The women’s edition of March Madness continues on day two, as the No. 1 Texas Longhorns take on the No. 5 Kentucky Wildcats in this showdown between two SEC powerhouse teams. Both teams have already met earlier in the season, resulting in a Texas victory, 64-53
Texas is coming off a dominating 42-point victory over No. 8 Oregon, while Kentucky survived a thriller against No. West Virginia, 74-73. The winner is expected to move on to the regional finals, better known as the Elite Eight, where they will take on the winner of the Np. 2 Michigan vs. No. 3 Louisville game. The winner of that game, of course, moves on to the Final 4.
Texas vs Kentucky Women’s Basketball March Madness Sweet 16 Starting Lineups
Texas Longhorns
- F Justice Carlton
- F Breya Cunningham
- F Madison Booker
- G Jordan Lee
- G Rori Harmon
Kentucky Wildcats
- F Amelia Hassett
- F Teonni Key
- C Clara Strack
- G Asia Boone
- G Tonie Morgan
Texas will be led by stars Rori Harmon and Madison Booker, with both players being the key to Texas’s success so far. Meanwhile, Kentucky will boast a very balanced roster with a very good frontline of Amelia Hassett, Teonni Key and Clara Strack, who are expected to cause Texas some troubles. However, with Harmon, the Longhorns may have the advantage when it comes to the backcourt.
Texas vs Kentucky Women’s Basketball March Madness Sweet 16 Injury Report
Texas Longhorns
- None reported
Kentucky Wildcats
- Dominika Paurová: Out
The Texas Longhorns are expected to be fully healthy and will have all their players available when they take on Kentucky. On the other hand, the Wildcats will be missing Czech star Dominika Paurová, who has been out with a lower leg injury since October. This could be a big blow to Kentucky, as they need help in containing that dominant Texas backcourt.
Texas vs Kentucky Women’s Basketball March Madness Sweet 16 Prediction
Texas has already beaten Kentucky earlier this season, and they will be beating them again during the Sweet 16. The Longhorns are the clear favorites here, and like all the opponents they have had before them in this tournament, expect Texas to swat them aside like the rest. However, Kentucky may also put up a fight, so it would not be surprising if the Longhorns do not have that usual big lead they have against other opponents.
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