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TCU Completes Season Sweep of Kansas with 76-66 Road Win
2/27/2019 10:08:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Jordan Moore ties her career high with 28 points on 11-of-14 shooting
LAWRENCE, Kan. – A 31-point third quarter in which it shot 73.3 percent helped the TCU women's basketball team pull away as it completed the season sweep of Kansas with a 76-66 victory on Wednesday night at Allen Fieldhouse.
The victory improves the Horned Frogs' record to 19-8 overall and 9-7 in Big 12 play while the Jayhawks fall to 12-15 and 2-14 in conference action.
Senior Jordan Moore tied her career high with 28 points on 11-of-14 shooting and narrowly missed another double-double with nine rebounds. She also added three blocks in the win.
Junior Kianna Ray posted her highest scoring effort in over a month with 18 points. She dropped in four 3-pointers for the second consecutive game in addition to dishing out four assists and blocking three shots of her own.
The Rundown
Both teams came out hot, shooting over 40 percent in the first quarter. Moore led the Frogs with 10 points and five rebounds in the opening quarter, which TCU ended on a 7-2 run to take an early 21-18 advantage.
The back-and-forth battle continued into the second quarter although TCU hit a bit of a cold stretch, missing their first four shots. The Frogs finished strong, however, putting together a 13-2 run, making five of their final six shots of the half, to take a lead it would not relinquish the rest of the night. Kansas got a buzzer beater right before the half to make it a 37-29 game at the break.
TCU continued to apply the pressure coming out of the locker room, going on a 9-2 tear right off the bat to take its largest lead to that point at 46-31.
It would go on to shoot a dazzling 73.3 percent and score 31 points in the quarter, tying for its highest-scoring stanza of the season, en route to a commanding 68-47 advantage. Ray had 11 points in the frame, making all three of the 3-pointers she attempted.
From there the Frogs cruised to the victory with Kansas never getting closer than 10 the rest of the way.
Stat of the Day
31 – TCU shot 73.3 percent (11-of-15) and scored 31 points in the third quarter, matching its highest-scoring quarter of the season. Kianna Ray scored 11 of those points for the Frogs, making all four of the shots she attempted, including a perfect 3-for-3 from 3-point range in the frame.
Quote of the Day
TCU Head Coach Raegan Pebley
"This was a game where a lot of people played important roles and did their jobs, whether it was locking in on the defensive end, doing what needed to be done on the boards or playing player's tendencies. It was just a more focused game. Every road game is a tough game in the Big 12. It iss so hard to win on the road, so you value those wins, you appreciate them and you celebrate them.
"Jordan has just been really consistent for us. She isn't forcing anything and her teammates aren't forcing it into her. She is playing really patient, smart basketball and just continues to be steady for us."
Up Next
TCU will remain on the road on Saturday when it travels to Norman, Okla., for a 4:30 tipoff against Oklahoma.
TCU Women's Basketball Postgame Notes
Feb. 27, 2019 – Lawrence, Kansas (Allen Fieldhouse)
Attendance: 3,367
TCU (19-8, 9-7 Big 12) – 76
Kansas (12-15, 2-14 Big 12) – 66
TEAM NOTES
* TCU is now 11-6 all-time against Kansas, including two consecutive victories and nine of the last 11.
* The season sweep is TCU's second this season as it also swept both games against Texas Tech.
* The Horned Frogs are now 5-5 on the road this season.
* The Horned Frogs started with a lineup of Lauren Heard, Kianna Ray, Amy Okonkwo, Adeola Akomolafe, and Jordan Moore for the 11th time this season, and are now 7-4 with this starting lineup.
* The Frogs have made at least one 3-pointer in 238 consecutive games.
* TCU led 37-29 at halftime and is now 16-1 when ahead at the break this season.
* The Frogs scored 31 points and shot 73.3 percent (11-of-14) in the third quarter, tying for their highest-scoring quarter this season.
* TCU last scored 31 points in a quarter in the final frame against Texas Tech on Jan. 16, 2019.
* The Frogs outscored KU 42-28 in the paint.
+ TCU also scored 23 points off of 17 forced turnovers.
* The Horned Frogs have now forced 15+ turnovers in 18 games this season, including 10 times in Big 12 play.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES
Jordan Moore
* Tied her career high with 28 points on 11-of-15 shooting.
* The 28 points are the most by a Horned Frog this season and the most since Amy Okonkwo netted 31 against Hampton on Dec. 20, 2017.
* It marked her highest scoring effort against a Big 12 opponent in her career, and tied her personal-best which was set against Texas State on Nov. 18, 2017.
* Also added nine rebounds, narrowly missing another double-double.
* Now has 819 career rebounds, moving her past Lorie Butler-Rayford (817) for third all-time in TCU history.
* Marked her fifth game this season with 10-or-more made field goals.
* Also added three blocks, moving her career total to 229, which ranks third in program history as well.
* She has now scored 20+ points 11 times this season and 17 times in her career.
* Has now recorded eight 20-point games during Big 12 play this year.
* After scoring 27 in TCU's last game, Moore has now recorded back-to-back 20-point efforts four times ths season.
* Now has 1,406 career points, making her just the ninth player in TCU history to cross the 1,400-point threshold.
* Started in the 102nd game of her career, moving her past Stacy (Price) Francis (1994-98) for seventh school history.
* Moore had 10 points and five rebounds in the first quarter alone.
Kianna Ray
* Finished with 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-7 from 3-point range.
* Marked her 13th game this season and 26th of her career scoring in double-figures.
* It was her 10th game this year and 12th of her career with three or more 3-pointers.
* Marked her second consecutive game with four made 3-pointers and she is now 8-for-14from beyond-the-arc in the last two games.
* Also added four assists, two steals and a season-high three blocks, moving her career total to 83 which ranks fifth in TCU history.
Dakota Vann
* Finished with seven points, one off of her season high.
* Also added a pair of steals and was 3-for-4 at the free-throw line.
The victory improves the Horned Frogs' record to 19-8 overall and 9-7 in Big 12 play while the Jayhawks fall to 12-15 and 2-14 in conference action.
Senior Jordan Moore tied her career high with 28 points on 11-of-14 shooting and narrowly missed another double-double with nine rebounds. She also added three blocks in the win.
Junior Kianna Ray posted her highest scoring effort in over a month with 18 points. She dropped in four 3-pointers for the second consecutive game in addition to dishing out four assists and blocking three shots of her own.
The Rundown
Both teams came out hot, shooting over 40 percent in the first quarter. Moore led the Frogs with 10 points and five rebounds in the opening quarter, which TCU ended on a 7-2 run to take an early 21-18 advantage.
The back-and-forth battle continued into the second quarter although TCU hit a bit of a cold stretch, missing their first four shots. The Frogs finished strong, however, putting together a 13-2 run, making five of their final six shots of the half, to take a lead it would not relinquish the rest of the night. Kansas got a buzzer beater right before the half to make it a 37-29 game at the break.
TCU continued to apply the pressure coming out of the locker room, going on a 9-2 tear right off the bat to take its largest lead to that point at 46-31.
It would go on to shoot a dazzling 73.3 percent and score 31 points in the quarter, tying for its highest-scoring stanza of the season, en route to a commanding 68-47 advantage. Ray had 11 points in the frame, making all three of the 3-pointers she attempted.
From there the Frogs cruised to the victory with Kansas never getting closer than 10 the rest of the way.
Stat of the Day
31 – TCU shot 73.3 percent (11-of-15) and scored 31 points in the third quarter, matching its highest-scoring quarter of the season. Kianna Ray scored 11 of those points for the Frogs, making all four of the shots she attempted, including a perfect 3-for-3 from 3-point range in the frame.
Quote of the Day
TCU Head Coach Raegan Pebley
"This was a game where a lot of people played important roles and did their jobs, whether it was locking in on the defensive end, doing what needed to be done on the boards or playing player's tendencies. It was just a more focused game. Every road game is a tough game in the Big 12. It iss so hard to win on the road, so you value those wins, you appreciate them and you celebrate them.
"Jordan has just been really consistent for us. She isn't forcing anything and her teammates aren't forcing it into her. She is playing really patient, smart basketball and just continues to be steady for us."
Up Next
TCU will remain on the road on Saturday when it travels to Norman, Okla., for a 4:30 tipoff against Oklahoma.
TCU Women's Basketball Postgame Notes
Feb. 27, 2019 – Lawrence, Kansas (Allen Fieldhouse)
Attendance: 3,367
TCU (19-8, 9-7 Big 12) – 76
Kansas (12-15, 2-14 Big 12) – 66
TEAM NOTES
* TCU is now 11-6 all-time against Kansas, including two consecutive victories and nine of the last 11.
* The season sweep is TCU's second this season as it also swept both games against Texas Tech.
* The Horned Frogs are now 5-5 on the road this season.
* The Horned Frogs started with a lineup of Lauren Heard, Kianna Ray, Amy Okonkwo, Adeola Akomolafe, and Jordan Moore for the 11th time this season, and are now 7-4 with this starting lineup.
* The Frogs have made at least one 3-pointer in 238 consecutive games.
* TCU led 37-29 at halftime and is now 16-1 when ahead at the break this season.
* The Frogs scored 31 points and shot 73.3 percent (11-of-14) in the third quarter, tying for their highest-scoring quarter this season.
* TCU last scored 31 points in a quarter in the final frame against Texas Tech on Jan. 16, 2019.
* The Frogs outscored KU 42-28 in the paint.
+ TCU also scored 23 points off of 17 forced turnovers.
* The Horned Frogs have now forced 15+ turnovers in 18 games this season, including 10 times in Big 12 play.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES
Jordan Moore
* Tied her career high with 28 points on 11-of-15 shooting.
* The 28 points are the most by a Horned Frog this season and the most since Amy Okonkwo netted 31 against Hampton on Dec. 20, 2017.
* It marked her highest scoring effort against a Big 12 opponent in her career, and tied her personal-best which was set against Texas State on Nov. 18, 2017.
* Also added nine rebounds, narrowly missing another double-double.
* Now has 819 career rebounds, moving her past Lorie Butler-Rayford (817) for third all-time in TCU history.
* Marked her fifth game this season with 10-or-more made field goals.
* Also added three blocks, moving her career total to 229, which ranks third in program history as well.
* She has now scored 20+ points 11 times this season and 17 times in her career.
* Has now recorded eight 20-point games during Big 12 play this year.
* After scoring 27 in TCU's last game, Moore has now recorded back-to-back 20-point efforts four times ths season.
* Now has 1,406 career points, making her just the ninth player in TCU history to cross the 1,400-point threshold.
* Started in the 102nd game of her career, moving her past Stacy (Price) Francis (1994-98) for seventh school history.
* Moore had 10 points and five rebounds in the first quarter alone.
Kianna Ray
* Finished with 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-7 from 3-point range.
* Marked her 13th game this season and 26th of her career scoring in double-figures.
* It was her 10th game this year and 12th of her career with three or more 3-pointers.
* Marked her second consecutive game with four made 3-pointers and she is now 8-for-14from beyond-the-arc in the last two games.
* Also added four assists, two steals and a season-high three blocks, moving her career total to 83 which ranks fifth in TCU history.
Dakota Vann
* Finished with seven points, one off of her season high.
* Also added a pair of steals and was 3-for-4 at the free-throw line.
Team Stats
TCU
KU
FG%
.491
.418
3FG%
.308
.389
FT%
.690
.813
RB
34
32
TO
14
17
STL
9
9
Game Leaders
Pts
28
FGM
11
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
18
FGM
6
3FGM
4
FTM
2
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
7
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
5
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