Oregon’s NCAA Dreams Crashed in Disappointing Texas Defeat

Austin, Texas — At Moody Center on March 22, 2026, top-seeded Texas routed eighth-seeded Oregon, 100-58. The second-round NCAA game finished as a one-sided affair.

Game overview

The teams were tied 15-15 through the first six minutes. Texas then pulled away and led by 11 at halftime.

By the end of the third quarter Texas had extended the margin to 73-42. The crowd numbered 8,981, mostly in burnt orange.

Oregon had entered the matchup as 27.5-point underdogs. The Ducks had beaten ninth-seeded Virginia Tech 70-60 in the first round.

Madison Booker’s breakout

Madison Booker finished with 40 points, a career high and a University of Texas tournament record. She went 14-of-21 from the field.

Booker scored 13 points in the third quarter alone. Her presence created mismatches across Oregon’s roster.

Booker’s teammates shot 23-of-45 (51.1%) and committed eight turnovers. Texas limited Oregon’s chances and moved the ball well.

Ducks’ offensive breakdown

Oregon committed 15 turnovers, which led to 23 Texas points. The Ducks could not find consistent offensive rhythm.

The third quarter was especially damaging for Oregon. The Ducks shot 2-of-12 (16.7%) while Texas was 10-of-17 (58.8%).

Individual performances and reactions

Sophomore Ehis Etute said the manner of the loss hurt more than the score. She called the team’s effort disappointing.

Katie Fiso scored 16 points after a strong first half. She had 11 in the opening 20 minutes but managed only two shots in the third quarter.

Ari Long said it became difficult to claw back once the deficit grew. Coach Kelly Graves credited Booker and acknowledged the loss.

Graves pointed to Oregon’s 23 wins, two Big Ten Tournament victories, and Friday’s win over Virginia Tech. He described the result as disappointing but vowed to remember the season’s positives.

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Oregon’s NCAA dreams effectively crashed in a disappointing defeat to Texas. Photo credit: Filmogaz.com.