Texas Longhorns Dominate Michigan to Reach Women's Final Four

Madison Booker scores 19 points as Texas cruises to 77-41 victory over Wolverines

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:06am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting overlapping planes of basketball players in motion, with vibrant colors of orange, blue, and white.Texas' dominant performance against Michigan showcases their depth and versatility as they advance to the NCAA Women's Final Four.Carlton Today

The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team routed the Michigan Wolverines 77-41 in the Fort Worth Regional 3 championship game to advance to the NCAA Women's Final Four for the second consecutive year. Madison Booker led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Rori Harmon dished out 13 assists for the Longhorns.

Why it matters

Texas is returning to the Final Four for the second straight season, continuing their strong run under head coach Vic Schaefer. The Longhorns are seeking their first national championship since 1986 and will face another top seed, UCLA, in the national semifinals.

The details

Texas jumped out to a 22-9 lead after the first quarter, making 11 of their first 12 shots. Though they cooled off in the second quarter, the Longhorns maintained control throughout and built a lead as large as 40 points in the second half. Justice Carlton added 15 points, while Kyla Oldacre recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds for Texas. Michigan struggled mightily, shooting just 22.8% from the field.

  • Texas built a 22-9 lead after the first quarter.
  • The Longhorns led 34-21 at halftime.
  • Texas extended their lead to 37-23 early in the third quarter.

The players

Madison Booker

An AP All-American forward who had 19 points and 7 rebounds for Texas.

Rori Harmon

The fifth-year senior guard dished out 13 assists for the Longhorns.

Justice Carlton

Added 15 points for Texas in the win.

Kyla Oldacre

Recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Longhorns.

Olivia Olson

Led Michigan with 11 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Texas will face UCLA in the NCAA Women's Final Four on Friday in Phoenix. The Longhorns and Bruins met earlier this season, with Texas winning 76-65.

The takeaway

Texas is returning to the Final Four for the second straight season, continuing their strong run under head coach Vic Schaefer. The Longhorns are seeking their first national championship since 1986 and will face another top seed, UCLA, in the national semifinals.