KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Nina Norman scored 18, and Texas coach Jody Conradt tied Tennessee's Pat Summitt for the most career victories as the fifth-ranked Longhorns defeated the No. 2 Vols 70-60 Sunday.
Jamie Carey added 14 points for the Longhorns (11-1), who struggled to take a two-point lead at halftime but never relinquished the lead in the second half en route to their third consecutive win over the previously unbeaten Lady Vols (7-1).
Conradt tied Summitt with 828 career victories.
Tennessee returned to Knoxville after three tough road wins, including two in overtime, but a comeback wasn't possible against the Longhorns.
Texas opened the second half with a 9-4 run and extended its lead to eight before Tennessee rallied.
The Vols, who opened the second half shooting 3-for-13 from the floor, had a 9-2 run midway through the half, keyed by Shanna Zolman's 3-pointer.
Shyra Ely's jumper finished it and cut Texas' lead to 53-52 with 6:57 remaining.
But Heather Schreiber made two free throws, and Carey hit a 3 to cushion the Longhorns' lead.
Reserve Tiffany Jackson scored 13 points with 12 rebounds for Texas, which outrebounded UT 42-27.
The Vols were led by Ashley Robinson's 15 points, and Tasha Butts had 11. Ely, Tennessee's leading scorer, was held to 10 on 5-of-16 shooting.
NO. 4 DUKE 90, HAMPTON 59: Alana Beard scored 21 and tied a career high with seven steals for Duke in the opening game of the Loyola Marymount Marina Beach Classic in Los Angeles. The Blue Devils (8-1) have won eight in a row after losing their opener to Texas. They opened the second half with a 23-7 run to break it open and cruised. Brittany Hunter, playing in her first game for Duke since knee surgery in November, scored 12 and had nine rebounds.
NO. 7 MINN. 81, GA. STATE 52: Lindsey Whalen scored 18 to help the Golden Gophers (9-0) reach tonight's championship game of the Cavalier Classic in Charlottesville, Va. Minnesota next faces Virginia, which defeated Temple 72-71.
NO. 13 COLO. 71, WYOMING 39: Tera Bjorklund had 16 points and six rebounds to lead the host Buffaloes (9-1) to their sixth consecutive victory.
NO. 15 OKLAHOMA 70, ILLINOIS 53: Caton Hill scored 15, and Maria Villarroel had 12 for the host Sooners (9-1). Angelina Williams scored 19 for the Illini (5-5).
NO. 16 VA. TECH 83, FURMAN 70: Ieva Kublina scored a career-high 25, and Erin Gibson had 16 rebounds for the Hokies (9-0) in the first round of the Virginia Lottery Lady Luck Classic.
NO. 18 OHIO STATE 73, NO. 21 UC SANTA BARBARA 59: Caity Matter scored 18, and LaToya Turner had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the visiting Buckeyes (8-1).
NO. 23 UTAH 69, N. ARIZONA 45: Kim Smith was 3-for-3 from 3-point range and scored 15 points for the visiting Utes (8-3).
NO. 25 BC 84, NC-GREENSBORO 53: Amber Jacobs scored a season-high 26 for the host Eagles. Brooke Queenan added 17 points, and Lisa Macchia had 15 for the Eagles, who improved to 9-1, the best start in school history, and delivered coach Cathy Inglese her 300th victory.
State
USF 78, CANISIUS 57: The host Bulls (5-5) led 42-20, their largest halftime lead of the season, and cruised past the Golden Griffins (3-6). Jessica Dickson led USF with 16 points. Alana Tanksley added 12 and Andrea Armstrong 11. Jenel Stevens had 18 points and 16 rebounds for Canisius, which committed 27 turnovers.
