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Lawrence, Kan.
7 p.m.
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6-17,0-12Big 12
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Kansas
15-7,5-6Big 12
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Kansas
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TCU Falls on the Road at Kansas
2/9/2023 12:44:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Taiwo leads the Horned Frogs with 14 points
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Tomi Taiwo led the Frogs with 14 points in TCU's 73-55 loss to Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse on Wednesday evening. Emily Fisher tied her season-high 13 points and also dished a team-leading three assists.
The Rundown
The Horned Frogs got off to a solid start in the opening minutes of play. Tomi Taiwo knocked down a 3-pointer with 9:15 remaining to give TCU a 4-0 lead. Lucy Ibeh knocked down two free throws to put TCU up 6-4 with 6:38 left in the quarter.
Kansas began to extend its lead and never looked back. After leading 15-8 after the first quarter, the Jayhawks outscored the Frogs 24-11 in the second frame to take a 20-point lead at the half.
TCU outscored Kansas in the second half, with 11 of Taiwo's 14 points coming in the final 20 minutes. Despite the scoring from TCU, the Jayhawks' lead was too big to overcome.
Taiwo (14) and Fisher (13) both scored double figures for the Frogs.
Notes
TCU (6-17, 0-12) heads to Austin, Texas, for its rematch against the Longhorns (19-6, 10-2) on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. The game will be televised on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
The Rundown
The Horned Frogs got off to a solid start in the opening minutes of play. Tomi Taiwo knocked down a 3-pointer with 9:15 remaining to give TCU a 4-0 lead. Lucy Ibeh knocked down two free throws to put TCU up 6-4 with 6:38 left in the quarter.
Kansas began to extend its lead and never looked back. After leading 15-8 after the first quarter, the Jayhawks outscored the Frogs 24-11 in the second frame to take a 20-point lead at the half.
TCU outscored Kansas in the second half, with 11 of Taiwo's 14 points coming in the final 20 minutes. Despite the scoring from TCU, the Jayhawks' lead was too big to overcome.
Taiwo (14) and Fisher (13) both scored double figures for the Frogs.
Notes
- For the first time this season, the starting lineup featured Tomi Taiwo, Emily Fisher, Paige Bradley, Roxane Makolo and Lucy Ibeh.
- Fisher tied her season-high of 13 points.
- Fisher also led the team in assists with three.
- Taiwo led TCU with 14 points.
- Her four 3-pointers marks the 12th time this season she has made at least three from downtown this season.
- Taiwo has led the team in points 13 times this season.
- TCU attempted more free throws than its opponent for the 15th time this season.
- Going 4-of-6 from beyond the arc puts Taiwo at a season .367 3-pointer percentage, good for second in the Big 12.
- Four Frogs (Bella Cravens, Bradley, Ibeh and Makolo) had five rebounds. Ibeh led TCU with three offensive rebounds.
- TCU scored 17 points off turnovers compared to Kansas' eight.
- TCU outscored Kansas in second-chance points 11-9.
TCU (6-17, 0-12) heads to Austin, Texas, for its rematch against the Longhorns (19-6, 10-2) on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. The game will be televised on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
Team Stats
TCU
KU
FG%
.339
.459
3FG%
.350
.375
FT%
.625
.727
RB
27
46
TO
16
21
STL
7
7
Game Leaders
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
4
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
6
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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