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No. 12 TCU Outlasts Kansas in Wild Finish at Schollmaier Arena
1/29/2026 9:51:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Horned Frogs defeat Jayhawks 79-77 to maintain share of first place in Big 12
FORT WORTH – No. 12 TCU saw a 13-point first quarter deficit whittled down to a single possession three times but found a way to hold off Kansas 79-77 on Thursday at Schollmaier Arena.
The Horned Frogs (21-2, 8-1 Big 12) hit their first seven field goals and began the game 6-6 from field en route to a 30-17 head start after 10 minutes. Kansas gradually clawed its way back into the ballgame and opened the fourth quarter on a 9-2 run to trim TCU's lead to 67-65 with 3:58 remaining.
TCU hit its final four field goals to stymie the Jayhawks' upset bid.
Olivia Miles countered Kansas' run with a three-point play on TCU's next possession. Clara Bielefeld then knocked down a 3-pointer from the left baseline to keep TCU on top 73-67 at the two-minute marker of the fourth. Consecutive midrange jumpers by Veronica Sheffey and Miles put TCU up by five points with 18 seconds to go and looked to be the dagger.
But two missed free throws and a 3-pointer by Kansas' S'Mya Nichols with one second on the clock put what initially looked to be a wire-to-wire win in jeopardy. Sheffey was subsequently whistled for an offensive foul, but the Jayhawks (13-9, 3-7 Big 12) were unable to get a shot off as time expired.
TCU maintained a tie for first place in the Big 12 standings with No. 14 Baylor at the midpoint of conference play with the victory. The Horned Frogs also extended their NCAA-leading home winning streak to 38 games.
The Horned Frogs managed to win despite seeing three of their five starters foul out in the final frame. Marta Suarez and Clara Silva were flagged for offensive fouls within 30 seconds of one another midway through the period with TCU ahead 67-61. Miles then exited the game with 11 seconds remaining.
TCU also overcame 53 combined points from Jaliya Davis and Nichols. Davis led all players with 29 points – the most in a game by a freshman this season vs. a top 25 team – and nine rebounds.
Both teams finished 28-56 from the field but revved their offensive engines in different ways. TCU connected on 10-20 attempts from distance whereas the Jayhawks chewed up the Horned Frogs inside to the tune of 46 points in the paint and 19 at the charity stripe.
On a day she celebrated her 23rd birthday, Miles tallied a team-high 20 points and led all players with six assists. The 5-10 guard led TCU in scoring for the eighth straight game and notched her eighth 20-point performance in her last 11 starts.
Donovyn Hunter netted 15 points and was buoyed by a trio of first quarter 3-pointers.
Suarez was on her way to a double-double, tallying 13 points and eight boards before departing the contest prematurely.
The Frogs' first seven field goals were all assisted on. TCU dished out 10 dimes in the opening frame – four of which came from Miles – and recorded 17 for the game.
Bielefeld scored a season-high nine points over 13 minutes. She was 3-3 from the field and twice connected from behind the arc. The 6-4 freshman snapped an 8-2 Kansas run with 4:12 to go before halftime with her first 3-pointer, giving TCU a 38-29 edge.
Sheffey chipped in six points off the bench.
TCU finished with a 22-11 advantage in points off turnovers.
Up Next
TCU heads to Lubbock to face No. 21 Texas Tech (20-3, 7-3 Big 12) at 1 p.m. on Sunday in a game that will air on FS1. The Horned Frogs have won three straight games by more than 20 points vs. the Lady Raiders. The Sunday matinee is the first 'ranked vs. ranked' matchup between the programs.
Team Notes
The Horned Frogs (21-2, 8-1 Big 12) hit their first seven field goals and began the game 6-6 from field en route to a 30-17 head start after 10 minutes. Kansas gradually clawed its way back into the ballgame and opened the fourth quarter on a 9-2 run to trim TCU's lead to 67-65 with 3:58 remaining.
TCU hit its final four field goals to stymie the Jayhawks' upset bid.
Olivia Miles countered Kansas' run with a three-point play on TCU's next possession. Clara Bielefeld then knocked down a 3-pointer from the left baseline to keep TCU on top 73-67 at the two-minute marker of the fourth. Consecutive midrange jumpers by Veronica Sheffey and Miles put TCU up by five points with 18 seconds to go and looked to be the dagger.
But two missed free throws and a 3-pointer by Kansas' S'Mya Nichols with one second on the clock put what initially looked to be a wire-to-wire win in jeopardy. Sheffey was subsequently whistled for an offensive foul, but the Jayhawks (13-9, 3-7 Big 12) were unable to get a shot off as time expired.
TCU maintained a tie for first place in the Big 12 standings with No. 14 Baylor at the midpoint of conference play with the victory. The Horned Frogs also extended their NCAA-leading home winning streak to 38 games.
The Horned Frogs managed to win despite seeing three of their five starters foul out in the final frame. Marta Suarez and Clara Silva were flagged for offensive fouls within 30 seconds of one another midway through the period with TCU ahead 67-61. Miles then exited the game with 11 seconds remaining.
TCU also overcame 53 combined points from Jaliya Davis and Nichols. Davis led all players with 29 points – the most in a game by a freshman this season vs. a top 25 team – and nine rebounds.
Both teams finished 28-56 from the field but revved their offensive engines in different ways. TCU connected on 10-20 attempts from distance whereas the Jayhawks chewed up the Horned Frogs inside to the tune of 46 points in the paint and 19 at the charity stripe.
On a day she celebrated her 23rd birthday, Miles tallied a team-high 20 points and led all players with six assists. The 5-10 guard led TCU in scoring for the eighth straight game and notched her eighth 20-point performance in her last 11 starts.
Donovyn Hunter netted 15 points and was buoyed by a trio of first quarter 3-pointers.
Suarez was on her way to a double-double, tallying 13 points and eight boards before departing the contest prematurely.
The Frogs' first seven field goals were all assisted on. TCU dished out 10 dimes in the opening frame – four of which came from Miles – and recorded 17 for the game.
Bielefeld scored a season-high nine points over 13 minutes. She was 3-3 from the field and twice connected from behind the arc. The 6-4 freshman snapped an 8-2 Kansas run with 4:12 to go before halftime with her first 3-pointer, giving TCU a 38-29 edge.
Sheffey chipped in six points off the bench.
TCU finished with a 22-11 advantage in points off turnovers.
Up Next
TCU heads to Lubbock to face No. 21 Texas Tech (20-3, 7-3 Big 12) at 1 p.m. on Sunday in a game that will air on FS1. The Horned Frogs have won three straight games by more than 20 points vs. the Lady Raiders. The Sunday matinee is the first 'ranked vs. ranked' matchup between the programs.
Team Notes
- TCU is 8-1 at the halfway point of Big 12 play for the second straight season.
- The Horned Frogs have won six straight conference games, tied for their second-longest Big 12 winning streak in program history.
- TCU has now claimed 18 of its last nine bouts vs. Big 12 foes when including its run to the 2025 Big 12 Tournament championship.
- TCU improved to 10-3 in games decided by six points or less under Mark Campbell.
- Kansas has produced the two highest scoring outputs by a visiting team at Schollmaier Arena over the last three seasons. The Jayhawks claimed an 81-74 victory over the Horned Frogs on Feb. 3, 2024, in their last visit to Fort Worth prior to Thursday.
- The Jayhawks have shot 50 percent or better from the field vs. the Horned Frogs in each of their last two games at Schollmaier Arena. They are the only visiting team to connect at or above a 50 percent clip at the venue since 2023-24.
- TCU's 30 first quarter points were its most in any quarter in any game in Big 12 play this season. The Frogs last scored 30 in a conference game on Jan. 14, 2025 vs. UCF, racking up an identical first quarter tally on their way to a 90-81 win.
- TCU also set a season record for first half points vs. a Big 12 opponent.
- The Horned Frogs were unable to finish with the edge in points in the paint for the first time all season.
- TCU shot 50 percent with at least 10 makes from behind the arc for the second time this season and fifth over the last three years.
- TCU notched its 41st game with at least 10 threes in the Campbell era. TCU is 37-4 and has won 20 straight games when reaching double figures from distance.
- The Horned Frogs were limited to a season-low 26 rebounds.
- TCU was flagged for a season-high 26 fouls in the win.
- Miles, Hunter and Suarez all scored in double figures for the 12th time this season. TCU is 11-1 when all three players tally at least 10 points.
- Four players finished with at least two 3-pointers. Miles, Suarez and Sheffey all connected twice from downtown.
- Miles posted her 19th game with at least 15 points and five assists this season and notched her 50th career '15-and-5' game.
- Miles has scored in double figures in all 22 games this season.
- Hunter notched her 15th double-digit scoring effort of the year.
- Hunter has scored in double figures in 11 of her last 18 starts at home.
- Suarez's 13 points scored were her most in a game in her last eight outings dating back to TCU's overtime loss at Utah on Jan. 3
- Suarez pulled down at least eight rebounds for the eighth time this season.
- Clara Silva finished with nine points and four rebounds.
- Bielefeld has scored at least six points in three of her last four outings when logging at least 20 minutes.
- TCU was without Maddie Scherr for the third consecutive game due to injury.
Team Stats
KU
TCU
FG%
.500
.500
3FG%
.167
.500
FT%
.792
.684
RB
33
26
TO
15
15
STL
4
8
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
7
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
1
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