing from the Cambridge sisters.

Junior guard Kennedy Cambridge scored 14 points and added 2 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals. Sophomore guard Jaloni Cambridge delivered the headline line: a game-high 28 points on 9-for-9 shooting, including 8-for-8 from the free-throw line, plus 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals. The performance was described as a near triple-double against a top-10 opponent.

Ohio State improved to 5-1 in Big Ten play and 15-2 overall. Its only losses were to No. 1 UConn and No. 4 UCLA. Jaloni Cambridge’s breakout season has mirrored the team’s rise, as she is averaging a team-leading 21.2 points per game along with 5.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 2.4 steals.

Key takeaways from the weekend

• LSU’s 70-65 win over No. 2 Texas stood out as a major women’s result, highlighted by Mikaylah Williams’ all-around impact and LSU’s success limiting Rori Harmon.
• Texas men’s road upset of No. 13 Alabama was driven by Jordan Pope’s 28 points, strong three-point shooting, and a 48-38 rebounding advantage.
• Wisconsin’s win over Michigan was fueled by season-best three-point shooting (15 made threes) and a 50% overall shooting night.
• Nebraska’s comeback win over Indiana extended a 20-game streak dating back to last season and kept the Huskers unbeaten in Big Ten play at 5-0.
• Texas Tech survived Colorado after leading by 24 late, with foul trouble and free throws shaping the second-half swing.
• Individual performances were a major theme, including Maggie Doogan’s 48 points in triple overtime and Tre-Vaughn Minott’s 20 rebounds in a dominant Portland State win.

With conference schedules intensifying, results like these tend to echo beyond a single weekend. Upsets can reshape rankings and résumés, while standout performances can signal players and teams trending upward as the season moves forward.