It’s almost time for the Lady Longhorns to go dancing, and the expectations are high. Texas was named the No.1 seed on Sunday and will host the first and second rounds of the 2026 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. After a stellar regular season, Texas is primed for a deep tournament run as they chase a national title.
The Longhorns finished the regular season with a 31-3 overall record. They thrived against some of the best teams in the country, finishing with 14 wins over ranked opponents, the most in the nation. That included four wins over top-five teams. Texas boosted its resume with another SEC title, helping secure its 38th appearance in the tournament.
hyped for what’s ahead 🤘#HookEmpic.twitter.com/85HiK7LqrE
— Texas Women’s Basketball (@TexasWBB) March 16, 2026
Although the Longhorns’ latest honor comes as no surprise, they did make history. This marks only the second time in program history that they earned the top seed. They also finished the regular season with 30 wins for only the third time in program history.
While the Longhorns’ success is due to many different factors, their veteran leadership stood out. Their roster includes some of the best players in the country, such as Madison Booker and Rori Harmon. They also got a boost from freshman Aaliyah Crump, who was ranked as one of the best players in her class.
see y’all in Austin 🤘#HookEmpic.twitter.com/qvw15bWyiu
— Texas Women’s Basketball (@TexasWBB) March 16, 2026
Over the next few days, the Longhorns’ focus will be on preparing for their first game. That is scheduled for Friday. They will take on the winner of Missouri State and Stephen F. Austin. The other teams set to also call Moody Center home for at least one game are No. 8 seed Oregon and No. 9 seed Virginia Tech. Regardless of who the Longhorns play, they will be the favorites.
After making it to the Final Four last season, the Longhorns are more motivated than ever to prove their doubters wrong. While anything can happen in March, they are one of the most talented teams in the country and are showing no signs of slowing down.
This article originally appeared on Longhorns Wire: Texas Longhorns Women’s Basketball enter March Madness as No.1 seed
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