OXFORD, Miss. — In a thrilling matchup on Sunday, No. 7 Texas came from behind to secure a narrow 61-58 victory over Mississippi, thanks to a crucial jump shot by Madison Booker with only 13 seconds left in the game.

The Longhorns, now boasting a record of 20-2 and a 6-1 mark in SEC play, showcased their resilience by overcoming an eight-point deficit in the final five minutes. Taylor Jones was instrumental to the victory, leading the team with a season-high 24 points. Booker also contributed with 12 points and a game-best 10 rebounds.

Mississippi, holding a record of 13-6 and 4-3 in the conference, had a chance to tie the game with a three-point shot in the last two seconds. However, Booker intercepted the inbounds pass, sealing the win for Texas. Madison Scott was the star for the Rebels, scoring 17 points, while Sira Thienou added 14 points to the mix. Ole Miss had a lead at halftime with a 32-28 score and was ahead 56-48 with just five minutes left before Texas surged back.

**Key Takeaways**

For Texas, this victory marked their fifth win over a ranked opponent, which positions them in a tie for third place in the SEC standings alongside No. 11 Kentucky. They trail behind No. 2 South Carolina and No. 5 LSU.

On the other hand, Ole Miss has now suffered five losses against ranked teams this season, with four of those losses coming by a margin of seven points or fewer.

**Decisive Moment**

Texas’ defense shone in the closing moments, limiting Ole Miss to 0-for-5 shooting from the field and forcing three turnovers in the final three minutes, which set up Booker’s decisive jump shot. Jones was also pivotal in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 points that kept Texas within reach of victory.

**Significant Stat**

A noteworthy aspect of the game was Texas’ dominance in the paint, outscoring Ole Miss 32-16. Interestingly, after shooting 14-of-17 in free throws during the first three quarters, Ole Miss failed to attempt a single free throw in the fourth quarter.

**Looking Ahead**

The Longhorns are set to play three of their next four games at home, kicking off with a matchup against Missouri on Thursday. Meanwhile, Ole Miss will be on the road to face Georgia on the same day.