TCU Women’s Basketball Falls in Big 12 Championship
“It was very important,” said Jordan Harrison after leading West Virginia to a 62-53 victory over TCU in the Big 12 championship game held in Kansas City, Mo. Harrison’s performance, which included 21 points, earned her the title of Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.
Despite entering the tournament as the top seed, TCU struggled to find their rhythm, shooting just 33.3% from the field. Olivia Miles led the Horned Frogs with 17 points, but it was not enough to overcome West Virginia, who had previously lost to TCU twice during the regular season.
Head coach Mark Kellogg acknowledged the challenge, stating, “We knew we needed to score more than 50.” The Horned Frogs, who have had a remarkable season with 29 wins and only 4 losses, faced a tough opponent in West Virginia, who secured their first Big 12 tournament title since 2017.
Mark Campbell, TCU’s head coach, expressed pride in his team’s accomplishments despite the loss, saying, “This hurts, but I’m so proud of what our program’s accomplished.” This sentiment reflects the overall success of TCU women’s basketball this season, as they are projected to be a two seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament.
The NCAA selection show is scheduled for March 15 at 7 p.m. on ESPN, where TCU will learn their seeding and whether they will host games in the tournament. As the team looks ahead, they remain focused on the opportunities that lie ahead, hoping to build on their successful season.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact matchups and locations for the NCAA tournament, but TCU’s strong performance throughout the season has positioned them as a formidable contender.
