Heartbreaker in Sacramento: TCU Stuns Huskies in OT to Reach Sweet 16
The Washington Huskies' NCAA tournament run came to a painful end Sunday in Sacramento when TCU outlasted them in overtime, punching their ticket back to the Sweet 16. Olivia Miles and the Horned Frogs survived a gut-wrenching battle to advance, leaving UW's bracket dreams in pieces.
How It Went Down
This was the kind of game that keeps you up at night replaying every possession. Washington fought hard and actually had a chance to end it in regulation, with Brynn McGaughy hitting a clutch shot to send the game to overtime. For a moment, the Huskies had life. They had a path forward.
But then TCU took over in OT. Olivia Miles was unstoppable down the stretch, capping off a devastating 7-0 run to start overtime with an and-1 that essentially sealed it. When Miles converts at the line in a tournament game, you know you're in trouble. Washington just couldn't answer.
What This Loss Means
The Huskies played their hearts out but came up just short in a second round matchup they needed to win. Sayvia Sellers contributed big plays, and the team showed real fight throughout, but TCU's experience in tournament moments made the difference when it mattered most. Miles and company knew how to finish in OT, and UW couldn't quite match that execution when the pressure was highest.
TCU heads back to the Sweet 16 for consecutive tournaments, proving they belong among the elite. Washington's Emerald City faithful can hold their heads high knowing their team battled, but tournaments are unforgiving. One possession, one shot, one moment decides everything. This time, the Horned Frogs had it. The Huskies didn't.
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