Cyclones Whirl Past Horned Frogs in a Narrow Escape at Schollmaier Arena

In a closely contested battle at Schollmaier Arena, the 24th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones edged out the 19th-ranked TCU Horned Frogs with a final score of 73-72. The Cyclones now stand with an impressive record, while the Horned Frogs face a momentary setback.

The game was marked by intense back-and-forth action, with neither team able to establish dominance. The first half concluded with the Cyclones ahead, having scored 44 points to TCU's 26. However, the Horned Frogs mounted an incredible comeback in the second half, outscoring their opponents by a significant margin and bringing their total to 46 points for that period.

TCU showcased remarkable efficiency from inside the arc, converting 61 percent of their two-point attempts and finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 50. Their prowess from the free-throw line was notable as well; they made good on 77 percent of their attempts there. Despite this offensive output and securing more rebounds than Iowa State (40 compared to Iowa State's 24), turnovers proved costly for TCU as they gave up possession a total of 27 times.

The Cyclones capitalized on these turnovers scoring an impressive number of points off them. They also demonstrated quick hands on defense racking up steals throughout the game which contributed significantly to their victory.

Iowa State's performance from beyond the arc was not as effective as it could have been; they shot only at a rate of success from three-point range but still managed to make crucial baskets when needed. Their agility in transition allowed them to notch fast break points against TCU's defense.

Despite falling short in this encounter, standout performances were seen across both teams' rosters. The Horned Frogs' resilience especially shone through during their second-half resurgence where they nearly overturned what seemed like an insurmountable deficit after halftime.

Looking ahead for TCU fans eager to support their team once more: The next challenge will be against Oklahoma State Cowboys at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater on January 23rd at approximately around PM Central Time Zone (CT). This matchup promises another exciting chapter for college basketball enthusiasts and will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU channel .