TCU Horned Frogs Triumph Over Iowa State
In a thrilling matchup, the No. 12 ranked TCU Horned Frogs secured an 80-73 victory against Iowa State on Sunday, bolstered by Olivia Miles’ stellar performance. The game took place in Fort Worth, Texas, where Miles demonstrated her prowess on the court, particularly in the closing moments, contributing 15 of her total 26 points within the last 5 minutes and 21 seconds. This victory marked TCU’s impressive 41st consecutive win at home, tying them with Texas for the longest active home winning streak.
Comeback and Key Performances
Despite being down by 13 points (66-53) with just under eight minutes left in the game, TCU mounted a significant comeback. Miles, a standout player who previously played for Notre Dame from 2020 to 2025, sparked a turnaround by scoring six consecutive points, leading the team on a 16-4 run. This momentum shift included a crucial three-pointer from teammate Taylor Bigby, narrowing TCU’s deficit to just one point at 70-69 with under three minutes remaining.
Continually stepping up under pressure, Miles not only hit a pivotal go-ahead jumper but also contributed two free throws and another jumper, establishing a five-point advantage for TCU in the final stretch. In the waning moments, she converted three out of four free throws, ensuring TCU outscored Iowa State 31-15 in the decisive fourth quarter.
Individual Highlights
Miles achieved her fifth triple-double of the season with an impressive tally of 10 rebounds and 10 assists to accompany her scoring. Martz Suarez also made a notable contribution, recording a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Clara Silva added 11 points.
For Iowa State, the standout performer was Audi Crooks, who finished with 22 points, six rebounds, and four assists before fouling out. However, Jada Williams struggled offensively, scoring 15 points on a 6-for-23 shooting performance and dishing out 11 assists. Addy Brown contributed 11 points and seven rebounds for the Cyclones.
Game Summary
Iowa State had led by as much as ten points early in the game, ending the first quarter with a 24-16 lead. Miles and Suarez’s efforts in the second quarter helped TCU close the gap to only six points by halftime, trailing 40-34. Although the Cyclones maintained a 58-49 lead going into the final quarter, they could not withstand TCU’s late-game resurgence.
Upcoming Matches
Looking forward, TCU will play against Cincinnati on Wednesday, while Iowa State will host Oklahoma State in their next outing.
