TCU stuns No. 5 Iowa State on Jayden Pierre's late 3-pointer

Horned Frogs rally late to upset the Cyclones in Big 12 Conference clash

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Jayden Pierre hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 48 seconds to play to lift TCU to a 62-55 upset of No. 5 Iowa State in a Big 12 Conference clash on Tuesday in Fort Worth, Texas. Micah Robinson and Tanner Toolson each scored 17 points to lead the Horned Frogs, who won their second straight game.

Why it matters

This upset victory over a top-5 ranked opponent boosts TCU's chances of making the NCAA Tournament, while dealing a setback to Iowa State's Big 12 title hopes. The game featured a back-and-forth battle with multiple lead changes in the closing minutes.

The details

TCU scored 19 points off 17 Iowa State turnovers, while the Cyclones forced 15 TCU turnovers. Iowa State held a 38-28 advantage on points in the paint. After Iowa State took a 55-50 lead with under 2:30 remaining, TCU closed the game on a 12-0 run to earn the upset victory.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • Pierre's go-ahead 3-pointer came with 48 seconds left to play.

The players

Jayden Pierre

A TCU player who hit the game-winning 3-pointer in the final minute.

Micah Robinson

One of TCU's leading scorers, tallying 17 points in the upset victory.

Tanner Toolson

Also scored 17 points for TCU in the win.

Joshua Jefferson

Led Iowa State with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists in the losing effort.

Tamin Lipsey

Iowa State guard who also scored 12 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This upset victory over a top-5 ranked opponent boosts TCU's chances of making the NCAA Tournament, while dealing a setback to Iowa State's Big 12 title hopes. The game featured a back-and-forth battle with multiple lead changes in the closing minutes.