Texas Women Reach Final Four With Dominant Win Over Michigan

The Longhorns routed the Wolverines 77-41 to advance to the national semifinals for the second straight year.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:05pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic action of a women's basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes in warm tones of orange and blue conveying the energy and intensity of the Longhorns' dominant performance.The Texas Longhorns' relentless attack and stifling defense propelled them to a decisive victory over Michigan and a return to the Final Four.Fort Worth Today

The University of Texas women's basketball team is headed to the Final Four for the fifth time in program history after a resounding 77-41 victory over Michigan in the Fort Worth Regional 3 championship game. The top-seeded Longhorns dominated from the start, building a 22-9 lead after the first quarter and pushing the margin to as many as 40 points. Texas will face UCLA in the national semifinals on Friday in Phoenix.

Why it matters

The Longhorns' return to the Final Four marks the second consecutive appearance for the program, a feat they had not accomplished since 1986-87 when they won a national championship. Texas' dominant performance over Michigan, which was making just its second Elite Eight appearance, showcases the team's strength and depth as they aim to capture their first title since that 1987 season.

The details

Texas shot an impressive 46.9% from the field, led by Madison Booker's 19 points and 7 rebounds. Fifth-year senior guard Rori Harmon dished out 13 assists, while Justice Carlton added 15 points and Kyla Oldacre recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. The Longhorns seized control early with a 10-0 run to go up 12-2 and never looked back, maintaining a double-digit lead throughout. Michigan, led by Olivia Olson and Mila Holloway with 11 points each, struggled mightily, shooting just 22.8% from the field.

  • Texas built a 22-9 lead after the first quarter.
  • The Longhorns carried a 34-21 advantage into halftime.
  • Texas extended its lead to 69-29 with under six minutes remaining in the game.

The players

Madison Booker

A key player for the Texas Longhorns, scoring 19 points and grabbing 7 rebounds in the win over Michigan.

Rori Harmon

The fifth-year senior guard for the Longhorns, dishing out 13 assists in the dominant victory.

Olivia Olson

One of the leading scorers for the Michigan Wolverines, finishing with 11 points in the loss.

Mila Holloway

Also scored 11 points for the Michigan Wolverines in their Elite Eight defeat.

University of Texas

The top-seeded women's basketball team that is headed to the Final Four for the fifth time in program history.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Texas will face UCLA in the national semifinals on Friday in Phoenix. The Bruins, also a No. 1 seed, have won 29 consecutive games since a loss to Texas earlier in the season.

The takeaway

The Longhorns' dominant performance over Michigan showcases their strength and depth as they aim to capture their first national championship since 1987. Their return to the Final Four for the second straight year is a significant accomplishment for the program.