Thrilling Matchup: TCU vs. Kansas State
In a thrilling matchup on Saturday, TCU triumphed over Kansas State with a nail-biting score of 84-82. The standout player for the Horned Frogs was Xavier Edmonds, who achieved a personal best by scoring 26 points. His crucial contributions late in the game included tying the score and securing the lead with just six seconds left, finishing a remarkable comeback from a five-point deficit with only a minute and a half to go.
Key Moments of the Game
Edmonds also recorded two free throws at 1:10 on the clock and executed a powerful dunk 35 seconds later that narrowed the gap, bringing TCU within one point of Kansas State.
The Wildcats initially showcased their prowess when Khamari McGriff’s alley-oop dunk propelled them to an 82-77 advantage with just over a minute left.
However, they failed to capitalize on this momentum, missing out on scoring in their final possessions due to turnovers. In the closing seconds, Micah Robinson managed to add to TCU’s score with a single free throw, ensuring the Horned Frogs pulled ahead for good.
Player Performances
Edmonds was impressively efficient, hitting 9 of his 10 attempts from the field, along with 7 out of 13 from the free-throw line, while also pulling down 10 rebounds, marking his fifth consecutive double-double. Other notable performances for TCU included:
- Micah Robinson – 16 points
- David Punch – 14 points
- Jayden Pierre – 10 points
On the other side, Kansas State had strong performances from PJ Haggerty, who led the team with 30 points, and Marcus Johnson, who added 15 points along with 11 rebounds. The Wildcats started strong with a solid 29-14 lead, largely due to Johnson hitting his first four three-pointers. However, TCU fought back, closing the gap with a 15-2 run and ending the first half trailing at 46-42.
Game Conclusion and Upcoming Matches
The second half saw Kansas State maintaining a lead, at one point extending it to 10 points. Despite this, TCU’s persistence paid off, as they secured their fourth consecutive victory in their series against Kansas State.
Looking ahead, TCU is scheduled to host No. 7 Iowa State on Tuesday, while Kansas State will welcome Cincinnati to their home court on Wednesday.
