TCU Women's Basketball Repeats as Big 12 Champions

No. 11 Horned Frogs defeat No. 18 Baylor to clinch outright conference title

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The No. 11 TCU women's basketball team defeated No. 18 Baylor 65-53 on Sunday to repeat as the outright Big 12 regular-season champions. Marta Suarez led the Horned Frogs with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Olivia Miles added 19 points in the victory.

Why it matters

TCU's repeat championship solidifies the program as a consistent powerhouse in the Big 12 and a contender for the NCAA Tournament. The Horned Frogs have now won back-to-back outright conference titles, a remarkable achievement in the competitive Big 12.

The details

TCU dominated Baylor throughout the game, leading by as many as 15 points in the second half. The Horned Frogs' stifling defense held the Bears to just 53 points, well below their season average. TCU's balanced scoring attack and strong rebounding effort proved too much for Baylor to overcome.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
  • TCU has now won the outright Big 12 regular-season championship in consecutive seasons.

The players

Marta Suarez

A key player for the TCU women's basketball team, Suarez led the Horned Frogs with 21 points and 11 rebounds in the win over Baylor.

Olivia Miles

The TCU guard scored 19 points to help the Horned Frogs secure the outright Big 12 regular-season title.

TCU

The No. 11 ranked TCU women's basketball team, which has now won back-to-back outright Big 12 regular-season championships.

Baylor

The No. 18 ranked Baylor women's basketball team, which fell to TCU 65-53 in the regular-season finale.

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What they’re saying

“This repeat championship is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team. We're proud to have defended our title and look forward to making a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.”

— Raegan Pebley, TCU Women's Basketball Head Coach (TCU Athletics)

What’s next

TCU will now turn its attention to the Big 12 Tournament, where the Horned Frogs will look to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament and improve their seeding.

The takeaway

TCU's repeat as outright Big 12 champions demonstrates the program's sustained excellence and its status as one of the top women's basketball teams in the country. The Horned Frogs have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the competitive Big 12 conference.