No. 12 TCU Women Defeat Houston 72-50

Marta Suarez's 21 points lead TCU to victory over Houston.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The No. 12-ranked TCU women's basketball team defeated the Houston Cougars 72-50 on Tuesday. TCU's Marta Suarez led all scorers with 21 points, including 5-for-10 shooting from 3-point range. Houston's Kyndall Hunter scored 20 points in the loss.

Why it matters

This win keeps TCU ranked in the top 15 nationally and maintains their strong start to the season. Houston, meanwhile, falls to 12-12 on the year as they continue to struggle against ranked opponents.

The details

TCU built an 11-6 lead midway through the first quarter and never looked back, outscoring Houston 61-44 over the final three quarters. Suarez's hot shooting from beyond the arc was a key factor in the victory.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 19, 2026.

The players

Marta Suarez

A senior guard for the TCU Horned Frogs who led all scorers with 21 points.

Kyndall Hunter

A junior guard for the Houston Cougars who scored a team-high 20 points in the loss.

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The takeaway

TCU's win over Houston keeps them ranked in the top 15 nationally and demonstrates their ability to win convincingly against a conference opponent. Houston, on the other hand, will need to regroup as they continue to search for consistency against ranked teams this season.