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Cyclones Brace for Frogs' Invasion at Hilton Coliseum Showdown

As the TCU Horned Frogs prepare to face off against the Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum, fans are eager to see if the recent performance trends will continue. The Frogs have shown a dynamic range in their past games, with scoring highs and lows that could make predicting this matchup's outcome a challenge.


Jan 7, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Damion Baugh (10) is fouled by Iowa State Cyclones guard Gabe Kalscheur (22) during the first half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports

In their most recent game, TCU demonstrated an impressive offensive display against the Rainbow Warriors with a notable three-point shooting accuracy of eighty percent. However, they only managed to convert twenty-five percent of their two-point attempts, which could be an area of concern as they head into this next game.


Looking back at their semifinal encounter with Nevada's Wolf Pack, TCU showed resilience despite falling short by fifteen points. Their free-throw proficiency was remarkable at ninety-one percent but was overshadowed by turnovers that reached double digits.


Jan 7, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Jaren Holmes (13) guards TCU Horned Frogs forward Emanuel Miller (2) during the first half at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports

The quarterfinals painted a different picture; TCU dominated Old Dominion's Monarchs with an authoritative one hundred eleven points finish. Their field goal percentage stood strong at fifty-four percent and points in paint tallied up to fifty – showcasing their ability to penetrate defenses effectively.


TCU has displayed both explosive offense and areas needing tightening up. As they step into Cyclone territory, it will be crucial for them to leverage their high-scoring capabilities while addressing any inconsistencies in shooting accuracy from inside the arc.


Jan 7, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) shoots with TCU Horned Frogs center Eddie Lampkin Jr. (4) and forward Chuck O'Bannon Jr. (5) at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports

Fans can catch all the action on February 10th at 7:00 PM (UTC) as ESPN Networks brings live coverage from Ames, Iowa. Will TCU maintain its offensive prowess or will Iowa State harness home advantage? Only time will tell as these teams clash on court for what promises to be an enthralling encounter.

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