Can Houston Cougars Tame the Horned Frogs at Schollmaier Arena?

As the Houston Cougars prepare to face off against the TCU Horned Frogs at Schollmaier Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their dominant performance. The Cougars have been on a remarkable run, showcasing a strong defense and an offense that's hard to contain.

In their recent matchup against the Cyclones, despite a valiant effort, the Cougars fell short by just four points in a game that ended 53-57. They managed to block five shots and steal seven times but struggled with turnovers, giving up possession sixteen times. Their shooting from beyond the arc was below their usual standard at twenty-seven percent.

However, redemption came swiftly when they hosted West Virginia Mountaineers and Penn Quakers at Fertitta Center. Against the Mountaineers, they put on an offensive clinic with an eighty-nine-point explosion while shooting fifty-three percent from the field and an impressive fifty percent from three-point range. Their ball movement was exceptional as evidenced by their assists turnover ratio of 3.2.

The game against Penn Quakers further solidified their prowess as they cruised to an eighty-one-point finish with forty-eight percent field goal shooting and forty-four percent accuracy from downtown. They were relentless on defense too—fourteen steals led to twenty-five points off turnovers.

The upcoming game promises excitement as Houston looks to capitalize on its strengths: stifling defense leading to transition opportunities and efficient scoring inside the paint where they've been particularly effective.

Fans can catch this thrilling encounter live on ESPN channel 206 or attend in person at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The action unfolds on January 13th at 5:00 PM Central Time (US/Central). Will Houston's momentum carry them through or will TCU defend home court? Only time will tell!