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No. 5/5 Women’s Basketball clinches spot in Final Four with victory over TCU, 58-47
03.31.2025 | Women's Basketball
The Longhorns advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2003 and fourth time in program history.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– Madison Booker and Rori Harmon combined for 31 points, while Kyla Oldacre added nine points to help the Longhorns advance to their fourth Final Four in program history. This marks Texas head coach Vic Schaefer's third Final Four appearance as a head coach.
Taylor Jones opened the scoring for both teams in the first period with a layup in the paint, followed by guard Rori Harmon sinking back to back jumpers, including a three pointer, to lead TCU 7-1 half way through the opening quarter. To close out the period, the Longhorns showcased their defensive strength by forcing the Horn Frogs into eight turnovers, marking the 26th time Texas has held an opponent to single digits for a quarter, and securing a 13-9 lead.
Starting the second period, guard Shay Holle sank a mid-range jumper, extending Texas' lead 15-9. To close out the first half, the Longhorns limited the Horn Frogs into shooting only 25 percent on the field and Harmon led the team with 11 points and two steals to help put Texas up 23-21 against TCU.
Setting the tone for the second half, Jones scored a running layup to put Texas up 25-21 over TCU. After forcing TCU's third inbound violation, Texas regained possession and guard Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda drew a foul on a layup, converting the and-one free throw to expand the Longhorns lead 35-31 at the 3:15 mark. During the final minute, freshman guard Jordan Lee sank a three point shot and followed by forward Madison Booker converting an and-one jumper to put the Longhorns up front at 42-33 going into the fourth period on a 10-2 run.
To start the final period, post-player Kyla Oldacre sank a contested mid-range jumper, moments later, she stole the inbound pass, drove to the rim, and finished with a layup while drawing a foul, converting the and-one free throw to extend Texas' lead to 47-36. The Longhorns went on to secure a spot in their first Final Four since the 2002-03 season after defeating TCU 58-47.
Up next, the Longhorns will face South Carolina in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament on April 4th, 6:00 PM CT. This game will be televised on ESPN.
Postgame Notes
• Texas improves to 35-3 on the season.
• The Longhorns tie the program record for wins in the NCAA Era. Texas went 35-4 in the 1981-82 season.
• Texas dominated the paint against TCU with 24-8.
• Rori Harmon and Madison Booker combined 31 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.
• Texas is now 30-3 when forcing more than 15 turnovers on their opponent. The Horned Frogs committed 21 turnovers in the game, their season average is 12.1.
• This is head coach Vic Schaefer's fifth trip to the Final Four as a head coach or assistant coach.
• After only allowing TCU to score nine points in the first quarter, this marks the 26th time the Longhorns have held their opponent to single digits.
• Texas is 23-0 when opponents shoot less than 40 percent, TCU shot 27 percent on the field.
• For the 14th time this season Texas held an opponent to 50 points or less.
