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TCU Earns No. 9 Seed in NCAA Tournament
Horned Frogs to face No. 8 Ohio State in East Region first round
Mar. 16, 2026 at 12:26am
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One year after a forgettable 16-16 season that kept them out of the NCAA Tournament, the TCU Horned Frogs are back in the Big Dance as a No. 9 seed in the East Region. They will face No. 8 Ohio State in the first round on Thursday in Greenville, South Carolina.
Why it matters
TCU's return to the NCAA Tournament comes after a disappointing 2025 season, giving the Horned Frogs a chance to redeem themselves and potentially make a deep run in the tournament, which would be a major boost for the program.
The details
The Horned Frogs earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament after finishing the regular season with a 22-11 record. They will face an Ohio State team that also earned an at-large bid after a 19-14 campaign. The winner of the TCU-Ohio State matchup will likely face No. 1 seed Duke in the second round, barring any upsets in the first round.
- The NCAA Tournament first round games will be played on Thursday, March 20, 2026.
- Selection Sunday, when the full NCAA Tournament bracket was revealed, was on March 16, 2026.
The players
TCU Horned Frogs
The men's basketball team representing Texas Christian University, who are making their return to the NCAA Tournament after missing out last year.
Ohio State Buckeyes
The men's basketball team representing Ohio State University, who earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament after a 19-14 regular season.
Duke Blue Devils
The No. 1 seed in the East Region, who TCU or Ohio State would likely face in the second round if they advance past the first round.
What’s next
The TCU-Ohio State first round game will be played on Thursday, March 20, 2026. The winner will advance to face the winner of the Siena-Duke game in the second round on Saturday, March 22, 2026.
The takeaway
TCU's return to the NCAA Tournament is a major accomplishment for the program, as they look to make a deep run and potentially knock off powerhouse Duke in the second round. This tournament appearance provides the Horned Frogs a chance to redeem themselves after missing out last year and prove they belong among the nation's elite teams.
