Texas Longhorns Advance to Women's Final Four

Madison Booker and Rori Harmon lead Longhorns to second straight Final Four appearance.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:23am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a women's basketball game, with the players and court deconstructed into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape.The Texas Longhorns' dominant performance in the regional final showcases the program's continued excellence in women's basketball.Fort Worth Today

The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team defeated the Michigan Wolverines 77-41 in the Fort Worth Regional 3 championship game on Monday night. Madison Booker scored 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, while fifth-year senior guard Rori Harmon dished out 13 assists to lead the Longhorns to their second consecutive Final Four appearance.

Why it matters

The Longhorns' dominant performance against a top-seeded Michigan team showcases the program's continued excellence under head coach Vic Schaefer. Texas is now poised to make another deep run in the NCAA Tournament, further cementing the school's status as a women's basketball powerhouse.

The details

The Longhorns jumped out to a quick double-digit lead in the first quarter, shooting an impressive 95% from the field. While both teams struggled with their shooting at times, Texas maintained control throughout the game, led by Booker's scoring and Harmon's playmaking.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 30, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The players

Madison Booker

A key contributor for the Texas Longhorns, Booker scored 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the regional final victory.

Rori Harmon

The fifth-year senior guard for the Longhorns dished out 13 assists to lead the team's offense in their dominant win over Michigan.

Vic Schaefer

The head coach of the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team, guiding the program to its second straight Final Four appearance.

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What they’re saying

“We've worked hard all season to get back to this point, and I'm so proud of the way our team competed tonight.”

— Vic Schaefer, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns

What’s next

The Longhorns will now advance to the women's Final Four, where they will face the winner of the Wichita Regional final.

The takeaway

Texas' continued success in the NCAA Tournament solidifies their status as one of the premier women's basketball programs in the country, with the Longhorns now making back-to-back Final Four appearances under Coach Schaefer's leadership.