Showdown at Schollmaier: TCU Horned Frogs Host Sam Houston State Bearkats in Women's Basketball
As the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs prepare to welcome the Sam Houston State Bearkats to Schollmaier Arena, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying game of women's basketball. The TCU Horned Frogs have been showing a mix of grit and potential that could very well tip the scales in their favor come game day.
In their recent performance against the South Florida Bulls on November 20, TCU fell short by a mere 7 points, finishing with a score of 59-66. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways from the game that suggest an underlying resilience within the team. The Horned Frogs managed to keep each quarter relatively close in terms of scoring, which indicates they can maintain pace against challenging opponents.
Earlier on November 17, TCU showcased their ability to close out games when they secured a victory over the UTSA Roadrunners with a final score of 74-67. This win was characterized by strong opening and closing quarters where TCU scored 23 and 20 points respectively. It's this kind of start and finish that will be crucial when facing off against Sam Houston State.
However, it would be remiss not to consider some areas for improvement highlighted during their matchup on November 12 against North Carolina Tar Heels. The Horned Frogs struggled significantly with field goal percentage at only 25 percent and two-point shots at an even lower rate of approximately 16 percent. Additionally, turnovers were a glaring issue as they gave up possession a total of 24 times.
Despite these challenges, one cannot overlook TCU's tenacity on defense as evidenced by their eight steals during that same game – a testament to their aggressive defensive playstyle which could prove disruptive for SHSU’s offense.
The Bearkats should not be underestimated though; any team stepping onto the court has earned its right through hard work and skillful play. However, if past performances are any indication, it is clear that when TCU harnesses its strengths – such as maintaining consistent quarter-to-quarter scoring and tightening up defense – they have all the makings for success.
Fans eagerly awaiting this matchup should mark their calendars for November 24th at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth where tip-off is set for just after sunset at around half-past six local time (6:30 PM CST). While no broadcast networks have been announced yet for live coverage; rest assured knowing there will undoubtedly be plenty of excitement resonating from within those arena walls come game night.