It may not be in the NCAA record books, but the 1978 AIAW championship is a big part of the Bruins’ storied program history.

Back in the Final Four for the first time since 2003, Texas will meet an opponent that has more familiarity with this round of the tournament.

Three of four teams in the women’s Final Four are No. 1 seeds. None of the four have lost more than three games this season. All but one have been the top-ranked team in the country at some point.

Gabriela Jaquez looked to make history last summer in seeking to help Mexico, the country of her heritage, qualify for the ...