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Texas Earns No. 1 Seed in Women's NCAA Tournament
Longhorns led by standout duo of Booker and Harmon aim for first national title in 40 years
Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:18pm
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The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team has earned a No. 1 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, led by standout players Madison Booker and Rori Harmon. The Longhorns are looking to capture their first national championship in 40 years, buoyed by a strong run through the SEC tournament and an emerging impact player in Justice Carlton.
Why it matters
Texas is one of the top contenders for the women's national title this year, with a talented roster and friendly path to the Final Four as a No. 1 seed. The Longhorns' quest for their first championship since 1986 will be closely watched, especially with the program's long drought and the high expectations surrounding this year's team.
The details
The Longhorns earned a No. 1 seed in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, behind the standout play of Madison Booker and Rori Harmon. The team also features emerging impact player Justice Carlton, and is coming off a dominant run through the SEC tournament. Texas is looking to capture its first national title in 40 years.
- The 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament begins on March 20, 2026.
The players
Madison Booker
A standout player for the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team.
Rori Harmon
Another standout player for the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team, playing alongside Madison Booker.
Justice Carlton
An emerging impact player for the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team.
What’s next
The Longhorns will begin their NCAA Tournament run on March 22, 2026, facing the winner of the first-round matchup between the 8th and 9th seeds in their region.
The takeaway
Texas has a talented roster led by Booker and Harmon, and a friendly path to the Final Four as a No. 1 seed. The Longhorns are poised to end their 40-year national championship drought and cement their status as one of the top women's basketball programs in the country.
