54 Kentucky (Mar 28, 2026) Game Recap
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Key Points:
- Rori Harmon led Texas to a 76-54 Sweet 16 victory over Kentucky, contributing 11 points, seven assists, seven rebounds, and six steals despite playing with a jammed right middle finger.
- The Longhorns extended their winning streak to 11 games and advanced to the Elite Eight for the third consecutive year, aiming for a second straight Final Four appearance.
- Texas will face second-seeded Michigan in the Fort Worth Regional final, marking the only regional final this year between the top two seeds.
- Texas dominated early with a 15-0 run and a 20-0 advantage in fast-break points, showcasing strong defense and transition play under coach Vic Schaefer.
- Kentucky, making its first Sweet 16 appearance, struggled to keep pace, with Clara Strack leading the Wildcats with 16 points, but ultimately fell short against the Longhorns’ aggressive and physical style.
