Olivia Miles erupts for 40 as TCU upends Baylor in Waco
On Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026 (ET), Olivia Miles delivered a signature performance, pouring in a career-high 40 points and burying 10 three-pointers to lift No. 17 TCU to an 83-67 road victory over No. 12 Baylor. Miles’ shooting display and overall growth this season have transformed her into a more complete offensive force for the Horned Frogs.
Career night in Waco
Miles, who had never attempted more than 13 threes in a game before this season, attempted 20 from long range on Thursday and connected on half of them. The high-volume outing helped TCU seize control against a ranked opponent and provided a bright example of how Miles can carry a scoring load while still being a facilitator.
The 83-67 result was emphatic: TCU’s offense balanced Miles’ barrage from deep with contributions elsewhere, but it was her shooting that shifted the game’s momentum. The performance was not just a flash in the pan — it underscored an expanded role that sees her attacking from distance with confidence and adding scoring aggression to an already dynamic all-around skill set.
Evolution into a complete offensive threat
The statistical arc for Miles this season points to a player who has broadened her game. She is shooting 37. 3 percent from three this year after a breakout 40. 6 percent clip last season, but she has added volume and variety: more free-throw attempts, more two-point looks and a steady assist and rebound presence.
Her season averages — roughly 6. 6 assists and 6. 8 rebounds per game — keep her firmly in triple-double territory as a constant threat to fill the box score in multiple ways. She is connecting on 50. 7 percent of her overall field-goal attempts, making about 7. 3 field goals per game, and hitting free throws at an 85. 7 percent rate while converting nearly four attempts from the line per outing.
All of that has pushed her scoring average to approximately 20. 5 points per game, an increase of more than five points from her previous best. Miles is flirting with the rarefied 50-40-90 conversation and blending elite court vision with a scorer’s mindset — a combination that forces opponents to defend her in multiple ways.
What this means for her future
Miles’ decision to remain in college has been scrutinized in the past because many assumed she had little left to prove. Thursday’s performance makes a compelling argument that staying put has paid off. Instead of entering the professional ranks and learning to carry a primary scoring role on the fly, she has been able to experiment with an expanded offensive package against high-level competition.
Mock drafts project her high in the next professional draft cycle, and her improved scoring resume should only boost her stock. More important than draft position, though, is readiness: Miles is building a repertoire she can bring to the next level — elite passing, rebounding, efficient paint play and newly assertive perimeter scoring. That combination enhances her upside as a pro and gives her a tangible body of work showing she can be both creator and closer.
Thursday’s 40-point night in Waco was a milestone, but it may be better understood as a turning point. Miles is no longer just the premier passer of her class; she’s evolving into a bona fide two-way offensive centerpiece capable of reshaping both games and expectations.
