OSU drops overtime thriller to TCU

Lutz points to runway toward NCAA Tournament bid

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Oklahoma State's men's basketball team lost a close overtime game against TCU, but head coach Mike Lutz sees a path for the team to earn an NCAA Tournament bid despite the tough loss.

Why it matters

The loss to TCU is a setback for Oklahoma State's postseason hopes, but Lutz believes the team has shown enough promise to still earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament if they can finish the season strong.

The details

In a hard-fought game that went to overtime, Oklahoma State ultimately fell short against TCU. Despite the disappointing loss, head coach Mike Lutz remains optimistic about his team's chances of making the NCAA Tournament field.

  • The game took place on February 17, 2026.

The players

Mike Lutz

The head coach of the Oklahoma State men's basketball team.

Oklahoma State

The men's basketball team from Oklahoma State University.

TCU

The men's basketball team from Texas Christian University.

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What they’re saying

“We didn't get the result we wanted, but I'm proud of the effort our guys put forth. This is a tough loss, but we're still in a good position to make the NCAA Tournament if we can finish the season strong.”

— Mike Lutz, Head Coach (The Ponca City News)

What’s next

Oklahoma State will look to bounce back in their next game against a conference opponent as they continue their push for an NCAA Tournament bid.

The takeaway

Despite the tough loss to TCU, Oklahoma State's head coach remains optimistic about his team's chances of earning an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament if they can finish the season on a high note.