Texas Stars Smash Finalists in Heart-Pounding Tournament Thriller!
Following a stellar regular season, Longhorns women's basketball enters the NCAA Tournament as the top seed
It's almost time for the Lady Longhorns to go dancing, and the expectations are high. Texas was named the No. 1 seed on Sunday and will host the first and second rounds of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
After a stellar regular season, Texas is primed for a deep tournament run as they chase a national title. The Longhorns finished the regular season with a 31-3 overall record. They thrived against some of the best teams in the country, finishing with 14 wins over ranked opponents, the most in the nation.
That included four wins over top-five teams. Texas boosted its resume with another SEC title, helping secure its 38th appearance in the tournament. hyped for what's ahead 🤘 #HookEm pic.
twitter. com/85HiK7LqrE — Texas Women's Basketball (@TexasWBB) March 16, 2026 Although the Longhorns' latest honor comes as no surprise, they did make history. This marks only the second time in program history that they earned the top seed.