No. 17 TCU women take top spot in Big 12 after beating No. 19 West Virginia

Horned Frogs tie No. 12 Baylor for conference lead with victory

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Marta Suarez and Clara Silva both scored 14 points to lead No. 17 TCU to a 59-50 victory over No. 19 West Virginia on Sunday night. The win moved the Horned Frogs into a tie for first place in the Big 12 Conference with No. 12 Baylor, though TCU holds the tiebreaker advantage after beating the Bears earlier this season.

Why it matters

TCU, the defending Big 12 regular-season and tournament champion, is looking to repeat as conference titlists. The Horned Frogs' victory over West Virginia, coupled with their earlier win over Baylor, puts them in prime position to claim another Big 12 crown.

The details

TCU used a 20-2 run in the third quarter to take control of the game after trailing 30-24 at halftime. The Horned Frogs' starters did all the scoring, with Suarez, Silva, Olivia Miles, and Taylor Bigby combining for all 59 points. West Virginia was led by Gia Cooke's 18 points, but the Mountaineers couldn't overcome TCU's strong second-half performance.

  • TCU (23-4, 11-3) and Baylor (22-5, 11-3) are tied for first place in the Big 12 standings.
  • TCU has won 40 straight home games at Schollmaier Arena, tying No. 4 Texas for the longest active streak.
  • TCU beat Baylor 83-67 earlier this season, giving the Horned Frogs the tiebreaker advantage.
  • TCU hosts Baylor on March 1 to close out the regular season.

The players

Marta Suarez

A TCU player who scored 14 points in the win over West Virginia.

Clara Silva

A TCU player who also scored 14 points and had 8 rebounds and 2 blocks.

Olivia Miles

A TCU player who contributed 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.

Taylor Bigby

A TCU player who scored 10 points and had 4 assists.

Gia Cooke

A West Virginia player who led the Mountaineers with 18 points.

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What they’re saying

“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

TCU hosts Baylor on March 1 to close out the regular season, with the Big 12 regular-season title on the line.

The takeaway

TCU's victory over West Virginia puts the Horned Frogs in prime position to repeat as Big 12 champions, as they now hold the tiebreaker advantage over conference co-leader Baylor. The Horned Frogs' stifling defense and balanced scoring attack have them poised for another deep postseason run.