Olivia Miles Shines in TCU's Elite Eight Loss to South Carolina

The Horned Frogs' star guard had a solid performance but couldn't lead her team to the Final Four.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:42am

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An abstract, cubist-style painting depicting the intense action of a women's basketball game, with sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in the colors of TCU and South Carolina colliding on the court.Olivia Miles' valiant effort couldn't propel TCU past the tournament-tested Gamecocks in a hard-fought Elite Eight clash.Today in Sacramento

TCU's Olivia Miles, a senior All-America guard, put up a strong effort with 7 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 1 steal in 30 minutes of play, but it wasn't enough as the No. 3 seed Horned Frogs fell to the No. 1 seed South Carolina Gamecocks 72-55 in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight matchup. Miles had been averaging 19.6 points and 6.6 assists per game coming into the contest.

Why it matters

Miles' performance was a bright spot for TCU, which was seeking its first-ever Final Four berth. The Horned Frogs' run to the Elite Eight was an impressive accomplishment, but they ultimately came up short against the tournament-tested Gamecocks. Miles' leadership and skill will be missed as TCU looks to build on this season's success.

The details

Miles connected on 3-of-6 shots, including 1-of-2 from 3-point range, but was held in check by South Carolina's stifling defense. The Gamecocks used their size and physicality to limit Miles' impact, forcing her into 1 turnover. Despite the loss, Miles' stellar play throughout the NCAA Tournament has only enhanced her reputation as one of the top guards in the country.

  • The Elite Eight matchup between TCU and South Carolina took place on Monday, March 30, 2026 at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California.

The players

Olivia Miles

A senior All-America guard for TCU, Miles was the Horned Frogs' leading scorer and playmaker this season, averaging 19.6 points and 6.6 assists per game.

South Carolina Gamecocks

The No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, South Carolina is a perennial powerhouse in women's college basketball and was favored to defeat TCU and advance to the Final Four.

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What they’re saying

“Olivia Miles is one of the best players in the country, and she showed that again tonight. Even though the outcome wasn't what we wanted, I'm proud of how she competed and led our team throughout this tournament run.”

— Raegan Pebley, TCU Head Coach

What’s next

South Carolina will face undefeated UConn in the women's national semifinals on Friday in Phoenix.

The takeaway

Olivia Miles' stellar play in the NCAA Tournament cemented her status as one of the top guards in the country, but TCU's Cinderella run ultimately came to an end against the tournament-tested Gamecocks. The Horned Frogs can build on this season's success and look to make another deep tournament run next year.