TCU Horned Frogs entered March Madness after finishing first in the Big 12 with a 29–5 record, but it was Olivia Miles who shone on the court in their first March Madness outing against the UC San Diego Tritons.

The Horned Frogs opened their run on a positive note as they defeated the Tritons 86-40, with Miles putting up a dominant performance. A moment that stood out was her lightning back pass to the TCU No.7, Marta Suarez, when she got double-teamed by the Tritons' defense, besides the lone line.

Suarez completed the sequence by hooping a 3-pointer from Miles' pass. The TCU authorities highlighted the incredible moment with an X update. Its caption read, "Absolutely no rust whatsoever."

Miles also delivered an offensive clinic in the first half, helping the Horned Frogs build a huge lead by halftime. 

The team knocked down eight three-pointers, shot 54% from the field, and assisted on 16 of its 20 made baskets. But what else do you expect?  It was Miles who led the charge. By halftime, she had four points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.

That made her the first player in NCAA tournament history to record 10+ assists in a game for multiple programs, having previously done it at Notre Dame Fighting Irish women's basketball.

However, is this surprising? Let's take a look.

Olivia Miles’ Historic Impact at TCU

The TCU superstar, Miles, is already a four-time All-American and a three-time Nancy Lieberman Award finalist.  Last year, she became one of only three players in the past 15 years to average at least 15 points, five assists, and five rebounds.

Before her, only Caitlin Clark and Sabrina Ionescu had accomplished this feat. But that’s not all! 

She also holds a unique record. Notably, she’s the only player in NCAA history to record a 20-point triple-double in her first game back after a year-long injury layoff.

Last season, she transitioned from Notre Dame to TCU, and clearly, that decision is already paying off. That’s because Miles is now leading the Horned Frogs. She’s averaging 19.6 points and 6.4 assists per game, proving she is one of the most impactful players in college basketball.

But, do you think she will manage to do enough to lead her side to the national championship?

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Written by

Yashika Dutta

Edited by

Souvik Roy