CINCINNATI (AP) — TCU Women’s Basketball Triumphs
In a significant victory, the No. 11 ranked TCU women’s basketball team, led by Marta Suarez’s career-best performance of 32 points, triumphed over Cincinnati with a score of 83-70 on Wednesday. This win ensures that TCU, the defending champions of the Big 12, will finish at least tied for the regular-season title, with their final game against No. 18 Baylor looming on Sunday.
Historic Achievement
Historically, TCU has made its mark by becoming the first team to win the Big 12 championship twice within three years of a season where they finished last. After trailing 29-23 at halftime, the Horned Frogs dominated the third quarter, outscoring Cincinnati 35-14, which allowed them to overturn a six-point deficit and establish a 58-43 advantage heading into the final quarter.
Key Performances
Suarez ignited the scoring spree in the third, with TCU starting the period on a remarkable 20-3 run. This surge helped the Horned Frogs achieve their first double-digit lead at 43-32, approximately halfway through the quarter. Alongside Suarez, Donovyn Hunter contributed 16 points, while Olivia Miles rounded out a strong performance with 15 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds, as TCU finished the game shooting 45% from the field, including 11 successful three-point attempts.
Cincinnati’s Struggles
Cincinnati, struggling to find rhythm, was paced by Mya Perry’s 27 points, supplemented by Caliyah DeVillasee’s 20 points and Reagan Jackson’s 12. The Bearcats ended the game with a shooting percentage of 35% and were unable to close the gap to single digits during the final quarter.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, TCU will be eager to secure their place in history against Baylor, while Cincinnati will head to No. 17 West Virginia as they wrap up their season.
