Horned Frogs Leap Over Cardinals with Second Half Surge

The TCU Horned Frogs improved their record to 1-0 after a hard-fought victory over the Incarnate Word Cardinals, who now stand at 0-1. The game concluded with a score of 69-65 in favor of the Frogs, showcasing their resilience and determination on the court.

First Half

The first half saw both teams battling fiercely, with the Cardinals taking an early lead. Incarnate Word's offense was effective, scoring 37 points and maintaining a strong presence in the paint. Their shooting accuracy was notable, hitting 44 percent from two-point range and matching that from beyond the arc. However, TCU kept pace by scoring 31 points before halftime. Despite trailing by six points at this juncture, key contributions came from Brock Harding and Jayden Pierre who combined for crucial baskets to keep TCU within striking distance.

Second Half

In the second half, TCU turned up their defensive intensity which proved pivotal in shifting momentum. The Horned Frogs' defense recorded nine blocks throughout the game while limiting Incarnate Word to just 28 points after halftime. Xavier Edmonds played a significant role defensively while also contributing offensively with his presence inside.

Offensively for TCU, David Punch was instrumental as he dominated under the basket leading to an impressive field goal percentage of over 60 percent for two-pointers during this period. The team's fast break opportunities were capitalized upon effectively as they scored a total of 21 fast break points compared to just five by their opponents.

Conclusion

As time wound down in this closely contested match-up between these two teams at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena located in Fort Worth TX., it became clear that strategic adjustments made during halftime were critical factors leading towards securing victory for TCU Horned Frogs vs Incarnate Word Cardinals final score being recorded officially as such: "69-65."

Looking ahead towards future challenges awaiting them next week when Oral Roberts Golden Eagles visit town on December18th scheduled tip-off time set precisely around eight o'clock PM Eastern Standard Time broadcast live exclusively via ESPN+ network online streaming service available nationwide across America!

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