TCU completes comeback, avoids Washington's NCAA Tournament upset bid

The No. 1 seed Horned Frogs rallied from a 10-point deficit to defeat the No. 6 seed Huskies in overtime.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 6:04am

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TCU women's basketball overcame a slow start and a 10-point deficit to defeat Washington 62-59 in overtime in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Senior guard Olivia Miles led the Horned Frogs' second-half comeback, scoring 14 of her 18 points after halftime to help TCU advance to the Sweet 16.

Why it matters

TCU's comeback win preserves the team's 43-game home winning streak and secures a spot in the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive year. The Horned Frogs overcame adversity and a stiff challenge from an underdog Washington squad to keep their national title hopes alive.

The details

TCU trailed Washington 35-30 late in the third quarter before rallying in the second half. Senior guard Olivia Miles, who finished two assists shy of a triple-double, led the charge for the Horned Frogs. TCU outscored the Huskies 32-24 in the second half to force overtime, where they opened on a 7-0 run to pull away.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 23, 2026 with a 9 p.m. CT tip-off.
  • TCU and Washington were playing in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.

The players

Olivia Miles

A senior guard for TCU who led the Horned Frogs' second-half comeback, scoring 14 of her 18 points after halftime.

Mark Campbell

The head coach of the TCU women's basketball team, who praised his team's grit and resilience in the win.

Clara Silva

A TCU player who finished with 16 points and 8 rebounds in the win.

Taylor Bigby

A TCU player who added 15 points in the overtime victory.

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What they’re saying

“I was crashing out multiple times. I was angry. I was feeling all the emotions because I didn't want to go home. I don't want to let my team down. And (my teammates), especially Taylor (Bigby), she was in my ears, 'Just keep creating, keep scoring and keep being aggressive.' And I listened to them. I trust. It'd be a disservice for me not to be resilient for them.”

— Olivia Miles, Senior guard, TCU

“I was distraught afterwards. My teammates had to calm me down a little bit.”

— Olivia Miles, Senior guard, TCU

“I don't think we win this game today without the crowd. We needed the crowd behind us ... that was a game changer for us. Marta (Suarez) kept telling us, 'A few buckets will get the crowd in it, a few buckets will get the crowd in it.' And she was right. I think when we went on that little run... it was the loudest that I've ever heard it in the (Schollmaier Arena).”

— Olivia Miles, Senior guard, TCU

“Just a testament to what (head coach Mark Campbell) built here and his ability to rally the community. Getting older fans out at 9:00 PM on a Sunday... it's just a love in this community. So vibrant, just so electric.”

— Olivia Miles, Senior guard, TCU

“Could not be more proud of this group. That was just a gritty, resilient game. We were down the whole time. And just stayed into fight. We grinded that thing out, got it to overtime. And then we finally got finally broke loose and hit some shots and got a seven point lead. And we were able to get that across the finish line.”

— Mark Campbell, Head coach, TCU

What’s next

The Horned Frogs will play the winner of No. 2 Iowa and No. 10 Virginia in the Sweet 16 in Sacramento, California, on Saturday, March 28.

The takeaway

TCU's comeback victory in the face of adversity showcases the team's resilience and grit, as they overcame a double-digit deficit to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes alive. The Horned Frogs' passionate fanbase also played a key role in the win, providing a raucous home-court advantage that helped fuel the second-half surge.