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Madison Booker's 40-Point Masterclass Propels No. 1 Texas Past Oregon in NCAA Tournament

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Madison Booker's career-high 40 points led No. 1 Texas to a dominant 100-58 victory over No. 8 Oregon in the women's NCAA tournament second round, advancing the Longhorns to the Sweet 16 for a third straight year. Booker's versatility shone as she scored 19 points in the first half and delivered a pivotal three-point play early in the third quarter, igniting a 28-8 run that effectively ended the game. Her previous high of 31 points came weeks earlier against Mississippi, but Sunday's performance showcased her evolution into a scoring phenom. Texas' home win streak reached 44 games, underscoring their dominance in Austin.

Oregon, led by Katie Fiso's 16 points, struggled to contain Booker's shotmaking and ballhandling, shooting just 9-of-11 in the first quarter before collapsing in the third. The rout highlights Texas' March Madness momentum as they prepare to face the winner of West Virginia vs. Kentucky in Fort Worth, aiming for a second consecutive Final Four appearance.