TCU Horned Frogs Defeat Baylor Bears 69-63
Saturday, January 3, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Schollmaier Arena
TCU Horned Frogs 69, Baylor Bears 63, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Baylor Bears vs TCU Horned Frogs?
TCU Horned Frogs beat Baylor Bears 69-63 at Schollmaier Arena on January 3, 2026.
Who was favored in Baylor Bears vs TCU Horned Frogs?
TCU Horned Frogs were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The favorite won.
In a closely contested matchup, the TCU Horned Frogs emerged victorious against the Baylor Bears with a final score of 69-63. This game was significant as both teams entered the contest with strong records, TCU at 11-3 and Baylor at 10-3, showcasing their competitive nature in the NCAAB landscape.
TCU has been in impressive form, boasting a record of 8-2 in their last ten games, including a five-game winning streak leading up to this fixture. They have averaged 78.8 points scored per game while allowing 63.5 points, demonstrating a solid offensive and defensive balance. Their recent home performances have been particularly strong, with a home record of 6-2 and an average of 80.2 points scored in their last five home games. In contrast, Baylor also displayed good form, with an 8-2 record in their last ten games and a four-game winning streak. They have averaged 97.3 points scored and 74.9 points allowed, indicating a high-scoring approach, particularly in their recent outings.
The game took place at Schollmaier Arena, where TCU has been formidable, and they were favored to win by 2.5 points according to DraftKings, with a total set at 154.5 points. The odds reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with TCU’s moneyline at -148 and Baylor’s at +124.
In terms of previous meetings, the two teams had split their last two encounters, with TCU winning 74-71 earlier in the season and Baylor taking a narrow victory of 61-58 in their last matchup on March 5, 2025. This history added an extra layer of intrigue to the game, as both teams sought to establish dominance in their rivalry.
Injuries did not play a significant role in this game, as both teams were able to field their key players. The conditions were conducive to a high-energy game, with both teams needing to adjust to the atmosphere of a home crowd supporting TCU.
As the game unfolded, TCU managed to maintain a slight edge in the scoring. Key moments included crucial free throws made by David Punch and Micah Robinson in the closing minutes, which helped secure the win for TCU. The Frogs' ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities was a decisive factor in their victory.
Overall, this game highlighted the strengths of both teams, with TCU's strong home performance and Baylor's high-scoring capability. The final score of 69-63 not only reflects TCU's current form but also sets the stage for future encounters between these two competitive programs.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TCU -2.5 | 154.5 o -110 / u -110 | Baylor Bears +124 · TCU Horned Frogs -148 |
Leaders
- PointsMicah Robinson13TCU Horned Frogs
- AssistsBrock Harding5TCU Horned Frogs
- ReboundsMicah Robinson10TCU Horned Frogs
- PointsCameron Carr17Baylor Bears
- AssistsObi Agbim5Baylor Bears
- ReboundsTounde Yessoufou5Baylor Bears
Recent form
TCU Horned Frogs
Last 10: 8-2Streak W578.8 scored · 63.5 allowed per game6-2 at home
- W115-64vs Jackson State TigersDec 30
- W80-56vs Florida A&M RattlersDec 21
- W72-53vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesDec 19
- W69-65vs Incarnate Word CardinalsDec 16
- W65-55at North Texas Mean GreenDec 7
- L85-87vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishDec 6
- W74-63vs Wisconsin BadgersNov 28
- W84-80at Florida GatorsNov 27
- W81-45vs Kansas City RoosNov 20
- L63-67vs Michigan WolverinesNov 15
Baylor Bears
Last 10: 8-2Streak W497.3 scored · 74.9 allowed per game1-1 away
- W124-61vs Arlington Baptist PatriotsDec 29
- W111-67vs Southern JaguarsDec 21
- W113-56vs Alcorn State BravesDec 20
- W97-67vs Norfolk State SpartansDec 10
- L71-78at Memphis TigersDec 6
- W110-88vs Sacramento State HornetsDec 3
- W91-81at San Diego State AztecsNov 27
- L81-96vs St. John's Red StormNov 25
- W81-74vs Creighton BluejaysNov 24
- W94-81vs Tarleton State TexansNov 15
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 36-3 | - | 16-2 |
| Houston | 30-7 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 29-8 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 24-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 23-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| TCU | 23-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| BYU | 23-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| UCF | 21-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| West Virginia | 21-14 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Cincinnati | 18-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Colorado | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Arizona State | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma State | 20-15 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Baylor | 17-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Kansas State | 12-20 | 13 | 3-15 |
| Utah | 10-22 | 14 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Baylor Bears | TCU Horned Frogs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-59 | 23-60 |
| Field goal % | 37 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 5-21 | 8-20 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 40 |
| Free throws | 14-18 | 15-23 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 19 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 24 |
| Assists | 14 | 16 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 8 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 19 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 26 |
| Fouls | 20 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 14 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 0 | 93 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half30-41Micah Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half30-42Micah Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half33-42Tounde Yessoufou makes 25-foot three point jumper (Obi Agbim assists)
- 2nd Half33-44David Punch makes layup
- 2nd Half36-44Dan Skillings Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tounde Yessoufou assists)
- 2nd Half36-46Micah Robinson makes layup (Brock Harding assists)
- 2nd Half38-46Cameron Carr makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Obi Agbim assists)
- 2nd Half38-47Jace Posey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-47James Nnaji makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-49Jace Posey makes layup (Jayden Pierre assists)
- 2nd Half41-49Michael Rataj makes layup (Caden Powell assists)
- 2nd Half42-49Dan Skillings Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half43-49Dan Skillings Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-52Jayden Pierre makes 25-foot three point jumper (Micah Robinson assists)
- 2nd Half45-52Dan Skillings Jr. makes layup
- 2nd Half45-55Xavier Edmonds makes 24-foot three point jumper (Brock Harding assists)
- 2nd Half45-56David Punch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-57David Punch makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-58Micah Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-59Micah Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-59James Nnaji makes layup (Obi Agbim assists)
- 2nd Half47-61Micah Robinson makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half48-61Dan Skillings Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-61Dan Skillings Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-62Xavier Edmonds makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-62Caden Powell makes layup (Cameron Carr assists)
- 2nd Half52-62Caden Powell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half52-64Brock Harding makes 4-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half55-64Obi Agbim makes 23-foot three point jumper (Caden Powell assists)
- 2nd Half57-64Cameron Carr makes layup (Obi Agbim assists)
- 2nd Half58-64Cameron Carr makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half59-64Cameron Carr makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-64Cameron Carr makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-66David Punch makes layup
- 2nd Half61-66Obi Agbim makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half62-66Obi Agbim makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half63-66Obi Agbim makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half63-67Micah Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-68Micah Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-69David Punch makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours TCU Horned Frogs, below favours Baylor Bears.
Venue
- Schollmaier ArenaFort Worth, TX
- Attendance6892
- OfficialsBret Smith, Kipp Kissinger, Brooks Wells
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