Clash at Dickies Arena: TCU Horned Frogs and SMU Mustangs Set for Men's Basketball Showdown
As the TCU Horned Frogs prepare to face off against the SMU Mustangs at Dickies Arena, fans can anticipate a thrilling encounter in men's basketball. The upcoming game promises to be an exciting chapter in this local rivalry, with both teams eager to assert their dominance.
The Horned Frogs have been showing a strong performance trend recently. In their last game against Jackson State Tigers, they secured a convincing victory with 78 points compared to the Tigers' 51. Their offense was firing on all cylinders, as they managed to convert nearly half of their two-point attempts and maintained an impressive free throw percentage of around 78 percent. The team also showcased its defensive prowess by accumulating six blocks and eleven steals, which contributed significantly to their fast break points tally of 34.
Another notable performance came against the Providence Friars where TCU emerged victorious with 75 points over Providence's 62. The team continued its balanced attack with a field goal percentage standing at an even 50 percent from both two-point range and beyond the arc. Their ability to maintain possession was evident through only twelve turnovers while capitalizing on those committed by Providence for eighteen points off turnovers.
Against Iowa Hawkeyes, TCU demonstrated resilience in securing a win with a scoreline of 79-66. They exhibited exceptional efficiency inside the paint with over sixty percent shooting from two-point range and outrebounded Iowa by thirteen rebounds overall.
TCU fans should expect another robust offensive display coupled with aggressive defense as they take on SMU Mustangs at home. With recent trends indicating strong scoring capabilities especially within the paint and effective ball handling that minimizes turnovers while maximizing assists-to-turnover ratio, it seems likely that these factors could play pivotal roles in determining the outcome of this matchup.
The game is scheduled for December 11th at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas starting at 3:00 AM UTC (December 10th local time). Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN2 channel number 209 for what promises to be an enthralling contest between these two competitive teams.