TCU Women's Basketball Advances to NCAA Sweet 16 in Overtime Thriller

Olivia Miles and Clara Silva lead Horned Frogs to 62-59 win over Washington

Mar. 23, 2026 at 10:26am

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The TCU women's basketball team overcame a tough challenge from the University of Washington, winning 62-59 in overtime to advance to the NCAA Sweet 16 for the second consecutive year. Graduate transfer Olivia Miles had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Clara Silva scored 16 points, including the go-ahead layup to start overtime. The Horned Frogs, who are the Big 12 regular-season champions, will now travel to Sacramento to face either Iowa or Virginia in the Sweet 16 on Saturday night.

Why it matters

TCU's victory extends their impressive home winning streak to 44 games, the longest active streak in the NCAA. The Horned Frogs are continuing to build on their historic run, having reached the Elite Eight for the first time last season. This win over a tough Washington team shows TCU's resilience and ability to grind out close games in March Madness.

The details

TCU overcame a halftime deficit and a potential game-winning shot by Olivia Miles at the end of regulation to prevail in overtime. The Horned Frogs were led by Miles' all-around performance and a key layup by Clara Silva to start the extra period. TCU then hit a 3-pointer and a layup to take control in overtime and secure the victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
  • TCU has now won 44 consecutive home games since February 2024, matching the NCAA's longest active streak held by top seed Texas.

The players

Olivia Miles

The graduate transfer point guard from Notre Dame had 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists for TCU, including some key plays down the stretch.

Clara Silva

The TCU forward scored 16 points, including the go-ahead layup to start overtime, and had 8 rebounds.

Taylor Bigby

The TCU guard scored 15 points, including a 3-pointer in overtime that helped seal the victory.

Sayvia Sellers

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

Avery Howell

The Washington forward had 14 points, including a key 3-pointer in the second quarter.

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What they’re saying

“I owe it all to my teammates, to be honest. I was crashing out multiple times. I was angry, I was feeling all the emotions because I didn't want to go home. I don't want them to let my team down. It'd be a disservice for me not to be resilient for them, and for myself.”

— Olivia Miles, TCU Guard

“That was just a gritty, resilient game. We were down the whole time, just stayed in the fight. And we grinded that thing out, got it to overtime and then we finally broke loose ... Winning in March is so stinking hard.”

— Mark Campbell, TCU Head Coach

What’s next

TCU will travel to Sacramento, California to face either second-seeded Iowa or 10th-seeded Virginia in the Sweet 16 on Saturday night.

The takeaway

TCU's victory showcases the team's resilience and ability to win close games in the NCAA Tournament. The Horned Frogs' deep tournament run, including back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances, solidifies the program as an emerging national power in women's basketball.