Arizona State Men's Basketball Falls to TCU in Texas Trip

Sun Devils drop to .500 after losses to Baylor and TCU

Feb. 25, 2026 at 2:26pm

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The Arizona State men's basketball team's trip to Texas ended in disappointment as they fell to TCU 90-78, just days after losing to Baylor. The loss dropped the Sun Devils to 14-14 on the season, while TCU improved its chances of making the NCAA Tournament.

Why it matters

This loss is a setback for the Arizona State men's basketball team, which was hoping to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. The Sun Devils are now struggling to stay above .500 and will need to regroup quickly to have a chance at making the postseason.

The details

The game was close at halftime, with TCU leading 33-30. But the Horned Frogs pulled away in the second half, at one point leading by as many as 19 points. ASU did mount a late rally to get within 7 points, but could not complete the comeback. The Sun Devils shot 46% from the field but struggled from 3-point range, going just 5-for-20. TCU, meanwhile, had a big advantage at the free throw line, making 28 of 41 attempts.

  • The game was played on February 24, 2026.
  • The loss dropped Arizona State's record to 14-14 on the season, with 3 games left to play.

The players

Moe Odum

The Arizona State guard tallied 21 points and 10 assists for his second double-double of the season.

Anthony "Pig" Johnson

The Arizona State forward totaled 18 points in the loss.

Micah Robinson

The TCU player led all scorers with 20 points and also grabbed 8 rebounds.

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What’s next

With 3 games left in the regular season, Arizona State will need to regroup quickly if they hope to finish the year above .500 and potentially earn a postseason berth.

The takeaway

Arizona State's struggles on their Texas trip highlight the challenges the team has faced this season in trying to build momentum and secure a winning record. The Sun Devils will need to find a way to bounce back in their final 3 games if they want to keep their postseason hopes alive.