Texas Faces Oregon in NCAA Women’s Tournament Second Round

AUSTIN, Texas — The No. 1 seed Texas Longhorns continue their March Madness journey on Sunday against the No. 8 seed Oregon Ducks at Moody Center. The winner will advance to a Sweet 16 showdown against either Kentucky or West Virginia at Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena next week.

Game Details

Texas (32-3) is hosting the first two rounds of the tournament, aiming for a third consecutive Sweet 16 appearance. Oregon (23-12) is seeking its first second-weekend appearance since 2021. The game will be nationally broadcast with Dave O’Brien on play-by-play and Jimmy Dykes as the analyst.

Recent Performances

Texas secured a dominant 87-45 victory over Missouri State in its tournament opener on Friday. Oregon earned a 70-60 win over Virginia Tech in the first round.

Key Players

Madison Booker has been a standout performer for Texas, scoring 19 points in the first half against Oregon. For Oregon, Madison Booker scored 19 points against Texas in the first half.

Halftime Update

As of halftime, Texas leads Oregon 45-34. Texas shot 51.4% from the field in the first half and forced 10 defensive turnovers. Oregon is shooting 52% from the field, but is struggling with turnovers, with a 10-3 ratio.

Coaching Perspectives

Oregon coach Kelly Graves acknowledged the challenge posed by the Longhorns, stating they are a one seed for a reason. Texas head coach Vic Schaefer has a strong tournament record, leading the Longhorns to the Elite Eight or further in four of five seasons.

Spread

Texas is favored by 25.5 points.