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The Horned Frogs held their ground in front of a raucous Schollmaier Arena crowd, surviving a tense, back-and-forth duel with Washington that needed extra time to decide. Olivia Miles turned a wobbly start into a stirring second-half resurgence, guiding No. 3 TCU past the Huskies and into the Sweet 16.
Olivia Miles’ late surge and near triple-double lift TCU
Miles battled through a quiet opening and then took over when the stakes rose. She finished with a stat line that defined her impact: 18 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Most of those points came after halftime, when she flipped the switch and became the Horned Frogs’ primary playmaker and scorer.
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After the game Miles was emotional and effusive about her teammates. She said she refused to let her season end and credited the roster for responding under pressure. Her resilience — both in leadership and production — was decisive in stretching the team’s run to the next round.
Other contributors who made the difference
TCU didn’t rely on Miles alone. Several teammates stepped up at crucial moments and provided the balanced attack needed in a tight matchup.
- Clara Silva: 16 points on efficient shooting, plus eight rebounds, two steals and two blocks.
- Taylor Bigby: 15 points and four assists, hitting timely baskets and moving the offense.
- Bench and defensive plays that created stops and late possessions the Horned Frogs converted.
How the contest unfolded and the overtime finish
Neither team could seize control during regulation, and the game swung on momentum shifts and physical defense. Washington matched TCU possession for possession, forcing the extra frame.
In the five-minute overtime, TCU tightened its defense and converted high-leverage buckets. Washington kept fighting, but the Horned Frogs made enough plays down the stretch to secure a 62-59 victory.
Key moments and turning points
- A second-half scoring run from Miles that shifted momentum.
- Interior defense and finishing from Silva that limited the Huskies’ runs.
- Critical late possessions where TCU converted and Washington missed chances.
Context: Miles’ decision, the home streak and program momentum
Miles arrived at TCU after four seasons at Notre Dame and a choice to forgo the WNBA draft last year. That decision drew scrutiny, but on Sunday she silenced critics with a high-stakes performance.
TCU improved its already-dominant home resume, extending its streak at Schollmaier Arena. The program is now advancing to the Sweet 16 for a second consecutive season, a sign of sustained growth under the current roster.
Numbers to know and next steps
- Final score: TCU 62, Washington 59 (OT)
- Miles: 18 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists
- Silva: 16 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
- Bigby: 15 points, 4 assists
- TCU will face the winner of No. 2 Iowa vs No. 10 Virginia in the Sweet 16.
