Villanova falls in the first round of women’s NCAA Tournament with 57-52 loss to Texas Tech

Villanova falls in the first round of women’s NCAA Tournament with 57-52 loss to Texas Tech

Wildcats star guard Jasmine Bascoe scored a game-high 21 points, but Villanova never found an offensive rhythm in its 57-52 loss in Baton Rouge.

VILLANOVA FALLS TO TEXAS TECH IN NCAA TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND GAME - Villanova University

BATON ROUGE. -- On Friday night in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, the No. 10 Villanova Wildcats fell to the No. 7 Texas Tech Lady Raiders by a score of 57-52. With the loss, the Wildcats finish the season with a 25-8 overall record, while Texas Tech improves to 26-7 on the year.

Villanova Women’s Basketball Falls Short, 57-52, To Texas Tech In First Round Of NCAA Tournament

On Friday, March 21, Villanova women’s basketball fell short to Texas Tech in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, with a final score of 57-52.  The loss concludes the 2025-26 season for the Wildcats.  “They were just an extremely special group and we wanted so much more for them,” head coach Denise Dillon said. “You want it more for them because I hate the idea of this team breaking up.  It’s breaking up because of five tremendous young wome…