Texas women’s basketball head coach Vic Schaefer is set to receive a contract extension that will keep him with the Longhorns through the 2030 season, pending approval from the Board of Regents at their scheduled meeting next Wednesday.

The Wildcats boast a 19-3 record, good enough to rank No. 8 nationally, five spots below the No. 3 Longhorns. Kentucky comes off a surprising 66-57 loss to Ole Miss, and the lady Wildcats look to bounce back with a statement-making victory on Thursday night.

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The Longhorns, on the other hand, are surging at the right time. Texas secured a signature 66-62 win over perennial powerhouse South Carolina, proving their legitimacy as a championship contender. With an outstanding 24-2 record, the Longhorns are enjoying their best start since the 2015-16 season.

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Kenny Brooks and the No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats suffered their first home loss of the season Thursday night, falling 67-49 to No. 3 Texas in Memorial Coliseum. Following a performance Brooks thought lacked toughness in the loss to Ole Miss on Monday, the Wildcats (19-4, 8-3 SEC) appeared focused and ready at the start of the top-10 matchup.

Texas women's basketball head coach Vic Schaefer has agreed to a three-year contract extension that spans through the 2029-30 season, multiple media outlets reported on Saturday.