Texas Tech was unable to finish the fairy tale ending as they fell to TCU 83-82 in a Big 12 Small-ball showdown. TCU was led by Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year Mike Miles, who scored a game-high 24 points. On the Red Raider side, Fardaws Aimaq led the way with 19 points and 9 rebounds.

The Horned Frogs went on multiple runs to build a sizable lead, while the Red Raiders tried to chip away during the entirety of the second half. After trailing by as many as eight, Pop Isaacs, Jaylon Tyson and Kevin Obanor all knocked down triples to bring Tech within two. Tyson's shot from downtown gave the Red Raiders their first lead of the game since the first half.

However, on the ensuing possession, Aimaq fouled TCU guard Jakobe Coles who was perfect from the free throw line to