MAJOR MOVEZ REPORT-Thursday Night Takeover: Stars Shine Across the Nation (Feb. 19, 2026)
MAJOR MOVEZ REPORT
Thursday Night Takeover: Stars Shine Across the Nation (Feb. 19, 2026)
Thursday night delivered statement wins, ranked upsets, overtime drama, and individual scoring explosions across women’s college basketball.
From the top of the rankings to mid-major showdowns, elite guards and dominant post players took control as February basketball continues to separate contenders from pretenders.
🔥 Ranked Programs Hold Firm
🟣 #2 UCLA 82, Washington 67
Lauren Betts powered the Bruins with 23 points, controlling the paint and setting the tone defensively. UCLA continues to look like a Final Four-caliber unit.
🔴 #3 South Carolina 76, #25 Alabama 57
Joyce Edwards led the Gamecocks with 23 points, showcasing balance and depth as South Carolina flexed its defensive muscle on the road.
🤘 #4 Texas 93, Arkansas 62
Madison Booker poured in 21 points as Texas overwhelmed Arkansas with pace and perimeter efficiency.
🟡 #7 LSU 78, #17 Ole Miss 70
MiLaysia Fulwiley dropped 26 points in a high-energy SEC clash. Cotie McMahon countered with 25, but LSU’s shot-making sealed it.
🔵 #9 Duke 83, NC State 65
Toby Fournier dominated with 26 points, pushing Duke deeper into ACC title contention.
⚡ Overtime & Statement Games
UNC 66, Virginia Tech 63 (OT)
Nyla Harris delivered 15 as North Carolina survived a gritty overtime battle in Blacksburg.
Manhattan 66, Marist 61 (OT)
Elisa Solé Sanchez scored 23 points in a dramatic overtime MAAC showdown.
💥 Offensive Explosions
Thursday also featured some monster individual performances:
Brooklyn Meyer (South Dakota State) – 44 points in a 95-93 thriller
Chelsea Wooten (Texas A&M-CC) – 32 points
Taliyah Logwood (Arkansas-Pine Bluff) – 32 points
Hannah Hidalgo (Notre Dame) – 26 points
Liv McGill (Florida) – 30 points
Lulu Twidale (Cal) – 30 points
The scoring depth across conferences was undeniable.
