MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- Ariel Atkins scored a season-best 18 points to lead No. 5 Texas to a 65-54 win over West Virginia on Wednesday night in the Big 12 opener for both teams.
It was just Atkins third game of the season after missing the first nine with an ankle injury. The sophomore made six of her eight shots for the Longhorns (14-0). Imani Boyette added 15 points and 14 rebounds.
Freshman Tynice Martin led the Mountaineers (11-3) with 15 points to match her career high. Bria Holmes added 12 and Jessica Morton 10.
The Longhorns led 32-24 at the half and West Virginia couldn't get much closer in the second 20 minutes.