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Houston Cougars Set to Clash with TCU Horned Frogs at T-Mobile Center

As the Houston Cougars prepare to face off against the TCU Horned Frogs, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying encounter at Kansas City's T-Mobile Center. The upcoming game is a chance for the Cougars to showcase their prowess and continue building on their previous season's performance.


Jan 13, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA;  TCU Horned Frogs forward Emanuel Miller (2) reacts after shooting in front of Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) during the first half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Last season, the Houston Cougars demonstrated remarkable efficiency from the charity stripe and within close range, boasting a perfect free throw and two-point percentage. Their true shooting percentage also reflected this accuracy, indicating that they were highly effective in scoring when factoring in free throws and three-pointers.


The team played 37 games last season, averaging 74.9 points per game – a testament to their offensive capabilities. With an average of 14.7 assists per game, it's clear that teamwork plays a pivotal role in their strategy; sharing the ball has been key to finding open shots and creating scoring opportunities.


Jan 13, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA;  Houston Cougars guard Jamal Shead (1) drives to the basket as TCU Horned Frogs guard Jameer Nelson Jr. (4) defends during the second half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, they've been just as impressive with an average of 35.92 rebounds per game which helped control possession and limit opponents' second-chance points. The Cougars also averaged nearly five blocks (4.92) and almost eight steals (7.92) per game, showcasing their ability to disrupt opponents' offense effectively.


However, maintaining possession will be crucial as they averaged 9.46 turnovers per game last season – an area where there is room for improvement if they want to maximize every scoring opportunity against TCU.


Jan 13, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA;  TCU Horned Frogs guard Micah Peavy (0) tries to shoot as Houston Cougars guard Emanuel Sharp (21) defends during the first half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

The matchup at T-Mobile Center will not only test Houston's ability to replicate these strong statistical trends but also challenge them to adapt and overcome any strategic adjustments by the Horned Frogs.


Fans can catch all the action on March 14th at 2:00 PM local time on ESPN as both teams vie for victory in what promises to be a thrilling contest of skill and strategy on one of basketball’s biggest stages.

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