Where To Watch NCAA Women’s Elite Eight, Teams Closer To Final Four
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Texas Longhorns players place their name in the bracket after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats during a Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Dickies Arena on March 28, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Andy Hancock/NCAA Photos/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
NCAA Photos via Getty ImagesAs the Women’s March Madness tournament draws closer to the Final Four in Phoenix, the Elite Eight is set with No. 1 UConn, No. 6 Notre Dame, No. 2 Michigan, and No. 1 Texas in the Forth Worth Regional. Out in Sacramento, No. 1 UCLA, No. 3 Duke, No. 1 South Carolina, and No. 3 TCU have all advanced.
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Fort Worth Regional Game Highlights and Coverage
Game One: No. 6 Notre Dame, 67, No. 2 Vandy, 64
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 27: Aubrey Galvan #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores drives to the basket against Hannah Hidalgo #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the first quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Dickies Arena on March 27, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Getty ImagesIn the opening round of the Sweet 16 in the Forth Worth Regional, No. 6 Notre Dame held and moved past No.2 Vanderbilt, 67-64 to advance to the Elite Eight for the first time in head coach’ Niele Ivey’s tenure.
Junior guard Hannah Hidalgo had an incredible Sweet 16 notching her third career triple-double and became the NCAA single-season steal leader. She joined Caitlin Clark, the only other player to have a triple-double at this stage in the tournament. Clark became the first player in NCAA history to record a 40-point triple-double in 2023, recording 41 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds in a win over Louisville to send Iowa to the Final Four.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 26: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes reacts during the fourth quarter of the game against the Louisville Cardinals in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Climate Pledge Arena on March 26, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Getty ImagesGame Two: No. 1 UConn, 63, No. 4 UNC, 42
In the second game of the day out of Texas, No.1 seed UConn defeated the No. 4 University of North Carolina by 21 points, 63-42. The Huskies were led by sophomore sensation Sarah Strong, Big East Player and Defensive Player of the Year. Strong had a double-double with 21 points, and 1o rebounds. In a quieter night, graduate student Azzi Fudd had 10 points. Off the bench, freshman forward Blanca Quiñonez had 16 points.
This is UConn’s 37th straight appearance in the NCAA tournament, where they hold the title of the winningest program in tournament history boasting a record of 145-24. This is the 30th time they have made it to the Elite Eight.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 27: Sarah Strong #21 of the UConn Huskies shoots the ball against Lanie Grant #0 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the third quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Dickies Arena on March 27, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Getty ImagesNo. 1 UConn will now have to go through red-hot No. 6 Notre Dame to make it back to the Final Four and a chance to defend their national title. Head coach of the Huskies Geno Auriemma after their win was already looking towards their next opponent Notre Dame. He said, "It’s a treat watching her [Hannah] play, until you have to play against her... I think Sunday’s gonna be a really really tough game for both of us.”
Game Three: No. 2 Michigan, 71, No. 3 Louisville, 52
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Olivia Olson #1 of the Michigan Wolverines drives to the basket against Laura Ziegler #0 of the Louisville Cardinals during the second half during a Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Dickies Arena on March 28, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Andy Hancock/NCAA Photos/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
NCAA Photos via Getty ImagesThe second day in Texas, may have been windy and cold, but the play on the court did not disappoint. In the first game of the day, No. 2 Michigan knocked Louisville out of the tournament to head back to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2022.
The Wolverines were lead by sophomore guard Olivia Olson who had 19 points, and aided by sophomore guard Syla Swords who contributed 16 points. Olson is only the second player in Michigan history to have 1,200 points in her first two seasons.
The Wolverines out rebounded the Cardinals 42-33 in the win, as well as scored 40 points in the paint and 17 off fast breaks.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Michigan Wolverines players celebrate defeating the Louisville Cardinals during a Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Dickies Arena on March 28, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Swann/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
NCAA Photos via Getty ImagesHead coach Kim Barnes Arico after the game said, “We’re excited to still be playing. I think we have an incredible team, and the country got to see them on display today.”
She continued, “It took us a minute to settle, but then once we did, I think our confidence exploded and we just were really disruptive on the defensive end, which we pride ourselves with being, and that allowed the floodgates to open on offense. I am just really proud coach to be sitting here today and these three next to me were phenomenal. Happy to be advancing.”
Game Four: No. 1 Texas, 76, No. 5 Kentucky, 54
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Madison Booker #35 of the Texas Longhorns drives to the basket against Jordan Obi #0 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the third quarter in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Dickies Arena on March 28, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Getty ImagesDickies Arena was a sea of white and burnt orange as No. 1 Texas easily cruised by the Kentucky Wildcats, 76-54. The Longhorns were led by three players in double digits including the sophomore Jordan Lee who led all scorers with 18 points. She was joined by junior Madison Booker with 17 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, and senior guard Rori Harmon with 11 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Rori Harmon #3 of the Texas Longhorns grab a loose ball against the Kentucky Wildcats during a Sweet Sixteen round game of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament held at Dickies Arena on March 28, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Swann/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
NCAA Photos via Getty ImagesThe Longhorns held the lead the entire game. Kentucky only managed to outscore Texas in the third quarter, 16-15, but were still behind by 21 points in the game overall.
Texas was able to dominate the boards with 38 rebounds, and scored 44 points in the paint. The Longhorns also shot 79% for the game, more than 46% higher than the Wildcats.
At the end of the game the crowd started a chant, "We want Sarah!" for Texas role player and senior Sarah Graves. Dickies Arena was it loudest of the afternoon when Graves checked into the game, and again when a flagrant foul resulted in head coach Vic Shaefer selecting her to take the shots. She drained them both.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Sarah Graves #6 of the Texas Longhorns reacts during the fourth quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Dickies Arena on March 28, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Getty ImagesShaefer was proud of his team’s performance and started the post game press conference applauding his players. He said, “I just love how we opened the game. I love how we came out ready to go. I love how we defended the first half. I just thought we were really, really locked in. Our transition was obviously very good early, and now that was off of our defense.”
He continued, “You know, you can usually tell with our group. If we’re locked in and focused, we’re usually creating some problems defensively for people. I just thought our kids were really, really good today. I'm awfully proud of them.”
Elite Eight Matchups, Where to Watch
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MARCH 26: Detailed view of the NCAA March Madness Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight flag ahead of the NCAA Women's Sweet Sixteen at Dickies Arena on March 26, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Getty ImagesNo. 1 UConn will take on No. 6 Notre Dame on Sunday, March 29 at 1 pm ET on ABC.
That game is followed by No. 1 UCLA and No. 3 Duke in the Sacramento regional at 3 pm ET on ABC.
The final Elite Eight games will be played on Monday, March 30 with No. 1 Texas against No. 2 Michigan at 7 pm ET on ESPN in Fort Worth.
The final game before the Final Four will see No. 1 South Carolina face off against No. 3 TCU, at 9 pm ET on ESPN in Sacramento.
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