March Madness Thriller: TCU Edges Washington in OT Heartbreaker
TCU just survived one of the wildest finishes in women's NCAA tournament history, outlasting Washington 62-59 in overtime on March 22, 2026. This was March Madness at its most brutal, and the Horned Frogs barely escaped the Emerald City with their season alive.
A Back and Forth Battle That Went the Distance
These teams traded buckets all game long. Washington led 27-19 at the half, but TCU clawed back to tie things up 51-51 heading into the fourth quarter. The Huskies were right there in the final moments, but TCU's offense found just enough down the stretch to force the extra period. In overtime, TCU's defense tightened just enough to hold Washington to 8 points while scoring 11 of their own. That margin was everything.
TCU's Balanced Attack Carries the Day
The Horned Frogs got contributions across the board. Olivia Miles led the charge with 18 points and 10 rebounds in 45 minutes, refusing to leave the floor in crunch time. Sayvia Sellers matched her with 18 points of her own, adding 6 boards and 5 assists. Clara Silva chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds, while Taylor Bigby scored 15 and Avery Howell added 14 with 8 boards. When every player steps up like that, you survive the toughest moments.
What's Next for the Huskies
This one stings for Washington. Being in the tournament means everything, but losing in overtime at home in March? That's the kind of game that haunts you. The Huskies showed they could compete with TCU, but couldn't quite finish when it mattered most. For TCU, this was a survival story, and in the tournament, surviving is all that counts.
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