Texas Women's Basketball Secures No. 1 Seed in NCAA Tournament

Longhorns' path to the Final Four takes them to Fort Worth Regional

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team secured a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament after winning the SEC championship with a 78-61 upset over South Carolina. According to ESPN bracketologist Charlie Creme's projections, the Longhorns will play their first and second round games in Austin's Moody Center before potentially facing Oklahoma, Ohio State, or Duke in the later rounds in the Fort Worth Regional.

Why it matters

Texas women's basketball has emerged as a national powerhouse this season, winning their first SEC championship and earning a coveted No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Longhorns' path to the Final Four will be closely watched as they aim to make a deep run in the tournament and potentially win the national title.

The details

The Longhorns defeated South Carolina, the previously projected No. 1 seed, to win the SEC tournament and lock up their own No. 1 seed. According to ESPN's bracket projections, Texas will host the first and second round games at Moody Center in Austin. Their potential opponents in the early rounds include Alabama State, Samford, Villanova, and Virginia Tech. The Sweet 16 could bring a rematch against Oklahoma, while the Elite Eight could feature a showdown with either Ohio State or Duke.

  • The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament bracket will be revealed on Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. CT.
  • The Longhorns won the SEC championship on March 5, 2026.

The players

Texas Longhorns Women's Basketball Team

The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team is a national powerhouse that secured a No. 1 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament after winning the SEC championship.

Charlie Creme

ESPN bracketologist who projected the Longhorns as a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

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What they’re saying

“The full bracket won't be revealed until Sunday.”

— Zoe Collins Rath, Author (statesman.com)

What’s next

The official NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament bracket will be revealed on Sunday, March 15, at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN, where the Longhorns' path to the Final Four will be finalized.

The takeaway

Texas women's basketball has established itself as a national powerhouse this season, securing a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament after winning the SEC championship. The Longhorns' potential path to the Final Four includes hosting early-round games in Austin and potentially facing tough opponents like Oklahoma, Ohio State, and Duke in the later rounds in the Fort Worth Regional.