TCU Horned Frogs Outpace SMU Mustangs in Men's Basketball Showdown at Dickies Arena

In a competitive matchup at Dickies Arena, the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs secured a victory over the Southern Methodist University Mustangs with a final score of 83-75. The TCU Horned Frogs now hold an impressive season record of 24-0, while the Mustangs stand at 0-0.

The TCU Horned Frogs demonstrated remarkable skill on both ends of the court. Offensively, they shot an efficient 47 percent from two-point range and an even more impressive 40 percent from beyond the arc. Their free throw performance was solid as well, with a success rate of approximately 66 percent. The team's scoring was balanced throughout the game, with 37 points in the first half and an increased output of 46 points in the second.

Defensively, TCU matched SMU with three blocks and surpassed them with seven steals. The Horned Frogs also capitalized on turnovers, scoring 15 points off SMU's mistakes. Furthermore, their fast break execution was superior to that of their opponents', resulting in a total of 20 fast break points.

The Mustangs put up a strong fight despite falling short against TCU's robust defense and dynamic offense. They managed to shoot at about half efficiency from two-point range but struggled significantly from three-point territory with only a 14 percent success rate. However, they did out-rebound TCU by two boards overall and scored more points in paint (38 compared to TCU's 36).

Key players for TCU contributed significantly across various aspects of the game; assists were plentiful as evidenced by their total assist count reaching double digits (15), indicating effective ball movement and teamwork.

Looking ahead for fans of Texas Christian University basketball: The next challenge for the Horned Frogs will be against Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Schollmaier Arena located in Fort Worth on December 18th at approximately six o'clock PM Central Time Zone. This encounter can be followed live on ESPN+, where fans can tune in to support their team as they aim to continue their winning streak.