TCU Women's Basketball Faces Must-Win Test vs. No. 12 Baylor

If the TCU Horned Frogs want to win the Big 12, beating the Baylor Bears is a must.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The TCU women's basketball team is in a must-win situation as they take on the No. 12 ranked Baylor Bears. After some lackluster results, the Horned Frogs have tumbled down the Big 12 standings, and they need to find a way to defeat their rivals Baylor in order to keep their hopes of winning the conference title alive.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for TCU's chances of winning the Big 12 championship. Baylor is the highest-ranked Big 12 team in the country, and the Bears have given TCU some of its toughest battles in recent years. If the Horned Frogs want to take home the conference's grandest prize, they'll need to find a way to take down the Bears.

The details

Baylor is led by sophomore guard Taliah Scott, who is averaging 20.3 points per game this season. The Bears also have strong contributions from senior forward Darianna Littlepage-Buggs, who is averaging a double-double, and senior forward Bella Fontleroy, who has been scoring in double figures lately. Baylor's only losses this season have come against Texas Tech and West Virginia, so the Horned Frogs will have their work cut out for them.

  • The game will tip off at 6 p.m. CT on February 12, 2026 at Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas.
  • After facing Baylor, TCU will take on No. 19 West Virginia on February 15, 2026 at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

The players

Taliah Scott

Baylor's sophomore guard is the heartbeat and soul of the team, averaging 20.3 points per game this season.

Darianna Littlepage-Buggs

Baylor's senior forward is averaging a double-double with 10.7 points and 10.8 rebounds per game.

Bella Fontleroy

Baylor's senior forward is right on the cusp of double-digit scoring, averaging 9.8 points per game, and has been scoring in double figures more consistently in recent weeks.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This game against Baylor is a must-win for TCU if they want to keep their Big 12 championship hopes alive. Stopping Taliah Scott and containing Baylor's other scoring threats will be key for the Horned Frogs to pull off the upset.