# Post-Game Recap Texas took control from the opening tip and never looked back, dominating Michigan in the National Championship to claim the title. The Longhorns jumped out to a 12-2 lead early before the teams traded offensive struggles, but Texas's defense proved suffocating throughout. Leading 34-21 at halftime, the Longhorns put the game away with a devastating 25-2 third-quarter run that ballooned their lead to an insurmountable 40 points. Michigan never recovered, managing just 20 second-half points as Texas's defense forced drought after drought. Sarah Graves capped off the championship performance with a clutch three-pointer from 25 feet with 20 seconds remaining, assisted by Bryanna Preston, as Texas cruised to a dominant 78-41 victory. The Longhorns' wire-to-wire dominance and relentless defense earned them the National Championship, cementing one of the most complete tournament runs in program history.