TCU Upsets No. 5 Iowa State 62-55 in Final Minutes

Horned Frogs score final 12 points to stun Cyclones

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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In a Big 12 conference matchup, the TCU Horned Frogs came from behind to upset the No. 5 ranked Iowa State Cyclones 62-55 on Tuesday night. TCU scored the final 12 points of the game, including a key 3-pointer from Jayden Pierre and a dunk by Micah Robinson, to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win is a significant upset for TCU, as they earned their first victory over a top-5 team since 2024. The loss drops Iowa State to 21-3 on the season and 8-3 in Big 12 play, potentially impacting their NCAA Tournament seeding and ranking.

The details

Tanner Toolson led TCU with 17 points and 9 rebounds off the bench, while Micah Robinson also scored 17. Jayden Pierre hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 48 seconds left to put TCU up 57-55. Iowa State was led by Joshua Jefferson's 12 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds, but the Cyclones went scoreless over the final 2:30 of the game.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • TCU scored the final 12 points of the game in the last 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

The players

Tanner Toolson

A key bench player for TCU who scored 17 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.

Micah Robinson

Scored 17 points for TCU, including a dunk in the final minute to seal the win.

Jayden Pierre

Hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 48 seconds left to put TCU up 57-55.

Joshua Jefferson

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

Tamin Lipsey

Iowa State's point guard, finished with 12 points but missed the front end of a 1-and-1 late 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)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Iowa State will host No. 9 Kansas on Saturday, while TCU visits Oklahoma State on Saturday.

The takeaway

This upset win for TCU over a top-5 opponent shows they can compete with the best teams in the Big 12 conference. It also raises questions about Iowa State's ability to bounce back and maintain their high ranking and NCAA Tournament positioning.