Texas women's basketball reaches back-to-back Final Fours for first time since 1987

Longhorns dominate Wolverines to punch ticket to Phoenix

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:48am

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No. 1-seed Texas women's basketball is headed to the Final Four for the second consecutive season after a 77-41 win over Michigan in the Fort Worth Regional 3 championship game Monday night, marking the Longhorn's first back-to-back appearances at that stage since 1986 and 1987.

Why it matters

Texas' return to the Final Four for the second straight year continues the program's recent postseason success after missing the tournament for several seasons. The Longhorns are looking to capture their first national championship since 2003.

The details

Texas set the tone immediately, making 11 of its first 12 shots to take a 22-9 lead after the first quarter. The Longhorns carried that momentum into halftime with a 34-21 advantage and continued to extend the margin in the second half. Madison Booker led Texas with 19 points and seven rebounds, while fifth-year guard Rori Harmon recorded 13 assists to guide the offense. Justice Carlton added 15 points, and Kyla Oldacre posted a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.

  • Texas reached the Final Four on March 31, 2026.
  • The Longhorns last reached back-to-back Final Fours in 1986 and 1987.

The players

Madison Booker

Led Texas with 19 points and seven rebounds.

Rori Harmon

Fifth-year guard recorded 13 assists to guide the Texas offense.

Justice Carlton

Added 15 points for the Longhorns.

Kyla Oldacre

Recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Breya Cunningham

Contributed 11 points for Texas.

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What they’re saying

“TEXAS IS HEADED BACK TO THE FINAL FOUR 🤘”

— Texas Women's Basketball, Team Twitter Account

What’s next

The Longhorns will face UCLA in the Final Four on Friday in Phoenix.

The takeaway

Texas' return to the Final Four for the second straight season marks a significant milestone for the program, as they look to capture their first national championship since 2003. The Longhorns have showcased a balanced scoring attack and strong defensive effort throughout their tournament run.