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Texas Longhorns Cruise to Second Straight Final Four
Senior guard Rori Harmon leads experienced Longhorns team to dominant Elite Eight win
Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:59am
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The top-seeded Texas Longhorns women's basketball team defeated No. 2 Michigan 77-41 in the Elite Eight to advance to their second consecutive Final Four. Led by senior point guard Rori Harmon, the experienced Longhorns squad cruised to victory in the regional final matchup played in Fort Worth, Texas.
Why it matters
Texas has emerged as a national powerhouse in women's college basketball in recent years, making deep NCAA Tournament runs behind the leadership of veteran players like Rori Harmon. The Longhorns' dominant performance against a highly ranked Michigan team showcases their ability to win at the highest level of the sport.
The details
Texas jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, outscoring Michigan 77-41 to punch their ticket to the Final Four. Senior point guard Rori Harmon, who has been a key contributor for the Longhorns throughout her career, led the way with a strong all-around performance. After the game, Harmon shared an emotional moment with head coach Vic Schaefer, who said he had prayed the night before for that special postgame interaction with his veteran floor general.
- The Elite Eight matchup took place on Monday, March 31, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.
The players
Rori Harmon
A senior point guard for the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team, Harmon has been a leader for the program throughout her college career.
Vic Schaefer
The head coach of the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team, Schaefer has guided the program to sustained success and multiple deep NCAA Tournament runs.
Texas Longhorns
The women's basketball team from the University of Texas at Austin, the Longhorns are a national powerhouse that has made multiple Final Four appearances in recent years.
What they’re saying
“I prayed for a long time last night that I'd have that moment with her today”
— Vic Schaefer, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns
What’s next
The Texas Longhorns will now advance to the Final Four, where they will face the winner of the other Elite Eight matchup between No. 1 seed South Carolina and No. 3 seed Maryland.
The takeaway
The Texas Longhorns have established themselves as one of the premier women's basketball programs in the country, with a veteran-led squad that has the experience and talent to compete for a national championship. Their dominant performance in the Elite Eight showcases their ability to win at the highest level of the sport.
