TCU Defeats No. 10 Texas Tech 73-65

The Horned Frogs pull off the upset over the Red Raiders in a Big 12 matchup.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

In a Big 12 conference matchup, the TCU Horned Frogs defeated the 10th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders by a score of 73-65. The Horned Frogs were led in scoring by Mike Edmonds with 20 points, while Damian Punch added 16 points off the bench. Texas Tech was paced by Kevin Robinson's 15 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome TCU's strong team effort.

Why it matters

This win is a significant upset for TCU, as Texas Tech was ranked 10th in the nation coming into the game. The victory boosts TCU's chances of making the NCAA Tournament and could shake up the Big 12 standings as the season winds down.

The details

TCU shot 46.7% from the field and 66.7% from the free throw line, while Texas Tech struggled, shooting just 46.7% from the field and 66.7% from the line. The Horned Frogs also won the rebounding battle 37-15. TCU's bench outscored Texas Tech's 30-18, led by Punch's 16 points off the pine.

  • The game was played on March 4, 2026.

The players

Mike Edmonds

A starting guard for TCU who led the team with 20 points.

Damian Punch

A TCU reserve who came off the bench to score 16 points.

Kevin Robinson

The leading scorer for Texas Tech with 15 points.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out and play our best basketball to have a chance against a top-10 team like Texas Tech. I'm proud of the way our guys competed and executed the game plan.”

— Jamie Dixon, TCU Head Coach (TCU Athletics)

What’s next

TCU will look to build on this upset win as they continue their Big 12 schedule, while Texas Tech will try to rebound from the loss as they fight to maintain their top-10 ranking.

The takeaway

This victory demonstrates TCU's potential to pull off big upsets in the competitive Big 12 conference, and shows that the Horned Frogs should not be overlooked as a potential NCAA Tournament team this season.