Texas routs Michigan 77-41 to reach the Final Four for the second straight year. Madison Booker drops 19. The Longhorns are rolling into Phoenix on a 12-game winning streak, beating opponents by an average of 26.5 points.
This isn't a team sneaking into the Final Four. This is a team destroying the field. The Longhorns have won their four tournament games by an average of more than 30 points. The 36-point demolition of Michigan is tied for the third-largest margin of victory in Elite Eight history.
Michigan shot just 23% from the field. The Longhorns' defense has been suffocating all tournament. Opponents aren't just losing — they're being held to their worst performances of the season.
The Longhorns advance to the Final Four in back-to-back seasons for the first time since 1987. This team is making history.
Madison Booker led the way with 19 points, 7 rebounds, and an assist against Michigan. The sophomore has been the best player on the floor in virtually every tournament game. She's a projected top-3 WNBA draft pick, and she's playing like it.
But this isn't a one-woman team. The depth, the defense, and the coaching have been championship-caliber all season.
All four No. 1 seeds made it to Phoenix — only the fifth time in tournament history. Here's how it breaks down:
Friday, April 4 at 8:30 PM CT on ESPN. The Longhorns face the Bruins in a battle of No. 1 seeds. UCLA has been the surprise of the tournament.
Friday, April 4 at 6:00 PM CT on ESPN. A rematch of last year's title game. The two blue bloods of women's basketball.
The winners meet Sunday, April 6 for the National Championship.
Texas women's basketball has never won a national championship. The men haven't won one since 2005. A title for the Lady Longhorns would be the biggest moment in Austin sports since Vince Young's Rose Bowl.
The Erwin Center is gone. Moody Center is the new home. And this team — Vic Schaefer's team — is playing the best basketball in the country right now. If they keep playing like this, they're bringing a trophy back to the Forty Acres.
Hook 'em. All the way to Phoenix.
Texas dominates. Won by 30+.
Texas cruises. Another blowout.
Texas rolls. Opponents can't compete.
Texas 77, Michigan 41. Historic margin.
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