The Texas women’s basketball team has reached the Elite Eight in four of the past five seasons, yet the Longhorns have not earned a spot in a Final Four since 2003. Is this the year they break the curse? Just one team is standing in their way of that accomplishment, and it’s their interstate foe, the TCU Horned Frogs.
Although Texas has a long history of beating up on TCU, holding an all-time record of 53-4 against the Horned Frogs, TCU is in the midst of arguably its best season ever. It has won a program-best 16 games this year, and that includes solid wins against Louisville and Notre Dame in the NCAA Tournament.
Led by former LSU guard Hailey Van Lith and center Sedona Prince, TCU certainly has a bit more star power for Texas to contend with. Furthermore, given that two No. 1 seeds – UCLA and South Carolina – have already punched their ticket to the Final Four, the pressure is on Texas to keep that streak alive.
Follow along live for bracket updates, scores, highlights and more from Monday’s action:
What time is Texas vs TCU women’s basketball today?
Women’s March Madness continues Monday with an Elite Eight matchup between the No. 2 TCU Horned Frogs and the No. 1 Texas Longhorns in Birmingham, Alabama. The action tips off at 7 p.m. ET.
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Where to watch Texas vs TCU: TV, streaming coverage
- TV channels: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo (Fubo offers a free trial subscription)
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What channel is women’s basketball on Monday?
Coverage for Monday’s Elite Eight action will be broadcast across ESPN. You can also watch the games via Fubo, which offers a free trial subscription to new users.
Texas vs. TCU odds and betting line
The Texas Longhorns are favorites to beat the TCU Horned Frogs, according to BetMGM.
Odds as of Monday, March 30.
- Spread: Texas (-7.5)
- Moneyline: Texas (-375); TCU (+300)
- O/U: 128.5
Texas vs. TCU predictions and picks
Our two experts from across the USA TODAY Network who correctly predicted this matchup are split (1-1) on who will win the Elite Eight game between the Longhorns and Horned Frogs. Three of our writers had a now-eliminated team advancing to the Final Four in this spot. Take a look at their full bracket predictions. — Richard Morin
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TCU vs. Texas all-time head-to-head record, history
The Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team and TCU Horned Frogs have faced each other 54 times since 1983. Texas has a 50-4 advantage in the series. Texas last beat TCU on Feb. 10, 2024, 65-43.
Has TCU women’s basketball ever won a national championship?
The TCU Horned Frogs women’s basketball team has never won a national championship. This year’s Sweet 16 appearance marks the furthest the program has advanced in the tournament. The program also has had six second-round appearances, including this season (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2025).
Texas national championship, NCAA Tournament history
The Texas Longhorns have won one national championship and that title came in 1986. They have appeared in the Final Four three times.
Women’s March Madness odds
March Madness championship odds, according to BetMGM. Odds as of Monday, March 30.
Here’s a full look at the favorites to win the women’s tournament.
- UConn (-125)
- South Carolina (+225)
- UCLA (+650)
- Texas (+725)
- TCU (+4000)
- USC (+5000)
Women’s March Madness 2025 expert predictions
USA TODAY experts set their picks ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Here is who they picked to win the national championship before the madness.
- Nancy Armour, USA TODAY: UConn over Duke
- Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY: USC over South Carolina
- Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY: South Carolina over UCLA
- Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel: South Carolina over UConn
- Lulu Kesin, Greenville News: South Carolina over UConn
- Meghan Hall, For The Win: South Carolina over USC
- Mike Sykes, For The Win: UConn over South Carolina
- Cory Diaz, The Daily Advertiser: UConn over Notre Dame
- Maxwell Donaldson, Gadsden Times: UConn over South Carolina
- Jenna Ortiz, Arizona Republic: UConn over South Carolina
TCU’s Hailey Van Lith talks mental health
The 2025 women’s NCAA Tournament is currently underway, and the No. 2 seed TCU Horned Frogs are in the Elite Eight. After a convincing 85-70 victory over the No. 7 seed Louisville in the second round, Hailey Van Lith openly discussed her struggles with mental health, which she has dealt with since a young age.
Van Lith shared her experience with media and social media exposure at a young age, revealing that it significantly impacted her mental health. “When I was younger and in college, I struggled with suicidal thoughts and was heavily medicated,” she said. “I felt trapped, and you would never have guessed it because I was thriving on the court. But internally, in my life overall, I was ready to give up.” — Elizabeth Flores
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2025 NCAA women’s tournament bracket: Schedule, scores and results (needs updates)
All times Eastern.
Wednesday, March 19 (First Four)
Thursday, March 20 (First Four)
Friday, March 21 (First Round/Round of 64)
Saturday, March 22 (First Round/Round of 64)
- No. 6 Iowa def. No. 11 Murray State, 92-57
- No. 2 UConn def. No. 15 Arkansas State, 103-34
- No. 5 Alabama def. No. 12 Green Bay, 81-67
- No. 2 NC State def. No. 15 Vermont, 75-55
- No. 6 West Virginia def. No. 11 Columbia, 78-59
- No. 3 Oklahoma def. No. 14 FGCU, 81-58
- No. 1 Southern California def. No. 16 UNC Greensboro, 71-25
- No. 10 South Dakota State def. No. 7 Oklahoma State, 74-68
- No. 4 Maryland def. No. 13 Norfolk State, 82-69
- No. 3 North Carolina def. No. 14 Oregon State, 70-49
- No. 7 Michigan State def. No. 10 Harvard, 64-50
- No. 9 Mississippi State def. No. 8 California, 59-46
- No. 8 Illinois def. No. 9 Creighton, 66-57
- No. 6 Florida State def. No. 11 George Mason, 94-59
- No. 1 Texas def. No. 16 William & Mary, 105-61
- No. 3 LSU def. No. 14 San Diego State, 103-48
Sunday, March 23 (Second Round/Round of 32)
Monday, March 24 (Second Round/Round of 32)
Friday, March 28 (Sweet 16)
Saturday, March 29 (Sweet 16)
Sunday, March 30 (Elite Eight)
Monday, March 31 (Elite Eight)
Friday, April 4 (Final Four)
- No. 1 UCLA vs. TBD | ESPN/ESPN2
- No. 1 South Carolina vs. TBD | ESPN/ESPN2
Sunday, April 6 (national championship game)
- TBD vs. TBD, 3 p.m. | ABC
When is the Women’s Final Four?
The women’s NCAA Tournament’s Final Four starts on Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. with the second semifinal starting 30 minutes after the first game ends. Both games will be held at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
The championship game will take place two days later on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. ET at Amalie Arena.
When does the Men’s Final Four start?
On the men’s side, the Final Four is scheduled for Saturday, April 5. The national championship will take place two days later on Monday, April 7. Starting at the Final Four, all games will played at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.
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