Kansas Jayhawks Edge TCU Horned Frogs in Close Contest
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9:49 PM ET · T-Mobile Center
Kansas Jayhawks 78, TCU Horned Frogs 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won TCU Horned Frogs vs Kansas Jayhawks?
Kansas Jayhawks beat TCU Horned Frogs 78-73 at T-Mobile Center on March 12, 2026.
Who was favored in TCU Horned Frogs vs Kansas Jayhawks?
Kansas Jayhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Kansas Jayhawks triumphed over the TCU Horned Frogs with a final score of 78-73 at the T-Mobile Center. This victory marked Kansas' third consecutive win over TCU, extending their head-to-head record to 2-0 for the current season and 3-0 over the last two seasons. Kansas had previously defeated TCU 104-100 earlier this year on January 7 and 74-61 in the 2025 season.
The Jayhawks concluded the regular season with a home record of 23-9, while the Horned Frogs finished at 22-11. Kansas had a mixed recent form, going 6-4 in their last ten games, with an average of 71.6 points scored and 72.0 points allowed. Their last five games yielded a record of 2-3, averaging 72.4 points scored and 75.8 points allowed. In contrast, TCU was in excellent form, winning nine of their last ten games, including a six-game winning streak leading into this matchup. The Horned Frogs averaged 78.0 points scored and 72.7 points allowed during this stretch, with their last five games resulting in a perfect 5-0 record and an average of 81.6 points scored.
At the T-Mobile Center, Kansas had a home record of 4-1 in their last five games, while TCU was 3-1 in their away games during the same period. The matchup was highly anticipated, given the teams' contrasting recent performances and their history of close encounters.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but both teams were expected to field their strongest lineups. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Kansas favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 146.5. The odds for Kansas to win outright were -205, while TCU's moneyline was set at +170.
The game unfolded with a series of scoring plays that kept fans on the edge of their seats. In the second half, critical moments included Darryn Peterson making two free throws, followed by David Punch's one-foot dunk. Micah Robinson added a three-point jumper, bringing TCU within striking distance at 70-74. However, Elmarko Jackson's free throws and Punch's three-pointer helped secure Kansas' lead.
Overall, this matchup showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Kansas ultimately holding on for the win despite TCU's strong performance. Fans should look forward to more thrilling encounters as both teams continue their respective journeys in the postseason.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | KU -4.5 | 146.5 o -108 / u -112 | TCU Horned Frogs +170 · Kansas Jayhawks -205 |
Leaders
- PointsDarryn Peterson24Kansas Jayhawks
- AssistsMelvin Council Jr.5Kansas Jayhawks
- ReboundsFlory Bidunga10Kansas Jayhawks
- PointsDavid Punch24TCU Horned Frogs
- AssistsJayden Pierre3TCU Horned Frogs
- ReboundsDavid Punch10TCU Horned Frogs
Recent form
Kansas Jayhawks
Last 10: 6-4Streak W171.6 scored · 72 allowed per game4-1 at home
- W104-85vs Kansas State WildcatsMar 7
- L60-70at Arizona State Sun DevilsMar 4
- L61-84at Arizona WildcatsFeb 28
- W69-56vs Houston CougarsFeb 24
- L68-84vs Cincinnati BearcatsFeb 21
- W81-69at Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 19
- L56-74at Iowa State CyclonesFeb 14
- W82-78vs Arizona WildcatsFeb 10
- W71-59vs Utah UtesFeb 7
- W64-61at Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 3
TCU Horned Frogs
Last 10: 9-1Streak W678 scored · 72.7 allowed per game3-1 away
- W95-88vs Oklahoma State CowboysMar 12
- W73-63vs Cincinnati BearcatsMar 7
- W73-65at Texas Tech Red RaidersMar 4
- W77-68at Kansas State WildcatsFeb 28
- W90-78vs Arizona State Sun DevilsFeb 25
- W60-54vs West Virginia MountaineersFeb 21
- L71-82at UCF KnightsFeb 18
- W95-92at Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 14
- W62-55vs Iowa State CyclonesFeb 11
- W84-82vs Kansas State WildcatsFeb 7
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 | TCU Horned Frogs | Kansas Jayhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-64 | 22-58 |
| Field goal % | 39 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 9-25 | 4-17 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 24 |
| Free throws | 14-18 | 30-37 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 30 |
| Assists | 10 | 8 |
| Steals | 4 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 19 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 34 |
| Fouls | 23 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 12 | 12 |
| Time in front | 34 | 55 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-47Darryn Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-48Elmarko Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-49Elmarko Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-50Elmarko Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-51Elmarko Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-51David Punch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-51David Punch makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-52Darryn Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-53Darryn Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-53David Punch makes layup
- 2nd Half52-54Flory Bidunga makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-55Flory Bidunga makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-55Jayden Pierre makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half56-55Tanner Toolson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-55Tanner Toolson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-55Vianney Salatchoum makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half59-57Darryn Peterson makes layup
- 2nd Half59-59Flory Bidunga makes layup
- 2nd Half60-59David Punch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-59David Punch makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-60Darryn Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-61Darryn Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-64Tre White makes 23-foot three point jumper (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half63-64Brock Harding makes layup
- 2nd Half63-66Darryn Peterson makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half63-67Elmarko Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-68Elmarko Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half63-70Bryson Tiller makes 1-foot dunk (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half64-70David Punch makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-70David Punch makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-72Darryn Peterson makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half65-73Darryn Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-74Darryn Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-74David Punch makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half70-74Micah Robinson makes 26-foot three point jumper (David Punch assists)
- 2nd Half70-75Elmarko Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-76Elmarko Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half73-76David Punch makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tanner Toolson assists)
- 2nd Half73-77Elmarko Jackson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-78Elmarko Jackson makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Kansas Jayhawks, below favours TCU Horned Frogs.
Venue
- T-Mobile CenterKansas City, MO
- Attendance17015
- OfficialsKipp Kissinger, Gregory Nixon, Jason Garretson
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