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TCU Defeats West Virginia in Big 12 Tournament Final
No. 1 TCU claims back-to-back Big 12 tournament titles with victory over No. 2 West Virginia
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The No. 1 TCU women's basketball team defeated the No. 2 West Virginia Mountaineers 59-50 in the Big 12 tournament championship game on Sunday at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This marks TCU's second consecutive Big 12 tournament title.
Why it matters
The Big 12 tournament final was a highly anticipated matchup between the top two teams in the conference. TCU's victory solidifies their status as the dominant force in the Big 12 and boosts their chances of securing a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
The details
TCU led wire-to-wire, jumping out to an early lead and maintaining control throughout the game. West Virginia made a late push to try and close the gap, but TCU's stifling defense and balanced scoring attack proved too much for the Mountaineers to overcome. TCU was led by their standout guard, who scored a game-high 18 points.
- The Big 12 tournament final took place on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET.
- Selection Sunday for the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament will be held on March 15, 2026.
- The NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament will tip off on March 18, 2026.
The players
TCU Women's Basketball Team
The No. 1 ranked team in the Big 12 conference, TCU is seeking its second consecutive tournament title and a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.
West Virginia Mountaineers
The No. 2 ranked team in the Big 12, West Virginia was looking to claim its first conference tournament championship since joining the league.
What they’re saying
“We knew this was going to be a tough battle against a great West Virginia team, but our players stepped up and executed our game plan perfectly. I'm so proud of this team and what they've accomplished.”
— Raegan Pebley, Head Coach, TCU Women's Basketball (TCU Athletics)
“Give credit to TCU, they were the better team today. We fought hard but couldn't overcome their defensive intensity and balanced scoring attack. We'll regroup and get ready for the NCAA Tournament.”
— Mike Carey, Head Coach, West Virginia Women's Basketball (West Virginia Athletics)
What’s next
Selection Sunday for the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament will be held on March 15, 2026, where TCU will learn their seeding and first-round opponent.
The takeaway
TCU's dominant performance in the Big 12 tournament final solidifies their status as one of the top teams in the country and a legitimate contender for the NCAA championship. Their balanced scoring attack and stifling defense make them a tough out for any opponent.
