Olivia Miles’ Triple-Double Leads TCU to March Madness Victory
Olivia Miles produced a dominant performance as TCU routed No. 14 UC San Diego 86-40 on March 19 in Fort Worth. She finished with 12 points, a career-high 16 rebounds and 14 assists. The triple-double sent TCU into the second round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Record night and milestones
Miles’ 14 assists set a TCU single-game record and matched her career high. Her 16 rebounds were a personal best. It was her sixth triple-double of the season and the 12th of her collegiate career.
Only Sabrina Ionescu and Caitlin Clark have more career triple-doubles in women’s college basketball. This also marked the first tournament triple-double by a Big 12 player.
How the game unfolded
Miles helped set the tone immediately. She assisted on three straight 3-pointers in the opening minutes.
She entered halftime with 10 assists and 10 rebounds. Her 3-pointer with 4:50 left completed the triple-double. Coach Mark Campbell then subbed her out to applause at Schollmaier Arena.
Home-court momentum
The win extended TCU’s home streak to 43 consecutive victories at Schollmaier Arena. The crowd celebrated a full-team effort and a dominant showing.
Supporting performances
Senior guard Taylor Bigby scored a career-high 27 points. She shot 8-of-10 overall and made 7-of-9 from long range.
Bigby’s seven 3-pointers were a personal best. Marta Suárez also benefited from Miles’ playmaking early in the game.
Coach’s message and next steps
Campbell had the team wear No. 40 in practice before the opener. The uniform choice symbolized “40 more minutes” of focus after the March 8 Big 12 Tournament loss to West Virginia.
Campbell praised the complete effort and said the team delivered the promised 40 minutes. No. 3 TCU will face the winner of No. 6 Washington and No. 11 South Dakota State next.
Olivia Miles’ triple-double played a central role in TCU’s March Madness victory. Her urgency and leadership were evident throughout the game.
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