TCU Horned Frogs Secure 37th Straight Home Victory
In a thrilling college basketball matchup on Saturday, the 10th-ranked TCU Horned Frogs secured their impressive 37th straight victory at home with a decisive 78-62 win against the Arizona Wildcats in Fort Worth, Texas. This victory ties TCU for the longest current home winning streak in the nation, alongside the fourth-ranked Texas team.
Defensive Dominance
The Horned Frogs (18-1, 6-1 Big 12) have managed to keep every opponent they’ve faced at home below 70 points for an astonishing 30 consecutive games, with Arizona being the last team to score more in a previous encounter last February.
Key Performances
Key performances came from Olivia Miles, who contributed 16 points and dished out seven assists despite struggling with her shooting from beyond the arc, making just one out of eight attempts. That pivotal 3-pointer came at a critical moment, breaking a 35-35 tie to propel her team ahead for good during the third quarter.
Clara Silva was instrumental as well, notching a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, marking her fifth such achievement of the season.
Arizona’s Struggles
On the opposing side, Sumayah Sugapong led the Wildcats (10-7, 1-5) with 17 points, while Achol Magot added 12. Arizona initially held an advantage, leading 30-28 at halftime, but the second half saw TCU outscore them 50-32, showcasing their offensive dominance.
Game Highlights
The final quarter started explosively for TCU, who scored the first 11 points, pushing their lead to 66-48. Miles assisted on a crucial 3-pointer from Donovyn Hunter, which helped change the momentum, and Veronica Sheffey added another highlight with a steal and a layup that secured a timeout for Arizona. Hunter finished with 12 points, while Sheffey contributed 11.
Injury Update
In a tough turn of events for Arizona, Adebanjo Blessing was forced out of the game after accumulating five fouls with just over a minute remaining in the third quarter.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Arizona will return home for a matchup against Kansas this Tuesday, while TCU is set to face No. 14 Ohio State in the Coretta Scott King Classic in New Jersey on Monday.
