Texas and UCLA Women's Basketball Semifinal Showdown

How to Watch the Highly Anticipated April 3 Matchup

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:34pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting fragmented, overlapping scenes of a women's basketball game, with sharp planes of burnt orange, navy blue, and powder blue.Two elite women's basketball programs clash in a high-stakes semifinal matchup, with a spot in the national championship on the line.Los Angeles Today

The No. 3 Texas Longhorns will face off against the No. 2 UCLA Bruins in a women's basketball semifinal game on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Longhorns enter the game on a 12-game winning streak, while the Bruins have won 29 straight. Fans can tune in to watch the highly anticipated matchup on TV or through various streaming options.

Why it matters

This semifinal game features two of the top women's basketball programs in the country, with both teams ranked in the top 3 nationally. The winner will advance to the championship game, making this a crucial game for both teams as they look to compete for a national title.

The details

The Texas Longhorns (35-3) will travel to Los Angeles to take on the UCLA Bruins (35-1) in the women's basketball semifinal game. The Longhorns are riding a 12-game winning streak, while the Bruins have won 29 consecutive games. Oddsmakers have the Bruins as the slight favorites at home.

  • The game will tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Texas Longhorns

The No. 3 ranked women's basketball team in the country, led by head coach Vic Schaefer.

UCLA Bruins

The No. 2 ranked women's basketball team in the country, led by head coach Cori Close.

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What they’re saying

“This is going to be a battle between two of the best teams in the country. We're excited for the challenge and can't wait to compete on the biggest stage.”

— Vic Schaefer, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns

“Our team has worked hard all season to get to this point. We know Texas is a great opponent, but we're confident in our abilities and are ready to put on a show for our home crowd.”

— Cori Close, Head Coach, UCLA Bruins

What’s next

The winner of this semifinal game will advance to the national championship game on April 6, 2026.

The takeaway

This highly anticipated semifinal matchup between two of the top women's basketball programs in the country promises to be an exciting and hard-fought game. Fans will want to tune in to see which team emerges victorious and earns a spot in the national championship game.