Kansas Advances to Big 12 Tournament Semifinal

Jayhawks defeat TCU 78-73 in quarterfinal matchup

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:09am

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The No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks defeated the TCU Horned Frogs 78-73 in the quarterfinal round of the Big 12 Tournament on Thursday night. Melvin Council, Jr. contributed 7 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 steal in 4 minutes of play, while Tre White scored 8 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, dished 1 assist, and blocked 1 shot in 38 minutes of action.

Why it matters

Kansas' victory over TCU advances them to the semifinal round of the Big 12 Tournament, where they will face the Houston Cougars on Friday night. This tournament run is crucial for the Jayhawks' postseason hopes and seeding in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

The details

In the quarterfinal matchup, the Jayhawks were led by strong performances from Melvin Council, Jr. and Tre White. Council, Jr. came off the bench to provide valuable minutes, while White was a key contributor in the starting lineup. The win sets up an intriguing semifinal clash between Kansas and Houston, two of the top teams in the Big 12 this season.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 13, 2026.

The players

Melvin Council, Jr.

A Kansas Jayhawks basketball player who scored 7 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, dished 5 assists, and recorded 1 steal in 4 minutes of play in the win over TCU.

Tre White

A Kansas Jayhawks basketball player who scored 8 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, dished 1 assist, and blocked 1 shot in 38 minutes of action in the victory over TCU.

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What’s next

Kansas will face the Houston Cougars in the semifinal round of the Big 12 Tournament on Friday, March 14, 2026.

The takeaway

Kansas' win over TCU in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal sets up an exciting semifinal matchup against Houston, as the Jayhawks continue their quest for a conference tournament title and improved NCAA Tournament seeding.