Nevada Wolf Pack Outscore TCU Horned Frogs at SimpliFi Arena in Men's Basketball Showdown
In a competitive matchup at the SimpliFi Arena, the TCU Horned Frogs faced off against the Nevada Wolf Pack. The game ended with the Horned Frogs standing at 68 and the Wolf Pack securing 83. This result moves both teams' records, with TCU now holding a record of 0-1 and Nevada improving to 1-0.
The TCU Horned Frogs started strong in Honolulu, scoring 36 in the first half but couldn't maintain their momentum, adding only 32 more in the second half. Despite an impressive free throw accuracy of 91 percent, making 21 out of their total attempts from the line, it wasn't enough to secure a win. The team also made good use of their opportunities inside by scoring 30 points in paint.
On individual performances for TCU, there was a notable effort on rebounds with a total count reaching up to 30; defensive efforts led to grabbing twenty defensive boards while they managed eight offensive rebounds. However, turnovers were an issue for them as they gave up possession eleven times which translated into just six points off turnovers for themselves.
The Nevada Wolf Pack capitalized on these turnovers by turning them into nineteen points. Their shooting was efficient across all fronts: field goals were made at a rate of fifty-three percent and three-pointers sank at forty-seven percent accuracy. They also excelled from two-point range hitting fifty-six percent of those shots.
Nevada's players showed skillful ball handling and passing abilities as evidenced by their twelve assists and maintaining an assists turnover ratio of two. Their rebounding was less dominant than that of TCU's but still contributed significantly with twenty-five total rebounds including fifteen defensive ones.
As fans look ahead for TCU Horned Frogs' next challenge, they can mark their calendars for January first when Schollmaier Arena will host Texas A&M-Commerce Lions at nine o'clock PM Eastern Time. This game will be available to watch on ESPN+, allowing fans not able to attend another opportunity to follow their team live as they seek victory on home court.