Late surge secures TCU's victory over West Virginia

David Punch scored seven points to spark a 17-5 run in the final 7:38 as TCU defeated West Virginia 60-54 in a Big 12 game.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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TCU defeated West Virginia 60-54 in a Big 12 game on Saturday. David Punch scored seven points to spark a 17-5 run in the final 7:38 that secured the victory for the Horned Frogs. Xavier Edmonds and Liutauras Lelevicius led TCU with 14 points each, while Punch finished with 12. Honor Huff had 13 points for the Mountaineers, and Brenen Lorient added 10.

Why it matters

This was an important Big 12 conference matchup between two teams looking to improve their standing in the league standings. TCU's late surge to overcome a West Virginia lead showcases the Horned Frogs' resilience and ability to make key plays down the stretch.

The details

TCU trailed 49-43 before Punch sparked a 17-5 run in the final 7:38 to secure the victory. Punch hit a free throw to start the rally, and Harding tied the game at 52 with a pair of layups. Punch then scored back-to-back layups to give TCU a 56-52 lead with 1:36 left. Lorient ended a five-minute West Virginia scoring drought with a layup, but Harding and Jayden Pierre made two free throws each to seal the win for the Horned Frogs.

  • The Horned Frogs trailed 49-43 before their late 17-5 run in the final 7:38 of the game.
  • Harding tied the game at 52 with a pair of layups with 3:19 left.
  • Punch scored back-to-back layups to give TCU a 56-52 lead with 1:36 remaining.

The players

David Punch

A TCU player who scored seven points to spark the Horned Frogs' late 17-5 run that secured the victory.

Xavier Edmonds

A TCU player who led the Horned Frogs with 14 points.

Liutauras Lelevicius

A TCU player who also scored 14 points for the Horned Frogs.

Honor Huff

A West Virginia player who led the Mountaineers with 13 points.

Brenen Lorient

A West Virginia player who scored 10 points for the Mountaineers.

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