The Longhorns were members of the Southwest Conference and played their home games at the Frank Erwin Center.

They received an automatic bid to the NCAA women's basketball tournament where they defeated USC to win their first National Championship.

In the regional semi-finals, played at the home court of Western Kentucky University, the Hilltoppers stymied the Longhorn's hopes with a 92–90 victory.

[1] The Texas team won their first game easily, then continued to the regional, this time on their home court.

In contrast, Texas' Clarissa Davis came off the bench to score 25 and earn Most Outstanding Player honors.

USC's Cynthia Cooper scored 27 points, and Texas won the national championship 97–81 to complete the first undefeated season in NCAA history.