Mar. 15, 2026 at 11:51pm

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The TCU men’s basketball team earned a No. 9 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face No. 8 seed Ohio State in the first round in Greenville, South Carolina. The TCU women’s team was also selected to the tournament and will host the first and second rounds at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth.

Why it matters

This marks the first time in program history that both the TCU men’s and women’s basketball teams have qualified for the NCAA Tournament in the same season. The opportunity to host tournament games is a significant boost for the women’s team and will give their fans a chance to see March Madness action on campus.

The details

The TCU men will take on Ohio State, with the winner advancing to face the winner of No. 1 seed Duke and No. 16 seed Siena. The TCU women will host the first and second rounds at their home arena, Schollmaier, before the regional rounds move to Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

The men’s NCAA Tournament selection show aired on CBS on Sunday, March 15 at 5 p.m. CT.The women’s NCAA Tournament selection show aired on ESPN on Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. CT.The men’s first-round game between TCU and Ohio State is scheduled for Thursday, March 19 at 1 p.m. CT.The women’s first-round game at TCU is scheduled for Day, March __ at __ CT.
The players

TCU Men’s Basketball

The TCU men’s basketball team earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament as a No. 9 seed in the East Region.

TCU Women’s Basketball

The TCU women’s basketball team earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and will host the first and second rounds at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth.

Ohio State

The TCU men’s team will face Ohio State, an 8-seed, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Duke

The potential second-round opponent for the TCU men’s team is No. 1 seed Duke.

Siena

Siena is the 16-seed that will face Duke in the first round.

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What’s next

The TCU men’s team will face Ohio State on Thursday, March 19 at 1 p.m. CT, with the winner advancing to play the winner of Duke and Siena. The TCU women’s team will host the first and second rounds at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, with the regional rounds to follow at Dickies Arena.

The takeaway

This is a historic moment for TCU basketball, with both the men’s and women’s teams earning NCAA Tournament bids in the same season. The opportunity to host tournament games is a significant boost for the women’s program and will give their fans a chance to experience March Madness on campus. The men’s team faces a tough challenge against Ohio State, but if they can advance, they could have the chance to take on a powerhouse Duke squad.