Olivia Miles achieved a historic career milestone as TCU's relentless defense suffocated UCF, securing a dominant victory.
No. 9 TCU continues to separate itself as one of the nation’s most complete teams, rolling past UCF 67-50 on Saturday at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando with a performance that combined defensive suffocation, balanced scoring, and a little bit of history.
The tone was set early - and decisively. After a brief opening stretch, TCU (19-2, 7-1 Big 12) unleashed a massive scoring surge that flipped the game on its head.
The Horned Frogs ripped off 22 unanswered points, bridging the first and second quarters, holding UCF (10-10, 2-7 Big 12) scoreless for nearly nine minutes and building a commanding halftime lead. From there, the outcome was never seriously in doubt.
At the center of it all was Olivia Miles, who delivered another masterclass in floor leadership. Miles finished with 17 points, six assists, and six rebounds, stuffing the stat sheet while controlling tempo.
On TCU’s first basket of the afternoon, she recorded her 800th career assist, making her just the fifth player in NCAA history to reach the rare combination of 1,500 points, 800 assists, and 700 rebounds.
It was a milestone that reflected not just longevity, but consistent excellence.
TCU’s offensive balance once again stood out. Donovyn Hunter added 12 points, while Taylor Bigby chipped in 11 - all coming in the first half during TCU’s decisive run.
Bigby’s shot-making stretched UCF’s defense early, helping the Frogs establish rhythm before the break. Clara Silva and Marta Suarez each scored eight points, with Silva anchoring the paint and leading all players with 10 rebounds.
While TCU’s 3-point shooting cooled off in the second half, it hardly mattered. The Horned Frogs dominated inside, scoring 40 points in the paint and converting 64 percent of their shots inside the arc.
Overall, TCU shot 48 percent from the field and assisted on 19 of its 28 made baskets - a sign of unselfish, connected offense.
Defensively, this was vintage Mark Campbell-era TCU.
UCF became the 10th team this season held to 50 points or fewer, shooting just 33 percent from the floor. The Knights managed only four made 3-pointers and were limited to a season-low 10 assists, a clear indicator of how disruptive TCU’s pressure was on and off the ball.
For the TCU Horned Frogs, the win keeps them tied atop the Big 12 standings and marks their fifth straight conference victory.
It also continues a dominant trend: most of TCU’s league wins over the past two seasons have come by double digits.
For the UCF Knights, the challenge was clear - breaking through TCU’s defensive wall is easier said than done.
With a brief break ahead before hosting Kansas on national television, TCU looks rested, confident, and very much in control of its championship trajectory.