T-Mobile Center Showdown: TCU Horned Frogs Clash with Texas Longhorns in Men's Basketball

In a closely contested Big 12 semifinal at the T-Mobile Center, the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs faced off against the University of Texas Longhorns. The Horned Frogs entered with a rank of 22 and left with a record of 60-66 against the seventh-ranked Longhorns.

The TCU Horned Frogs fought valiantly throughout the game, showcasing their defensive skills with seven blocks and six steals. Their offense was led by an impressive three-point shooting performance, making eight out of nineteen attempts for a solid 42 percent success rate from beyond the arc. Despite their efforts, they struggled inside, converting only 13 out of 40 two-point attempts for a mere 33 percent.

The team's resilience was evident as they grabbed a total of 38 rebounds, including eleven offensive boards which contributed to thirteen second-chance points. The Horned Frogs' defense limited their turnovers to fourteen while forcing ten from the Longhorns. They capitalized on these opportunities by scoring twelve points off turnovers.

On the other side, the Texas Longhorns displayed efficient scoring inside with forty-two points in paint and made twenty-two out of forty-five two-point shots for an impressive shooting percentage close to 49 percent. The home team also excelled at free throws, sinking sixteen out of twenty attempts for an outstanding accuracy rate of about eighty percent.

Despite trailing at halftime with only twenty-six points compared to thirty-four from Texas, TCU managed to rally back in the second half by adding thirty-four more points to their tally but ultimately fell short as time expired.

As fans look forward to future games, they can take pride in how close this encounter was despite being unable to secure victory. The next opportunity for fans to support their beloved Horned Frogs will be announced soon; stay tuned for broadcast details and show your continued support as they strive towards success on court.