The Texas Christian Horned Frogs secured a hard-fought 95-92 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys, with David Punch leading the charge with 19 points and 6 rebounds. This win marked a significant Quad 1 victory for TCU, as they improved their record to 16-9, while Oklahoma State fell to the same record. The Cowboys' Parsa Fallah had a standout performance with 27 points and 6 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Horned Frogs' balanced attack, which saw three players score 15 points or more.
David Punch's 19 Points Mark 10th Double-Figure Scoring Game of the Season
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the Texas Christian Horned Frogs taking a 39-34 lead into halftime. Oklahoma State came out strong in the second half, scoring 50 points, but TCU matched their intensity, scoring 45 points of their own. The Horned Frogs' Xavier Edmonds had a crucial 15 points and 10 rebounds, including 8 points in the second half, to help secure the win. Oklahoma State's Christian Coleman added 13 points, but the Cowboys' 34 first-half points ultimately was a deficit they couldn't overcome. The game saw a total of 187 points, with both teams shooting over 45% from the field, and the Horned Frogs hitting 11 three-pointers to the Cowboys' 8.
Parsa Fallah was the standout performer for Oklahoma State, scoring 27 points on 10-17 shooting, while also grabbing 6 rebounds. Anthony Roy added 16 points and 6 rebounds for the Cowboys, and Christian Coleman chipped in with 13 points. For the Texas Christian Horned Frogs, David Punch led the way with 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Jayden Pierre added 16 points and 6 rebounds of his own. Xavier Edmonds had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, showcasing the depth and balance of the Horned Frogs' offense. The top performers for both teams combined for 92 points, accounting for over 50% of the total points scored in the game.
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The Texas Christian Horned Frogs outrebounded the Oklahoma State Cowboys 42-38, including 15-10 on the offensive glass. The Horned Frogs also had a significant advantage in three-point shooting, hitting 11-25 (44%) to the Cowboys' 8-22 (36.4%). Oklahoma State committed 15 turnovers, leading to 18 points for TCU, while the Horned Frogs had 12 turnovers, resulting in 10 points for the Cowboys. The game saw a total of 21 assists, with the Horned Frogs dishing out 12 to the Cowboys' 9.
The CHD Scout predicted a narrow TCU victory, with a predicted score of 78-79 and a 0.5-point margin. The actual result was a 95-92 TCU win, with a 3-point margin, making the prediction correct. The model correctly identified the Horned Frogs as the stronger team, but underestimated the scoring output of both teams. The prediction was based on the teams' previous performances, with TCU having a 47 NET ranking and Oklahoma State at 70. The model's accuracy is a reflection of its ability to analyze team strengths and weaknesses, with 16-9 records for both teams factoring into the prediction.
This game had real consequences for both teams' resumes, as it was a Quad 1 victory for the Texas Christian Horned Frogs and a Quad 2 loss for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The win improved TCU's Quad 1 record to 4-5, while Oklahoma State fell to 2-6 in Quad 1 games. The Horned Frogs' NET ranking is likely to remain steady at 47, while the Cowboys' ranking may drop from 70. The game was a crucial one for both teams, as they jockey for position in their conference and look to strengthen their tournament profiles. With 5 games remaining in the regular season, both teams want to build on this performance and make a strong push for the postseason.
The Texas Christian Horned Frogs want to build on this momentum as they face the Baylor Bears on February 18, while the Oklahoma State Cowboys will aim to bounce back against the Kansas State Wildcats on February 17. Both games matters in determining the teams' conference standings and tournament seeding.