Booker’s 24 Points Guide Texas Past Fairleigh Dickinson

Decisive Victory in Austin

The Texas Longhorns secured a commanding 85-65 victory over the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at the Moody Center on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The win improved Texas’s record to 1-0, while the Knights fell to 0-2 on the season. A crowd of 9,688 witnessed the Longhorns establish control early and maintain their lead throughout the contest.

First Quarter Dominance

Texas jumped out to a significant advantage in the opening period, outscoring Fairleigh Dickinson 30-8. The Longhorns’ offense was led by Madison Booker, who contributed 24 points for the game. Booker also facilitated the attack with five assists, connecting with teammates on multiple scoring plays. Breya Cunningham was a formidable force in the paint, grabbing 13 rebounds to anchor the Texas frontcourt.

The Knights struggled to find rhythm against the Texas defense. Their leading scorer was Reese Downey, who finished with 17 points. Ophir Weintraub directed the Fairleigh Dickinson offense with five assists, while Ane Valle contributed seven rebounds for the visitors. Despite these efforts, the Knights could not match the explosive start provided by the home team.

Second and Third Quarters

Fairleigh Dickinson managed to slow the bleeding in the second quarter, winning the period 19-14, but they trailed by a wide margin at halftime. The Longhorns extended their lead in the third quarter, outscoring the Knights 22-15. Texas continued to apply pressure, with Booker’s scoring and playmaking remaining central to their success.

The Knights showed resilience in the final period, winning the fourth quarter 23-19, but the deficit was too large to overcome. The game concluded with Texas holding a 20-point margin of victory.

Season Records Update

With this result, the Texas Longhorns begin their season on a positive note at home. The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights continue to search for their first win of the campaign. Both teams will look to build on this performance in their upcoming matchups.

Sources

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