Black Women To Watch In Tonight’s Final Four Push
A trip to the Women’s Final Four is at stake tonight as the regional finals conclude with a high-stakes ESPN doubleheader. At 7:00 p.m. ET, Michigan takes on top-seeded Texas, followed by a heavyweight clash between TCU and South Carolina at 9:00 p.m. ET. These matchups feature some of the most dynamic playmakers in the country, with several elite athletes looking to cement their legacy on the road to the national championship.
In the opening game, Madison Booker will look to continue her historic run for the Longhorns. The 6-foot-1 forward recently became the first player in NCAA Tournament history to record multiple games with at least 15 points, five rebounds, and five assists without a single turnover. Her ability to control the floor is complemented by Rori Harmon’s defensive tenacity. Harmon, coming off a dominant performance with 11 points and six steals in the Sweet 16, remains the engine of the Texas backcourt as they chase their first Final Four appearance since 2022.
The spotlight then shifts to a battle of titans in Sacramento, where Olivia Miles leads TCU against the top-seeded Gamecocks. Miles has been a statistical marvel this tournament, notably recording her 12th career triple-double in the opening round with a historic line of 12 points, 16 rebounds, and 14 assists. She enters tonight as the only player in NCAA history to record a tournament triple-double for two different programs, and her playmaking will be the primary focus for the South Carolina defense.
Standing in her way is a South Carolina backcourt anchored by Raven Johnson. Known for her elite perimeter defense and high-level basketball IQ, Johnson’s matchup against Miles is one of the most anticipated individual battles of the season. The Gamecocks also rely on the perimeter shooting of Tessa Johnson, whose ability to stretch the floor and provide a scoring spark has been vital to their undefeated march through the bracket. With the Final Four in sight, these athletes are prepared to lead their programs onto the sport's biggest stage.