TCU Horned Frogs Set to Take on Kansas Jayhawks in First True Road Test
The TCU Horned Frogs are set to face the Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in their first true road game of the season. TCU has been on a hot streak, winning nine of their last ten games. The game will be broadcast on ESPN. TCU has a 1-0 record on the road this season, with a win against North Texas. They have also faced AP Top 25 ranked teams, beating No. 10 Florida and losing to No. 6 Michigan by four points. Sophomore David Punch leads the team in points and rebounds, scoring in double figures in nine consecutive games. He is one of four players nationally averaging at least 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.0 assist, and 2.0 blocks.
Senior Jayden Pierre is TCU's top 3-point shooter, while guard Harding ranks fourth in the Big 12 and 28th nationally in assists per game. Micah Robinson, a Kansas City native, has been a key player off the bench for TCU, averaging 10.1 points per game. TCU has shown strong defensive efficiency, ranking 19th nationally in KenPom's defensive efficiency rating and forcing an average of 15.1 turnovers per game. They also excel in fastbreak points, blocks, and steals per game. TCU returns six scholarship players from last season, and head coach Jamie Dixon is in his 10th season with the team.
Kansas, TCU's upcoming opponent, has a 10-4 overall record and is led by Darryn Peterson in scoring. The Jayhawks are known for their strong defense, ranking highly in 3-point defense, field goal defense, and defensive efficiency. In the series history between TCU and Kansas, the Jayhawks lead with a 27-4 record and have won the last three meetings. TCU's last game in Allen Fieldhouse was a close 83-81 loss exactly one year ago.
In their last game, TCU secured a 69-63 win over Baylor, holding them to their lowest scoring output of the season. Micah Robinson had a standout performance with a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds. Up next, TCU will host the No. 1 team in the nation, Arizona, at Schollmaier Arena on Saturday at 3 p.m., airing on ESPN. The game against Kansas will be a tough test for TCU as they look to continue their winning streak and make a mark in the Big 12 conference.