No. 15 West Virginia beats No. 10 TCU for Big 12 Tournament title

Mountaineers avenge regular-season losses to Horned Frogs with 62-53 victory

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Jordan Harrison scored 20 points and Sydney Shaw added 17 as No. 15 West Virginia defeated No. 10 TCU 62-53 to win the Big 12 Tournament championship. The Mountaineers avenged a pair of regular-season losses to the Horned Frogs, who were led by league player of the year Olivia Miles' 17 points.

Why it matters

This victory gives West Virginia its second Big 12 Tournament title and first since 2016-17. The win also likely secures the Mountaineers a No. 4 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament, while TCU is expected to host first- and second-round games as a high seed.

The details

West Virginia used its full-court pressure defense to take TCU out of its offensive rhythm, building a 56-43 lead late in the game. The Horned Frogs made a late run to cut the deficit to 56-50, but Harrison hit two free throws in the final minute to seal the victory for the Mountaineers.

  • West Virginia took a 26-23 lead into halftime.
  • Miles picked up her third foul with 2:54 left in the first half and her fourth just 39 seconds into the second half.

The players

Jordan Harrison

A senior guard for West Virginia who scored 20 points and was named the tournament MVP.

Sydney Shaw

A West Virginia player who scored 17 points in the victory.

Olivia Miles

The league 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 and fouled out in the final minute.

Mark Kellogg

The head coach of West Virginia, whose team executed the game plan and competed relentlessly on defense.

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What they’re saying

“Just seeing the ball going through the hole is all I needed to get ready and get going. I mean, I just knew I needed to get started, get hot for our team to have a chance to win.”

— Jordan Harrison (cbsnews.com)

“I don't know if we put all four quarters together but we're getting closer and closer. Our kids were dialed in to this game plan. They execute. But they competed. They get out and they get after you, and they're just relentless, and Jordan sets the tone with her defensive ability.”

— Mark Kellogg, West Virginia head coach (cbsnews.com)

“They played an awesome game today. They did a heck of a job defensively, and they just outplayed us. Credit them. We've had great battles with them the last couple of years and today they were the better team.”

— Mark Campbell, TCU head coach (cbsnews.com)

“When you beat a team twice, man, they were hungry.”

— Mark Campbell, TCU head coach (cbsnews.com)

“You know, dumb stuff happens, and I'm upset at myself that I put myself in that position.”

— Olivia Miles (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The Mountaineers may have locked up a No. 4 seed for the NCAA Tournament and will 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. If they advance, they could play in one of the two regionals at Dickies Arena near their campus in Fort Worth, Texas.

The takeaway

This victory for West Virginia demonstrates the Mountaineers' ability to make adjustments and compete at a high level, even against a team that had beaten them twice in the regular season. The loss for TCU highlights the importance of avoiding foul trouble for star players like Olivia Miles, who was limited by fouls throughout the game.