Women’s College Basketball Recap: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Women’s College Basketball Recap
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Sunday delivered statement wins, rivalry drama, and a handful of upsets that will shake up conference races and national rankings.
UCLA Dominates Indiana
No. 2 UCLA made a loud statement at home, overwhelming Indiana 92–48. Kiki Rice led the balanced Bruins attack with 17 points as UCLA’s defense suffocated IU from the opening tip. Maya Makalusky paced the Hoosiers with 13 points, but Indiana struggled to find rhythm against UCLA’s pressure and transition game.
Texas Survives Knoxville
No. 4 Texas escaped No. 22 Tennessee 65–63 in one of the day’s most intense battles. Madison Booker scored 14 points for the Longhorns, but Tennessee’s Talaysia Cooper stole the spotlight with 29 points in a near takeover performance. Texas executed late, sealing the road win in a hostile SEC environment.
Georgia Upsets Vanderbilt
Georgia delivered one of Sunday’s biggest surprises, knocking off No. 5 Vanderbilt 76–74. Dani Carnegie poured in 29 points for the Bulldogs, while Mikayla Blakes responded with 27 for the Commodores. Georgia’s composure in the final possessions proved decisive.
Michigan Controls In-State Rivalry
No. 7 Michigan handled No. 13 Michigan State 86–65 behind 24 points from Syla Swords. Kennedy Blair led MSU with 21 points, but the Wolverines’ offensive efficiency and depth were too much in this rivalry clash.
Maryland Stuns Ohio State
No. 20 Maryland edged No. 8 Ohio State 76–75 in a thriller. Oluchi Okananwa scored 17 points for the Terps, while Jaloni Cambridge dropped 29 in a losing effort for the Buckeyes. Maryland’s late-game execution proved pivotal in one of the day’s most competitive finishes.
Duke Defends Home Court
In a Tobacco Road showdown, No. 11 Duke defeated No. 21 North Carolina 72–68. Taina Mair led the Blue Devils with 14 points, matching Ciera Toomey’s 14 for UNC. Duke’s defensive stops in the fourth quarter sealed the rivalry win.
Baylor and Oklahoma Roll
No. 12 Baylor cruised past UCF 93–63 behind Taliah Scott’s 26 points.
No. 10 Oklahoma secured a strong road win at No. 23 Alabama, 79–71, with Raegan Beers scoring 21 points. Alabama’s Ta’Mia Scott led the Tide with 17.
Kentucky Handles Ole Miss
No. 18 Kentucky defeated No. 14 Ole Miss 74–57. Clara Strack delivered 28 points in a dominant performance, while Cotie McMahon scored 18 for the Rebels.
Notre Dame Tops NC State
No. 19 Notre Dame beat NC State 79–67 behind 19 points from Hannah Hidalgo. Zamareya Jones led the Wolfpack with 21 points, but the Irish controlled tempo throughout.
Other Notable Results
Louisville over Florida State, 88–65 (Laura Ziegler 14 pts)
Michigan State fell, but Maryland, Virginia, and SMU pulled off statement wins
Kansas State–Iowa State delivered another classic, with ISU winning 76–72
Stanford fell at home to Virginia, 75–69 (Kymora Johnson 25 pts)
Penn State topped Northwestern 81–71 behind Kiyomi McMiller’s 32 points
Texas A&M dominated Auburn 81–63
Sunday Takeaways
• The Big Ten and SEC races continue tightening.
• Road wins defined the day — Texas, Maryland, Virginia, and Oklahoma all secured major victories away from home.
• Rivalry intensity was on full display, particularly in Duke–UNC and Michigan–Michigan State.
• Several ranked teams now face serious pressure heading into the final stretch of conference play.
With postseason seeding on the line, February basketball continues to deliver high-level matchups — and Sunday proved that no ranking guarantees safety this time of year.
Stay locked in. The tournament picture is evolving daily. 🏀🔥
