TCU Survives Oklahoma State in Overtime Thriller

Horned Frogs boost NCAA tournament hopes with key road win

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The TCU Horned Frogs defeated the Oklahoma State Cowboys 95-92 in overtime on Saturday, keeping their NCAA tournament hopes alive. The game was tightly contested throughout, with TCU holding a slim lead for most of regulation before Oklahoma State forced overtime with a last-second layup. In the extra period, TCU made key plays down the stretch to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win is a major boost to TCU's NCAA tournament chances, as they continue to battle for a spot on the bubble. The Horned Frogs showed resilience in holding off a determined Oklahoma State squad, highlighting their ability to win close games against fellow bubble teams.

The details

TCU jumped out to an early lead and maintained a 5-8 point advantage for most of the first half, leading 39-34 at the break. Oklahoma State made a push in the second half, cutting the deficit to one, but TCU answered with timely baskets to keep the Cowboys at bay. The game went to overtime after Oklahoma State hit a layup at the buzzer to tie it at 84-84. In the extra period, TCU made just enough plays down the stretch, including key free throws, to secure the 95-92 victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 16, 2026.
  • TCU and Oklahoma State will next face off on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 when TCU travels to Orlando to take on UCF.

The players

Jayden Pierre

A TCU guard who scored 16 points in the game, including a key 3-pointer late in regulation.

Parsa Fallah

The Oklahoma State senior big man led all scorers with 27 points in the losing effort.

David Punch

The TCU guard led the Horned Frogs in scoring with 19 points.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for our tournament hopes. The guys showed a lot of grit to pull this one out in overtime.”

— Jamie Dixon, TCU Head Coach (frogsowar.com)

What’s next

TCU will look to build on this momentum when they travel to face UCF on Tuesday, February 17th. A win over the 17-7 Knights would further strengthen the Horned Frogs' NCAA tournament resume.

The takeaway

TCU's ability to grind out a tough road victory against a fellow bubble team in Oklahoma State demonstrates the Horned Frogs' resilience and determination to secure a spot in the NCAA tournament. This win could prove pivotal as the season winds down and the selection committee evaluates the at-large bids.