Horned Frogs Edge Out Cougars in a Nail-Biting 68-67 Victory
The TCU Horned Frogs secured a narrow victory over the Houston Cougars with a final score of 68-67. The Horned Frogs now hold an unblemished rank, while the second-ranked Cougars fell short despite their bonus possession advantage.
In what was a closely contested battle at Schollmaier Arena, the home team displayed resilience and tactical acumen to overcome their highly ranked opponents. The Horned Frogs' performance was marked by an impressive three-point shooting accuracy of fifty-three percent, significantly higher than the Cougars' twenty-two percent from beyond the arc.
The TCU squad's offensive efforts were bolstered by converting eight out of fifteen three-point attempts, contributing to their total field goal percentage of forty-three percent. Despite being outrebounded by one board, with thirty-seven rebounds compared to Houston's thirty-eight, TCU made up ground with higher assist numbers—eighteen assists against fifteen from Houston—and more efficient ball handling that resulted in zero team turnovers.
Defensively, TCU managed four blocks and three steals during the game but committed fewer personal fouls than Houston—fourteen against twenty-four—which played a crucial role in maintaining player availability throughout the contest. Additionally, they capitalized on seven points off turnovers.
On the other side of the court, despite falling just short on points scored overall, Houston showcased solid inside play with forty points in paint and maintained fifty percent shooting for two-point attempts. Their defensive effort included seven blocks and as many steals but was not enough to secure them a win against a determined TCU side.
As for individual performances that stood out during this conference game attended by 6,151 fans—the precise execution under pressure will be remembered as key moments that contributed to this hard-fought victory for TCU.
Looking ahead after this exhilarating encounter at Schollmaier Arena where lead changes occurred four times and scores were tied thrice; fans can anticipate another exciting matchup as the TCU Horned Frogs are set to face off against Cincinnati Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena on January 16th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. This upcoming game will be available for viewing on ESPN+ internet broadcast network for those eager to follow along as these teams clash on court once again.