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Texas Longhorns Fall to UCLA in 2026 Final Four

Published April 4, 2026 · Updated April 4, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

The Texas Longhorns were defeated by UCLA in the NCAA Final Four held on April 3, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, after a pivotal block by UCLA center Lauren Betts and a contested call by Longhorns coach Vic Schaefer.

In the NCAA Final Four at the Mortgage Matchup Center, Texas lost 68-62 to UCLA. Madison Booker’s last‑second shot was blocked by Lauren Betts, and coach Vic Schaefer disputed a call that many felt swung the game. The game ended with UCLA celebrating a hard‑earned victory.

Photos from the matchup show key moments, including Booker's block, the coaches’ exchanges, and the UCLA players celebrating after the win.