Texas Longhorns Crush Michigan to Reach Final Four

Madison Booker's 19 points and Rori Harmon's near triple-double lead Texas to dominant victory.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:10am

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The top-seeded Texas Longhorns men's basketball team routed the Michigan Wolverines 77-41 in the NCAA West Regional final on Monday in Fort Worth, Texas. Madison Booker led the way with 19 points, while Rori Harmon narrowly missed a triple-double with 13 assists.

Why it matters

Texas' dominant performance secures their spot in the Final Four, continuing their impressive tournament run. The Longhorns are now one step closer to their first national championship since 2003.

The details

Texas jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, outscoring Michigan 77-41. Booker led the Longhorns in scoring, while Harmon dished out 13 assists and grabbed multiple rebounds and steals, just missing a triple-double.

  • The game was played on Monday, March 31, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.

The players

Madison Booker

A standout junior guard for the Texas Longhorns who led the team with 19 points in the victory.

Rori Harmon

The sophomore point guard for Texas who had 13 assists and narrowly missed a triple-double in the regional final win.

Texas Longhorns

The top-seeded men's basketball team from the University of Texas, who dominated Michigan to advance to the Final Four.

Michigan Wolverines

The Michigan men's basketball team, who were overmatched by the Longhorns in the regional final.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys came out focused and ready to play. We knew we had to bring our 'A' game against a tough Michigan team, and I'm proud of the way we executed our game plan.”

— Chris Beard, Head Coach, Texas Longhorns

What’s next

Texas will now advance to the Final Four, where they will face the winner of the other regional final between Gonzaga and UCLA.

The takeaway

Texas' dominant victory over Michigan showcases their depth, talent, and championship aspirations. The Longhorns have emerged as a force to be reckoned with in this year's NCAA Tournament.