TCU Horned Frogs Narrowly Outpaced by Texas Tech Lady Raiders in United Supermarkets Arena Showdown
In a closely contested encounter at the United Supermarkets Arena, the TCU Horned Frogs fell short against the Texas Tech Lady Raiders with a final score of 71-65. The TCU Horned Frogs entered the game with an aggressive start, leading the first quarter 18-7. However, their momentum was challenged as they struggled in the second quarter, adding only 8 points to their tally. The third quarter saw a resurgence from TCU with an impressive 26 points, but it was not enough to secure victory as they concluded with just 13 points in the fourth.
The Horned Frogs showcased remarkable accuracy from beyond the arc, converting 65 percent of their three-point attempts and making a total of 13 three-pointers. Their overall field goal percentage stood at a solid 49 percent with successful execution on 22 out of their total attempts. From the free-throw line, TCU maintained composure and precision by sinking eight out of ten shots for an impressive free throw percentage of 80.
Defensively, TCU managed to block five shots and claimed four steals throughout the game. They distributed well on offense too, recording fifteen assists which demonstrated their collaborative effort on that end of the floor. Despite these efforts though, ball security proved problematic for TCU as they turned over possession twenty-two times.
On personal rebounding efforts, TCU players pulled down twenty-two rebounds – seventeen defensive and five offensive – contributing to a team total rebound count of twenty-six. This included two team defensive rebounds and two team offensive rebounds.
The Lady Raiders countered effectively by leveraging points off turnovers; capitalizing on nine turnovers from TCU for a total gain of twenty-five points off turnovers compared to nine by TCU. Texas Tech also dominated inside scoring thirty-six points in paint while limiting TCU to fourteen.
Texas Tech's performance was highlighted by higher steal numbers at eight and fewer personal fouls committed (twelve compared to twenty-one by TCU). They also edged out in total rebounds grabbing twenty-nine against twenty-six from The Horned Frogs.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought battle for supremacy within conference play boundaries: The next challenge awaiting The Horned Frogs will be against Kansas Jayhawks at Schollmaier Arena located in Fort Worth TX USA (zip code:76129). This upcoming game is scheduled for February third year two thousand twenty-four starting at six o'clock PM Central Time Zone (-06:00). Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into future broadcasts or attend live if possible; ensuring support remains strong for The Horned Frogs as they continue through this season's campaign.