Can WVU Mountaineers Continue Their Winning Streak at Home Against TCU?

As the West Virginia Mountaineers prepare to host the TCU Horned Frogs at the WVU Coliseum, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Mountaineers have been on a roll lately, and their recent performances suggest they could extend their winning streak.

In their last game on February 17 against the Oklahoma Sooners, ranked 23rd, WVU emerged victorious with a score of 70-66. It was a hard-fought match where both teams were neck and neck until WVU pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring OKLA by five points. The Mountaineers showcased a balanced offensive attack combined with tenacious defense. They recorded an impressive assist-turnover ratio of 1.0 and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 23 points off them.

WVU's field goal percentage stood at 40 percent while they excelled in two-point attempts with a conversion rate of 49 percent. Their free throw accuracy was also notable at 67 percent, which could be pivotal in close encounters like the one anticipated against TCU.

The Horned Frogs have had their struggles this season as evidenced by their performance against WVU earlier on February 14th when they lost to the Mountaineers with a score of just 52-77. In that game, TCU's shooting woes were apparent; they shot only 34 percent from the field and an even lower three-point percentage of just 27 percent.

Comparing both teams' statistics from recent games provides insights into potential strategies for WVU's upcoming home game. The Mountaineers should focus on exploiting TCU's defensive vulnerabilities while maintaining strong defense to limit TCU’s scoring opportunities inside the paint where they scored only eighteen points during their last encounter.

Another area where WVU can dominate is rebounding; despite having fewer total rebounds than OKLA in their previous matchup (31 vs OKLA’s impressive haul of forty-four), effective positioning and boxing out will be crucial for controlling possession and creating second-chance opportunities.

The scheduled game is set for March second at one o'clock PM Eastern Time at Morgantown’s own WVU Coliseum – an arena that has proven to be a fortress for West Virginia this season. Fans eager to support their team can catch all the action live as it unfolds and witness whether or not West Virginia can maintain its momentum against a familiar conference foe.