TCU rallies to beat West Virginia 60-54

Xavier Edmonds records third straight double-double in victory

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Xavier Edmonds had 14 points and 13 rebounds as TCU closed the game with a 17-5 run to defeat West Virginia 60-54 on Saturday. It was Edmonds' third straight double-double and eighth in the last nine games. TCU trailed by six with eight minutes remaining before rallying to take the lead late and seal the victory.

Why it matters

The win keeps TCU in the hunt for a strong finish in the Big 12 conference, as both teams entered the game with 7-7 conference records. Edmonds' continued dominance on the glass has been a key factor in TCU's success this season.

The details

TCU missed eight of nine shots to open the second half and later missed eight in a row, allowing West Virginia to take a 49-43 lead with eight minutes remaining. But the Horned Frogs responded with a 17-5 run, taking the lead on layups by Brock Harding and David Punch and then making four free throws in the final seconds to secure the victory. West Virginia shot 41% for the game compared to 34% for TCU.

  • TCU trailed 49-43 with eight minutes remaining in the game.
  • TCU took a 56-52 lead with 1:36 left to play.

The players

Xavier Edmonds

A TCU player who recorded his third straight double-double, finishing with 14 points and 13 rebounds.

Brock Harding

A TCU player who made a key layup to help the Horned Frogs take the lead late in the game.

David Punch

A TCU player who made a jumper to cut the deficit to one and then made two layups to give TCU the lead.

Liutauras Lelevicius

A TCU player who scored 14 points off the bench, including three 3-pointers in the first half.

Honor Huff

A West Virginia player who scored 13 points in the losing effort.

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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

Edmonds' continued dominance on the glass has been a key factor in TCU's success this season, and the Horned Frogs' ability to rally from a late deficit shows their resilience as they look to finish strong in the Big 12 conference.