In a game that delivered all the drama college basketball fans could hope for, the TCU Horned Frogs edged out the Oklahoma State Cowboys 95-92 in overtime on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The high-stakes Big 12 clash saw both teams fighting for their NCAA Tournament lives, and it was Micah Robinson’s gutsy layup with just 18 seconds left in overtime that ultimately sealed the deal for the Horned Frogs.
Heading into this pivotal matchup, both squads were teetering on the NCAA Tournament bubble. Oklahoma State, under the guidance of head coach Steve Lutz, held a 16-8 overall record (4-7 in conference play) and was reeling from back-to-back road losses against Arizona and Arizona State. On the other side, Jamie Dixon’s TCU team was riding high, coming off a two-game win streak that included a headline-grabbing upset over No. 5 Iowa State. With so much on the line, the anticipation in Stillwater was palpable from the opening tip.
The game tipped off at 11 a.m. Central Time, broadcast live on ESPN 2 and streamed online via Fubo, with Dave Hunziker and John Holcomb providing the radio call for Cowboy fans on KGFY 105.5 FM and the Varsity Network App. As the teams took the court, it was clear both had a lot to prove—not just to the selection committee, but to themselves and their loyal fanbases.
TCU came out firing, quickly building a lead that would stretch to as many as nine points in the first half. The Horned Frogs’ early success was fueled by hot shooting from beyond the arc, as they knocked down 7-of-13 three-point attempts in the opening period. Five different players connected from deep, with Jayden Pierre and Brock Harding each hitting two. Pierre led TCU with eight first-half points, while the team’s overall field goal percentage sat at a modest 35.3% (12-of-34). Despite the shooting woes inside the arc, the Horned Frogs’ perimeter game kept them in control.
Oklahoma State, meanwhile, leaned heavily on its star big man, Parsa Fallah. Fallah was a force in the paint, finishing the first half with 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting. The Cowboys shot a slightly better 40% (12-of-30) from the floor in the first half, but struggled to keep pace with TCU’s outside shooting. Still, Fallah’s three-point play with 50 seconds left in the half trimmed the Horned Frogs’ lead to just five points at halftime, keeping OSU within striking distance.
The Horned Frogs also faced some adversity in the first half when David Punch, who would go on to lead TCU with 19 points and six rebounds, left the game with 4:54 remaining after taking an inadvertent shot to the face from Fallah during a scramble for a loose ball. Punch returned in the final minute of the half, a testament to his toughness and importance to the squad. As halftime approached, Anthony Roy hit a three-pointer for Oklahoma State to cut the deficit to 36-31, but Harding immediately answered with a triple of his own, restoring an eight-point cushion for TCU.
The second half was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading baskets and defensive stops. TCU managed to hold the lead throughout, but the Cowboys refused to go away. Kayne Clary, who finished with 13 points and nine assists, kept the offense humming before fouling out in the closing minute of regulation. Anthony Roy added 16 points for the Cowboys, providing a steady scoring punch alongside Fallah’s dominance inside.
As the clock wound down, the tension inside Gallagher-Iba Arena reached a fever pitch. With just 32 seconds left in regulation, TCU extended its lead to four, but Clary quickly responded with a bucket to pull Oklahoma State within two. The Horned Frogs split a pair of free throws, leaving the Cowboys down three with time running out. In a sequence that will be talked about in Stillwater for years, OSU head coach Steve Lutz frantically tried to call a timeout as his team raced up the floor. After a four-second delay, the officials finally granted the timeout, allowing the Cowboys to set up a final play.
Out of the timeout, TCU fouled up three, a common strategy to prevent a game-tying three-pointer. The ball found its way to Jaylen Curry, who launched a wild 31-foot attempt that missed everything. But as the horn sounded, Parsa Fallah was there for the putback layup, tying the game and sending the contest into overtime to the delight of the home crowd. According to Field Level Media, "Jaylen Curry took a 31-foot shot that missed the rim, but rebounded right to Fallah, who went straight back up for the layup as the horn sounded."
Overtime brought more chaos and clutch plays. Both teams traded buckets, and the atmosphere grew even more electric. With 27 seconds left in the extra period, TCU’s David Punch fouled out, capping a gutsy performance. Liutauras Lelevicius stepped to the line with six seconds remaining, making one of two free throws to give TCU an 84-82 lead. The Cowboys had one last chance, but after another missed deep shot by Curry, it was Micah Robinson who emerged as the hero, driving hard to the rim and converting a layup with 18 seconds left to put TCU ahead for good. The Horned Frogs managed to hold on in the frantic final moments, securing a 95-92 victory.
For Oklahoma State, the loss was a bitter pill to swallow. Not only did it drop the Cowboys to 16-9 on the season, but it also dealt a significant blow to their NCAA Tournament hopes. Entering the game, OSU was considered a "Next Four Out" team, while TCU was just ahead as a "First Four Out" squad. As noted by multiple sources, the outcome had major implications for both teams’ postseason aspirations. The Cowboys had already lost a heartbreaker to TCU earlier in the season in Fort Worth, making this defeat on their home floor all the more painful.
Parsa Fallah’s 27-point, six-rebound performance was a bright spot for Oklahoma State, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Horned Frogs’ balanced attack. Jayden Pierre chipped in 16 points and six rebounds for TCU, while the team’s ability to hit timely three-pointers and withstand the Cowboys’ late surge proved decisive. The Horned Frogs’ resilience, especially after losing their leading scorer Punch to foul trouble in overtime, underscored their determination to keep their tournament dreams alive.
With the Big 12 Tournament looming in Kansas City from March 10-14, both teams know that every game from here on out carries extra weight. For TCU, this win could be the spark they need to make a late-season push. For Oklahoma State, it’s back to the drawing board as they look to regroup and keep their postseason hopes alive.
Saturday’s thriller in Stillwater was a reminder of just how unpredictable—and exhilarating—college basketball can be. With so much at stake, both teams left everything on the floor, but in the end, it was TCU who found just enough magic to escape with a season-defining victory.