ESPN’s College GameDays will be in Fort Worth on March 1 for No. 12 TCU women’s basketball season finale vs. rival No. 15 Baylor.
The show will be live on ESPN from Schollmaier Arena beginning at 10 a.m. The Horned Frogs and Bears will play at 3 p.m.
“In college basketball that’s the biggest platform,” TCU coach Mark Campbell said on Sunday. “They pick the biggest games in the country. So for them to come and allow us to showcase our athletic department, our women’s program, I’ll tell you what, we need our student body to have the best turnout we’ve ever had in our program.”
Christine Williamson is set to host the hourlong show along with basketball analyst Andraya Carter and former two-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike.
It’s the first time in program history that TCU will host GameDay for basketball. Admission is free and no tickets will be required.
The season finale will also decide the regular season championship for the Big 12. The Horned Frogs (25-4, 13-3) currently sit in first place but Baylor (23-6, 14-4) is right behind them in a tie for second with West Virginia. TCU owns the tiebreaker over the Mountaineers after sweeping the season series.
TCU defeated Baylor 83-67 on Feb. 12 as Olivia Miles scored 40 points and made 10 3-pointers.
After Sunday’s 80-73 win over Iowa State, the Horned Frogs can clinch the Big 12 championship with another win over the Bears. TCU also faces Cincinnati at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.
“How cool (is it) to go against Baylor with College GameDay in town and a chance to win a league title,” Campbell said. “Can you write a better script? It’s been surreal, what a journey we’ve been on for the last 2.5 years.”
This story was originally published February 22, 2026 at 11:24 AM.
After Sunday’s narrow loss to No. 18 Texas Tech, No. 14 TCU women’s basketball has officially reached the midway point of Big 12 play.
The Horned Frogs’ quest to defend their regular-season conference championship has proven to be a challenge. TCU lost just two games against Big 12 opponents last season, but the Horned Frogs (20-3, 8-2) have already fallen twice in league play this season in road games at Utah and Texas Tech despite having a deeper rotation than last year.
It’s always easier to be the hunter as opposed to the hunted, and the Horned Frogs have learned that the hard way. They are now the team that everybody has circled on the schedule.
Despite the two early setbacks, the Horned Frogs are still tied for first place in the Big 12 with No. 15 Baylor (19-4, 8-2) and are in prime position to host the first and second rounds of the NCAA Tournament at Schollmaier Arena for the second straight season.
But TCU must navigate a grueling close to the season with two rivalry games against the Bears, a rematch with No. 20 West Virginia and a matchup with Audi Crooks and Iowa State.
Ahead of Wednesday’s 6:30 p.m. home game vs. Houston, here are three keys for the Horned Frogs as they prepare for the final stretch of the regular season:
More magic from Olivia Miles
Despite a rough shooting performance against Texas Tech, graduate guard Olivia Miles has lived up to the hype this season, averaging a career-high 19.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 7.0 assists while shooting 49.7% from the field and 33.9% from 3. She hasn’t replaced Hailey Van Lith’s production from last season, she’s exceeded it and Miles should be on her way to earning All-Big 12 and All-American honors.
Miles has four triple-doubles this season and countless more games with double-digit rebounds or assists while also showing strides as a defender. As dominant as Miles has been, the Horned Frogs will need even more from her down the stretch.
Van Lith played her best basketball as the stakes increased, and she averaged over 20 points per game in TCU’s final 10 games that included the Big 12 and NCAA tournaments. Like Van Lith, Miles has plenty of postseason experience from reaching multiple Sweet 16s with Notre Dame, and she’ll need to lean on that knowledge to help the Horned Frogs defend their Big 12 title.
Miles has been elite, but does she have another level she can rise to?
Snapping Marta Suarez’s slump
One reason TCU hasn’t looked as dominant since the start of the New Year is the play of graduate forward Marta Suarez. During the non-conference schedule, Suarez was one of the biggest surprises in the country, shooting up multiple WNBA mock drafts with her versatility as a scorer at the power forward position.
TCU forward Marta Suarez (7) runs into traffic during the second quarter against Tennessee State on Nov. 12 at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
At one point Miles and Suarez were averaging over 20 points per game, reminding fans of Van Lith and Sedona Prince’s dominance as a duo.
But after scoring 12 points in TCU’s win over BYU on Dec. 30, Suarez saw her efficiency plummet as the Horned Frogs moved deeper into league play. Suarez had eight straight games shooting below 40% and three games where she was held to single digits, including the 71-69 loss to Ohio State on Jan. 19 in New Jersey.
But it hasn’t been all bad news for TCU’s Swiss Army knife.
Suarez hit the game-winner against West Virginia on Jan. 14 and also had her first game shooting over 50% against Texas Tech as she scored 15 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while shooting 54% from the field. At her best, Suarez is a matchup nightmare with her size, shooting and ability to put the ball on the floor and get to her spots. When she’s not on her game, TCU’s offense in the half-court isn’t the same.
TCU needs Suarez to find her confidence and consistency quickly before the schedule begins to get tougher.
The return of Maddie Scherr
The Horned Frogs received a boost with the return of graduate guard Maddie Scherr to the lineup against the Red Raiders. Scherr missed three games with a back injury, and the Horned Frogs missed her on the defensive end against Ohio State and Kansas. The Horned Frogs have only allowed three opponents to score over 70 points this season, and two of those came with Scherr on the sideline.
TCU guard Maddie Scherr (22) drives the court during the second quarter against Tennessee State on Nov. 12 at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth. Bob Booth Special to the Star-Telegram
Scherr’s numbers — 5.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists — won’t jump off the page, but her impact goes beyond the raw numbers. Scherr’s been a knockdown 3-point shooter, making 38.9% this season. Defensively, she forms a strong duo with junior guard Donovyn Hunter that can challenge just about any guard in the country.
She also serves as another ball handler, which can ease the burden on Miles to constantly initiate everything for TCU in the half-court. Scherr makes TCU a more complete and deeper team, and her style of play is just what the Horned Frogs need with March right around the corner.
Game schedule dates, times, locations
Jan. 22 Mavericks 123, Golden State 115
Jan. 24 L.A. Lakers 116, Mavericks 110
Jan. 28 Minnesota 118, Mavericks 105
Jan. 29 Charlotte 123, Mavericks 121
Jan. 31 Houston 111, Mavericks 107
Feb. 3 vs. Boston, 7 p.m., NBC, KFAA, MavsTV
Feb. 5 vs. San Antonio, 7:30 p.m., KFAA, MavsTV
Feb. 7 at San Antonio, 5 p.m., Amazon Prime Video, KFAA, MavsTV
Feb. 10 at Phoenix, 8 p.m., KFAA, MavsTV
Feb. 12 at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m., Amazon Prime Video
Jan. 17 Utah 82, TCU 79
Jan. 20 TCU 68, Oklahoma State 65
Jan. 24 TCU 97, Baylor 90
Jan. 28 Houston 79, TCU 70
Feb. 1 Colorado 87, TCU 61
Feb. 7 vs. Kansas State, 1 p.m., TNT
Feb. 10 vs. Iowa State, 8 p.m., FS1
Feb. 14 at Oklahoma State, 11 a.m., ESPN2
Feb. 17 at Central Florida, 6 p.m., ESPN+
Feb. 21 vs. West Virginia, 4 p.m., Peacock
Jan. 17 TCU 78, Arizona 62
Jan. 19 Ohio State 71, TCU 69
Jan. 24 TCU 67, Central Florida 50
Jan. 29 TCU 79, Kansas 77
Feb. 1 Texas Tech 62, TCU 60
Feb. 4 vs. Houston, 6:30 p.m., ESPN+
Feb. 8 at Colorado, 2 p.m., ESPN+
Feb. 12 at Baylor, 6 p.m., ESPN
Feb. 15 vs. West Virginia, 7 p.m., FS1
Feb. 18 at Houston, 6:30 p.m., ESPN+
Jan. 22 Columbus 1, Stars 0
Jan. 23 Stars 3, St. Louis 2
Jan. 27 Stars 4, St. Louis 3
Jan. 29 Stars 5, Vegas 4 (SO)
Jan. 31 Stars 3, Utah 2
Feb. 2 vs. Winnipeg, 7:30 p.m., Fox, Victory+
Feb. 4 vs. St. Louis, 8:30 p.m., TNT, HBO Max
Olympic break
Feb. 25 vs. Seattle, 7 p.m., Fox, Victory+
Feb. 28 vs. Nashville, 7 p.m., Victory+
March 2 at Vancouver, 9 p.m., Victory+
2026 season
Aug. 29 vs. North Carolina (at Dublin), TBA
Sept. 12 vs. Grambling State, TBA
Sept. 19 vs. Arkansas State, TBA
Sept. 26 at Central Florida, TBA
Oct. 3 vs. BYU, TBA
Oct. 17 at Baylor, TBA
Oct. 24 vs. West Virginia, TBA
Oct. 31 vs. Kansas, TBA
Nov. 7 at Arizona, TBA
Nov. 14 vs. Kansas State, TBA
Nov. 21 vs. Utah, TBA
Nov. 28 at Texas Tech, TBA
New York Giants 34, Cowboys 17
End of season
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May 2 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: Andy’s Frozen Custard 340
TCU men’s basketball overcame icy conditions and the absence of its best player to defeat rival Baylor 97-90 Saturday in Waco.
It was the first time since 2018 that the Horned Frogs (13-7, 3-4) swept the season series with the Bears (11-8, 1-6). TCU also defeated Baylor 69-63 on Jan. 3 in its Big 12 opener.
The Horned Frogs were without sophomore forward David Punch, and it was a tightly contested game in the first 25 minutes as TCU held onto a 51-49 lead with 14 minutes, 57 seconds remaining in the game.
That’s when TCU began to assert itself behind Jayden Pierre. The Horned Frogs went on a 17-4 run in taking a 68-53 lead as Pierre had one stretch where he scored eight straight points.
Taking the big lead allowed the Horned Frogs to show what they’ve learned since blowing a 15-point lead against Kansas on Jan. 6. After the Bears cut it to 68-58, the Horned Frogs didn’t panic like they did in Lawrence.
Instead, TCU responded with a 7-0 run to increase the lead to 75-58 with 5:52 remaining as Xavier Edmonds bullied Baylor inside during the run and Liautarus Lelevicius knocked down an important jumper.
The Bears made the Horned Frogs sweat in the final minute. Baylor’s Will Kuykendall knocked down a 3-pointer and then TCU turned it over on the inbounds pass. Baylor capitalized off the turnover with a dunk by Caden Powell that cut TCU’s lead to 94-90 with 16 seconds remaining.
With the pressure mounting, Edmonds stepped up and made two clutch free throws with 14 seconds remaining to help TCU avoid another last minute collapse. The Horned Frogs made nine of their final 10 free throws in the final 55 seconds.
TCU entered Saturday’s game firmly on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament, but even though the Bears aren’t as elite as the have been in past years, the win in Waco was still a valuable Quadrant 1 win for the Horned Frogs’ tournament resume.
The Horned Frogs are set to face No. 6 Houston at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Fort Worth.
Playing without Punch
The Horned Frogs had to overcome the hostile road environment and the absence of their best player. David Punch, the sophomore forward who leads TCU in scoring, rebounding and blocks, missed Saturday’s game due to an illness. Sophomore forward Micah Robinson replaced Punch for his first start of the season. Robinson scored six points and fouled out after playing 35 minutes.
Punch’s absence also allowed for reserve center Vianney Salatchoum to also get on the first time in over a month. Salatchoum hadn’t gotten on the court since TCU’s win vs. North Texas on Dec. 7 and missed multiple games earlier this month taking time away from the team.
Salatchoum gave TCU some valuable minutes in the first half on Saturday. He scored four points, including a dunk off a nice pass from Robinson. Edmonds carried most of the load with his second straight double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Edmonds continues to be one of the most pleasant surprises for TCU this season as he’s improved dramatically during Big 12 play.
Edmonds is averaging 17 points and 8.5 rebounds in TCU’s last four games.
Pierre leads the way
Without Punch’s scoring, TCU needed someone else to step up and carry the offense, and it was senior guard Jayden Pierre that led the Horned Frogs on offense. Pierre had gone three straight games without scoring 10 points, but broke out for a season-high 25 points against the Bears. It was the most points he scored since TCU played Notre Dame on Dec. 5.
Pierre scored 11 in the first half to help TCU tie it at 38-38. He continued to be productive in the second half as TCU began to take control of the game. Pierre capped a 15-2 run with a 3-pointer that gave TCU a 57-49 lead with 12:36 remaining.
Pierre accounted for half of TCU’s made 3-pointers with three, and he also made a pivotal play late when he knocked down two free throws that made it 85-76 with 1:34 remaining.
Baylor’s challenging backcourt
Led by two potential first-round picks in the NBA Draft, Baylor’s talented group of guards pushed TCU until the end. Cameron Carr and Tounde Yessoufou are the two household names that have NBA teams salivating over their talent, but the Bears also got a boost from Obi Agbim.
But as the Horned Frogs began to take over, Yessoufou was the one that kept Baylor in the game. The 6-foot-5 freshman scored 17 of his 21 points in the second half, including seven straight points in the final 3 minutes. Yessoufou converted a three-point play that cut TCU’s lead to 81-72 with 1:54 remaining.
After Yessoufou fouled out, Carr came alive. Carr scored six straight points to give Baylor a chance to pull off the comeback late. Carr finished with 20 points, six rebounds and six assists as both of the Bears’ dynamic guards put pressure on the Horned Frogs’ defense.
TCU men’s basketball opened Big 12 play with an impressive 69-63 win over rival Baylor on Saturday at Schollmaier Arena.
It’s the first time since Feb. 29, 2020, that the Horned Frogs have defeated the Bears in Fort Worth, snapping a five-game home losing streak to Baylor.
“I liked how we did it, the defense, the rebounding, that was the emphasis,” coach Jamie Dixon said. “Our three goals were to out-rebound them by 10, hold them below their offensive rebound numbers, five threes or less and transition points which we really got them on. It was a really good 40 minutes.”
Leading by double digits most of the second half, TCU (11-3, 1-0) held onto a 64-58 lead with 3:23 remaining. A shot clock violation got Baylor (10-3, 0-1) the ball back, and the Bears capitalized with two free throws by Cameron Carr to cut TCU’s lead to 64-60 with 2:23 remaining.
After a traveling violation, TCU needed to come up with a stop and got it, as Jace Posey forced an airball from Carr on a 3-pointer. David Punch put the game away with a spinning post hook over a Baylor defender with 28.3 seconds remaining.
“It was fun, we know what it takes to win a Big 12 game now,” center Xavier Edmonds said. Edmonds scored 12 points in his Big 12 debut.
It was a pivotal win for the Horned Frogs, who had to overcome a loaded Baylor roster that includes projected first-round NBA Draft picks Carr and Tounde Yessoufou. Carr led Baylor with 17 points while Yessoufou was limited to 10 points on 4-12 shooting.
The Bears also had a former NBA player at their disposal. Seven-foot center James Nnaji was a second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons, who then traded his rights to the Charlotte Hornets. Nnaji’s rights were traded to the New York Knicks in 2024 as a part of the Karl-Anthony Towns trade.
Nnaji played overseas in Spain until he got a call from the Bears to suit up in Waco. Nnaji was eligible to play under NCAA rules, creating controversy around the signing and what it could mean for the future of college basketball. Dixon was one of the few that didn’t seem bothered by Baylor’s signing of Nnaji.
“I talked to Scott (Drew) and said you’re famous now,” Dixon joked. “It is what it is. They’re committed, they’re going to find ways over there and it’s not against the rules. You’ve got to spend money and that’s what they did.”
Nnaji didn’t have much impact on the game, as he finished with five points, four rebounds and four fouls in 16 minutes as he was met by loud boos from TCU fans everytime he touched the ball.
The Horned Frogs led the entire first half with a strong defensive effort that limited Baylor to just 36% shooting in the opening 20 minutes.
TCU also got a boost from its 3-point shooting, as the Horned Frogs knocked down five 3s to take a 29-23 lead at halftime. Oregon State transfer Liutaurus Lelevicius led the way with eight crucial points as scoring came at a premium early between the two rivals.
The Horned Frogs took full control in the second half with less than 10 minutes to play. After Baylor cut it to 52-45, TCU responded with a 9-2 run sparked by center Xavier Edmonds.
Edmonds knocked down a 3-pointer from the top of the key and then the Horned Frogs added four straight free throws to extend the lead to 59-45. After Nnaji responded with a basket, Brock Harding forced a turnover and got into transition for a layup.
His shot was blocked, but Micah Robinson was in the right place to put back the miss and give TCU a 61-47 lead with 6:22 remaining.
Edmonds and Robinson played critical roles down the stretch as Baylor did a good job of limiting Punch early in the game. Robinson played power forward for long stretches and posted a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
“It really was just pursuing the ball,” Robinson said. “That’s been something they’ve been constantly on me and the whole team about. One of our assistants brought up a stat that it is a very small percentage of rebounds that are gotten by the first guy that touches it. So a lot of times it’s off of a tip, so I was really trying to go to the ball where was at.”
Punch came alive in the second half and scored all 11 of his points in the final 20 minutes, while Lelevicius ended up with 11 points.
The Horned Frogs needed to start Big 12 play with a win as the program prepares for a three-game gauntlet against No. 17 Kansas, No. 1 Arizona and No. 10 BYU. TCU will play the Jayhawks on the road at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Allen Fieldhouse.
Game schedule dates, times, locations
Jan. 3 vs. Houston, 7:30 p.m., KFAA, MavsTV
Jan. 6 at Sacramento, 10 p.m., NBC, KFAA, MavsTV
Jan. 8 at Utah, 8 p.m., KFAA, MavsTV
Jan. 10 at Chicago, 7 p.m., KFAA, MavsTV
Jan. 12 vs. Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m., KFAA, MavsTV
Jan. 6 at Kansas, 8 p.m., ESPN
Jan. 10 vs. Arizona, 3 p.m., ESPN or ESPN2
Jan. 14 at BYU, 10 p.m., ESPN2
Jan. 17 at Utah, 1 p.m., TNT
Jan. 20 vs. Oklahoma State, 7 p.m., ESPN+
Jan. 3 at Utah, 8 p.m., ESPN+
Jan. 7 vs. Oklahoma State, 6:30 p.m., ESPN+
Jan. 11 vs. Arizona State, 4 p.m., ESPN+
Jan. 14 at West Virginia, 6 p.m., ESPN+
Jan. 17 vs. Arizona, 4 p.m., ESPN+
Jan. 4 vs. Montreal, 1 p.m., Victory+
Jan. 6 at Carolina, 6 p.m., Victory+
Jan. 7 at Washington, 6 p.m., TNT, Victory+
Jan. 10 at San Jose, 3 p.m., Victory+
Jan. 12 at Los Angeles, 9 p.m., Victory+
Alamo Bowl
TCU 30, USC 27 (OT)
New Mexico Bowl
North Texas 49, San Diego State 47
Jan. 4 at N.Y. Giants, noon, Fox
End of season
May 1 NASCAR Truck Series: SpeedyCash.com 250
May 2 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: Andy’s Frozen Custard 340
May 3 NASCAR Cup Series: Wurth 400
This story was originally published January 3, 2026 at 3:28 PM.
