TCU Aims for Third Win Over Oklahoma State in Big 12 Tournament

The Horned Frogs have won the previous two matchups this season against the Cowboys.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:10pm

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TCU is bringing plenty of momentum into the Big 12 tournament as it faces Oklahoma State in the second round on Wednesday night in Kansas City, Mo. This will be the third meeting between the teams this season, with TCU capturing three-point wins in both previous contests at home and on the road. TCU has won six of its last seven games, including a victory over then-No. 10 Texas Tech, and looks like a much different team from the one that lost four consecutive conference games in January.

Why it matters

This matchup features two teams heading in different directions, with TCU riding a hot streak and Oklahoma State looking to build on its first-round tournament win. The outcome could have significant implications for both teams' postseason aspirations.

The details

TCU guard Brock Harding said the team has done a great job of not focusing on the opponent and instead taking each game as it comes. David Punch has been the most consistent scorer for TCU, leading the team with 13.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. However, Xavier Edmonds and Jayden Pierre have also stepped up in recent games. For Oklahoma State, Anthony Roy had 24 points in the first-round win over Colorado, while Christian Coleman added 17 points and 14 rebounds.

  • TCU and Oklahoma State have played twice already this season, with TCU winning both games.
  • TCU's latest victory over Oklahoma State was a 95-92 overtime win on February 14 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
  • TCU has won six of its last seven games, including a victory over then-No. 10 Texas Tech on March 3.

The players

Brock Harding

TCU guard who is among the Big 12 leaders in assists with 5.9 per game.

David Punch

TCU's leading scorer, averaging 13.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.

Anthony Roy

Oklahoma State player who had 24 points in the team's first-round tournament win over Colorado.

Christian Coleman

Oklahoma State player who had 17 points and 14 rebounds in the first-round tournament win over Colorado.

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What they’re saying

“The biggest thing is to not think about who we're playing. I think that's what we've done a great job of so far as we've gotten [deeper] into Big 12 play. We've taken every game as it's us against whoever's in front of us, not worrying who we're playing because we know we're going to do the same thing we always do.”

— Brock Harding, TCU Guard

“We're excited to be advancing in the tournament. It's another step forward for the program. More importantly, I'm proud of the guys for their fight and composure.”

— Steve Lutz, Oklahoma State Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of the TCU-Oklahoma State matchup will advance to the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals to face the winner of the Kansas-West Virginia game.

The takeaway

This game features two teams heading in opposite directions, with TCU riding a hot streak and Oklahoma State looking to build momentum after a first-round tournament win. The outcome could have significant implications for both teams' postseason aspirations as they vie for a spot in the Big 12 tournament quarterfinals.