New Mexico is playing solid half-court defense and getting a huge lift from guards Abbie Letz, Brandi Kimble and Katie Montgomery.
Letz has played positions two through four, guarding Texas' alll American forward Tiffany Jackson while several Lobo post players were saddled with foul trouble.
Letz has 10 points and was shooting 100 percent from field-goal and free-throw range with less than four minutes in the first half before collecting her first miss.
Kimble was fearless against the Longhorns, scoring 10 first-half points and grabbing two rebounds.
Montgomery has controlled the ball under pressure, giving up just one turnover. She added six points and three rebounds.
Jackson leads the Longhorns with nine points, while guard Erika Arriaran added eight points.

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