No. 10 TCU women’s basketball enters the Big 12 Tournament as the No. 1 seed riding a six-game win streak and chasing back-to-back conference titles.
FORT WORTH - No. 10 TCU women’s basketball arrives at the Big 12 Tournament with a target on its back and a championship mindset.
After repeating as Big 12 regular-season champions, the Horned Frogs head to Kansas City as the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament, beginning their title defense Friday afternoon at the T-Mobile Center.
TCU will face the winner of the Utah, BYU, and Houston matchup as the Frogs begin their pursuit of a second straight Big 12 Tournament crown.
Momentum is firmly on TCU’s side.
The Horned Frogs enter the postseason on a six-game winning streak that includes statement victories over top conference contenders. During that run, TCU knocked off No. 2 seed West Virginia and defeated No. 3 Baylor twice, reinforcing its position as one of the most dangerous teams in women’s college basketball heading into March.
TCU’s explosive offense and suffocating defense have made the Frogs a nightmare matchup all season.
Leading the charge is Big 12 Player of the Year Olivia Miles, who has been electric running head coach Mark Campbell’s offense. The dynamic point guard is averaging 20.1 points per game and has helped transform the Horned Frogs into one of the most efficient offensive teams in the country.
Miles is far from alone.
Forward Marta Suarez has been equally dominant, putting up 17.1 points per game while forming one of the most productive scoring duos in college basketball. Together, Miles and Suarez rank among the nation’s top offensive tandems, each surpassing the 500-point mark this season while also contributing heavily on the glass.
Add sharpshooters like Donovyn Hunter and Taylor Bigby to the mix, and it’s easy to see why TCU has become one of the most dangerous perimeter teams in the country. The Horned Frogs have already knocked down 283 3-pointers this season, with Suarez (69), Miles (61) and Hunter (56) leading the long-range attack.
But defense is where TCU truly separates itself.
The Horned Frogs lead the nation in field goal percentage defense, holding opponents to just 33.6 percent shooting. Their size also creates problems across the court. With an average height of over 6-2, TCU is the tallest roster in college basketball.
Shot blockers Kennedy Basham and Clara Silva anchor the interior defense, combining for over three blocks per game and ranking among the Big 12’s leaders in rim protection.
With a 27-4 overall record and a dominant conference resume, the Horned Frogs now turn their focus toward completing the ultimate Big 12 sweep.
And if their recent play is any indication, TCU may just be getting started.