TCU Women's Basketball Rallies Past Iowa State

Horned Frogs overcome 13-point fourth quarter deficit to extend home winning streak

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The 12th-ranked TCU Horned Frogs women's basketball team rallied from a 13-point fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Iowa State Cyclones 80-73 on Sunday. TCU outscored Iowa State 31-15 in the final period, led by a 26-point performance from Olivia Miles, to extend their home court winning streak to 41 games.

Why it matters

This comeback victory keeps TCU in the hunt for the Big 12 conference title, as they now hold a one-game lead over Baylor and West Virginia. For Iowa State, the loss drops them into a tie for 7th place in the conference standings with Arizona State, making their final two regular season games crucial for their postseason hopes.

The details

TCU trailed 66-53 with just under 8 minutes remaining before Miles took over, scoring 15 of her game-high 26 points in the final 5 minutes. Her scoring spurt sparked a 16-4 run that got the Horned Frogs back in the game, including a go-ahead jumper in the final minutes. TCU's defense also stepped up, holding Iowa State to just 15 points in the fourth quarter after the Cyclones had scored 58 in the first three periods.

  • TCU trailed Iowa State 66-53 with under 8 minutes remaining in the game.
  • Olivia Miles scored 15 of her 26 points in the final 5 minutes of the game to lead TCU's comeback.

The players

Olivia Miles

TCU guard who scored a game-high 26 points, including 15 in the final 5 minutes, to lead the Horned Frogs' comeback.

Audi Crooks

Iowa State forward who led the Cyclones with 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists before fouling out.

Jada Williams

Iowa State guard who recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 assists.

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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

This comeback victory showcases TCU's resilience and ability to win close games, an important trait as they chase the Big 12 title. For Iowa State, the loss is a setback in their quest to secure a favorable seed in the NCAA Tournament, making their final two regular season games critical.