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Clash at Schollmaier: TCU Horned Frogs to Host Texas Longhorns in Fort Worth Showdown

As the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs gear up to host the Texas Longhorns at Schollmaier Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting matchup. The TCU squad has been showing signs of brilliance and inconsistency in equal measure, but there's a feeling in the air that they might just have an edge this time around.


Mar 17, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Mike Miles Jr. (1) reacts after defeating the Arizona State Sun Devils in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-USA TODAY Sports

Looking back at their performance on December 21 against Old Dominion Monarchs, TCU put up an impressive 111 points, showcasing their offensive prowess. With a field goal percentage of 54 and converting nearly 40 percent from beyond the arc, they demonstrated that when they get hot, they can scorch any defense. Their ability to score points off turnovers was notable as well – racking up 21 points from such situations is no small feat.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for TCU; despite their high-scoring game against Old Dominion Monarchs, there were concerns defensively. They allowed 87 points and had trouble containing fast breaks as evidenced by the 26 fast break points scored against them. This is something they'll need to tighten up if they hope to contain a formidable opponent like Texas.


The December 22 semifinal game saw TCU fall short against Nevada Wolf Pack with a final score of 68-83. While their free throw accuracy was exceptional at over 90 percent, turnovers proved costly as they gave away possession eleven times leading to six points off turnovers for Nevada Wolf Pack. It's clear that ball security will be crucial in their upcoming game if they want to maintain control and dictate the pace.


TCU's last outing on December 24 ended with them leading Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors by two points before halftime – not exactly dominant but showing resilience under pressure. Their three-point shooting was particularly impressive during this half with an astounding success rate of eighty percent from downtown.


The Horned Frogs have shown flashes of excellence but also areas needing improvement – it’s this unpredictability that makes them so intriguing heading into their next game against Texas Longhorns who will undoubtedly provide stiff competition.


Fans should expect TCU's offense led by dynamic guards and versatile forwards to come out firing once again while paying close attention on defense especially transition where Texas could exploit any lapses in concentration or effort levels from Frog players.


Mark your calendars for February third when these two teams clash at seven o'clock PM local time in Fort Worth's Schollmaier Arena. The game will be broadcasted live on ESPN Networks for those who can't make it in person – this is one you won't want to miss!

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