TCU Triumphs Over Arizona State
In an exciting matchup on Tuesday night, TCU showcased their strength by defeating Arizona State 90-78 at their home court in Fort Worth, Texas. The Horned Frogs were propelled by a standout performance from Micah Robinson, who tallied 20 points, along with Xavier Edmonds contributing 17 points to the team’s success.
Game Highlights
TCU established control of the game shortly before halftime, taking their first definitive lead with about six minutes remaining in the first half and stretching that advantage to as much as 18 points during the second period. Both Robinson and Edmonds demonstrated their shooting prowess by hitting three shots apiece from beyond the arc out of TCU’s total of eight successful three-pointers.
Despite struggling with accuracy, Brock Harding made his presence felt by earning 10 points, including a remarkable performance at the free-throw line where he sank 8 of 11 attempts, along with 11 assists, significantly impacting the game despite a challenging shooting night (only 1 of 10 from the floor). Tanner Toolson also contributed with 12 points, while Liutauras Lelevicius added another 10 points to boost TCU’s offensive efforts.
Season Overview
With an overall record now standing at 18 wins and 10 losses in the season, including 8 wins against 7 losses in the Big 12, TCU’s recent performance has seen them win five of their last six games, and they have notably won four straight against Arizona State, who now hold a record of 14-14 and 5-10 in their conference play.
Arizona State’s Performance
Leading the way for Arizona State was Maurice Odum, who delivered a strong performance with 21 points and also dished out 10 assists. Teammates Anthony Johnson and Massamba Diop chipped in with 18 and 13 points, respectively.
Upcoming Matches
As they continue their season, TCU is set to face Kansas State next on Saturday, while Arizona State will look for redemption against Utah in their upcoming game.
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