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Texas Women's Basketball Chases NCAA Title, Inspired by Legendary Coach
The Longhorns aim to end a 40-year drought and capture their second national championship.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:01pm
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The Texas women's basketball team seeks to capture the program's second national championship, drawing inspiration from the Longhorns' historic 1986 title run.Fort Worth TodayThe Texas women's basketball team is driven to win the NCAA title this year, drawing inspiration from Jody Conradt, the legendary coach who led the Longhorns to their only national championship 40 years ago. Despite limited interactions with Conradt, the current players are motivated by her historic achievement and are determined to etch their own legacy.
Why it matters
Texas women's basketball has not won a national title since 1986 under Conradt's leadership. The program is seeking to recapture that championship glory and cement its place among the elite programs in the country. The team's quest for the NCAA crown has galvanized the community and reignited interest in the Longhorns' storied women's basketball tradition.
The details
The current Texas squad, led by star point guard Rori Harmon, is aiming to end the program's 40-year title drought. While Conradt, the retired Hall of Fame coach, does not often give speeches to the team, her historic achievement in 1986 continues to inspire the Longhorns as they chase their own piece of history.
- Texas won its only national championship in 1986 under Jody Conradt.
- The Longhorns have not won a national title in women's basketball since Conradt's championship team.
The players
Rori Harmon
The star point guard for the Texas women's basketball team, leading the Longhorns' quest for their second national championship.
Jody Conradt
The legendary former head coach of the Texas women's basketball team, who led the Longhorns to their only national title in 1986.
What they’re saying
“Jody Conradt's championship team in 1986 is a constant source of inspiration for us. We want to create our own legacy and bring another national title back to Texas.”
— Rori Harmon, Texas Women's Basketball Player
What’s next
The Longhorns will compete in the NCAA Tournament, seeking to advance to the Final Four and ultimately win the national championship for the first time in 40 years.
The takeaway
Texas women's basketball is driven to end its long national title drought and reclaim its place among the elite programs in the country. The team's quest for the NCAA crown is fueled by the legacy of Jody Conradt's 1986 championship squad, as the current Longhorns aim to create their own historic moment.
