- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Texas and Michigan Women's Basketball Teams Face Off in Elite Eight
The top-seeded Longhorns and second-seeded Wolverines battle for a spot in the Final Four
Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:07am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The 1-seed Texas Longhorns (34-3, 13-3 SEC) and the 2-seed Michigan Wolverines (28-6, 15-3 Big Ten) will face off in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The game will take place on March 30 at 7 p.m. ET in Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The winner will advance to the Final Four in Phoenix on April 3-5.
Why it matters
This matchup features two of the top teams in the country, with Texas looking to return to the Final Four and Michigan seeking its first-ever trip. The game will showcase the contrasting styles of the high-powered Michigan offense and the stifling Texas defense, making for an intriguing battle between two championship contenders.
The details
Texas is led by three-time All-American forward Madison Booker, who has averaged 19.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game this season. The Longhorns also feature strong guard play from Rori Harmon and Jordan Lee. Michigan is paced by Olivia Olson, a third-team AP All-American who has put up 19.2 points per game in the tournament. The Wolverines have relied on their pressure defense and rebounding to overcome early deficits in their first three tournament games.
- The game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET on March 30, 2026.
- The winner will advance to the Final Four in Phoenix on April 3-5, 2026.
The players
Madison Booker
A three-time All-American forward for the Texas Longhorns, Booker has led her team in scoring (19.3 ppg) and rebounding (6.7 rpg) this season.
Olivia Olson
The third-team AP All-American is Michigan's leading scorer in the tournament, averaging 19.2 points per game.
Vic Schaefer
The head coach of the Texas Longhorns, Schaefer has a career record of 478-211 and is looking to guide his team to a second consecutive Final Four appearance.
Kim Barnes Arico
The head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, Barnes Arico has led the program to its second Elite Eight appearance in her 14 seasons at the helm.
Rori Harmon
The starting point guard for Texas, Harmon leads the team in assists (6.1 apg) and 3-point shooting (45.8%).
What they’re saying
“We're excited for the challenge of facing a great Michigan team. They've proven they can win in tough environments, and we know we'll have to bring our best effort to advance to the Final Four.”
— Vic Schaefer, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns
“This is the kind of game our team has been working towards all season. We know Texas is an incredibly talented team, but we're confident in our ability to compete with anyone in the country.”
— Kim Barnes Arico, Head Coach, Michigan Wolverines
What’s next
The winner of the Texas-Michigan matchup will advance to the Final Four in Phoenix, where they will face the winner of the other Elite Eight game between the 1-seed South Carolina Gamecocks and the 2-seed Iowa Hawkeyes.
The takeaway
This Elite Eight showdown between the top-seeded Longhorns and second-seeded Wolverines promises to be an exciting clash of contrasting styles, with Texas' stifling defense going up against Michigan's high-powered offense. The outcome will determine which program earns its first Final Four berth since 2022.
