Washington Just Lost a Heartbreaker to TCU in Overtime That Nobody Saw Coming
The Washington Huskies came so close. In what turned into an absolute gut punch of a game, the Horned Frogs from TCU escaped with a 62-59 overtime victory against UW on March 23, 2026. This wasn't some blowout. This was a battle that went the distance, and the Huskies had every chance to walk away winners.
A Back-and-Forth Battle Through Four Quarters
The scoreboard told the story of a game neither team could pull away in. Washington came out slow, posting just 11 points in the first quarter while TCU managed 13. Things stayed tight through the second quarter, with UW adding 16 and the Frogs tacking on just 6 points. By halftime, you could feel the tension building.
The third quarter saw some offensive output finally arrive, with Washington scoring 12 and TCU putting up 17 to stay ahead. The fourth quarter was more of the same grind, both teams scoring 12 apiece to force this thing to overtime. That's when everything went sideways for the Huskies. In the extra period, TCU outscored UW 11-8, just enough to steal the win and break Seattle's heart.
So Close, Yet So Far
This is the kind of loss that stings. The Huskies had their chances. They kept it competitive all game long, stayed within striking distance through regulation, and nearly forced a second overtime period. But in those crucial moments when it mattered most, TCU made the plays and Washington didn't.
For a team fighting through the season, dropping a winnable game like this in overtime is brutal. The margin? Just three points. The difference in overtime? Just three points. That's a game the Huskies should have won, and everyone in the Emerald City knows it.
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