Texas and South Carolina reach women's NCAA Final Four

Texas and South Carolina advanced to the Women's NCAA Tournament Final Four with dominant Elite Eight wins. Texas defeated Michigan 77-41, while South Carolina beat TCU 78-52. The top seeds join UCLA and UConn in Phoenix for Friday's semifinals.

Texas cruised past Michigan 77-41 in the Elite Eight, securing a spot in their second straight Final Four. The Longhorns will face UCLA in the second semifinal on Friday. South Carolina, meanwhile, routed TCU 78-52 to advance, setting up a matchup against undefeated UConn in the opener. All four No. 1 seeds now head to Phoenix for what CBS Sports' Lindsay Gibbs called a 'real clash of the titans' that elevates March Madness. The victories cap a weekend of lopsided results, ensuring a powerhouse Final Four lineup. Texas leaned on its veterans, while South Carolina pushed through what players described as 'the hard part' to earn the trip.

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On Saturday, January 24, 2026, several ranked college basketball teams delivered surprising results in key conference matchups. No. 12 Texas Tech defeated No. 6 Houston at home, handing the Cougars their second loss of the season. Meanwhile, No. 22 North Carolina secured its first ACC road win with an 85-80 victory over No. 14 Virginia.

No. 3 seed Texas advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 SEC Women's Basketball Tournament with an 83-60 victory over No. 11 seed Alabama on March 6 in Greenville, South Carolina. The Longhorns pulled away early and maintained control despite a stronger second-half effort from the Crimson Tide. Alabama's tournament run ends as it awaits an NCAA Tournament bid.

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Texas holds a 65-63 lead over Purdue with 7:39 remaining in their Sweet 16 matchup in San Jose, California. Tramon Mark has scored 26 points on 10-of-12 shooting for the Longhorns despite an apparent ankle injury. The winner advances to Saturday's Elite Eight against the victor of Arizona-Arkansas.

Iowa has returned to the top 10 of the AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll following a strong win over Michigan. UConn remains the unanimous No. 1 and sets a new record for appearances in the poll under coach Geno Auriemma. Several upsets and close games reshaped the rankings this week.

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The 2026 Big 12 men's basketball tournament kicked off in Kansas City, Missouri, with several upsets in the first round on March 10. Arizona enters as the top seed after a dominant regular season, while Houston sits as the No. 2 seed. Second-round action on March 11 featured decisive wins for Iowa State and Brigham Young.

South Carolina's women's basketball team secured a 74-63 road victory over Florida despite a season-worst offensive performance marked by 21 turnovers and 34.3% shooting. Playing without key player Ta’Niya Latson, the Gamecocks relied on strong defense and rebounding to overcome the Gators' similar struggles. Raven Johnson led with 17 points in the win.

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Top-ranked Michigan will meet No. 3 Duke in a neutral-site showdown in Washington, D.C., on Saturday. The game marks the seventh top-five clash between the blue-blood programs, with Duke holding a 4-3 edge in prior meetings. Both teams enter with strong records and championship aspirations.

 

 

 

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