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Texas and TCU Set for Elite Eight Clash in NCAA Women's Tournament

The Longhorns aim to end a 22-year Final Four drought, while the Horned Frogs seek their first-ever appearance.

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Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda #32 of the Texas Longhorns takes a shot against Alyssa Latham #33 of the Tennessee Lady Vols during the second half in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 29, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama.
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The Texas Longhorns celebrate during the second half against the TCU Horned Frogs in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on March 31, 2025 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Overview

  • The No. 1 seed Texas Longhorns (34-3) will face the No. 2 seed TCU Horned Frogs (34-3) in the NCAA Women's Basketball Elite Eight on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET in Birmingham, Alabama.
  • The winner of the matchup will advance to the Final Four, with Texas seeking to break a 22-year drought and TCU chasing a historic first appearance.
  • Texas is favored to win with a -7.5 spread, but TCU's standout season and recent tournament victories over Louisville and Notre Dame have set the stage for a competitive game.
  • Key players include Texas' Madison Booker, who led her team in scoring during their Sweet 16 win, and TCU's Hailey Van Lith, who scored 26 points in TCU's victory over Notre Dame.
  • The game will be broadcast live on ESPN and streamed on Fubo, offering fans multiple ways to watch this pivotal matchup.