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Longhorns Upset Michigan, Advance to NCAA Semifinals

3/31/2026

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Longhorns Triumph Again

The Longhorns defeated Michigan 70-58 in the Elite Eight of the 2026 Women's NCAA Tournament.
Madison Booker of the Longhorns led with 19 points.
Coach Vic Schaefer of the Longhorns said the team is playing its best basketball after earlier criticisms.
The Longhorns will face UCLA in the semifinals on April 3, 2026.

Summary

Huskies Seek Repeat

The 2026 NCAA Women's Tournament Final Four features the University of Connecticut Huskies, the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins, the University of Texas at Austin Longhorns, and the University of South Carolina Gamecocks—the same four teams as last year.
All four teams have dominated the tournament, with the Huskies and Longhorns winning their Elite Eight games by significant margins.
The semifinals will pit the Huskies against the Gamecocks and the Longhorns against the Bruins on April 3, 2026.
The championship game is scheduled for April 5, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Historical Context

The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament has evolved significantly since its inception, with the University of Connecticut winning their 11th championship in 2025. This victory highlights a trend of dominance among elite programs, including the University of Texas, which reached the Final Four for the second consecutive year. The growing success of these teams reflects increased investment in women's collegiate sports and advances in gender equity in athletics.

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Longhorns Triumph Again

The Longhorns defeated Michigan 70-58 in the Elite Eight of the 2026 Women's NCAA Tournament.
Madison Booker of the Longhorns led with 19 points.
Coach Vic Schaefer of the Longhorns said the team is playing its best basketball after earlier criticisms.
The Longhorns will face UCLA in the semifinals on April 3, 2026.

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