Texas Longhorns women's basketball advances to Final Four

Veteran guard Rori Harmon leads Longhorns to second straight Final Four appearance

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:49am

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The Texas Longhorns women's basketball team is headed to the Final Four for the second consecutive year after a dominant 77-41 victory over the Michigan Wolverines in the regional final. Senior guard Rori Harmon recorded 13 assists to lead the Longhorns, while forward Madison Booker scored 19 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.

Why it matters

The Longhorns' return to the Final Four cements their status as one of the top women's basketball programs in the country. After making their first Final Four appearance last year, the team is looking to capture the school's first national championship in women's basketball.

The details

Texas jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, outscoring Michigan 41-18 in the first half. Harmon, a fifth-year senior, orchestrated the Longhorns' efficient offense, finding open teammates for easy baskets. Booker, the team's leading scorer, also had a strong all-around game to help Texas cruise to the victory.

  • The game was played on March 29, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • This is the second consecutive Final Four appearance for the Texas Longhorns women's basketball team.

The players

Rori Harmon

A fifth-year senior guard for the Texas Longhorns, Harmon recorded 13 assists in the regional final victory.

Madison Booker

The leading scorer for the Texas Longhorns, Booker had 19 points and 7 rebounds in the win over Michigan.

Texas Longhorns

The women's basketball team from the University of Texas, making their second straight Final Four appearance.

Michigan Wolverines

The women's basketball team from the University of Michigan, who lost to Texas in the regional final.

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What they’re saying

“We've been working all season for this moment, and I'm so proud of how our team has come together. This is just the beginning for us.”

— Rori Harmon, Senior Guard, Texas Longhorns

What’s next

The Texas Longhorns will face the winner of the other regional final between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the UConn Huskies in the national semifinal on April 4th.

The takeaway

The Texas Longhorns have emerged as a national powerhouse in women's basketball, making back-to-back Final Four appearances and positioning themselves as a top contender for the national championship.