TCU Women's Basketball Faces Tough Test Against Kansas

The Horned Frogs look to bounce back after a five-day break and avoid a potential 'trap game' against the Jayhawks.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 10:23am

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The TCU women's basketball team is gearing up for a crucial Big 12 matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks after a five-day break. The Horned Frogs (19-2, 7-1 Big 12) are coming off a bounce-back win over UCF following a loss to Ohio State, but they can't afford to take the Jayhawks (13-8, 3-6) lightly. Kansas has had an up-and-down season so far, but the team is on a two-game winning streak and could pose a challenge for TCU.

Why it matters

This game is an important one for TCU as they look to maintain their position atop the Big 12 standings. The Horned Frogs have not suffered back-to-back losses over the last two seasons, and they'll be determined to keep that streak alive against a Kansas team that has shown the ability to pull off upsets.

The details

TCU is led by a dynamic duo of Olivia Miles and Donovyn Hunter, while Kansas relies on the scoring of freshman forward Jaliya Davis and junior guard S'Mya Nichols. The Horned Frogs will have to decide whether to focus on limiting those two players or letting them get theirs and instead shutting down the rest of the Jayhawks' roster.

  • The game is set for 5 p.m. on January 29, 2026 at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • TCU last played on January 24, 2026, defeating UCF.

The players

Olivia Miles

A key player for the TCU Horned Frogs women's basketball team.

Donovyn Hunter

Another important contributor for the TCU Horned Frogs.

Jaliya Davis

The leading scorer for the Kansas Jayhawks, averaging 20.8 points per game as a freshman forward.

S'Mya Nichols

The second-leading scorer for the Kansas Jayhawks, averaging 17.6 points per game as a junior guard.

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What they’re saying

“Anything else would be suboptimal.”

— Mark Campbell, TCU Head Coach

What’s next

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The takeaway

This game against Kansas represents a potential 'trap' for the TCU Horned Frogs, who will need to avoid overlooking their opponent and stay focused in order to maintain their position atop the Big 12 standings.