Who does Oregon women’s basketball play next in 2026 NCAA tournament?

AUSTIN, Texas — Oregon’s eighth-seeded women’s basketball team booked its ticket to the round of 32 with a commanding 70-60 victory over ninth-seeded Virginia Tech on Friday night, never trailing in a performance that showcased the Ducks’ postseason poise. The win lifts Oregon to 23-12 on the season and sets up a daunting Sunday showdown against the tournament’s top overall seed.

Awaiting the Ducks at the Moody Center on March 22 will be host Texas, fresh off an 87-45 dismantling of No. 16 Missouri State. The Longhorns’ balanced attack and home-court advantage present a steep challenge for an Oregon squad that has already defied expectations by advancing past the opening round.

Tip-off time for the Ducks versus the Longhorns has yet to be announced, though the game will be played in the same Austin venue that has already seen its share of March drama this weekend. Fans can follow every possession live on Fubo, with full coverage carried across ESPN’s family of networks.

Oregon, which controlled tempo and glass against Virginia Tech, will need a similar complete effort to upset the nation’s No. 1 seed and continue its tournament run.