TCU Stuns No. 5 Iowa State
TCU delivered a stunning upset over No. 5 Iowa State with a 12-point run in the final minute, winning 62-55. Jayden Pierre hit a clutch three-pointer with 48 seconds left while Tanner Toolson contributed 17 points and nine rebounds off the bench. The victory moves TCU to 15-9 overall and 5-6 in the Big 12, shaking up the conference standings.
- This loss snapped a five-game winning streak for Iowa State, which entered the game with a 21-2 record. The 55 points scored was a season-low for the Cyclones. - TCU's defense forced 17 turnovers from Iowa State, capitalizing on the mistakes to score 19 points. The Cyclones were held scoreless for the final 2:38 of the game. - The victory marks TCU's first win over an AP top-five team since defeating No. 3 Houston in January 2024. Before this game, the Horned Frogs were 1-5 against ranked opponents this season. - Sophomore forward Micah Robinson matched Tanner Toolson for the team lead in scoring with 17 points of his own. - The win provides a major boost to TCU's NCAA Tournament aspirations, giving them a crucial Quad 1 victory for their resume. - Iowa State struggled offensively throughout the game, posting its second-worst 3-point shooting performance of the season at 21.7%. - The road ahead remains difficult for Iowa State, who will next face another top-10 opponent, the No. 9 ranked Kansas Jayhawks.
