No. 10 TCU Defeats K-State, Reaches Big 12 Championship

Horned Frogs pull away in second half to secure spot in title game

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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No. 10 TCU defeated Kansas State 74-62 in the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament on Saturday. Marta Suarez scored 14 of her 22 points in the third quarter to lead the Horned Frogs, who will face No. 15 West Virginia in the championship game on Sunday. Kansas State, the first No. 12 seed to reach the tournament semifinals, was led by Jordan Speiser's 16 points.

Why it matters

TCU's win secures their spot in the Big 12 championship game, where they will look to defend their tournament title from last year. The Horned Frogs were the regular-season champions and are now one win away from a conference tournament sweep. For Kansas State, their surprising tournament run as a No. 12 seed came to an end, but they can be proud of their accomplishment in reaching the semifinals.

The details

TCU surged early in the third quarter, outscoring Kansas State 24-16 in the period to pull away. The Horned Frogs controlled the boards 27-12 and held a 16-8 advantage in points in the paint, while Kansas State forced 12 TCU turnovers and held an 11-0 advantage in points off turnovers. Suarez led TCU with 22 points, while Olivia Miles added 18 and Taylor Bigby and Veronica Sheffey each scored 10. Kansas State was led by Speiser's 16 points, with Nastja Clasussens adding 14, Taryn Sides scoring 11, and Tess Heal contributing 10.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in the semifinals of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri.

The players

Marta Suarez

A TCU player who scored 22 points, including 14 in the third quarter, to lead the Horned Frogs to victory.

Olivia Miles

A TCU player who scored 18 points in the game.

Jordan Speiser

A Kansas State player who led the Wildcats with 16 points in the loss.

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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)

What’s next

TCU will face No. 15 West Virginia in the Big 12 championship game on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The takeaway

TCU's victory sets up a championship matchup between the regular-season and tournament champions of the Big 12, as the Horned Frogs look to defend their title against a tough West Virginia squad. Kansas State's surprising tournament run as a No. 12 seed came to an end, but they can be proud of their accomplishment in reaching the semifinals.