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Women’s Basketball falls to Oklahoma in overtime, 68-63
02.27.2021 | Women's Basketball
The Longhorns were defeated on their home court for just the third time this season Saturday.
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Women's Basketball team fell to Oklahoma in overtime, 68-63, on Saturday at the Frank Erwin Center. The loss drops Texas to 16-7 overall and 10-6 in Big 12 play this season.
The Longhorns were stout defensively in the early goings of the game, holding the Sooners to just 20 points at halftime. Texas limited Oklahoma to only nine points in the second quarter, marking the 12th time this season that UT has held its opponent to less than 10 points during a quarter.
Charli Collier was again Texas' most efficient and effective player on the offensive end, scoring 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting and grabbing seven rebounds before fouling out late in the fourth quarter. Collier also added one block and a career-high four steals, the 12th time in her career she has logged multiple steals in a game.
Three other Longhorns reached double figures, with Audrey Warren's 13 points (5-10 FG) leading that group. Celeste Taylor and Joanne Allen-Taylor each finished with 10 points. Taylor added career-highs in rebounds (12) and assists (6) along with four steals, as she recorded her second collegiate double-double. Her first came nearly one year ago to the day, in a Feb. 26, 2020, matchup at TCU last season.
Texas faces a quick turnaround with No. 7 Baylor set to visit the Erwin Center on Monday night, as the Longhorns wrap up their 2020-21 home slate. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. CT on ESPN2.
Texas Women's Basketball Postgame Notes
Texas 63, Oklahoma 68 (OT)
Frank Erwin Center (Austin, Texas)
February 27, 2021
Team Notes
• Dropped the Longhorns to 12-3 at the Frank Erwin Center this season.
• Held an opponent under 10 points in a quarter (9 in 2nd qtr) for the 12th time this season.
• Marked the 12th time the Longhorns scored at least 20 points off turnovers this season.
Joanne Allen-Taylor
• Has started all 23 games this season.
• Scored in double figures for the 20th time in her career.
Ashley Chevalier
• Has recorded eight assists to only one turnover over her last three games.
• Drew one charge, bringing her total to four over the last two games.
Charli Collier
• Made her 53rd consecutive start, including all 23 games this season.
• Logged a career-high four steals. It is the 12th time in her career she has logged multiple steals in a game.
• Marked her 21st career game with at least 20 points, and the 16th such occurrence this season.
Kyra Lambert
• Started her 19th straight game, dating back to Dec. 9 vs. Idaho.
• Made at least one 3-pointer for a third-straight game, her third-longest stretch of the season.
• Recorded six rebounds for the second-straight game, marking the second time this season she has recorded at least five rebounds in consecutive games (8 vs. Idaho; 5 vs. Drake).
Celeste Taylor
• Logged her 18th start of the season, and 13th consecutive start since returning from injury.
• Grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds and scored 10 points to log her second career double-double.
• Dished out a career-high six assists.
Audrey Warren
• Made her fifth-straight start.
• Scored in double figures for the 16th time in her career.
