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Can Cincinnati Bearcats Overcome TCU Horned Frogs at Schollmaier Arena?

As the Cincinnati Bearcats prepare to face the TCU Horned Frogs at Schollmaier Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their momentum from recent games. The Bearcats have shown a mix of resilience and areas for improvement in their past performances that could influence this upcoming clash.


Jan 16, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA;  Cincinnati Bearcats guard Dan Skillings Jr., left, celebrates with guard Rayvon Griffith after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs as time expires in overtime at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the Houston Cougars, despite a valiant effort, the Bearcats fell short by five points. They managed to score 62 points with a field goal percentage of 37 and were successful on 72 percent of free throws. However, they struggled from beyond the arc with only a 30 percent success rate on three-pointers. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an even one, indicating room for better ball handling and distribution.


The previous away game saw them secure a victory over Texas Tech Red Raiders with an impressive eight blocks and seven steals contributing to their defensive prowess. They shot slightly better overall with a field goal percentage of 45 but again showed inconsistency in three-point shooting at 35 percent.


Jan 16, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA;  TCU Horned Frogs forward JaKobe Coles (21) shoots against Cincinnati Bearcats forward Viktor Lakhin (30) in the first half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Another away game against West Virginia Mountaineers highlighted both strengths and weaknesses; while they had five blocks and eight steals defensively, they turned over the ball thirteen times which is something they'll need to tighten up against TCU.


Looking ahead to the matchup with TCU Horned Frogs, maintaining strong defense will be crucial for Cincinnati as well as improving ball security. The venue might pose challenges; however, if recent trends are anything to go by, we can expect an energetic contest where every possession will count.


Jan 16, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA;  TCU Horned Frogs forward Emanuel Miller (2) drives to the basket against Cincinnati Bearcats forward John Newman III (15) in the second half at Fifth Third Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Bearcat fans should mark their calendars for February 24th at 8:00 PM Eastern Time when Cincinnati takes on TCU in Fort Worth's Schollmaier Arena. The game will be broadcasted live on ESPN+, so make sure not to miss what promises to be an exciting encounter between these two teams.

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