No. 15 WVU upends No. 10 TCU to win Big 12 tournament championship

Mountaineers earn NCAA tournament berth with 62-53 victory over Horned Frogs

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The No. 15 West Virginia Mountaineers defeated the No. 10 TCU Horned Frogs 62-53 to win the Big 12 women's basketball tournament championship. Senior guard Jordan Harrion led the way for WVU with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, earning Most Outstanding Player honors. The win marks the Mountaineers' second Big 12 tournament title in school history and secures their automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.

Why it matters

This victory is significant for the Mountaineers as it likely earns them a higher seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament, potentially allowing them to host the first and second rounds in Morgantown. It also snaps an 11-0 streak for No. 1 seeds in the Big 12 tournament championship game, making history as the first No. 2 seed to win the title.

The details

West Virginia took advantage of TCU star Olivia Miles picking up her fourth foul early in the second half, allowing the Mountaineers to build a double-digit lead that the Horned Frogs couldn't overcome. WVU's defense held TCU to just 33.3% shooting and 25.8% from 3-point range. Sydney Shaw added 17 points and 7 rebounds for the Mountaineers, while Kierra Wheeler chipped in 10 points and 8 boards.

  • The Big 12 tournament championship game was played on Sunday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Jordan Harrion

The senior guard for West Virginia led the team with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, earning Most Outstanding Player honors.

Sydney Shaw

The West Virginia forward scored 17 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the championship game.

Olivia Miles

The Big 12 Player of the Year for TCU, she finished with 17 points and 4 assists but was limited by foul trouble.

Mark Kellogg

The head coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers, leading the team to their second Big 12 tournament title.

Mark Campbell

The head coach of the TCU Horned Frogs, whose team fell short in the championship game.

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What they’re saying

“I'm just so happy. I don't know what to say right now.”

— Jordan Harrion (ESPN)

“We have unbelievable character around us, the players included. And then all credit to those guys. They did all the hard work. We just try to put the plans together and put them in place and let those kids go showcase what they're capable of. I think that was on display tonight.”

— Mark Kellogg, WVU Head Coach

“I'm not trying to foul. But, yeah, sometimes dumb stuff happens. I'm upset at myself that I put myself in that position. But I know coach (Mark Campbell) trusts me at the end of the day. He doesn't sit me for too long. It's just being smart. My fouls, I kind of shot myself in the foot, because it ruined my flow a little bit.”

— Olivia Miles, TCU Player

What’s next

The NCAA will announce the top 16 seeds for the NCAA tournament on Saturday, March 15, 2026, which will determine if West Virginia hosts a regional in Morgantown.

The takeaway

This championship victory for the No. 15 West Virginia Mountaineers not only secures their spot in the NCAA tournament, but also potentially earns them a higher seed and the opportunity to host the first and second rounds in Morgantown. The team's gritty performance against the top-seeded TCU Horned Frogs showcases their ability to compete with the nation's elite, setting them up for a deep tournament run.