Undefeated TCU Hosts Kansas State in Big 12 Women’s Basketball Showdown

FORT WORTH, Texas (Interstat) — The unbeaten and No. 1-ranked TCU Lady Frogs put their perfect record on the line Saturday when they host the Kansas State Wildcats in a nonconference women’s basketball game at Dickies Arena.

TCU (12-0), riding a dominant start to the season, will face a Kansas State team (7-6) seeking a signature road victory. The game is organized by the Big 12, though it is not a conference matchup.

The Lady Frogs have won every game by double digits, including a 109-54 rout of Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Tuesday. They are led by star guard Olivia Miles, who is averaging a near triple-double in recent outings. Miles posted 25 points and 11 assists against Arkansas-Pine Bluff and recorded a triple-double of 15 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in a Dec. 6 win over UTEP.

“We’re playing with great confidence, but we know every opponent will give us their best shot,” TCU coach Mark Campbell said. “Our focus is on maintaining our defensive intensity and playing our style.”

Kansas State arrives after a 75-71 road win at Creighton on Dec. 14, snapping a two-game skid. The Wildcats are paced by guard Nastja Claessens, who scored 21 points in the victory over the Bluejays. Claessens has been a key scorer, with four 20-point performances this season, including a 21-point, 9-rebound effort in a narrow loss at Green Bay last month.

“TCU is obviously an elite team, but this is a great opportunity for us to measure ourselves,” Kansas State coach Jeff Mittie said. “We need to control tempo and limit our mistakes to have a chance.”

The Wildcats’ schedule has been challenging, with close losses to San Diego State, Green Bay and South Dakota. TCU’s schedule, while also featuring a notable road win at North Carolina State, has been less taxing overall.

This marks the final nonconference tune-up for both teams before Big 12 play begins next week. TCU will look to extend its program-best start, while Kansas State aims to build momentum and spring an upset against the nation’s top team.

Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. CST Saturday at Dickies Arena.