Texas Longhorns WBB Advance To Final Four From Elite Eight
Texas Longhorns women's basketball advance from the Elite Eight to the Final Four, with coaches and players reflecting on clutch plays and key moments.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 30: The Texas Longhorns celebrate after beating the Michigan Wolverines 77-41 in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Dickies Arena on March 30, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Getty Images The Texas Longhorns have advanced to their second Final Four since 2003 with their 77-41 win over the University of Michigan. This is the fifth Final Four appearance in program history, two in a row under head coach Vic Shaefer.
Further, Shaefer is one of two active coaches to take two different teams to the Final Four (Texas, Mississippi State). Balanced Offense, Defense Power Texas Longhorns to Final Four FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 30: Madison Booker #35 of the Texas Longhorns attempts a shot in the second quarter against the Michigan Wolverines in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Dickies Arena on March 30, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Getty Images Michigan in the first half struggled to convert on offense.
The Wolverines had plenty of chances at the basket, but shot only 21% from the floor and 25% from beyond the arc. Texas was able to keep Michigan’s sharp shooter, Olivia Olson who averages 19 points-a-game to two points. FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 30: Olivia Olson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines and Breya Cunningham #25 of the Texas Longhorns compete for a rebound in the third quarter in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Dickies Arena on March 30, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Getty Images In comparison, the Longhorns shot 52% from the floor, but did not convert a single three-pointer in their seven first half attempts. Junior forward Madison Booker, a finalist for Naismith Player of the Year and the Wade Trophy had 15 points at the half. Longhorns Ignite After Halftime, Dominating to Secure Elite Final Four Spot The shooting woes continued for Michigan in the second half.
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