Kansas Jayhawks Advance in Big 12 Tournament

Jayhawks hold off TCU Horned Frogs in quarterfinal matchup

Mar. 13, 2026 at 4:50am

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The Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team weathered an inconsistent performance on Thursday to defeat the TCU Horned Frogs 78-73 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference tournament. Kansas opened the game on a 9-0 run but had to hold off a late TCU comeback attempt to secure the victory and advance to the next round.

Why it matters

The Big 12 tournament is a crucial event for teams looking to secure a spot in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Kansas, as one of the top programs in the conference, was expected to make a deep run, and this win over TCU keeps their tournament hopes alive.

The details

Despite their strong start, the Jayhawks struggled with consistency throughout the game, allowing TCU to mount a comeback in the second half. However, Kansas was able to hold on for the 78-73 victory, setting up a matchup with the winner of the Oklahoma State-Baylor game in the tournament semifinals.

  • The game took place on Thursday, March 13, 2026 in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Conference men's basketball tournament.

The players

Kansas Jayhawks

The men's basketball team from the University of Kansas, a perennial powerhouse in the Big 12 Conference and NCAA Division I.

TCU Horned Frogs

The men's basketball team from Texas Christian University, a member of the Big 12 Conference.

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What’s next

The Jayhawks will advance to the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament, where they will face the winner of the Oklahoma State-Baylor game.

The takeaway

This win keeps Kansas' hopes of securing a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament alive, as the Jayhawks continue their quest for a conference championship and a deep run in the Big Dance.