Horned Frogs Leap Over Red Raiders in a Showdown at Schollmaier Arena
The TCU Horned Frogs, ranked 25th, edged out the 15th-ranked Red Raiders with an impressive 85-78 victory. The Horned Frogs now boast a record of 25-5, while the Red Raiders fall to a still respectable 15-10.
In front of an electrified crowd at Schollmaier Arena, the TCU Horned Frogs delivered a performance that will be etched in the memories of their fans for quite some time. The game was marked by its intensity and competitiveness, with six ties and two lead changes keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.
The home team's offense was firing on all cylinders as they managed to sink an impressive 55 percent from beyond the arc. Their three-point shooting prowess was complemented by their ability to draw fouls and capitalize from the charity stripe, hitting 75 percent of their free throws. This sharpshooting contributed significantly to their total score.
On defense, TCU demonstrated agility and quick hands with five steals contributing to crucial turnovers. They also dominated on the glass with a total rebound count of 34 compared to Texas Tech's 27. The defensive effort included swatting away one shot attempt and limiting second-chance points through persistent rebounding efforts.
The Horned Frogs' offensive rebounds were particularly noteworthy as they grabbed twelve boards on that end which led them to score fourteen second-chance points – a testament to their tenacity and hustle throughout the game.
Texas Tech's Red Raiders put up a valiant fight themselves; they were efficient from two-point range with a solid shooting percentage of 54 percent and matched TCU's energy in fast-break situations scoring thirteen fast break points. Their assist-to-turnover ratio stood at an admirable 1.77 thanks largely due to dishing out twenty-three assists over the course of play – showcasing strong teamwork despite falling short in this encounter.
As for individual performances worthy of mention – although specific players' statistics are not provided – it is clear that both teams had players stepping up when it mattered most given such close scoring margins each half (40-36 for TCU in first half; slightly wider gap at second half).
Looking ahead after this hard-fought battle between conference rivals, fans can mark their calendars for another exciting matchup as TCU prepares to host Texas Longhorns at Schollmaier Arena on February 3rd at noon local time (1:00 PM Eastern). This upcoming game promises more high-stakes action as part of college basketball’s rich tapestry and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2 channel number two hundred nine for those who wish to follow along live or tune into what is sure not just another game but another chapter in these teams’ storied rivalry.