West Virginia beats TCU in Big 12 women's basketball title game

The Mountaineers avenged two regular-season losses to the Horned Frogs with a 62-53 victory.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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No. 15 West Virginia defeated No. 10 TCU 62-53 in the Big 12 women's basketball tournament championship game on Sunday. Jordan Harrison scored 20 points and Sydney Shaw added 17 for the Mountaineers, who avenged two regular-season losses to the Horned Frogs. TCU's Olivia Miles, the league player of the year, scored 17 points despite foul trouble.

Why it matters

TCU had been the dominant team in the Big 12 recently, winning the conference tournament last year. This loss to West Virginia, who they had beaten twice in the regular season, shows the Horned Frogs' vulnerability and the parity in the conference.

The details

West Virginia led 26-23 at halftime and then pulled away in the second half, leading by as much as 56-43 with 90 seconds left. TCU made a late run to cut the deficit to 56-50, but the Mountaineers held on for the win. West Virginia's defense was the key, forcing turnovers and disrupting TCU's offensive rhythm.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Jordan Harrison

A senior guard for West Virginia who scored 20 points, had 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

Sydney Shaw

A West Virginia player who scored 17 points.

Olivia Miles

The Big 12 Player of the Year for TCU, who scored 17 points despite foul trouble.

Marta Suarez

A TCU player who scored 16 points but shot just 6-of-19 from the field.

Mark Campbell

The head coach of the TCU women's basketball team.

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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)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Mountaineers will likely be seeded fourth or fifth in the NCAA Tournament and hit the road for their first-round matchup. The Horned Frogs are likely to host first- and second-round March Madness games on campus, just like they did last season. And if they advance, they could play in one of the two regionals being played at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

The takeaway

This loss shows that TCU, while still a top team in the Big 12, is vulnerable and that the conference is more competitive than it has been in recent years. West Virginia's defense was the key to the win, and the Mountaineers will look to carry that momentum into the NCAA Tournament.