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Texas Longhorns, Michigan Wolverines Face Off in Elite Eight
The top-seeded teams will battle for a spot in the Final Four of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:31am
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The intense matchup between the top-seeded Texas Longhorns and Michigan Wolverines will be a battle of two elite women's basketball programs vying for a spot in the Final Four.Fort Worth TodayThe No. 1 Texas Longhorns will take on the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines in the Elite Eight round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The highly anticipated matchup will determine which team advances to the Final Four.
Why it matters
This game features two of the top teams in the country, with both squads having impressive tournament runs so far. The winner will be one step closer to a national championship, making this a must-watch game for college basketball fans.
The details
The Longhorns and Wolverines will face off at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Texas is led by head coach Vic Schaefer, who has guided the team to the Elite Eight. Michigan, under head coach Kim Barnes Arico, is also making its first appearance in the Elite Eight.
- The game will tip off on March 30, 2026.
- The winner will advance to the Final Four, which begins on April 4, 2026.
The players
Vic Schaefer
The head coach of the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team, guiding the program to the Elite Eight.
Kim Barnes Arico
The head coach of the Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team, leading the team to its first Elite Eight appearance.
What they’re saying
“You had to be a contender before you were a champion. You know, you had to be there before you were on the other side.”
— Vic Schaefer, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns
What’s next
The winner of the Texas-Michigan game will advance to the Final Four, which takes place on April 4, 2026.
The takeaway
This Elite Eight matchup between the top-seeded Texas Longhorns and Michigan Wolverines promises to be an exciting and highly competitive game, with the winner earning a spot in the Final Four of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
