Oregon vs. Texas Women's March Madness Score, Highlights

Coaches reflect on 2019 Elite Eight matchup

Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:20pm

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Oregon coach Kelly Graves and Texas coach Vic Schaefer, who was previously at Mississippi State, reflect on their 2019 Elite Eight matchup as their teams face off in the 2026 Women's March Madness tournament.

Why it matters

The 2019 Elite Eight matchup between Oregon and Mississippi State, led by Schaefer, was a highly anticipated game that saw Oregon prevail. Now the two coaches meet again in the 2026 tournament, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup.

The details

Oregon and Texas faced off in the 2026 Women's March Madness tournament, with the coaches reflecting on their previous Elite Eight matchup in 2019 when Schaefer was at Mississippi State. That game saw Oregon come out on top, and the rematch between the two programs and coaches is generating significant interest.

  • The 2019 Elite Eight matchup between Oregon and Mississippi State occurred.
  • Oregon and Texas are facing off in the 2026 Women's March Madness tournament.

The players

Kelly Graves

The head coach of the Oregon women's basketball team.

Vic Schaefer

The head coach of the Texas women's basketball team, previously the head coach at Mississippi State.

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The takeaway

The matchup between Oregon and Texas, led by coaches with a history of facing off in the NCAA tournament, adds an extra layer of intrigue and storylines to the 2026 Women's March Madness tournament.