Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More. Tennessee was without coach Kim Caldwell, who gave birth this week to a son and did not make the trip.
Assistant Jenna Burdette will serve as acting head coach until Caldwell returns. After Booker scored, Tennessee's Zee Spearman missed a 3-point attempt with 7 seconds left, and Rori Harmon sealed the victory for Texas with two free throws.
Taylor Jones had 21 points and 14 rebounds for Texas , Southeastern Conference , which has won 17 straight at home dating back to late January Booker's go-ahead shot came after Jones and Whitehorn exchanged baskets inside, the latter with 44 seconds remaining. Jones went 9 of 12, and Whitehorn was 8 of Tennessee: The Lady Vols were out-rebounded and had only seven on offense, 13 fewer than their average, which leads the nation.
Texas: Jones made a layup with 46 seconds remaining after retrieving Booker's missed jump shot, giving Texas a edge in second-chance points. Booker made a steal and dribbled end to end for a layup that gave Texas a lead with left. Six Tennessee players combined to make nine 3-pointers, but that's nearly three fewer than the Vols average. Texas limited Tennessee to 17 attempts, half its normal mark. Open in Our App. By Associated Press Austin.
Ruby Whitehorn led Tennessee , with 21 points. Spearman scored Takeaways Tennessee: The Lady Vols were out-rebounded and had only seven on offense, 13 fewer than their average, which leads the nation. Key moment Booker made a steal and dribbled end to end for a layup that gave Texas a lead with left.
