Texas women’s basketball has made history by reaching the Final Four, their first appearance since 2003.
Under head coach Vic Schaefer, the Longhorns have been building toward this moment, advancing to the Elite Eight in three of the last four seasons before finally breaking through this year. The Longhorns’ success has been fueled by standout performances from forward Madison Booker and guard Rori Harmon. Booker, averaging 18.8 points per game in the NCAA Tournament while shooting 50 percent from the field, has been pivotal in key moments, including an 18-point performance against TCU where she made several clutch midrange shots to put the game out of reach.
Texas will play South Carolina on Friday for a chance to reach the national championship game for the first time since 1986. They faced South Carolina three times this season, with the Gamecocks winning two of those matchups, including a decisive victory in the SEC Championship game. However, Texas did secure one win over South Carolina at home, thanks to dominant interior play and second-chance opportunities generated by offensive rebounds—one of three keys to victory if this Longhorn team wants to make history.
1. Control the paint
