TCU Hosts Arizona State in Crucial Late-Season Matchup

Horned Frogs look to boost NCAA Tournament hopes with win over Sun Devils

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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TCU (17-10, 7-7 Big 12) hosts Arizona State (14-13, 5-9 Big 12) in a late-season conference clash as both teams look to bolster their postseason resumes. The Horned Frogs have won four of their last five games to put themselves back in the NCAA Tournament conversation, while the Sun Devils are hoping to finish the regular season strong and earn a first-round bye in the Big 12 tournament.

Why it matters

This game is crucial for TCU's NCAA Tournament hopes, as the Horned Frogs look to solidify their case for an at-large bid. Arizona State, meanwhile, is fighting to improve its seeding for the Big 12 tournament and keep its slim NCAA Tournament aspirations alive.

The details

TCU is coming off a 60-54 home win over West Virginia, led by 14 points each from Xavier Edmonds and Liutauras Lelevicius. The Horned Frogs held the Mountaineers to just two points in the final 5:42 of the game. Arizona State is looking to bounce back from a 73-68 loss at Baylor, despite 20 points off the bench from Anthony Johnson.

  • TCU hosts Arizona State on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
  • The Horned Frogs' most recent game was a 60-54 win over West Virginia on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Arizona State's last game was a 73-68 loss at Baylor on Saturday, February 22, 2026.

The players

TCU

The TCU Horned Frogs are 17-10 overall and 7-7 in Big 12 Conference play, putting them in the conversation for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid.

Arizona State

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 14-13 overall and 5-9 in Big 12 play, and are hoping to finish the regular season strong to earn a first-round bye in the Big 12 tournament.

Xavier Edmonds

A TCU player who scored 14 points in the Horned Frogs' recent win over West Virginia.

Liutauras Lelevicius

A TCU player who also scored 14 points in the Horned Frogs' win over West Virginia.

Anthony Johnson

An Arizona State player who scored 20 points off the bench in the Sun Devils' recent loss to Baylor.

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What they’re saying

“We had to battle, and we came a long way again. Defense carried us -- we forced 16 turnovers and outrebounded them by 11. We made them take tough shots. I wish our offense could've been better early.”

— Jamie Dixon, TCU Head Coach (Field Level Media)

“I know I gotta shoot the ball when I'm open. As time goes on you just get used to (that role) and the guys as you play with them more at practice and games.”

— Liutauras Lelevicius, TCU Player (Field Level Media)

“We'll be working on end-of-the-game situations for the next two or three days.”

— Bobby Hurley, Arizona State Head Coach (Field Level Media)

“We stick together and have been getting some good wins, quality wins that give us the confidence that we can really do this.”

— Noah Meeusen, Arizona State Guard (Field Level Media)

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a favorable seed in the upcoming Big 12 tournament, while the loser will need to finish the regular season strong to keep their postseason hopes alive.

The takeaway

This late-season matchup between TCU and Arizona State carries major implications for both teams' NCAA Tournament aspirations. The Horned Frogs are fighting to solidify their at-large bid, while the Sun Devils are hoping to improve their seeding for the Big 12 tournament. Whichever team can come away with the victory will gain significant momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.