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Clash at Raider Arena: TCU Horned Frogs and Iowa Hawkeyes Ready for Men's Basketball Showdown

As the TCU Horned Frogs prepare to face off against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Raider Arena, fans can anticipate an exciting game of men's basketball. The upcoming match is set to take place in Niceville, Florida, a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere that could play a significant role in boosting the morale of both teams.


Mar 17, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; TCU Horned Frogs forward JaKobe Coles (21) reacts after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-USA TODAY Sports

The TCU Horned Frogs have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings. In their last game against the Golden Bears, they secured a victory with 59 points to 48. Their defense was particularly impressive, with 4 blocks and 8 steals contributing to their win. However, they struggled from beyond the arc with only a three-point percentage of approximately 18 percent.


In contrast, during their encounter with Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks earlier this month at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, TCU demonstrated offensive prowess by putting up an impressive 95 points and shooting over 50 percent from both field goal range and three-point distance. Their assists-to-turnover ratio stood at about 1.38 – indicative of efficient ball handling and distribution.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing as evidenced by their narrow win over Northwestern State Demons where they scored only one point less than their opponents (63-64). Despite winning on rebounds and having a slightly better assist-to-turnover ratio than the Demons (1.5), TCU will need to improve on their three-point shooting which was just under ten percent that night.


TCU fans should expect an intense battle as the team looks to capitalize on its strengths while addressing areas that have shown inconsistency. Rebounding has been solid for TCU overall; thus controlling the boards could be key against Iowa.


The much-awaited game is scheduled for November 27th at Raider Arena and will be broadcast nationally on CBS Sports Network channel number 221 for those who wish to follow along live from home or elsewhere.

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