EDINBURG, Texas (Interstat) — The top-ranked Texas women’s basketball team delivered a performance of overwhelming force Wednesday night, dismantling Texas-Rio Grande Valley 110-45 at UT Pan Am Field House to remain undefeated.

The Longhorns, now 11-0, left no doubt from the opening tip, unleashing a devastating 33-point first quarter that effectively decided the contest before many of the 5,984 in attendance had settled into their seats. The 65-point margin of victory underscored a complete mismatch in every facet of the game, as Texas showcased its depth, defensive intensity and offensive firepower.

The most important part of the game was its inception. Texas established immediate and total control, setting a tone of defensive harassment and offensive efficiency from which the Vaqueros never recovered. The Longhorns opened the game on a 9-0 run, fueled by a Justice Carlton 3-pointer and a Breya Cunningham layup. Texas-Rio Grande Valley committed turnovers on its first two possessions and three of its first four, allowing Texas to sprint ahead. The Vaqueros did not score until nearly three minutes had elapsed, and by the time the first quarter ended with Texas leading 33-12, the Longhorns had forced nine turnovers and converted them into a cascade of easy baskets. This explosive start rendered the final three quarters a formality, allowing Texas to experiment with lineups and cruise to its eleventh consecutive win.

Madison Booker, the Longhorns’ star guard, orchestrated the onslaught with a masterful performance. The junior from Ridgeland, Mississippi, scored 28 points and dished out 10 assists in just 32 minutes, controlling the pace and finding open teammates with ease. She was far from alone. Point guard Rori Harmon of Houston was a defensive pest, compiling 14 assists and six steals, while forward Justice Carlton of Katy added 21 points. The interior presence was dominant as well, with post players Kyla Oldacre (15 points, four blocks) and Breya Cunningham (15 points) combining for 30 points on efficient shooting.

Texas-Rio Grande Valley, which fell to 3-5, struggled immensely against the Longhorns’ pressure. The Vaqueros committed 29 turnovers, which Texas converted into 42 points. Offensively, UTRGV shot just 26.5% from the floor and managed only two offensive rebounds all game against Texas’ taller, more athletic lineup. Jalayah Ingram led the home team with 13 points and five assists, and Kayla Lorenz added 12 points, but they received little support against the relentless Texas defense.

Statistically, the game was a study in extremes. Texas posted an offensive rating of 131.6, scoring 110 points on 84 possessions, while holding UTRGV to an offensive rating of 54.1. The Longhorns shot 56.5% from the field, dominated the paint with 70 points and scored 33 fast-break points. Their 13 steals and five blocks fueled their transition game, and they committed a remarkably low four turnovers.

The victory continued a dominant early-season stretch for Texas, which has won every game by at least 15 points except for a tight road win over South Carolina. The Longhorns now turn their attention to a highly anticipated showdown with Big 12 rival Baylor on Sunday in Fort Worth.

Texas-Rio Grande Valley will look to regroup on the road at Stephen F. Austin on Monday. The Vaqueros were projected by Interstat’s ELO system to have a mere 0.10 percent chance of pulling the upset, a forecast that proved accurate as Texas demonstrated why it is considered one of the nation’s elite teams.