UConn, Texas headline women’s bracket
The 2026 Women’s NCAA tournament bracket landed with UConn entering undefeated and as a top seed, while Texas leads six schools from the state into the field — signalling a deep, competitive bracket this March women’s bracket seed note.
UConn’s 34-0 record and 50-game winning streak (espn.com) arrive with two statistical standouts: Sarah Strong leads the Huskies in scoring (18.5) and Azzi Fudd is averaging 17.7 points while shooting roughly 44.6% from 3-point range this season. (espn.com) The Selection Committee placed UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina as the four No. 1 seeds in the 68-team field. (espn.com) Six Texas programs qualified: Texas (No. 1, Region 3), TCU (No. 3), Baylor (No. 6), Texas Tech (No. 7), UTSA (No. 16), and Stephen F. Austin (First Four/16 seed) — the state’s depth noted in local coverage. (espn.com) Stephen F. Austin drew a First Four slot against Missouri State on March 18 as one of the play-in 16s, and UTSA was paired with UConn in the opening round. (espn.com) The bracket’s Sweet 16 and Elite Eight sites are split between Fort Worth and Sacramento, meaning multiple Texas teams could play deep into regionals on home soil before the Final Four in Phoenix. (ncaa.com) Texas enters the tournament with a 31-3 mark while TCU is listed at 29-5 among the Top 16 campus hosts, and Texas Tech’s return to March Madness marks its first appearance in over a decade. (ncaa.com)
