Clash at United Supermarkets Arena: Texas Tech Lady Raiders vs TCU Horned Frogs
As the Texas Tech Lady Raiders gear up to face the TCU Horned Frogs at the United Supermarkets Arena, fans are bracing for an intense matchup. The Lady Raiders have shown a pattern of resilience and late-game surges that could be pivotal in their upcoming game.
In their last encounter with the Oregon State Beavers on December 21, despite a loss with a score of 65-77, TTU demonstrated an ability to rack up points off turnovers, scoring 33 points in this category. However, they struggled from beyond the arc and inside the paint, which contributed to their defeat. Their three-point shooting was just 20 percent and they only made 37 percent of their two-point attempts.
The game against Tulsa's Golden Hurricane on December 20 highlighted similar issues for TTU. They managed only a 27 percent field goal percentage and were outscored in points off turnovers by Tulsa's more efficient offense. The final score reflected these struggles as TTU fell short with 58 points against Tulsa's 66.
However, it wasn't all bleak for TTU; there was a glimmer of hope when they faced Incarnate Word Cardinals on December 13 at home. The Lady Raiders dominated with an impressive display of defense leading to steals (17) and capitalizing on turnovers (44 points off turnovers). Their field goal percentage improved significantly to around 47 percent while shooting over half from two-point range.
The upcoming game against TCU presents an opportunity for redemption. To secure victory, TTU must leverage their defensive prowess into offensive opportunities as they did against Incarnate Word Cardinals. They need to improve their shooting accuracy both from long-range and within the paint if they wish to overcome TCU’s defense.
TCU Horned Frogs come into this game with their own set of strengths that could pose challenges for TTU. It will be crucial for Texas Tech Lady Raiders' defense to step up once again and control the pace of the game right from tip-off.
Fans can mark their calendars for January 27th when these two teams clash at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock at precisely eight o'clock in the evening local time. For those unable to attend in person, details regarding broadcast options should be checked closer to game day as networks finalize schedules.