Women’s Hoops: Ohio St. v. TCU

TCU’s matchup with Ohio State is a perfect “status check” game for two teams with legitimate tournament ceilings — and it comes at a time when the Horned Frogs may finally be getting the kind of bench production they’ve needed all season.

TCU is coming off a strong Saturday win over Arizona, and the biggest takeaway wasn’t just the result — it was the rotation. Taylor Bigby and Veronica Sheffey both delivered 25+ quality minutes off the bench, and that’s the exact formula TCU needs if they want to jump from “dangerous” to truly elite. Bigby’s three-point shooting adds spacing that unlocks the offense, but the bigger point is her ability to give complete minutes — defend, rebound, and stay composed. Sheffey brings energy, toughness, and stability that changes the feel of the second unit. If that production becomes reliable, TCU’s depth suddenly looks real.

The star power is already there. Olivia Miles is the engine — she controls tempo, creates clean looks, and keeps TCU organized when games get tight. Marta Suárez provides versatility and shot-making that matters against physical defenses, and her ability to score in different ways gives TCU answers when opponents take away the first option.

Ohio State, meanwhile, comes in playing with confidence and momentum. Jaloni Cambridge sets the tone with her speed and attacking mindset — when she’s getting downhill, the Buckeyes become difficult to keep in front.

We’re still high on TCU long-term, but Ohio State feels slightly sharper right now, and this sets up as a coin-flip game deep into the fourth.

Pick: Ohio State 71, TCU 68.