Former Texas women's basketball walk-on scores first NCAA Tournament points
Sarah Graves, a former Texas Longhorns walk-on who became a fan favorite, scored the final basket of the team's first-round March Madness win.
AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team led by 40 points with five minutes remaining in an NCAA Tournament game devoid of drama when the chants began in earnest. “We want Sarah! ” chorused repeatedly from the stands facing Texas’ bench as the top-seeded Longhorns closed in on a first-round win over Missouri State on Friday at Moody Center.
The fans got their wish with about two minutes left in the fourth quarter when Longhorns senior guard Sarah Graves checked into the game. Graves missed two shots and Texas point guard Rori Harmon slapped her palms against her legs in exasperation. But a few possessions later, Graves nailed a turnaround jumper with 14 seconds remaining and the arena erupted in celebration.
Graves went down the Texas bench collecting high fives and handshakes. Longhorns star forward Madison Booker pretended to fan money all over Graves. “It’s just so fun because I remember coming here four years ago and no one knew who I was,” Graves told USA TODAY Sports.
“So it’s just cool to see the progression of being a nobody and nobody knowing who you are versus finding a way to make an impact no matter what your role is. So, ‘humbling’ is the word I would use. ” SARAH 🗣️ SARAH 🗣️ SARAH 🗣️ #HookEm pic.
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