Women’s March Madness: Texas vs. Michigan, South Carolina vs. TCU in Elite 8
Monday closes the women’s Elite Eight with two games deciding the Final Four field. This night matters in Women’s March Madness. Matchups include Texas vs. Michigan and South Carolina vs. TCU.
Texas vs. Michigan — Fort Worth (3 Region)
Texas arrives after a dominant win over No. 5 Kentucky, 76-54. The Longhorns opened that game with a 29-11 first-quarter run.
Coach Vic Schaefer’s squad has relied on stifling defense all tournament. Rori Harmon posted 11 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and six steals in the Kentucky game.
Michigan reached the Elite Eight with a 71-52 victory over No. 3 Louisville. The Wolverines used pressure defense and strong offensive rebounding to shift momentum.
The matchup presents a clear stylistic contrast. Texas aims to control pace through defense. Michigan prefers disruptive pressure and creating chaotic possessions.
South Carolina vs. TCU — Sacramento (4 Region)
South Carolina crushed Oklahoma, 94-68, to reach its sixth straight Elite Eight. The Gamecocks outscored their first three tournament foes by 135 combined points.
TCU advanced after surviving an overtime test with Washington and beating No. 10 Virginia, 79-69. Marta Suarez delivered a career-high 33 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in that win.
Fellow senior Olivia Miles added 28 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists in TCU’s Sweet 16 game. The Horned Frogs bring experience and a willingness to improvise.
South Carolina projects as the deeper and more physically imposing team. TCU’s veterans pose matchup problems and can force real-time answers.
Viewing details and bracket stakes
Tip times for the day are 7 p.m. ET for Texas vs. Michigan and 9 p.m. ET for South Carolina vs. TCU. Both games will air on ESPN and stream with an ESPN Unlimited subscription.
On Sunday, No. 1 seeds UCLA and UConn advanced into the Final Four. The winner of the Texas-Michigan game will face UCLA. The victor between South Carolina and TCU will take on undefeated UConn.
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