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Texas Torches Michigan, Sets Up Final Four Showdown with UCLA
Longhorns cruise to 77-41 victory, advance to second straight national semifinal
Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:05am
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The highly anticipated Final Four matchup between the dominant Texas Longhorns and the only team to beat them, the UCLA Bruins, will showcase the best of college basketball.Fort Worth TodayThe top-seeded Texas Longhorns dominated No. 2 seed Michigan in the Elite Eight, winning 77-41 to advance to the Final Four. Texas will face UCLA, the only team to beat the Longhorns this season, in the national semifinal on Friday.
Why it matters
Texas has been one of the most dominant teams in the NCAA tournament, winning each of its games by 22 or more points. The Longhorns' stifling defense and balanced offense have made them a favorite to win the national championship. Their matchup with UCLA, which handed them their only loss of the season, will be a highly anticipated Final Four showdown.
The details
Texas came out on fire, hitting its first nine shots to open an 18-4 lead. The Longhorns' offense cooled off a bit in the second quarter, but their defense never let up, holding Michigan to just 21% shooting in the first half. Texas then broke the game open in the second half, outscoring the Wolverines 21-8 in the third quarter and going on a 14-0 run to start the fourth.
- Texas handed UCLA its only loss of the season on Nov. 26.
- The Longhorns and Bruins will meet in the Final Four on Friday.
The players
Texas Longhorns
The top-seeded team in the tournament, the Longhorns have been dominant throughout the NCAA tournament, winning each of their games by 22 or more points.
UCLA Bruins
The only team to beat Texas this season, the Bruins will face the Longhorns in the Final Four on Friday.
Madison Booker
The All-America forward for Texas was able to finish the game cheering on her teammates from the bench.
Olivia Olson
The All Big Ten guard for Michigan was held scoreless in the first half against the stifling Texas defense.
Kyla Oldacre
The Texas player who hit an and-1 layup in the third quarter to extend the Longhorns' lead to 52-27.
What’s next
The Longhorns and Bruins will meet in the Final Four on Friday, with the winner advancing to the national championship game.
The takeaway
Texas has been the most dominant team in the NCAA tournament, and their matchup with UCLA in the Final Four will be a highly anticipated showdown between two of the best teams in the country. The Longhorns' stifling defense and balanced offense make them a favorite to win the national championship, but the Bruins will be looking to avenge their only loss of the season.
