Schollmaier Arena Showdown: TCU Horned Frogs to Battle Iowa State Cyclones
As the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs prepare to host the Iowa State Cyclones at Schollmaier Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The TCU squad is coming off a mixed bag of performances, but their recent showing suggests they're ready to take on the challenge.
In their last game on December 24 against the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors, TCU managed a narrow lead by halftime with 20 points compared to Hawai'i's 18. Despite shooting a modest 38 percent from the field and an impressive 80 percent from beyond the arc, it was clear that offensive efficiency needed improvement. With only five assists and four turnovers in that half, ball movement and decision-making were areas of concern.
However, looking back at their performance against Nevada Wolf Pack on December 22 provides a more comprehensive view of TCU's capabilities. Scoring 68 points overall with a free-throw percentage nearing perfection at 91 percent shows they can capitalize when drawing fouls. Their two-point field goal percentage stood strong at 54 percent; however, three-point shooting was less reliable at just over 23 percent.
The most telling game might be their quarterfinals match-up against Old Dominion Monarchs on December 21 where TCU exploded for an impressive victory scoring triple digits—111 points—with remarkable efficiency across all fronts: over half of their shots from inside and outside found their mark (55% FG), while maintaining solid defense with steals and blocks contributing to fast-break opportunities.
TCU's strengths lie in its ability to dominate inside the paint as evidenced by scoring half-century points against Old Dominion and maintaining high two-point shooting percentages across games. They've also shown resilience in rebounding both defensively and offensively which could prove pivotal against ISU.
On the other hand, Iowa State cannot be underestimated as they bring their own set of skills into this contest. It will be crucial for TCU to maintain tight defense without fouling excessively as well as improving assist-to-turnover ratio which has been inconsistent in past games.
With all eyes set on January 20th at Schollmaier Arena where tip-off is scheduled for noon local time (6 PM GMT), fans are eager to see if TCU can harness its offensive prowess while tightening up its defensive play. For those unable to attend in person, ESPN Networks will broadcast what is sure shaping up as one not-to-miss game in Fort Worth.