Michigan’s Dream Season Crushed as Texas Longhorns Dominate 77-41 in Elite Eight Blowout
On Monday night in Fort Worth, top-seeded Texas faced No. 2 Michigan in the Elite Eight — the only regional final this tournament matching the top 2 seeds. A dominant performance was about to unfold.
Texas came out blazing, making 11 of 12 shots in the first quarter. Madison Booker sparked an early 10-0 run with a nifty assist to Harmon, building a commanding 22-9 lead.
The second quarter saw Texas go ice cold — missing 12 of 14 shots. Jordan Lee missed 5 three-pointers alone. But Michigan couldn’t capitalize, and Booker’s consecutive late baskets secured a 34-21 halftime lead.
Texas missed their first 7 shots after halftime, yet still led 37-23. Rori Harmon’s clutch 3-pointer snapped the drought — the Longhorns surged to a 69-29 lead before Booker and Harmon were pulled.
Texas routed Michigan 77-41. Booker led with 19 points, Harmon dished 13 assists, Carlton added 15, and Oldacre grabbed 11 rebounds. Michigan (28-7) shot a dismal 22.8%, ending their record-tying season in heartbreak.
Texas (35-3) advances to its 5th Final Four — back-to-back for the first time since 1986. Next: a Friday rematch against UCLA (35-1) in Phoenix. Texas handed the Bruins their only loss this season.
