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Hailey Van Lith Leads TCU Into Historic Final Four Bid Against Texas

The Big 12 Player of the Year seeks to cement her legacy as the first player to take three programs to the Final Four.

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Overview

  • Hailey Van Lith has been pivotal in TCU's historic season, leading the team to its first-ever Elite Eight appearance in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.
  • Van Lith, who earned Big 12 Player of the Year and other honors, broke TCU's single-season scoring record this season.
  • Her 26-point performance against Notre Dame secured TCU's Elite Eight victory, setting up a matchup against No. 1 Texas on March 31, 2025.
  • If TCU defeats Texas, Van Lith will become the first NCAA player to lead three different programs to the Final Four.
  • Van Lith's decision to transfer to TCU followed a challenging stint at LSU, where she struggled to adapt to a new role as a point guard.