Women's March Madness 2026: South Carolina and Texas reach all-top seed Final Four
Key Points:
- The 2026 women's NCAA Tournament Final Four features all four No. 1 seeds—Texas, South Carolina, UConn, and UCLA—marking the fifth time in history this has occurred and the second consecutive year with the same four teams.
- Texas defeated No. 2 Michigan 77-41, showcasing dominant defense that limited Michigan to a season-low 41 points and 23% shooting from the field.
- South Carolina overcame an early deficit to beat No. 3 TCU 78-52, led by All-American Joyce Edwards who scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
- The Final Four matchups set Texas against UCLA and South Carolina against UConn in a rematch of last year's championship game.
- Edwards' standout performance was crucial for South Carolina, especially as other key seniors combined for just 19 points, highlighting her impact in securing the Gamecocks' victory.