Arizona Wildcats Leap Over TCU Horned Frogs at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena

The Arizona Wildcats showcased their dominance with a decisive 86-73 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs, improving their record to 1-0. The game, held at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, saw the Wildcats maintain control throughout both halves. The Horned Frogs now stand at 0-1 after this encounter.

First Half

The first half set the tone for the game as Arizona's offense came out strong, scoring 43 points. Koa Peat was instrumental in this early surge, contributing significantly with his scoring prowess. His ability to find open lanes and capitalize on opportunities helped the Cats establish an early lead. On defense, Arizona's eight steals disrupted TCU's rhythm and limited their scoring chances.

Second Half

In the second half, Arizona continued to apply pressure on both ends of the court. Sidi Gueye played a pivotal role by maintaining defensive intensity while adding crucial points in transition plays. The Wildcats' bench also made significant contributions with 28 points overall, showcasing depth that kept them ahead despite TCU's attempts to close the gap.

Final Outcome

The final scoreline of 86-73 reflects a well-rounded performance from Arizona as they capitalized on fast break opportunities and dominated inside with 42 points in paint compared to TCU’s 32. Despite some resistance from TCU’s bench players who scored a total of 34 points, it was not enough to overcome Arizona’s balanced attack.

As fans look forward to more action-packed games this season, they can anticipate another exciting matchup when Arizona faces off against their rivals from across state lines—the Arizona State Sun Devils—on January 14th at McKale Center in Tucson. Catch all live coverage on Fox Sports 1 starting at 10:30 PM EDT.

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