TCU Tops Washington in OT, Advances to Sweet 16

Olivia Miles' double-double leads Horned Frogs to second straight regional semifinal

Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:51am

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Third-seeded TCU defeated Washington 62-59 in overtime on Sunday to advance to the women's NCAA Sweet 16 for the second consecutive year. Olivia Miles recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Clara Silva and Taylor Bigby also scored in double figures for the Horned Frogs. TCU overcame a halftime deficit to force overtime and secure the victory, setting up a matchup with either Iowa or Virginia in the regional semifinals in Sacramento.

Why it matters

TCU's win extends its impressive home winning streak to 44 games and marks the second straight year the Horned Frogs have reached the Sweet 16, a significant milestone for the program. The loss ends Washington's season, as the Huskies were seeking their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2017.

The details

TCU trailed 27-19 at halftime but rallied in the second half, tying the game at 47 on a nifty pass from Miles to Silva. The Horned Frogs took their first lead since the opening minutes of the second quarter when Miles found Silva for a layup with 1:39 left in regulation. Washington's Brynn McGaughy hit a layup with 14 seconds remaining to force overtime. In the extra period, Silva scored the go-ahead basket to start overtime, and TCU held on for the victory.

  • TCU won its 44th consecutive home game since February 2024, matching top seed Texas for the NCAA's longest active streak.
  • The Horned Frogs are now headed to Sacramento, where they will play in the Sweet 16 on Saturday night.

The players

Olivia Miles

A standout player for TCU, Miles recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while also making some key assists late in the game.

Clara Silva

The TCU forward scored 16 points, including the go-ahead layup to start overtime after making game-tying and tiebreaking baskets late in regulation.

Taylor Bigby

The TCU guard scored 15 points to help lead the Horned Frogs to the Sweet 16.

Sayvia Sellers

The Washington guard led the Huskies with 18 points in the losing effort.

Avery Howell

The Washington player had 14 points, having previously reached the Elite Eight last season with Southern Cal.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Horned Frogs will play the winner of the second-round matchup between second-seeded Iowa and 10th-seeded Virginia in the Sweet 16 in Sacramento on Saturday night.

The takeaway

TCU's victory extends its impressive home winning streak and marks the second straight year the Horned Frogs have reached the Sweet 16, a significant milestone for the program as they continue to build on their success.