TCU Advances to Big 12 Final After Defeating Kansas State

Horned Frogs overcome Wildcats to reach conference championship game

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Top-seeded TCU defeated No. 12 seed Kansas State 74-62 in the Big 12 women's tournament semifinal on Saturday in Kansas City. Marta Suarez led the Horned Frogs with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Olivia Miles added 18 points and 8 rebounds. TCU shot 50% from the field and 39% from 3-point range. Jordan Speiser scored 16 points for the Wildcats, who forced 16 TCU turnovers but struggled shooting the ball, making just 7-of-26 3-pointers and 36.9% overall.

Why it matters

This win advances TCU to the Big 12 tournament championship game, giving them a chance to claim the conference title. For Kansas State, the loss ends their Cinderella run through the tournament after winning three games in three days to reach the semifinals.

The details

TCU shot 63.3% from the field in the second half to pull away from Kansas State after the Wildcats had cut the lead to 5 points late in the game. The Horned Frogs' strong shooting performance, led by Suarez and Miles, proved to be the difference as Kansas State was unable to match their offensive efficiency despite forcing 16 TCU turnovers.

  • The semifinal matchup took place on Saturday, March 8, 2026 in Kansas City.

The players

Marta Suarez

A senior forward for TCU who led the team with 22 points and 11 rebounds in the semifinal win.

Olivia Miles

A junior guard for TCU who scored 18 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in the victory.

Jordan Speiser

A senior guard for Kansas State who scored a team-high 16 points in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“We knew Kansas State would be a tough opponent, but our team stepped up and played with a lot of energy and focus today. I'm proud of how we executed our game plan and fought through their pressure to earn this win.”

— Marta Suarez, TCU Forward (Field Level Media)

What’s next

TCU will face the winner of the Colorado-West Virginia semifinal in the Big 12 tournament championship game on Sunday.

The takeaway

TCU's dominant performance, led by the strong play of Suarez and Miles, propels them to the Big 12 title game as they look to claim the conference championship. For Kansas State, their Cinderella run through the tournament ends, but the Wildcats can be proud of their gritty effort against one of the top teams in the country.