Iowa State Women's Basketball Fans: How to Watch the Cyclones at No. 12 TCU and what to expect
The immediate question for Iowa State Women's Basketball fans is simple: how to tune in and which players will shape the viewing experience. This matchup sends the Cyclones to Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth for a 3: 00 p. m. ET tip that doubles as a major road test — the Horned Frogs carry a long home win streak and have a lineup that includes a high-usage guard now piling up awards. Here’s a compact guide for viewers and the team elements that matter most.
Iowa State Women's Basketball fan primer: viewing logistics and who to follow
Where to catch the game: the contest airs on a national television telecast with play-by-play Eric Frede and analyst Christy Thomaskutty. Radio listeners can follow the Cyclones’ broadcast with play-by-play Noah Wolf and analyst Jamie Steyer Johnson. Tipoff is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3: 00 p. m. ET from Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Here’s the part that matters for fans: this isn't just another road date. TCU is ranked No. 12 and has defended a lengthy home win streak that stretches across many games, while Iowa State arrives at 21-6 overall and 9-6 in conference play. The Cyclones are fresh from a win in which a returning starter rejoined the rotation, and that return shifts what fans should watch on both ends of the floor.
Game details, matchup notes and roster notes
| Matchup | Iowa State (21-6, 9-6 Big 12) at No. 12 TCU (24-4, 12-3 Big 12) |
|---|---|
| Location | Schollmaier Arena — Fort Worth, Texas |
| Date & Time | Sunday, February 22, 2026 — 3: 00 p. m. ET |
| Television voices | Eric Frede (PxP), Christy Thomaskutty (Analyst) |
| Radio voices | Noah Wolf (PxP), Jamie Steyer Johnson (Analyst) |
Key matchup threads to follow during the broadcast:
- TCU’s high-usage guard has paced scoring at roughly 20. 1 points per game, grabs about 6. 8 rebounds per contest and has been prolific from the free-throw line and long range. She also produces a high number of assists but carries turnovers that the Cyclones can try to exploit.
- TCU’s interior presence is strong: one center leads the team with more than 200 rebounds on the season, averaging about 7. 6 boards per game. A veteran guard supplies 16. 4 points per game and is the team’s top three-point maker with nearly 60 makes, shooting north of the high 80s from the free-throw line percentage-wise.
- Iowa State’s rotation shifts after the return of a junior forward who missed 11 consecutive games; in her first contest back she posted six points, seven rebounds and six assists. In that same victory a junior center delivered a 28-point, 12-rebound performance in 28 minutes.
It’s easy to overlook, but the Cyclones used the stretch without that forward to expand their offensive options — the return changes matchup decisions and rotation choices the coaching staff will make on the road.
Micro Q&A for viewers:
- Q: Who will commentators point to early?
A: Expect attention on the high-usage TCU guard and Iowa State’s returning junior forward, plus the Cyclones’ junior center after her big recent scoring night. - Q: What makes the arena atmosphere notable?
A: The Horned Frogs have sustained a lengthy home win streak that frames this as one of the Cyclones’ tougher road dates. - Q: How might fans follow if they can’t be at the arena?
A: Tune into the designated television telecast or the Cyclones’ radio coverage with the listed play-by-play and analyst team.
If you’re wondering why this keeps coming up, the matchup also carries a recent-season subtext: last meeting ended with a decisive Horned Frogs win that interrupted a Cyclones’ run of wins versus TCU, so there’s narrative weight beyond the numbers.
What the viewing experience will reveal is how quickly Iowa State integrates its returning pieces against a top-ranked, home-court team — expect the broadcast and radio coverage to highlight those adjustments in real time. Recent updates indicate player availability and in-game roles may evolve; details could change as the game approaches.
