TCU Upsets No. 5 Iowa State 62-55 With Late Rally

Horned Frogs score final 12 points to earn first win over a top-5 team since 2024

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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TCU pulled off a stunning upset over No. 5 Iowa State, rallying with a 12-0 run in the final minutes to win 62-55. Jayden Pierre's 3-pointer put the Horned Frogs ahead for good, and they sealed the victory with strong defense and free throw shooting down the stretch.

Why it matters

This was a major statement win for TCU, which had not beaten a top-5 opponent since January 2024. The upset shakes up the Big 12 standings and shows TCU's potential to be a factor in the conference tournament and potentially the NCAA Tournament.

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, and the Horned Frogs forced a key turnover and made their free throws to close out the win. 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.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Jayden Pierre

A TCU player who hit the go-ahead 3-pointer in the final minute to put the Horned Frogs ahead for good.

Tanner Toolson

A TCU player who came off the bench to score 17 points and grab 9 rebounds.

Micah Robinson

A TCU player who also scored 17 points in the upset win.

Joshua Jefferson

An Iowa State player who led the Cyclones with 12 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds.

Tamin Lipsey

Iowa State's starting point guard, who finished with 12 points but missed a key free throw late.

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What they’re saying

“This was a huge win for our program. The guys really battled and showed a lot of heart to come back and get this victory.”

— Jamie Dixon, TCU Head Coach (TCU Athletics)

What’s next

Iowa State will look to bounce back when they host No. 9 Kansas on Saturday, while TCU will visit Oklahoma State on the same day.

The takeaway

TCU's upset of the 5th-ranked Cyclones demonstrates the parity in the Big 12 this season and the Horned Frogs' potential to be a sleeper team in the conference tournament and NCAA Tournament.