Big 12 Women's Basketball Tournament Quarterfinals Predictions (2026)

The top seeds face off in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 women's basketball tournament in Kansas City.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Big 12 women's basketball tournament continues on Friday in Kansas City, Mo., with four quarterfinal games. The top four seeds, including No. 1 TCU and No. 2 West Virginia, will face a group of teams looking to boost their NCAA Tournament chances with an upset win.

Why it matters

The quarterfinal matchups feature several bubble teams looking to solidify their NCAA Tournament hopes, as well as the top contenders in the Big 12 vying for the conference tournament title and a chance at a higher seed in the Big Dance.

The details

No. 12 seed Kansas State pulled off an impressive comeback win over Texas Tech in the second round, while No. 9 BYU and No. 10 Arizona State also advanced to the quarterfinals. The top seeds will have their hands full against these lower-seeded teams looking to play spoiler.

  • The Big 12 women's basketball tournament quarterfinals take place on Friday, March 6, 2026.
  • The semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • The championship game is set for Sunday, March 8, 2026, with a potential Monday, March 9 date if BYU reaches the final.

The players

Tess Heal

A key player for Kansas State who averaged over 15 points per game in Big 12 play.

Jacie Hoyt

The head coach of Oklahoma State, looking to lead the Cowgirls to their first conference tournament championship since 1991.

Olivia Miles

The Big 12 Player of the Year for TCU, leading the Horned Frogs' potent offense.

Jordan Harrison

The Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year for West Virginia, anchoring the Mountaineers' stifling defense.

Taliah Scott

The transfer guard leading Baylor's offense, averaging over 20 points per game.

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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 (San Francisco Chronicle)

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

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Big 12 women's basketball tournament quarterfinals feature a mix of top contenders and bubble teams looking to boost their NCAA Tournament resumes. The matchups promise exciting action as the conference's best teams vie for a spot in the semifinals and a chance at the championship.