NCAAB · Final

TCU Horned Frogs Edge Ohio State Buckeyes 66-64

Thursday, March 19, 2026, 12:15 PM ET · Bon Secours Wellness Arena

TCU Horned Frogs 66, Ohio State Buckeyes 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won TCU Horned Frogs vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

TCU Horned Frogs beat Ohio State Buckeyes 66-64 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 19, 2026.

Who was favored in TCU Horned Frogs vs Ohio State Buckeyes?

Ohio State Buckeyes were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the TCU Horned Frogs triumphed over the Ohio State Buckeyes with a final score of 66-64 at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. This game showcased the resilience of TCU, who managed to secure the victory despite being the away team. Both teams entered the game with solid records, with Ohio State at 21-13 and TCU at 23-11, making this an intriguing fixture in the NCAAB landscape.

Ohio State's recent form has been a mix of highs and lows, as evidenced by their last ten games where they recorded a 6-4 record. They are currently on a one-game losing streak, having lost to the Michigan Wolverines 71-67 in their most recent outing. Throughout this stretch, the Buckeyes have averaged 76.4 points per game while allowing 71.5 points, indicating a competitive yet inconsistent defensive performance. At home, Ohio State has fared well with a 5-1 record, while their away performance has been less impressive at 1-3.

On the other hand, TCU has been in strong form, boasting an 8-2 record in their last ten games, although they too are on a one-game losing streak after falling to the Kansas Jayhawks 78-73. The Horned Frogs have scored an average of 76.9 points per game during this span, while allowing 72.3 points. Their home record is a perfect 5-0, but they have shown some vulnerability away with a 3-2 record.

In terms of previous meetings, this game was significant as it highlighted the competitive nature of both programs, though no specific historical context was provided in the block. The absence of detailed injury reports also leaves the viewer without critical insights into player availability, which can often sway the outcome of such close games.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Ohio State favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 145.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, indicating that both teams were viewed as closely matched, with Ohio State having a moneyline of -142.00 and TCU at +120.00.

The conditions in the arena were conducive to a high-stakes game, with both teams bringing their best to the court. Fans witnessed a back-and-forth contest that culminated in a thrilling finish. Key moments included Bruce Thornton's free throw that tied the game at 61 and Micah Robinson's three-point jumper that briefly gave Ohio State a 64-61 lead. However, TCU's David Punch and Xavier Edmonds responded effectively, securing the win for the Horned Frogs.

As the game concluded, Ohio State's win probability was recorded at 0.0%, underscoring the dramatic nature of TCU's last-minute plays. This fixture not only showcased the talent on both sides but also highlighted the unpredictable nature of tournament basketball, where every possession counts and the stakes are incredibly high.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	OSU -2.5	145.5 o -110 / u -110	TCU Horned Frogs +120 · Ohio State Buckeyes -142

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Leaders

PointsJohn Mobley Jr.15Ohio State Buckeyes
AssistsJohn Mobley Jr.6Ohio State Buckeyes
ReboundsAmare Bynum9Ohio State Buckeyes
PointsMicah Robinson18TCU Horned Frogs
AssistsXavier Edmonds3TCU Horned Frogs
ReboundsDavid Punch13TCU Horned Frogs

Recent form

Ohio State Buckeyes

Last 10: 6-4Streak L176.4 scored · 71.5 allowed per game5-1 at home

L67-71at Michigan WolverinesMar 13
W72-69vs Iowa HawkeyesMar 12
W91-78vs Indiana HoosiersMar 7
W94-62at Penn State Nittany LionsMar 5
W82-74vs Purdue BoilermakersMar 1
L57-74at Iowa HawkeyesFeb 26
L60-66at Michigan State SpartansFeb 22
W86-69vs Wisconsin BadgersFeb 18
L66-70vs Virginia CavaliersFeb 15
W89-82vs USC TrojansFeb 11

TCU Horned Frogs

Last 10: 8-2Streak L176.9 scored · 72.3 allowed per game3-2 away

L73-78at Kansas JayhawksMar 13
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

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
Michigan	37-3	-	19-1
Nebraska	28-7	4	15-5
Michigan State	27-8	4	15-5
Illinois	28-9	4	15-5
Wisconsin	24-11	5	14-6
Purdue	30-9	6	13-7
UCLA	24-12	6	13-7
Ohio State	21-13	7	12-8
Iowa	24-13	9	10-10
Indiana	18-14	10	9-11
Minnesota	15-18	11	8-12
USC	18-14	12	7-13
Washington	16-17	12	7-13
Rutgers	14-20	13	6-14
Northwestern	15-19	14	5-15
Oregon	12-20	14	5-15
Maryland	12-21	15	4-16
Penn State	12-20	16	3-17

Box score

Stat	TCU Horned Frogs	Ohio State Buckeyes
Field goals	24-60	24-57
Field goal %	40	42
Three-pointers	9-23	6-23
Three-point %	39	26
Free throws	9-14	10-11
Free throw %	64	91
Rebounds	38	32
Offensive rebounds	12	6
Defensive rebounds	26	26
Assists	12	18
Steals	4	4
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	7	7
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	10	12
Fast-break points	3	4
Points in the paint	24	34
Fouls	13	10
Largest lead	15	5
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	82	14

How the scoring went

2nd Half39-28Christoph Tilly makes driving layup
2nd Half41-28David Punch makes 11-foot floating jump shot (Brock Harding assists)
2nd Half41-28David Punch makes 11-foot floating jump shot (Brock Harding assists)
2nd Half41-30Amare Bynum makes 1-foot dunk (Bruce Thornton assists)
2nd Half43-30Micah Robinson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-30Micah Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-30Micah Robinson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-33John Mobley Jr. makes 30-foot three point jumper (Amare Bynum assists)
2nd Half43-33John Mobley Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Amare Bynum assists)
2nd Half43-36John Mobley Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Bruce Thornton assists)
2nd Half43-38Christoph Tilly makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-37Christoph Tilly makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-40Devin Royal makes 7-foot jumper (John Mobley Jr. assists)
2nd Half46-40Jayden Pierre makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half48-40David Punch makes driving layup
2nd Half49-40David Punch makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half49-42Christoph Tilly makes driving layup
2nd Half49-44John Mobley Jr. makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half49-47Gabe Cupps makes 22-foot three point jumper (John Mobley Jr. assists)
2nd Half50-47Xavier Edmonds makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-48Devin Royal makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-49Devin Royal makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-51Amare Bynum makes driving layup
2nd Half50-53Devin Royal makes 1-foot dunk (Amare Bynum assists)
2nd Half50-55Devin Royal makes layup (John Mobley Jr. assists)
2nd Half52-55David Punch makes driving layup
2nd Half53-55David Punch makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-57Amare Bynum makes 2-foot dunk (Bruce Thornton assists)
2nd Half55-57Xavier Edmonds makes layup (David Punch assists)
2nd Half56-57Xavier Edmonds makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-57David Punch makes driving layup (Brock Harding assists)
2nd Half58-58Bruce Thornton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half58-59Bruce Thornton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-59David Punch makes driving layup
2nd Half61-59David Punch makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half61-60Devin Royal makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-61Devin Royal makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-61Micah Robinson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jayden Pierre assists)
2nd Half64-64Bruce Thornton makes 26-foot three point jumper (John Mobley Jr. assists)
2nd Half66-64Xavier Edmonds makes layup (David Punch assists)