Sooners Dominate Horned Frogs at Lloyd Noble Center with a Commanding Victory
The Oklahoma Sooners have improved their season record to 24-0 after a decisive home game against the Horned Frogs, ending with a score of 72-55. The Horned Frogs now stand at 0-24, following the matchup that showcased the Sooners' dominance on both ends of the court.
From tip-off at the Lloyd Noble Center, it was clear that the Oklahoma Sooners were in for an assertive performance. The team's offensive efforts were led by their impressive field goal percentage of 48 percent, which included making half of their two-point attempts and shooting a solid 35 percent from beyond the arc. Their free throw accuracy was also notable, as they made 77 percent of their shots from the line.
Defensively, Oklahoma was just as formidable. They out-rebounded TCU with a total rebound count of 37 compared to TCU's 30. This included eight offensive rebounds which contributed to eight second-chance points – equaling TCU's effort in this category despite fewer opportunities. Moreover, Oklahoma capitalized on turnovers by scoring 16 points off TCU's mistakes while only allowing seven points from their own turnovers.
The Sooners' playmaking abilities shone through with an impressive assist tally of 22 against TCU's more modest count of 13 assists. This facilitated ball movement and created scoring opportunities for multiple players on the team. Additionally, Oklahoma demonstrated superior defensive pressure by accumulating more steals than TCU – totaling at twelve steals over seven and blocking twice as many shots.
A key aspect that set apart both teams was efficiency in possession; while both teams had similar numbers for turnovers (Oklahoma had twelve while TCU had sixteen), it was Oklahoma’s higher assist-to-turnover ratio (2:1) that underscored their effective ball handling and distribution throughout this conference game.
Despite being outscored by three points in fast break situations (11 for Oklahoma versus two for TCU), it did not significantly impact the overall outcome due to strong performances across other facets of play by Oklahoma players.
As fans look ahead after this convincing win, they can anticipate watching future games where such comprehensive team efforts could be repeated. The next challenge awaits when the Sooners travel to face Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum on February 10th at 6:00 PM local time in Ames IA; fans can catch all action live via ESPN+ internet broadcast network.