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TCU Horned Frogs Edge Out Oklahoma State Cowboys in Overtime Duel

The TCU Horned Frogs emerged victorious against the Oklahoma State Cowboys with a 95-92 win, improving their record to 1-0. The Cowboys now stand at 0-1. The game, held at Gallagher-Iba Arena, was a tightly contested battle that required overtime to determine the winner.


Jan 7, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Shahada Wells (13) calls out the play as he comes up the court during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports

First Half


The first half saw both teams battling for control. TCU managed to secure a narrow lead by scoring 39 points against Oklahoma State's 34. Jayden Pierre played a crucial role for the Frogs, contributing significantly with his shooting accuracy and defensive efforts. His performance set the tone for TCU's offensive strategy.


Second Half


In the second half, both teams intensified their efforts on offense and defense. The Cowboys outscored TCU with 50 points compared to TCU's 45, showcasing their resilience and determination to close the gap. However, Xavier Edmonds of TCU stood out with his impressive rebounding skills and pivotal plays that kept his team in contention.


Overtime


As regulation time ended in a tie, overtime became necessary to decide the victor. In this high-pressure period, it was Brock Harding who stepped up for TCU by making critical shots that helped secure an additional 11 points for his team while limiting Oklahoma State to just eight points during overtime.


Despite strong performances from both sides throughout the game—highlighted by multiple lead changes—the Horned Frogs' ability to capitalize on key moments ultimately led them past their opponents in this intense matchup.


For fans eager for more action from these teams: mark your calendars as next up is another exciting encounter where they will face off against UCF Knights on February 17th at Addition Financial Arena located in Orlando; catch all live coverage via ESPN+ starting at 7:00 PM EST!


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