TCU Extends Home Dominance, Moves Past Washington to Sweet 16

The No. 3-seed Horned Frogs needed overtime to take down the No. 6-seeded Washington Huskies 62-59 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 5:06am

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The No. 3-seed TCU Horned Frogs defeated the No. 6-seeded Washington Huskies 62-59 in overtime in the second round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. TCU guard Olivia Miles recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while center Clara Silva scored 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. The Horned Frogs overcame an 8-point halftime deficit to force overtime, where they pulled away for the victory.

Why it matters

This win extends TCU's home dominance and advances them to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, continuing their historic season. The Horned Frogs have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in women's college basketball.

The details

TCU trailed by as many as 10 points in the second half before rallying to tie the game at 49-49 late in regulation. The Horned Frogs then scored the first 7 points of overtime to take control. Washington cut the deficit to 3 in the final minute, but a last-second 3-pointer by the Huskies missed, sealing the victory for TCU.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 23, 2026 inside Schollmaier Arena.
  • TCU will face the winner of Iowa-Virginia in the Sweet 16 on March 30 in Sacramento.

The players

Olivia Miles

A guard for TCU who recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. She also set TCU's single-season scoring record.

Clara Silva

A center for TCU who scored 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including 8 points in the fourth quarter and TCU's first overtime bucket. She also had 8 rebounds and 2 blocks.

Taylor Bigby

A guard for TCU who scored 15 points.

Sayvia Sellers

A player for Washington who led the team with 18 points.

Avery Howell

A player for Washington who scored 14 points.

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