No. 4 Texas locks No. 5 LSU down with defense in 4th quarter for 77-64 win

No. 4 Texas locked down on defense in the fourth quarter, turning a close game with No. 5 LSU into a decisive 77-64 victory on Thursday night in Austin.

The Longhorns outscored the Tigers 20-11 in the final 10 minutes, and forced LSU to commit 18 turnovers.

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Rori Harmon makes Longhorns history

Harmon’s steal with 1:08 remaining in the third quarter made her the Longhorns’ all-time leader in that category. Harmon deflected a pass intended for LSU’s Kate Koval. The two players were tied up going for the loose ball, but Texas had the possession arrow which gave Harmon the record-setting steal.

With steal No. 347, Harmon surpassed Linda Waggoner atop the all-time steals list. She finished Thursday’s game with five steals, giving her 349 for her career.

Harmon is also Texas’ all-time leader in assists. She boosted that career total to 898 with five assists versus the Tigers. When she set the steals record, Harmon became the first active Division I player to lead her program in career steals and assists.

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